Valiant Wales snatch dramatic win
Sun, 05 Feb 2012
Wales showed plenty of fighting spirit in coming from behind to beat Ireland 23-21 in dramatic fashion in their tense Six Nations clash in Dublin on Sunday.
France are on a 'new adventure'
Sun, 05 Feb 2012
France captain Thierry Dusautoir hailed the newcomers to the team after their convincing win over Italy on Saturday, saying they have a large part in deciding France's rugby future.
Trying time for Scotland the grave
Sun, 05 Feb 2012
Scotland were left wondering how to turn things around after they went down to an inexperienced England team at Murrayfield on Saturday, which was also their fourth consecutive game without scoring a try.
Farrell hails England fight
Sat, 04 Feb 2012
Debutant England centre Andy Farrell was delighted by the commitment a revamped
side showed as they began the defence of their Six Nations title with a 13-6 win away
to Scotland in Edinburgh on Saturday.
Brunel faces up to Italy shortcomings
Sat, 04 Feb 2012
Italy coach Jacques Brunel was left to ponder the shortcomings of his team following
their 12-30 defeat by France in their opening Six Nations match on Saturday.
France show patience and pragmatism
Sat, 04 Feb 2012
The defence-driven pragmatism that saw France reach the World Cup Final resurfaced
in their opening Six Nations victory over Italy on Saturday.
New-look England edge Scotland
Sat, 04 Feb 2012
England made a winning start under new acting coach Stuart Lancaster as they began
the defence of their Six Nations title with a 13-6 Calcutta Cup win away to Scotland
at Murrayfield on Saturday.
French freeze out Azzurri
Sat, 04 Feb 2012
World Cup finalists France handed new coach Philippe Saint-Andre a winning start in
the Six Nations with a 30-12 victory over Italy at a freezing Stade de France on
Saturday.
Irish looking for revenge
Sat, 04 Feb 2012
Ireland go into Sunday's Six Nations match with Wales with revenge very much on their minds after losing to the Welsh twice last year including October's World Cup quarterfinal.
France are NOT favourites
Fri, 03 Feb 2012
Philippe Saint-Andre makes his Six Nations coaching debut when France take on Italy on Saturday, and the former international wing is urging his team to forget their favourites tag.
Earls blow for Ireland
Fri, 03 Feb 2012
Keith Earls on Friday pulled out of Ireland's opening Six Nations match with Wales, the IRFU confirmed.
Priestland cleared for Dublin derby
Fri, 03 Feb 2012
Rhys Priestland and Jamie Roberts will both start for Wales in the Six Nations opener against Ireland in Dublin on Sunday.
6N Preview: France v Italy
Fri, 03 Feb 2012
World Cup finalists France will bid to get their Six Nations campaign off with a resounding bang when they host Italy at the Stade de France on Saturday.
6N Preview: Scotland v England
Fri, 03 Feb 2012
Old hurts and new hopes will all be in the air when Scotland and England start their Six Nations campaign with the latest edition of international rugby union's oldest match in Edinburgh on Saturday.
Women's Six Nations, Round One
Fri, 03 Feb 2012
The 2012 Women's Six Nations starts with a match between titleholders England and Scotland. After their victories over the Black Ferns of New Zealand, England are firm favourites to repeat their 2011 Grand Slam.
6N Preview: Ireland v Wales
Fri, 03 Feb 2012
Jonathan Sexton gets another chance in Dublin on Sunday to finally become the undisputed first choice Irish flyhalf when he starts against Wales in their Six Nations opener.
Barritt to bank on his SA experience
Thu, 02 Feb 2012
England new boy Brad Barritt hopes having played in some of the world's most intimidating grounds will stand him in good stead when he makes his Test debut against Scotland at Murrayfield.
Brunel gives Venditti shock debut
Wed, 01 Feb 2012
New Italy coach Jacques Brunel sprang a surprise on Wednesday by picking uncapped wing Giovanbattista Venditti for Saturday's Six Nations opener against France in Paris.
Earls centre of attention for Ireland
Wed, 01 Feb 2012
Keith Earls was given the task of filling the void created by Brian O'Driscoll's absence as Ireland named their side to face Wales in this weekend's Six Nations opener.
Rees blow for Wales
Wed, 01 Feb 2012
Matthew Rees was on Wednesday ruled out of contention for Wales' Six Nations opener against Ireland after suffering a calf strain.
