Autumn International series next month for their 30 man squad

Rugby League Ireland (RLI) head coach Mark Aston has unveiled the Autumn International series next month for his 30-man squad.

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Speaking on his first series as Ireland coach Aston said: “We are looking forward to the challenges ahead of us this year. The squad is a good mix of domestic players, new young players and some experience to guide the team along the way.”

In Ireland this Autumn to take part in four international test as they face a trip to Scotland and Wales before returning to Limerick for two historic fixtures against Samoa and France in Thomond Park.

Ireland 30 man squad:
Liam Harrison (Barrow Raiders), George Flanagan (Batley Bulldogs), Damien Blanch (Catalan Dragons), Elliott Cosgrove (Dewsbury Rams), Liam Finn (Featherstone Rovers)
Ryan Fieldhouse, James Haley, Paul Handforth, Bob Beswick (Halifax RLFC), Jamie O’Callaghan, Jason Golden (Harlequins RL), Gregg McNally (Huddersfield Giants), Luke Ambler, Kyle Amor, Callum Casey (Leeds Rhinos), Joe Taylor (North Dublin Eagles), Paddy Boyle (Oxford RL), Nathan Ashe, Aaron McCloskey, Ian Cross (St Helens), Sean Gleeson, Ryan Boyle (Salford City Reds), Vinny Finnigan, Tim Bergin (Sheffield Eagles), Ged Corcoran (Toulouse), Lemeki Vaipulu (Treaty City Titans), Stewart Howarth (Wakfield Trinity Wildcats), Tyrone McCarthy (Warrington Wolves), Kurt Hegarty, Simon Finnegan (Widnes Vikings)

Rugby League Ireland head coach Mark Aston at autumn international series

Rugby League Ireland (RLI) head coach Mark Aston at autumn international series next month for their 30-man squad is unveiled today.

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Aston thirteen uncapped players in his young team is named, including recent St Helen’s recruits Ian Cross and Aaron McCloskey who both starred in this years domestic competition.

The squad also contains a number of experienced internationals with Bob Beswick (Halifax RLFC) and Liam Finn (Featherstone Rovers) returning to the side.

Finn in his first match between Ireland after becoming the highest ever points scorer with three caps have amassed.

Blanch ha turned Super League season 2011 to since joining Catalan Dragons

Blanch, when they face Ireland on November 5th will have to face a number of France.

Speaking on his first series as Ireland coach Aston said: “We are looking forward to the challenges ahead of us this year. The squad is a good mix of domestic players, new young players and some experience to guide the team along the way.”

Ireland participated in four international trial that will fall as they face a trip to Scotland and Thomond Park, two historic sites against Samoa and France before returning to LIMERICK, Wales.

Antumn Internationals, Nick Kennedy in a row in England's second World Cup

Martin Johnson’s reign Nick Kennedy looked at the beginning of the boots in a row in England's second World Cup after a string of positive performances for the squad.

Now 29, he insisted that in autumn 2008 and the first international player yet still effective outside looking in, and played in all five of England’s 2009 Six Nations matches.

Since then its growth has been affected by a knee injury but he has also had to consider that he is a light-weight "to the extent of international rugby for rigor is not included in the Cap Seven.

Kennedy long before his 6ft 8in frame 5kg has responded by adding, top of the premiership players in the lineout as one is without changing their position.

He said: “It was a huge disappointment not to make the World Cup squad.

“I really felt like I was on track a couple of years ago. I started the autumn Internationals and Six Nations and my plan was going well. But then I had surgery on my knee and my pathway has not gone the way I would have liked since.

“I was meant to go on tour to Australia in 2010, but I needed the surgery and England have done so well since then.

“It has just been very frustrating – what was supposed to take three months took seven. It was not my decision to have the surgery done – it needed to be done.

“I still believe I am in good enough shape, I am playing well for London Irish and it is not like international rugby holds any fear for me because I have been there before. If anything I am a much better player than when I made my debut.

