Opinion: Lions must dominate up front
The Lions have erred at out-half, must watch out for Australia's scrum and cannot win by throwing the ball around, writes Bernard Jackman.
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Clermont move to strengthen squad
Clermont have confirmed the signings of scrum-half Thierry Lacrampe and full-back Mike Delany for next season.
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Fillol punished for spitting at Stringer
Stade Francais player Jerome Fillol has received a 14-week ban for spitting in Bath scrum-half Peter Stringer's face.
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As It Happened: Harlequins 12-18 Munster
Munster travelled to the Twickenham Stoop to take on Harlequins and left with an 18-12 win to seal their place in the Heineken Cup semi-finals.
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Stringer to see out the season with Bath
Munster scrum-half Peter Stringer is to remain on loan with Bath for the remainder of the current season.
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Ireland v France: The Scrum
Former international prop Emmet Byrne explains what will happen in the scrum between Ireland and France
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Ross aware of French challenge
Mike Ross tells Michael Corcoran that the French scrum will provide a big challenge
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Youngs: England will show Italians respect
Leicester scrum-half Ben Youngs promises England will not take victory against Italy for granted as they look to keep their Grand Slam dreams alive.
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Cregan lashes out at 'hurling scrum'
Former Limerick and Offaly hurling manager Eamon Cregan has lashed out at modern hurling claiming that core skills are being lost.
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Wales focus on scrum improvement
Robin McBryde has identified Wales' scrum as an area requiring attention before the resumption of RBS 6 Nations business next week.
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Linebreaks: The Week's Rugby Shorts
Brendan Cole gathers up some odds and ends from around the rugby world, including the Irish scrum, ROG's future, a player for the future and the 'Voice of Rugby'.
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Welsh View: Mike Phillips
Welsh scrum half Mike Phillips says Ireland have improved dramatically since last year
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Scrum time: Reggie Corrigan
Reggie Corrigan discusses the Ireland scrum with Tadhg Peavoy
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Wales to use scrum as 'attacking weapon'
Wales will look for scrum power to be an integral part of their attacking armoury when they start this season's RBS 6 Nations Championship at home against Ireland.
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Corrigan: Wales will target Ireland's scrum
Former Leinster and Ireland prop Reggie Corrigan has highlighted the fact that Wales will target the Ireland scrum in their RBS 6 Nations clash this Saturday.
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Stringer back in England with Bath
Peter Stringer has joined Aviva Premiership side Bath on a short-term deal.
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Phillips' form key to Howley
Wales are looking for scrum-half talisman Mike Phillips to recapture top form in this season's RBS 6 Nations Championship.
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O'Leary may be sidelined for six months
London Irish scrum-half Tomas O'Leary is unlikely to play again this season because of a serious back problem.
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Polota-Nau believes in Australia's pack
Australia hooker Tatafu Polota-Nau has declared the Wallabies will "dominate" England's scrum, while David Pocock has been ruled out of the clash.
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Piri Weepu to start against South Africa
Scrum-half Piri Weepu will make his first start for New Zealand this season after coach Steve Hansen made several changes to his team to face South Africa in the Rugby Championship on Saturday.