Person: Henry Thomas

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French police raid rugby federation president Bernard Laporte home

Police raided the headquarters of the French Rugby Federation (FFR) yesterday as part of an investigation into alleged conflict of interest involving the federation’s president Bernard Laporte, a source close to the matter said.

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Bath’s Ollie Devoto gets England call ahead of Leinster game

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Leo Cullen says Leinster need boost before Toulon tie

Leinster limping but there’s more in them

Sean O’Brien’s return tips scales for Leinster

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Goode takes Brown's place in one of two changes to England team

Contrite Jack McGrath apologises for Rory Best stamp

Jack McGrath has apologised to Rory Best for a stamp which earned him a three-week ban earlier this month.

Wed, 28 Jan, 2015

Sunday’s TV tips

Read on for our spolier-free guide to today's TV

Sun, 28 Dec, 2014

Monday’s TV tips

Check out our spoiler-free guide to tonight's TV.

Mon, 15 Dec, 2014

O'Connell hails England scrum

Ireland captain Paul O’Connell believes England still boast the strongest scrum in the RBS 6 Nations, even with a mini injury crisis at prop.

Thu, 20 Feb, 2014

Wilson named on England team to face Ireland

England have selected David Wilson at tighthead prop and named uncapped fly-half George Ford on the bench for Saturday’s RBS 6 Nations match against Ireland.

Thu, 20 Feb, 2014

Ross wary of England's scrum

England’s lack of depth at tighthead prop will not damage their scrummaging at Twickenham on Saturday, according to Ireland’s Mike Ross.

Wed, 19 Feb, 2014

Ireland will find it impossible to win unless the front five deliver

It’s funny the things you remember.

Wed, 19 Feb, 2014

Forward thinking key as Ross out to right wrongs of 2012

A lot of water has gone under the bridge since Mike Ross left the field injured at Twickenham two years ago and England stormed to victory over a seriously pressurised Irish front row.

Wed, 19 Feb, 2014

Lancaster confident Wilson will fill Cole void

David Wilson will start Saturday’s crunch RBS 6 Nations clash with Ireland after head coach Stuart Lancaster declared the Bath prop is now ready for his England return.

Tue, 18 Feb, 2014

England bank on youth

England wing Jack Nowell may have been refused entrance to an 18 certificate film on Wednesday night, but Stuart Lancaster insists he is part of an untested trio that is ready for the Stade de France.

Fri, 31 Jan, 2014

Haskell to face Ireland as Tuilagi starts on the bench

Wasps flanker James Haskell will make his first RBS 6 Nations start in nearly two years when England tackle Ireland in Dublin on Sunday.

Fri, 08 Feb, 2013

Stevens takes early leave

Matt Stevens has described his England career as an “incredible journey” after retiring from international rugby.

Fri, 10 Aug, 2012

Baby Blacks chalk up fourth straight title

IF we thought New Zealand were an intimidating prospect before, imagine them after four success U20 world titles.

Mon, 27 Jun, 2011

Ireland stumble under England’s late show

IRELAND U20s suffered heartbreak in their opening IRB Junior World Championship clash against England in a thrilling Pool C clash last night.

Sat, 11 Jun, 2011

Ireland U20s lose Junior World Championship opener to England

ENGLAND U-20 33 IRELAND U-20 25

Fri, 10 Jun, 2011

No controversy over convincing Gunners win

Arsenal 4 Wigan 0

Sat, 19 Sep, 2009

'I Captured the Castle' hardly counts as a proper film

A low-key, though not unsatisfactory, adaptation of Dodie Smith's novel … made as a film which looks more like a TV drama.

Fri, 30 May, 2003

Already there's Oscar talk for Gangs of New York

A surprise screening at the recent Cannes Film Festival of a 20-minute clip of director Martin Scorsese's long-awaited - and much-delayed - epic Gangs of New York - and already, with just under a year to go, there is confident talk of Oscars.

Tue, 18 Jun, 2002