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  • Saturday, 16. March, 2013
    Parisse savours Italian success

    Parisse savours Italian success

    Sergio Parisse celebrated the conclusion of Italy's most successful RBS 6 Nations after Ireland were beaten 22-15 at the Stadio Olimpico.

  • Saturday, 16. March, 2013
    Italy stun Ireland in Rome

    Italy stun Ireland in Rome

    Ireland lost 22-15 to Italy - their first defeat against the Azzurri in the Six Nations - after an indisciplined display in Rome.

  • Saturday, 16. March, 2013
    McBryde: Cardiff ready to 'erupt'

    McBryde: Cardiff ready to 'erupt'

    Robin McBryde says securing the Six Nations title against England would prompt an outpouring of joy to rival Wales' famous Wembley win of 1999.

  • Saturday, 16. March, 2013
    Brown impressed by Johnson

    Brown impressed by Johnson

    Scotland skipper Kelly Brown claims caretaker coach Scott Johnson has sweet-talked his way to the hearts of the Dark Blues' players.

  • Saturday, 16. March, 2013
    Robshaw wants clinical England

    Robshaw wants clinical England

    Chris Robshaw has urged England to display a clinical edge in Saturday's RBS 6 Nations title decider against Wales at the Millennium Stadium.

  • Friday, 15. March, 2013
    Atmosphere a spur for Rowntree

    Atmosphere a spur for Rowntree

    Graham Rowntree has urged England's players to use the Millennium Stadium atmosphere as a positive.

  • Friday, 15. March, 2013
    Brown unsure about captaincy

    Brown unsure about captaincy

    Kelly Brown admits that Scotland's best Six Nations for years may not be enough to see him hold onto the captaincy.

  • Friday, 15. March, 2013
    Roof closed in Cardiff

    Roof closed in Cardiff

    The WRU have confirmed that the Millennium Stadium roof will be closed for Saturday's RBS 6 Nations decider between Wales and England.

  • Friday, 15. March, 2013
    Italy v Ireland preview

    Italy v Ireland preview

    Declan Kidney is ruing missed opportunities as his Ireland side enter their final match against Italy with just one win in the RBS Six Nations.

  • Friday, 15. March, 2013
    France aiming to finish on high

    France aiming to finish on high

    France ace Yoann Huget insists Les Bleus will take on Scotland in confident mood - despite the possibility of landing a 6 Nations wooden spoon.

  • Friday, 15. March, 2013
    Sexton facing lengthy lay-off

    Sexton facing lengthy lay-off

    Ireland fly-half Jonathan Sexton has been ruled out for up to six weeks with a foot injury - casting doubt over his Lions participation.

  • Friday, 15. March, 2013
    Wales driven to deny England

    Wales driven to deny England

    Justin Tipuric freely admits Wales will not lack motivation when they tackle Grand Slam-chasing England at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday.

  • Friday, 15. March, 2013
    Heaslip craves final flourish

    Heaslip craves final flourish

    Jamie Heaslip has urged Ireland to conclude the RBS 6 Nations in the same way it began - with a try-scoring flourish.

  • Friday, 15. March, 2013
    Wood warning for England

    Wood warning for England

    Tom Wood warned England not to be spooked by the pre-match "sideshow" at the Millennium Stadium ahead of the Grand Slam showdown with Wales.

  • Friday, 15. March, 2013
    France v Scotland preview

    France v Scotland preview

    France will hope to restore some much-needed pride to finish their Six Nations campaign when they host Scotland in Paris on Saturday (8pm).