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  • Tuesday, 21. February, 2012
    Jenkins exit saddens Gatland

    Jenkins exit saddens Gatland

    Warren Gatland admits he does not know how to halt the exodus of talent after Gethin Jenkins confirmed he is going to ply his trade in France.

  • Tuesday, 21. February, 2012
    O'Connell: Ireland raring to go

    O'Connell: Ireland raring to go

    Ireland captain Paul O'Connell admits his team are growing impatient to nudge their Six Nations back on track against Italy on Saturday.

  • Tuesday, 21. February, 2012

    Italy wary of Irish spoiling tactics

    Australian-born utility back Luke McLean says Italy must try to combat Ireland's spoiling tactics if they are to emerge victorious from Saturday's Six Nations match in Dublin.

  • Tuesday, 21. February, 2012

    Irish stick with tried and tested

    Ireland named an unchanged side here Tuesday for this weekend's Six Nations clash with Italy at Lansdowne Road.

  • Tuesday, 21. February, 2012
    Ireland stick with same team

    Ireland stick with same team

    Ireland have named an unchanged starting XV for Saturday's RBS 6 Nations clash with Italy at the Aviva Stadium.

  • Tuesday, 21. February, 2012

    Warburton back to lead Welsh charge

    Wales captain Sam Warburton has recovered from a thigh injury and will return to lead his team's Triple Crown Six Nations clash with England at Twickenham this weekend.

  • Tuesday, 21. February, 2012
    No changes for Les Bleus

    No changes for Les Bleus

    France coach Philippe Saint-Andre has opted to stick with the same starting XV that was due to tackle Ireland for Sunday's trip to Scotland.

  • Tuesday, 21. February, 2012
    Warburton fit for England clash

    Warburton fit for England clash

    Wales captain Sam Warburton has been passed fit to face England at Twickenham on Saturday.

  • Tuesday, 21. February, 2012

    Unchanged French to face Scots

    France named an unchanged line-up for the Six Nations match with Scotland in Edinburgh on Sunday, looking to get their campaign back on track after the fiasco of the Ireland game.

  • Monday, 20. February, 2012
    England primed for Welsh power

    England primed for Welsh power

    England insist they will not be bullied by Wales' powerful back line in this weekend's 6 Nations clash at Twickenham.

  • Monday, 20. February, 2012
    Jones wants Wales repeat

    Jones wants Wales repeat

    Double Grand Slam winner and record-equalling Wales captain Ryan Jones knows what it takes to topple England at Twickenham.

  • Monday, 20. February, 2012
    Sexton raring to go for Ireland

    Sexton raring to go for Ireland

    Ireland fly-half Jonathan Sexton has removed any injury doubts ahead of Saturday's Six Nations clash with Italy in Dublin.

  • Monday, 20. February, 2012
    Jackson joins Scotland squad

    Jackson joins Scotland squad

    Glasgow stand-off Ruaridh Jackson has been added to Scotland's Six Nations squad for Sunday's clash with France after his return from injury.

  • Monday, 20. February, 2012
    Wales suffer Bennett blow

    Wales suffer Bennett blow

    World Cup hooker Huw Bennett looks likely to miss Wales' bid for Triple Crown glory against England at Twickenham next Saturday.

  • Monday, 20. February, 2012
    Lancaster ponders Tuilagi recall

    Lancaster ponders Tuilagi recall

    England interim coach Stuart Lancaster is considering whether to give Manu Tuilagi a starting place in Saturday's 6 Nations clash with Wales.