“Physically I am in much better shape. I am stronger and have added 5kg to my frame.

“This year my lineout stats were as good as they ever have been, but I am not overly fussed on that because stats don’t win you an international place.

“I just need to keep working hard and hopefully my chance will come.”

England national rugby union team in the autumn international

Rugby Football Union (RFU) QBE Insurance business unit has made ​​a deal with the union of England national rugby union team in the autumn international sponsors Investec successful as the title.

By the end of September 2012 through July 2016 to deal with and manage an existing partnership between QBE and the RFU to be signs of an expansion.

England and Harlequins rugby before QBE England star Nick Easter and is the official insurance partner since September 2010 served as a Brand Ambassador.

Since 2009 the Australia-based QBE's body premiership rugby in England rugby union shirt sponsorship deal with top-flight monitor to the back.

“We are very pleased to become the title sponsor of such a prestigious tournament in the sporting calendar,” said Steven Burns, chief executive officer of QBE European Operations.

He added, “The partnership not only deepens our existing relationship with rugby, but also allows the QBE brand and business to grow in the longer term. We look forward to developing the series together with the RFU in the coming months.” On QBE’s website, the company added: “QBE is making a considerable investment into rugby but we will not be disclosing (financial) details of any sponsorship agreement.”

Triggered a furore this week announced RFU Investec autumn internationals as a 12-year sponsorship will not only update a day before the company's CEO John Steele was fired on as it is faced with. Investec withdrew its backing to the decision and insisted there was nothing in the governing body informed of the fight.

Autumn internationals and 2011 Six Nations fixtures at the stadium

Rugby Football Union court ruling that the impact site online ticket exchange Viagogo inflated prices by selling those tickets at Twickenham will be able to identify is appreciated.

England's RFU case 2010 autumn internationals and Six Nations table on 2011 stadium. The RFU Viagogo accused of any wrongdoing did not, he claimed that "as found in help or" the alleged wrongdoing by others.

RFU successfully argued that, when the face value of tickets, license or permission ticket is automatically canceled by or represented at a higher price are transferred so that the benefits of such a ticket entry Contains is a trespasser.

The RFU business operations director, Paul Vaughan, said: "We are delighted to have been granted this order, which means that Viagogo will need to supply us with information about anyone who placed tickets for sale on their site from the Investec Internationals in November and this year's Six Nations.

"Once we get that information we will then decide what action to take against those individuals, clubs or educational institutions. Any Twickenham Stadium match tickets which appear for sale on Viagogo are effectively 'black market' tickets.

"Our action in tackling Viagogo head on in the court shows that we take the strongest stance possible against these marketplaces and regularly police them as far as we are able.

"Individuals who believe they have anonymity by trading their tickets through such secondary sales sites are no longer invisible and we will do our utmost to ensure that tickets go to genuine fans rather than people who wish to profit."

Other similar before RFU Rugby World Cup 2015 hosting web sites for this position now and in their battles against black market will benefit other sports will consider expected.

Granting disclosure, Mr Justice Tugendhat had said: "I conclude that RFU has no straightforward or available means of finding out the information it seeks by this application and that the making of the order sought is necessary."

He said that if any such resales that the legitimate purpose of promoting the game was because of weak doubt.

"The fact that this is not financial damage is immaterial in my judgment."

He is "no merit" claim the RFU's Viagogo case of real intention receive from advertising website to alert users of potential damage to his business was used to reject as Given.

Northampton Hired George Pisi for Upcoming Season

George Pisi has been named in the squad of Northampton for next season.

Currently Pisi is playing for French club Clermont, who can also play full-back.

In last year's autumn internationals,Pisi started playing against Ireland, England and Scotland.

"Playing against Chris Ashton and Ben Foden in the autumn was awesome, and it'll be exciting to get the chance to play with them," said Pisi.

Northampton signed Samoan star George Pisi, Autumn Internationals

Northampton for next season have signed Samoan center George Pisi.

