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Beware the English backlash - Davies

PHIL DAVIES has warned about an English backlash after the Welsh regions made their mark on the opening weekend of the EDF Energy Cup. Read

Leicester 41-17 Dragons

EDF Energy Cup, 30/09/2006, kick-off time 1730 Read

Blues 36-20 Wasps

EDF Energy Cup, 30/09/2006, kick-off time 1430 Read

Scarlets 26-7 Harlequins

EDF Energy Cup, 01/10/2006 Read

Farrell's full union bow proves low on six appeal

Andy farrell admits he struggled to make an impact on his full debut for Saracens as London Irish secured a 36-24 win in the opening round of the EDF Energy Cup. Read

Bristol right on the Marko to wash away Bath's challenge

Premiership leaders Bristol, who failed to win a match in this competition last season, maintained their unbeaten run as Marko Stanojevic's late try proved the difference. Read

Quinnell told to Gav it a real go

Worcester rugby director John Brain is tipping Gavin Quinnell for full Welsh honours - if he gets in shape. Read

Scarlets eke out scrappy win

It was job done for the Scarlets as they launched their Anglo-Welsh campaign by picking up maximum points at Stradey Park yesterday. Read

Davies expects English revival

Phil Davies has predicted a likely English recovery after Welsh teams made their mark on the opening weekend of EDF Energy Cup action. Read

Energy boost fuels Blues victory over Wasps

IT MAY be a competition that has its critics, but you won't find anyone in the Blues camp with a bad word to say about the EDF Energy Cup. Read

Wasps stung by ref's ruling as Young guns pack a punch

WASPS boss Ian McGeechan left the Arms Park fuming about Welsh referee Nigel Owens following cup defeat to the Blues. Read

Byrne feels the heat as Morgan shines

MEMO to Gareth Jenkins: Kevin Morgan is ready to wear the Wales No 15 jersey when the autumn internationals kick-off against Australia next month. Read

Three out of four ain't bad - Davies

PHIL DAVIES hailed an excellent weekend for Welsh rugby after his Scarlets made it three wins out of four over English opposition in the opening round of EDF Energy Cup matches. Read

Tigers maul the Dragons but must do better, insists coach

Leicester 41-17 Dragons Head coach Pat Howard saw Leicester Tigers run in five tries against Newport Gwent Dragons and then called for an improvement in his side's finishing. Read

'We're building our self-belief'

Cardiff Blues 36-20 Wasps Extra mental and physical toughness allowed the Blues to prevail against Wasps, according to head coach Dai Young. Read

Blues put down a marker for rest of season

Saturday afternoon, Grandstand cameras and a hard-fought and entertaining Anglo-Welsh joust in front of a full-house - if only this was the fare on offer to rugby supporters every weekend. Read

Four tries for confident Scarlets

Scarlets 26-7 Harlequins Llanelli Scarlets completed a hat-trick of home Welsh victories in the opening round of the EDF Energy Cup with a comfortable bonus-point win over struggling Harlequins at Stradey Park. Read

Real steel for Blues

DAVID YOUNG asked the Blues to make a statement against the reigning Anglo-Welsh cup holders, Wasps, and they more than did that at the Arms Park. Read

Blues are on way back - Young

DAVID YOUNG believes the Blues are back after his side's impressive victory over the Anglo-Welsh cup holders Wasps at the Arms Park. Read

Davies plots a Quin bonus

IT'S top versus bottom in the EDF Energy Clash at Stradey Park this afternoon. Read