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  • Thursday, 5. January, 2012

    Lancaster hopes Care bounces back

    England interim head coach Stuart Lancaster said he hoped Danny Care could return as a "world-class" player after dropping the scrumhalf from his Six Nations squad following fresh drinking controversy.

  • Thursday, 5. January, 2012
    Flood fears for England

    Flood fears for England

    England are waiting to find out the extent of the knee injury suffered in training by Leicester fly-half Toby Flood.

  • Thursday, 5. January, 2012

    England's troubles Flood in

    England's World Cup hangover refuses to go away, with injuries rubbing salt into the disciplinary wounds in the build-up to the start of the Six Nations campaign.

  • Thursday, 5. January, 2012
    Lancaster looks for inspiration

    Lancaster looks for inspiration

    The success of England's cricketers has inspired Stuart Lancaster to believe he can launch England's rugby team towards being the world's best.

  • Thursday, 5. January, 2012
    Robinson set to name squad

    Robinson set to name squad

    Scotland head coach Andy Robinson is set to announce his squad for the forthcoming Six Nations and supplement experience with some youth.

  • Wednesday, 4. January, 2012
    Morgan set for quick England call

    Morgan set for quick England call

    Scarlets number eight Ben Morgan could be in line for an immediate England call-up after turning down the chance to play for Wales.

  • Wednesday, 4. January, 2012
    Evolution not revolution for Robbo

    Evolution not revolution for Robbo

    Scotland head coach Andy Robinson is set to unveil his RBS 6 Nations squad as preparations for the Calcutta Cup clash with England begin.

  • Wednesday, 4. January, 2012
    Lancaster goes back to basics

    Lancaster goes back to basics

    Interim coach Stuart Lancaster has gone back to basics by moving England's pre-Six Nations training camp from a resort in Portugal to Leeds.

  • Wednesday, 4. January, 2012

    Not Portugal training for English

    England will move their pre-tournament training base ahead of the Six Nations to Leeds as they prepare to defend their title.

  • Wednesday, 4. January, 2012
    Morgan opts for England

    Morgan opts for England

    Scarlets number eight Ben Morgan has declared his international allegiance to England.

  • Wednesday, 4. January, 2012

    Cueto is the first veteran to fall

    Veteran England wing Mark Cueto has been told by interim coach Stuart Lancaster that he will not play in the Six Nations, but he has vowed to fight his way back into contention.

  • Wednesday, 4. January, 2012
    Care axed by England

    Care axed by England

    Danny Care will be excluded from England's Six Nations squad after being arrested for drink driving, the Rugby Football Union have confirmed.

  • Wednesday, 4. January, 2012

    England star sees a new dawn

    England scrumhalf Ben Youngs is excited by the prospect of interim coach Stuart Lancaster picking a few young and talented players in his Six Nations squad to breathe some new life into the Red Roses.

  • Tuesday, 3. January, 2012
    Youthful England excite Youngs

    Youthful England excite Youngs

    Leicester scrum-half Ben Youngs is confident that a new and youthful England side can make a big impact in the Six Nations.

  • Monday, 2. January, 2012

    Henson back in Wales frame?

    The Six Nations is just around the corner and all eyes would have been on the twinkle toes of Gavin Henson during the Cardiff Blues Pro 12 clash with Ospreys last weekend.