Pisi can play full back info on French club Clermont where he has been the top 14 campaign admitted for the last third.

The 24-year-old previous year in the autumn internationals in Ireland, England and started against Scotland.

Pisi said, "Playing against Chris Ashton and Ben Foden in the autumn was awesome, and it'll be exciting to get the chance to play with them".

Saints director of rugby Jim Mallinder believes Pisi instability that is useful is in addition to the team.

Director of rugby Jim Mallinder believes Pisi representative useful team is in addition to this instability.

He said, "George has improved a lot over the past year or so and we were impressed with what we've seen of him playing for Samoa in the autumn and Taranaki in the ITM Cup".

He's a strong runner who likes to play with the ball in hand.

Although he played for Samoa at centre he is comfortable in a number of positions, which will be good for our squad as a whole."

Joe Worsley replaced by England

Joe Worsley for the England match against France will not be available due to his injury.

Harlequins' Chris Robshaw is selected in replace of Joe,while Joe returns back to London for his quick neck treatment.

After sustaining an ankle injury David Wilson has also been forced to withdraw from the squad and his place has been taken by London Irish's Alex Corbisiero.

After making a comeback for Bath at the weekend, Lewis Moody has joined the team.

Croft was injured while playing for England against South Africa in the autumn internationals and has stated that he wants to get back to full fitness before he makes a return to the international stage.

Kearney set for more surgery

Rob Kearney following a long-standing knee injury is now hoping to get clearance in order to resume training.

On Tuesday morning in an effort to clear up the injury,Rob was due to undergo a surgery
that has kept him sidelined since the defeat to New Zealand in the autumn internationals.

"Hopefully I’ll get good news and be given the all-clear to get back on the field again. Fingers ‘n toes crossed!" Kearney wrote on his Twitter account.

Rob is eager and willful to be back playing in time for Leinster's Heineken Cup quarter-final against Leicester on April 9 in RBS Six Nations.

Edwards - Lydiate makes Wales tick

Wales defense trainer Shaun Edwards has hailed Dan Lydiate's impact on the international stadium and stated he be reminiscent him of England World Cup champion Richard Hill.

Newport Gwent Dragons flanker Lydiate is predictable to be named in the Wales starting line-up later today for Friday's RBS 6 Nations opener against England.

And Edwards is looking for the 23-year-old to carry on the form he illustrated in Wales colors in this season's autumn Tests, saying: "I thought Dan was our best player in the autumn international series. The thing about him is he essentially doesn't clutch your eye, which is what a good number six should be like." He added: "If you remember Richard Hill when he was playing for England, you didn't see much of him during the game."

But then you watched it back on tape and all the little bits that put the team together he was doing, like his tackling and cleaning the rocks at the right time.

Heaslip poised to return

Ahead of Sunday's RBS Six Nations clash with France,Jamie Heaslip Ireland number eight is available for selection.

During the autumn internationals Heaslip was Ireland's standout performer but due to an ankle injury ruled him out of the opening game in Italy.

However, the 27-year-old Leinster back-row came through training on Tuesday and is set to be included when the line-up is named on Wednesday.

Manager Paul McNaughton said on Tuesday: "We felt earlier today we weren't in a position to name the team as there was too much doubt on the fitness of several players.

"But following training this afternoon, Andrew Trimble and Jamie Heaslip came through the session okay.

"We felt there was no need to actually hold off on selection, so we will go ahead as planned tomorrow.

"We were also able to confirm that Stephen Ferris is still not ready for a return to play and has been ruled out of the France game."

Gray looking to rattle France

Scotland is seeking for a first RBS 6 Nations win over France in Paris on Saturday where Gary wants to make is performance felt.

"We've got to go out there and really rattle the French in the first 10, 20 minutes, try not let them get that rhythm," said Gray. "They're a fantastic side, fantastic with ball in hand and really strong up front. We'll need to do everything in our power to stop that."

