Rugby Union News Headlines http://www.rugbyweek.com en-gb Rugby Union © Copyright 2011/12 Sports Digital Media. All Rights Reserved. http://www.rugbyweek.com/siteimages/open/logo.jpghttp://www.rugbyweek.com Tue, 7 Feb 2012 16:52:00 GMT http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=33721 33721 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=33721 Scotland international fly half Dan Parks has announced that he will retire from playing international rugby with immediate effect leaving Scotland without a first choice pivot for the rest of the Six nations. Tue, 7 Feb 2012 15:38:00 GMT http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=33719 33719 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=33719 France coach Philippe Saint-Andre has made four changes to his team for the Six Nations game against Ireland at the Stade de France on Saturday. Tue, 7 Feb 2012 15:21:00 GMT http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=33720 33720 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=33720 Wales lock Bradley Davies and Ireland's Stephen Ferris will face disciplinary action after being cited on Tuesday for foul play in last weekend's Six Nations clash. Tue, 7 Feb 2012 13:55:00 GMT http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=33722 33722 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=33722 New Waratahs coach Michael Foley says that they will adopt a new style of playing in this season's Super Rugby tournament but adds that they won't start playing risky rugby. Tue, 7 Feb 2012 09:01:00 GMT http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=33718 33718 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=33718 Former Wales captain Ryan Jones has warned his team mates "not to rest on their laurels" after their last minute victory over Ireland in the Six Nations. Tue, 7 Feb 2012 06:40:00 GMT http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=33717 33717 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=33717 England scrum half Lee Dickson could still play in the Six Nations against Italy as his injury is not as bad as first feared. Dickson broke a bone in his left hand while playing for England Tue, 7 Feb 2012 06:38:00 GMT http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=33712 33712 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=33712 Wales have moved up from eighth place in the IRB Rankings to sixth place while Ireland drop from sixth place to eigth largely due to Wales winger Leigh halfpenny's last minute kick which won the match 21-23. Tue, 7 Feb 2012 06:36:00 GMT http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=33707 33707 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=33707 Scotland wing Max Evans has insisted that the team are not starting to panic after their 6-13 Six Nations loss to England at Murrayfield where they fluffed several chances to score tries. Tue, 7 Feb 2012 06:32:00 GMT http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=33716 33716 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=33716 Former Scotland rugby international Thom Evans has been training with a leading athletics coach as he contemplates a new sporting life on the track. Tue, 7 Feb 2012 06:23:00 GMT http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=33705 33705 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=33705 New England coach Stuart Lancaster has confirmed that he has applied to become England's next full-time coach possibly going up against Nick Mallett. Tue, 7 Feb 2012 05:21:00 GMT http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=33713 33713 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=33713 Bulls coach Frans Ludeke has expressed satisfaction after his team beat the Kings 16-12 in Port Elizabeth at the weekend. Tue, 7 Feb 2012 02:54:00 GMT http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=33714 33714 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=33714 Fly half and former England Sevens international Danny Gray has signed a new contract With Aviva Premiership Rugby Club Worcester Warriors as the club continue to build a squad for the coming seasons. Tue, 7 Feb 2012 02:25:00 GMT http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=33715 33715 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=33715 Stormers coach Allister Coetzee says his biggest task will be to ensure that his players are not underdone by the time their 2012 Super Rugby season kicks off against the Hurricanes at Newlands on February 25. Mon, 6 Feb 2012 08:43:00 GMT http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=33708 33708 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=33708 Ireland Head coach Declan Kidney has insisted that Ireland can rebound from their last minute loss against Wales in their Six Nations opener and beat France in Paris if they use their heads a bit more. Mon, 6 Feb 2012 08:38:00 GMT http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=33700 33700 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=33700 Wales coach Warren Gatland admitted his side got out of jail in their last-gasp 21-23 Six Nations opener win over Ireland on Sunday. Mon, 6 Feb 2012 07:35:00 GMT http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=33709 33709 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=33709 Aviva Premiership Rugby Club London Wasps have signed USA Eagles back Paul Emerick as injury cover for the remainder of the season. Mon, 6 Feb 2012 06:38:00 GMT http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=33696 33696 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=33696 England have added Leicester Tigers fly half Toby Flood and Harlequins scrum half Karl Dickson to the Six Nations squad preparing to face Italy at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome. Mon, 6 Feb 2012 05:54:00 GMT http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=33703 33703 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=33703 Wales, British and Irish Lions and Ospreys prop Adam Jones has signed a new contract with the Ospreys which will keep him in the region for two more years. Mon, 6 Feb 2012 05:48:00 GMT http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=33706 33706 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=33706 The Queensland Reds will unleash a near full strength line-up when they travel to Cairns for their opening Super Rugby trial game of 2012 against the ACT Brumbies on Saturday night. Mon, 6 Feb 2012 05:41:00 GMT http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=33701 33701 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=33701 New Hurricanes captain Conrad Smith has joined up with his team-mates ahead of the team's pre-season game against the Crusaders in Mangatainoka this Saturday.