Adam Jones says Wales are turning a deaf ear to the hype that is accompanying their bid for Triple Crown glory at Twickenham on Saturday.
Ben Foden is ready to renew cross-border hostilities when England tackle Wales in Saturday's "crunch'' RBS 6 Nations showdown.
The South African Rugby Union's head honchos will come face-to-face with the 'big five' at a crucial meeting in Johannesburg on Thursday.
Newcastle lock Adriaan Fondse has been suspended from Saturday's Aviva Premiership game against Leicester at Welford Road.
Bath have signed Scarlets lock Dominic Day on a three-year contract.
Peter Buxton has agreed a new one-year contract with Gloucester.
Former Stormers hardman Adriaan Fondse, who now plays for English Premiership Newcastle Falcons, has been handed a one-week ban for foul play.
The Lions and Cheetahs both promised to be defensively more sound in 2012, but they also undertook not to discard their fine attacking skills.
Scotland head coach Andy Robinson is excited at the prospect of seeing Stuart Hogg run at France in Sunday's Six Nations match at Murrayfield.
Italy flank Mauro Bergamasco has been banned for a month after being cited for dangerous play during the Celtic League clash with Ospreys on February 17, and will miss the rest of the Six Nations.
Lions coach John Mitchell was has delayed making a final decision on the availability of veteran Springbok utility forward Wikus van Heerden ahead of the Super Rugby season opener against the Cheetahs in Johannesburg on Saturday.
Glasgow Warriors have secured the services of Newcastle Falcons lock Tim Swinson who will move to the Scotstoun-based club at the end of the season.
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