By Sarah Mockford, Rugby World Features Editor In a nutshell Undoubtedly the game of the Six Nations to date – though that doesn’t do this match justice after what Scotland…
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France 30-12 Italy
By Owain Jones, Rugby World Editor In a nutshell France gained revenge over Italy after last year’s humbling 22-21 defeat in Rome, romping to a four-try, 30-12 win. The scoreline…
Scotland 6-13 England
By Bea Asprey, Rugby World Writer In a nutshell ENGLAND’S RBS 6 Nations title defence is still on track as Saturday saw them beat Scotland 6-13 at Murrayfield. Fly-half Charlie Hodgson…
Ireland v Wales: The Preview
By Sarah Mockford, Rugby World Features Editor IT’S A replay of the World Cup quarter-final between Ireland and Wales in Dublin on Sunday afternoon – and both sides have points…
Lancaster’s England in for a rocky ride
By Bea Asprey, Rugby World Writer Stuart Lancaster’s fresh-faced England side will attempt to beat Scotland at Murrayfield for the first time since 2004 on Saturday, but although the visitors…
Priestland and Roberts fit for Ireland game
RHYS PRIESTLAND and Jamie Roberts have been selected in the Wales team to play Ireland in their opening RBS 6 Nations game on Sunday. Fly-half Priestland and centre Roberts, who…
Three debutants in England starting XV
SARACENS CENTRES Owen Farrell and Brad Barritt will make their Test debuts in England’s midfield against Scotland in the Calcutta Cup on Saturday evening. It’s the first time England have…
Keith Earls gets the nod for Ireland against Wales
MUNSTER’S Keith Earls will fill Brian O’Driscoll’s famous No 13 shirt for Ireland against Wales on Sunday afternoon. Ireland’s legendary skipper O’Driscoll is ruled out for the entire RBS 6…
England Saxons v Scotland A preview
ED SLATER will make his debut for England Saxons against a strong Scotland A side at Galashiels on Friday night. The Leicester lock comes in for Matt Garvey in one…
Saint-Andre picks France team to face Italy
FRANCE COACH Philippe Saint-Andre has picked a hugely experienced team to take on Italy in their opening RBS 6 Nations match on Saturday. The starting XV contains 605 caps –…