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  • Friday, 27. January, 2012
    Heart surgery for Rhys Thomas

    Heart surgery for Rhys Thomas

    Scarlets prop Rhys Thomas has undergone heart surgery after being taken ill in training, the Welsh region have confirmed.

  • Friday, 27. January, 2012
    Lancaster optimistic over future

    Lancaster optimistic over future

    Stuart Lancaster claims the England show is "back on the road" after rounding off the squad's Six Nations training camp with an open session.

  • Friday, 27. January, 2012
    Jones support for James

    Jones support for James

    Adam Jones has backed Paul James to ensure Wales do not rue Gethin Jenkins' injury absence for the opening engagements of the Six Nations.

  • Friday, 27. January, 2012
    Pavanello to miss Italy opener

    Pavanello to miss Italy opener

    Lock Antonio Pavanello will miss Italy's Six Nations opener against France after been banned for two weeks following a disciplinary hearing.

  • Friday, 27. January, 2012

    Wales recall veteran flyhalf

    Veteran flyhalf Stephen Jones was drafted into Wales' Six Nations squad on Friday after an injury to Rhys Priestland.

  • Friday, 27. January, 2012
    Jones called into Wales party

    Jones called into Wales party

    Wales have called veteran fly-half Stephen Jones into their Six Nations training squad.

  • Friday, 27. January, 2012

    Saxons play Wolfhounds

    It is the first salvo of the 2012 Six Nations when the second teams of England , the Saxons, and Ireland, the Wolfhounds, meet at Sandy Park in Exeter on Saturday. Both teams are a mixture of youth and experience.

  • Thursday, 26. January, 2012
    Henry captains Wolfhounds

    Henry captains Wolfhounds

    Ulster flanker Chris Henry will lead the Ireland Wolfhounds against England Saxons at Sandy Park, Exeter, on Saturday.

  • Thursday, 26. January, 2012
    Farrells put sentiment aside

    Farrells put sentiment aside

    Andy Farrell will have no problem putting family ties to one side when it comes to deciding whether his son Owen makes England's starting team.

  • Thursday, 26. January, 2012

    Attoub the French bolter

    Stade Francais prop David Attoub was the surprise inclusion in the 23-man squad announced by French coach Philippe Saint-Andre on Thursday, ahead of the Six Nations opener with Italy at Stade de France on February 4.

  • Thursday, 26. January, 2012
    Attoub named in France squad

    Attoub named in France squad

    Stade Francais prop David Attoub has been recalled to the France squad for the Six Nations opener against Italy.

  • Thursday, 26. January, 2012
    Robinson stands by comments

    Robinson stands by comments

    Andy Robinson has defended his attack on England's "arrogance" at the World Cup, insisting he was only standing up for what is right.

  • Thursday, 26. January, 2012
    Warburton showing no fear

    Warburton showing no fear

    Sam Warburton wants Wales to adopt the same fearless approach that served them so well at the World Cup for the Six Nations.

  • Thursday, 26. January, 2012
    Kidney: I've made up my mind

    Kidney: I've made up my mind

    Ireland coach Declan Kidney has chosen who will fill the boots of one of Test rugby's greatest players.

  • Thursday, 26. January, 2012
    Sinfield sees hope for the future

    Sinfield sees hope for the future

    Great Britain rugby league international Kevin Sinfield switched codes on Wednesday night to address England's Six Nations squad.