Six Nations Rugby News

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  • Saturday, 25. February, 2012
    Scotland look to cause upset

    Scotland look to cause upset

    Scotland will bid to confound their critics on Sunday by securing a Six Nations victory over France at Murrayfield (kick-off 3pm).

  • Saturday, 25. February, 2012

    France wary of struggling Scotland

    France may be overwhelming favourites as they get set for a Six Nations match away to Scotland in Edinburgh on Sunday, but the World Cup finalists remain cautious about their trip to Murrayfield.

  • Saturday, 25. February, 2012

    Hogg keen to put Best foot forward

    As if making his first Test start, against France at Murrayfield on Sunday, wasn't enough for Scotland's Stuart Hogg to deal with, this week he also discovered he's related to George Best.

  • Friday, 24. February, 2012
    Blair banks on quick ball

    Blair banks on quick ball

    Mike Blair believes speed of ball remains the key ingredient as Scotland bid to upset France in the Six Nations at Murrayfield on Sunday.

  • Friday, 24. February, 2012
    Davies comments are motivation

    Davies comments are motivation

    When Jonathan Davies suggested Wales would 'smash' England at Twickenham, Andy Farrell texted his former GB team-mate to thank him.

  • Friday, 24. February, 2012

    Farrell a chip off the old block

    Wales defence coach Shaun Edwards reckons England's Owen Farrell will cope just fine with the responsibility of playing at flyhalf in a Six Nations international at Twickenham on Saturday.

  • Friday, 24. February, 2012
    Harinordoquy wary of Scotland

    Harinordoquy wary of Scotland

    Flanker Imanol Harinordoquy anticipates Scotland will provide a much sterner test for the France than many observers anticipate.

  • Friday, 24. February, 2012
    Edwards eyeing Twickenham win

    Edwards eyeing Twickenham win

    Shaun Edwards hopes that people in Wales will be going to work on Monday smiling from ear to ear.

  • Friday, 24. February, 2012

    Robshaw wants England to 'attack'

    England captain Chris Robshaw expects a "much improved" attacking display when his side face Wales in the Six Nations at Twickenham on Saturday.

  • Friday, 24. February, 2012

    Ireland must do without coach Smal

    Ireland forwards coach Gert Smal has been unwell and won't be present at this weekend's Six Nations match against Italy in Dublin on Saturday, or for the rest of the tournament.

  • Friday, 24. February, 2012
    Robshaw expects Twickenham treat

    Robshaw expects Twickenham treat

    England captain Chris Robshaw hopes his side can treat Twickenham to a "much improved" attacking game in their 6 Nations showdown with Wales.

  • Friday, 24. February, 2012
    Parling aims to rule the air

    Parling aims to rule the air

    England's self-confessed lineout nerd Geoff Parling is primed to target Wales' Achilles heel in Saturday's 6 Nations showdown.

  • Friday, 24. February, 2012
    Smal change for Irish

    Smal change for Irish

    Ireland forwards coach Gert Smal will take no further part in the 6 Nations because of an eye condition.

  • Friday, 24. February, 2012
    Morrison ready for France fight

    Morrison ready for France fight

    Graeme Morrison is convinced Scotland's heavyweight midfield can deliver in Sunday's 6 Nations clash with World Cup finalists France.

  • Friday, 24. February, 2012
    Phillips wary of England threat

    Phillips wary of England threat

    Mike Phillips thinks Wales must shut out the external hype and hysteria surrounding their Triple Crown bid when they face England on Saturday.