In Scotland wins over world champions South Africa and Samoa,it was Gray who had played and important role over the success.

Gray, who will win his seventh cap on Saturday, added: "I won't be looking too much into that. I'm just looking to perform my best and do what I can to help the team out.

"The dark arts is something the French are really good at - a really aggressive pack. I look forward to going up against them.

"I'm really excited, but also quite nervous.

"I'm looking into everything, playing against the French and also the stadium that we'll be in - a fantastic stadium and a fantastic crowd.

Scotland name Kellock captain

Kellock who has been appointed as captain of Scotland seems to be very positive for Six Nation Cup opener against France seeking to end a 12-year wait for victory in Paris.

Andy Robinson coach called Kellock midway last week and persuade him to step into Leadership role he held during Scotland’s 2-0 Test series win in Argentina last summer.

Kellock said: “I was delighted, absolutely delighted to be in the squad and to be asked to be captain is a huge honour.

“We were straight out to training so there wasn’t too much time to dwell on it.

“I am very pleased. I had the opportunity to do it in Argentina a couple of times and it was brilliant.

“To be able to do it in a six nations game will be a massive honour.”

Kellock intends to ensure he leads from the front.

He added: “Being captain at Glasgow in the last five seasons has helped me, it’s made me play better.

“I’ve got to make sure that happens here as well, that I’m playing to the best of my ability and leading by example.”

Robinson denies links to Bath

It has been denied by the Scotland head coach Andy Robinson that reports related to his appointment as the new coach of Premiership outfit Bath is fake.

Until after the end of the 2012 RBS Six Nations,Robinson has been appointed with the Scottish Rugby Union under a contract.Robinson has recently led the Scots to five victories in their previous six internationals, including a famous win over Australia at Murrayfield during the recent autumn internationals.

Robinson have a very close bonding with Bath,he has coached them to Heineken Cup success in 1998, as having played at the Rec with distinction for 13 seasons, in which he made 249 appearances for the club.

“There's obviously been some speculation around myself, but I've got a contract to 2012,” Robinson said. "There's a long time until that contract's up.

Johnson adds three new faces to England's

Fans of England can expect some new faces in the squad for this year Rugby Six Nations competition.

Three new players has been called up by the coach Martin Johnson and they are Charlie Hodgson, Louis Deacon and Joe Simpson.

Gloucester's David Attwood and Wasps' Dominic Waldouck had been called back in place of Leicester Tigers lock Deacon and uncapped Wasps scrum-half Simpson,while Sale fly-half Hodgson is back after suffering a broken foot in November.

Louis missed Australia tour and autumn internationals is now return to the squad.He missed two tournaments because of a back injury following Attwood banning for stamping during Gloucester's recent European Challenge Cup defeat to La Rochelle.

Johnson will also need to find replacements for Tom Croft and Courtney Lawes, who have both recently been ruled out with injuries.

Cardiff Blues beat Aironi in Magners League

Since October,Wales wing Leigh Halfpenny marked his first start with a try to set the Blues on the way to a hard-fought success which has taken them up to third in the Magners League.

Halfpenny was having ankle injury which kept him out of autumn internationals but he is now fully recovered,struck after just seven minutes to suggest this was going to be a comfortable evening for Dai Young’s men.

But it proved to be anything but that, as Aironi belied their position at the foot of the Magners League table with a committed, combative display led by their powerful pack.

Italian new boys Aironi may have ultimately left the Cardiff City Stadium still searching for their first Magners win after suffering a 12th straight defeat in the competition.

Northampton Saints' Ben Foden 'not yet England regular'

Ben Foden said that he doesn't consider himself as a regular player for England.

Northampton Saints full-back Ben Foden participated in all four of England's autumn internationals, scoring one try against South Africa.

Foden told BBC Look East: "With international rugby, each game you play, you try to keep your spot.

"I just need to keep my form running at Saints. Heineken Cup rugby is where you lay down performances that the selectors take note of."