Gethin Jenkins hops the Channel

Cardiff Blues prop Gethin Jenkins is set to become the latest Wales international to move across the Channel after he announced he is joining French club Toulon when his contract expires.

The 31-year-old will join international teammates James Hook, Lee Byrne and Mike Phillips in France.

News of Jenkins' impending exit is another blow to Welsh rugby and Blues chairman Peter Thomas is expecting more high-profile departures from the regions. Those looking at the in-play Six Nations odds online...

rugbyblogger

Leinster look to retain their crown

The Heineken Cup has been dominated by three nations in its brief history and that looks set to continue this year.

No side has ever won the competition outside of England, France or Ireland. Unless Edinburgh or Cardiff Blues can cause a major shock in the last eight, that record will carry on beyond this season.

Holders Leinster are rightly favourites to retain their crown. The formidable Irish outfit overcame a 22-6 half-time deficit to stun Northampton Saints in...

rugbyblogger

2012 Six Nations Championship: A brief analysis of France

The 13th series of the Six Nations Championship got underway on the 4th of February 2012. The annually held competition features six countries including the following: England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland and Wales. This article is going to primarily focus on France. It will give some statistics regarding the French side, along with France's history in the competition. I will finish the article by explaining the bookie's odds alongside my thoughts when considering the French national team's...

rugbyblogger

Triple crown just the start for Wales

Wales once again proved they are the northern hemisphere's most in-form sides as they claimed their 20th Triple Crown, courtesy of a nail-biting 19-12 victory against England at Twickenham. The result leaves Warren Gatland's men with a great chance of pushing on and collecting the Grand Slam, after their third win from three matches.

With the tense match tied at 12-12 going into the final stages, with Owen Farrell and Leigh Halfpenny each kicking four penalties, it was Welsh youngster...

rugbyblogger

Falcons Swoop on Balding, Goode

Johnny Wilkinson's former club, the Newcastle Falcons, have invested in two new players: the Ospreys' James Goode, and Adam Balding, of Worcester. The duo could make their full debut for the Kingston Park-based team as early as Saturday, when the Falcons play the Tigers at Welford Road.

Balding will be a familiar face to long-suffering fans of the Falcons. The Coventry-born flanker played for Newcastle for two years, between 2008-10, before joining his current club, Worcester. The...

rugbyblogger