Wales and France the early stars of the Six Nation...

Published Feb 06 2012 by The Roar - Your Sports Opinion

Wales and France the early stars of the Six Nations

The first round of the 2012 Six Nations tournament has been completed, with Wales, France and England (particularly the first two rugby nations) claiming impressive victories.

While England are gamely trying to put together a new team from last...

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Hodgson hails "marvellous" start to England career

Roy Hodgson described his side's 1-0 victory over Norway as "a marvellous start" to his tenure as England coach.Ashley Young scored the only goal of the game as England inflicted a rare home defeat on the Norwegians.Speaking to ITV Sport's Gabriel Clarke ... [ Published 19 mins ago by itv.com ]

Entities: Roy Hodgson, England, Gabriel Clarke, Norway, Ashley Young

First Reported 14 hours ago - Updated 45 mins ago - 35 Documents

England take charge on day two of second test

England cut West Indies' lead to 111 on day two of the second test at Trent Bridge, reaching 259-2 at stumps on Saturday in reply to West Indies 370 all out.England captain Andrew Strauss overcame a nervous start to produce and increasingly fluent 102 ... [ Published 1 hour ago by Dominion Post ]

Entities: Kemar Roach, Ravi Rampaul, Shane Shillingford

First Reported 6 hours ago - Updated 2 hours ago - 8 Documents

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Entities: England, Roy Hodgson, Andy Carroll

First Reported 8 hours ago - Updated 4 hours ago - 19 Documents

Crowds pack the streets to see Olympic Torch on its first full day in Wales

Doctor Who proved the Olympic torch relay was anything but pants today when he said he would willingly do the job in his underwear.Celebrity torchbearer Matt Smith kicked off the event's first full day in Wales with an early-morning start in Cardiff ... [ Published 4 hours ago by Wales Online ]

Entities: Matthew Rees, Wales, Chris Corcoran

First Reported May 25 2012 - Updated 14 hours ago - 30 Documents

Stuart Lancaster wants England to build on spring momentum

Stuart Lancaster has challenged England to take their Six Nations form into this summer’s tour of South Africa after naming his side to face the Barbarians on Sunday.Wasps wing Christian Wade will get his first taste of international rugby while fellow ... [ Published 14 hours ago by The Sport Review ]

Entities: Six Nations Championship, England, Alex Goode

First Reported May 25 2012 - Updated 23 hours ago - 18 Documents

National Sport: Olympic Torch lights up Wales

Grand Slam rugby hero Sam Warburton helped to light up Wales during the Olympic Torch's first "amazing day" in the country.Thousands of people lined the streets in cities, towns and villages as the flame was carried by a selection of "inspirational" ... [ Published 23 hours ago by Huddersfield Daily Examiner ]

Entities: Wales, Sam Warburton, Coal Mine, Six Nations Championship

First Reported May 25 2012 - Updated May 25 2012 - 11 Documents

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Cardiff news: Olympic torch relay arrives in Cardiff on five-day tour of Wales

Cardiff gave the Olympic Torch a welcome worthy of the capital of Wales lining its route for mile upon smile.Thousands queued patiently for hours in the sunshine to share a once in a lifetime experience and to be able to say ? like Max Boyce ? ?I was ... [ Published May 25 2012 by Wales Online ]

Entities: Cardiff (United Kingdom), Wales, Max Boyce, Daniel Moreno, London Olympics 2012

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