Chiefs 16-11 Victory Against Blues in Super 15

Former All Blacks captain Tana Umaga has done an excellent first half tries to help Waikato Chiefs beat Auckland Blues 16-11 in Super 15 rugby on Saturday.

The 38-year-old Umaga scored in the 26th minute to lift the Chiefs a 7-6 lead at halftime after playing the first 40 minutes in a strong wind.

Although Umaga field limped from the field in the 44 minute with an ankle injury, the leaders were able to maintain their sixth win of the season.

Both teams scored one try and the match was decided by goal kicking of former All Blacks flyhalves Luke McAlister for Auckland, and Stephen Donald for Waikato.

McAlister has launched its first two penalties, including a massive strike from 55 meters, but missed his next five attempts. Donald missed his first two, and he landed three penalties and a conversion.

Scotland Coach Robinson Eextends Contract Through 2015

Scotland coach Andy Robinson has committed his long-term work on Wednesday by agreeing to extend his contract until after the World Cup 2015 -.

Ex-England coach, whose previous contract expired in 2012, was appointed in 2009, after the departure of Frank Hadden.

"I am very proud to be a coach in Scotland, and I am very pleased that the excellent work already begun will continue until after the Rugby World Cup in 2015, he said in a statement.

"I am very pleased with the progress made by Scottish Rugby in recent seasons and has the full confidence of the Scottish professional teams continue to play an important role in supporting success for Scotland.

Robinson led Scotland to test the two impressive victories over Argentina in June and followed by against world champions South Africa in November.

They face Wales at Murrayfield on Saturday, after their Six Nations began with a loss of 13 points in France, in Paris.

"I said when we chose Andy back in 2009 that would bring success to Scotland and I have every reason to expect that Scotland will continue to improve in years under his leadership, "Scottish Rugby chief executive Gordon McKie of the words.

Rugby Jones Captains New Look Wales Against Fiji

Flanker Ryan Jones will captain Wales against Fiji on Friday, showing a probable nine changes from the XV beaten by South Africa last week.

The modifications include a start of the race for the first time in three years for Aled Brew, replacing wing Shane Williams after he dislocated his shoulder in the defeat by 29 to 25 world champions in Cardiff.

Ala Dan Lydiate also included, as he overcame an ankle problem in place of Martyn Williams.

Teenagers wing George North, who scored two tries on his debut against the Springboks, retains its place as uncovered 20 years as Toby Faletau Tonga wing born from experience in search of non-replacement group.

After losing to Australia and South Africa, Wales to be on guard against a team from Fiji who gave the World Cup three years ago.

We Had A Confrontation With Reality Robinson

Head coach Andy Robinson had no complaints after the weaknesses of Scotland ruthlessly revealed that New Zealand has won a 49-3 victory in the opening Test at Murrayfield EMC autumn.

All Blacks scored seven tries by Hosea Gear (two), Mils Muliaina (two), Dan Carter, Conrad Smith and Andy Ellis, with flyhalf Carter added five conversions and his replacement Stephen Donald both.

Dan Parks third penalty minutes was the only show in Scotland was to attack their business, with the All Blacks defended prove impenetrable.

"We let the nation down and how we return from there," Robinson said. "I thought that New Zealand was excellent in the way they played the game of rugby and we could not do the same.

" Captain Mike Blair and Centre Max Evans was injured but their injuries were not as bad as first feared, despite the scrumhalf Blair is unable to attend the press conference after the match.

Rugby France Back To The Experience Of Argentina Test

France coach Marc Lievremont appointed experienced group Sunday will face Argentina next weekend in Montpellier, after an experimental side defeated Fiji 34-12 on Saturday.

Captain Thierry Dusautoir are back, center and rear player Yannick Jauzion, support tighthead Nicolas Mas, Lionel Nallet lock, wing and wing Julien Bonnaire Yoann Huget, Marc Andreu.

Lievremont also recalled hooker William Servat regular, which was excluded from the game because of a groin injury in Fiji.

Hooker Benjamin Noirot, lock Romain Millo-Chluski, flanks and Alexander Lapandry Fulgence Ouedraogo, center David Marty, Maxime Medard and ends Julien Arias and flyhalf David Skrela leaving the team.