England dig out Murrayfield win
England's new era began with a scrappy first win at Murrayfield in eight years as Scotland's familiar failings saw them lose 6-13 on Saturday.
Tigers, Saints and Scarlets progress
Leicester and Northampton both won to book LV= Cup semi-final spots, while Scarlets also managed a last-four spot despite losing at Sale.
Scarlets into semis despite defeat
Hendre Fourie scored a try on his home debut to give Sale a 19-14 win but Scarlets were still able to reach the semi-finals of the LV= Cup.
Saints sing sorry Wasps
Northampton booked a place in the semi-finals of the LV= Cup with Jamie Elliott scoring twice in their 57-10 romp against London Wasps.
Homer sticks boot into Gloucester
A masterly kicking display from London Irish full-back Tom Homer condemned defending champions Gloucester to a 23-15 LV= Cup defeat.
Leicester clip Falcons' wings
Leicester booked themselves an LV= Cup semi-final spot after seeing off the challenge of Newcastle 24-13 at Welford Road.
Worcester battle past Ospreys
Worcester completed their LV= Cup campaign with a hard-fought but deserved 24-14 win over a competitive Ospreys at a freezing Sixways.
France stroll past Italy
France started their RBS 6 Nations campaign with a comfortable 30-12 defeat of Italy in Paris on Saturday.
Faletau ready for new era
Toby Faletau wants Wales to move on from the agony of their World Cup campaign - starting with Sunday's Six Nations opener against Ireland.
O'Connell: Irish are buzzing
Paul O'Connell believes a feelgood factor surrounding the Irish provinces' march on Europe this season has permeated the national squad.
Hanks skippers Chiefs
James Hanks will skipper Exeter in Sunday's LV= Cup clash with Bath (kick-off 5pm).
Chisholm continues at full-back
Ross Chisholm continues at full-back for Harlequins in Sunday's LV= Cup clash with Cardiff Blues (kick-off 1pm).
Roberts relishing Ireland test
Jamie Roberts has admitted it was "touch and go" whether he would be available for Wales' RBS 6 Nations opener against Ireland on Sunday.
Best to build on consistency
Rory Best has urged Ireland to build on the consistency they displayed at the World Cup when their Six Nations opens against Wales on Sunday.
Farrell: Chaos awaits England
Andy Farrell is sure England's inexperienced side can thrive on the hostility, history and "chaos" that lies in wait for them against Scotland.
