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Tuesday, 30 July, 2002, 16:10 GMT 17:10 UK


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Ireland stun England
Ireland beat England 20-14 in a tense finish to deny England the Six Nations Grand Slam. BBC rugby union correspondent Ian Robertson reports.
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England coach Clive Woodward: "We deserved to get beat." |
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Ireland captain Keith Wood: "It was great teamwork all the way through." |
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Ireland's Brian O'Driscoll: "Injury-time seemed to last forever." |
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England's Mike Catt: "Ireland had a lot more passion than we did." |
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England's Lawrence Dalliglio: "England looked like a team that hadn't played for few months." |
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England stand-in captain Matt Dawson:"I'm sure during the week it will feel even worse." |

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Woodward makes changes
Coach Clive Woodward includes winger Jason Robinson in England's Six Nations line-up. BBC rugby union correspondent Ian Robertson reports.
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England coach Clive Woodward: "I expect the team to hit the ground running." |
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England stand-in captain Matt Dawson: "The coaching staff have done a fantastic job." |
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England centre Will Greenwood: "Brian O'Driscoll is a great player, but we must defend as a team." |
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Ireland captain Keith Wood: "We'll have to improve against England." |
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Ireland centre Brian O'Driscoll: "We think we can beat England - Martin Johnson's absence is a boost for us." |

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Irish outclass Wales
Ireland continue their great Six Nations record in Wales with a 36-6 victory. BBC rugby union correspondent Ian Robertson reports.
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Ireland captain Keith Wood: "I thought we played very well." |
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Wales coach Graham Henry: "A very disappointing display." |
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Watch the highlights of the action from the Millennium Stadium |
All change for Ireland
Coach Warren Gatland has made seven changes to the Irish side to face Wales in Saturday's Six Nations clash. BBC Sport's Alastair Hignell reports.
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Robinson gets Wales call
Cardiff centre Jamie Robinson is set to make his international debut for Wales in Saturday's Six Nations game against Ireland. BBC Sport's Alistair Hignell reports.
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Poutney inspires Scots win
Scotland record an emphatic 32-10 victory at Murrayfield to end Ireland's hopes of winning the Six Nations crown. BBC Sport's Alistair Hignell reports.
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Wales overrun Romania
Wales beat Romania 81-9 at the Millennium Stadium, with Lions' stars Colin Charvis and Dafydd James leading the rout. BBC Sport's Alistair Hignell reports.
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Ireland set for Scotland
Brothers Simon and Guy Easterby are among six players recalled for Ireland's Six Nations match against Scotland. BBC Sport's Jim Neely reports.
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Wales ready for Romania
Wales face Romania in Cardiff on Wednesday, ahead of their Six Nations game against Ireland. BBC Sport's Bob Humphries reports.
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Lions return for England
Will Greenwood, Mike Catt and Phil Greening are in the England squad for the delayed Six Nations game against Ireland. BBC Sport's Alastair Hignell reports.
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Pickering quits Welsh post
Wales' rugby union team manager David Pickering steps down after three years as Graham Henry's right-hand man.
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Wales win in Rome
A strong running performance cemented a 33-23 win for Wales over Italy in their Six Nations clash at the Stadio Flaminio. BBC rugby union correspondent Ian Robertson reports.
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England dominate France
England beat the French with a stunning second-half display 48-19 in the Six Nations Championship. BBC rugby union correspondent Ian Robertson reports.
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Six Nations first finale
Wales and Italy complete their campaigns as they lock horns this weekend. Fomer Australia star Michael Lynagh is tipping a Welsh win.
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France make six changes
French coach Bernard Laporte has been forced into six changes for Saturday's Six Nations match at Twickenham. BBC rugby union correspondent Ian Robertson reports.
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Borthwick gets England nod
England make three changes to face France at Twickenham in the Six Nations. BBC rugby correspondent Ian Robertson reports.
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Wales resist changes
Wales coach Graham Henry names an unchanged side for the Six Nations clash with Italy in Rome, insisting that the tournament must continue into the autumn. BBC Sport's Nick Mullins reports.
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Six Nations review
Neil Jenkins soared through the 1000 international points barrier as he guided Wales to a hard fought win against France in Paris. BBC Sport's Ian Robertson reports.
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Scotland scrape victory
Scotland narrowly avoided the indignity of a second successive Six Nations Championship
defeat to Italy at Murrayfield, beating them 23-19. BBC Sport's Nick Mullins reports.
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Ireland postpone ties
Ireland's rugby union chiefs pull the plug on Six Nations games against England on the 24th March and Scotland on 7th April. BBC Sport's Ed Marriage reports.
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Townsend returns from injury
Scotland coach Ian McGeechan on recalling the fit again Gregor Townsend to his squad to face Italy.
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England overrun Scots
England reclaim the Calcutta Cup with a resounding 43-3 victory over old rivals Scotland. BBC rugby union correspondent Ian Robertson reports.
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France scrape home
France inflicted Italy's third Six Nations defeat in a row winning 30-19 in Rome but their display was far from convincing. BBC Sport's Andrew Cotter reports.
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Six Nations show goes on
Even though there are still serious doubts about future fixtures in this season's Six Nations championship, RFU committee chairman Allan Hosie says the tournament will go ahead.
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Wales v Ireland postponed
The foot-and-mouth epidemic claims one fixture and threatens the future of this season's Six Nations. BBC rugby union correspondent Ian Robertson reports.
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Morgan kicks out
Scottish kicking coach Dougie Morgan says an improved mental attitude is needed from his players to help boost their flagging performance.
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England thrash Italy
A dominant second half showing earns England a 80-23 victory at Twickenham against Italy. BBC rugby union correspondent Ian Robertson reports.
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Scottish spirit denies Wales
A late Scottish try means Wales and Scotland share the points in a 28-28 draw at Murrayfield. BBC Sport's Nick Mullins reports.
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Ireland finish off France
Ireland secure their first home victory over France in 18 years, with a solid 22-15 scoreline. BBC Sport's Iain Carter reports.
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Robinson gains backing
Jason Robinson's switch between codes was given a boost as he is named in England's Six Nations squad to face Italy on Saturday. BBC rugby union correspondent Ian Robertson reports.
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France keep Scotland at bay
Scotland suffer a double blow at the hands of France, losing the match 16-6 and key player Gregor Townsend through injury. BBC Sport's Nick Mullins reports.
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England dampen Welsh fire
BBC rugby correspondent Ian Robertson reviews England's impressive 44-15 victory over Wales in the Six Nations.
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Henderson inspires Ireland
Rob Henderson scored a hat-trick of tries as Ireland beat Italy 41-22 in the Six Nations opener in Rome. BBC Sport's Nick Mullins reports.
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