Six Nations Rugby News

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  • Friday, 10. February, 2012

    6N Preview: France v Ireland

    France and Ireland are set for a fierce encounter in their Six Nations match at the Stade de France on Saturday after both coaches demanded their players go for the jugular.

  • Friday, 10. February, 2012
    O'Connel set for massive test

    O'Connel set for massive test

    Paul O'Connell admits Ireland's failings during their RBS Six Nations opener against Wales offer a blueprint on how to lose to France.

  • Friday, 10. February, 2012
    McBryde wary of wounded Scots

    McBryde wary of wounded Scots

    Robin McBryde has warned that Wales cannot afford to underestimate Scotland on Sunday.

  • Friday, 10. February, 2012

    6N Preview: Italy v England

    They may have thumped Italy 59-13 at Twickenham last year but England will not be underestimating the Azzurri at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome on Saturday.

  • Friday, 10. February, 2012
    Strettle eager to bounce back

    Strettle eager to bounce back

    David Strettle embodies the quote from American football coach Vince Lombardi: "It's not whether you get knocked down but whether you get up".

  • Friday, 10. February, 2012

    6N Preview: Wales v Scotland

    Scotland are so confident of playing Wales at their own game in a Six Nations clash in Cardiff on Sunday, they've asked for the Millennium Stadium's roof to be closed in a bid to ensure ideal conditions.

  • Thursday, 9. February, 2012
    Ashton: Discipline is helping

    Ashton: Discipline is helping

    Chris Ashton believes life on the straight and narrow is already paying dividends for England as they prepare to tackle Italy.

  • Thursday, 9. February, 2012
    Denton aiming for consistency

    Denton aiming for consistency

    Scotland No 8 David Denton is determined to outshine Wales counterpart Toby Faletau in the cauldron of the Millennium Stadium on Sunday.

  • Thursday, 9. February, 2012
    Gatland praises versatile Jones

    Gatland praises versatile Jones

    Warren Gatland believes Ryan Jones' "versatility" has minimised disruption in terms of team selection for Wales' clash with Scotland on Sunday.

  • Thursday, 9. February, 2012
    Kidney: Ireland are moving on

    Kidney: Ireland are moving on

    Declan Kidney insists Ireland have put the frustration of their defeat to Wales behind them as they prepare to face France in the Six Nations.

  • Thursday, 9. February, 2012

    Jones slots into Welsh second row

    Ryan Jones will take the place of banned lock Bradley Davies in the Wales team for the Six Nations international against Scotland on Sunday.

  • Thursday, 9. February, 2012
    Ryan Jones gets Wales lock role

    Ryan Jones gets Wales lock role

    Former Wales captain Ryan Jones will take the place of banned lock Bradley Davies in Sunday's Six Nations clash against Scotland.

  • Thursday, 9. February, 2012
    Scots want Cardiff roof closed

    Scots want Cardiff roof closed

    Scotland plan to meet fire with fire in Sunday's Six Nations match with Wales, having asked for the Millennium Stadium roof to be closed.

  • Thursday, 9. February, 2012
    Jones set for Ospreys run-out

    Jones set for Ospreys run-out

    Wales forward Alun-Wyn Jones is set to begin his comeback from injury for the Ospreys on Friday night.

  • Thursday, 9. February, 2012

    Daddy Earls is back for Ireland

    Ireland recalled centre Keith Earls on Thursday in the only change to their starting side for this weekend's Six Nations clash away to France in Paris.