France beat Italy in Six Nations [ Rugby] opener

Title favourites France opened their Six Nations campaign with a 30-12 victory over a gallant Italian side on Saturday, avenging their shock defeat to the same opponents in Rome last year.

Italy, who beat France for the first time in the Six Nations last year, shaded territory and possession in the opening half but rarely threatened a sturdy home defence.

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Mike Tindall’s England rugby career seemingly over

Full Story: Mail Online 12 November 2011

Tindal and his royal wife

It seems all over for Mike Tindall’s England rugby career, specially after he was dropped from the national team. Tindall is paying for his off-field antics during the World Cup campaign.

Tindal, Queen's grand-daughter's husband, has also been fined £25,000 for his role in the team’s infamous night out in New Zealand on September 11.

Meanwhile, his father accuses that his son has been made a scapegoat being linked to the royal family and that he will appeal against the decision. 

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France reaches Rugby World Cup final

Full Story: CNN

French celebrate win (Photo: CNN)

The French were all joy and jubilant when they beat the Wales 9-8 in Auckland this Saturday to move into the final of Rugby World Cup. The match got a bad tastes when the Wales' captain was dismissed for 18 minutes by the Irish referee for a dangerous tackle. At that time, Wales had a 3-0 lead. For the Wales' captain Sam Warburton, "There was no malicious intent. It was a normal tackle. The next thing I'm walking to the stands."

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