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  • Wednesday, 8. February, 2012

    Davies banned for seven weeks

    Wales lock Bradley Davies was hit with a seven-week ban on Wednesday following his citing for a "tip tackle" in the Six Nations victory over Ireland last weekend.

  • Wednesday, 8. February, 2012
    Laidlaw to start for Scotland

    Laidlaw to start for Scotland

    Scotland have made two enforced changes for Sunday's Six Nations clash in Wales, with Greig Laidlaw set to make his first Test start.

  • Wednesday, 8. February, 2012
    Italy announce two changes

    Italy announce two changes

    Italy coach Jacques Brunel has made two changes to his side for Saturday's Six Nations clash against England in Rome.

  • Wednesday, 8. February, 2012

    Italy call on experienced heads

    Six Nations outsiders Italy have made two changes, bringing in some experience for their historic debut at Rome's Stadio Olimpico for the visit of England on Saturday.

  • Wednesday, 8. February, 2012
    Ireland duo commit to Munster

    Ireland duo commit to Munster

    Ireland internationals Keith Earls and Denis Leamy have both agreed new two-year contracts to remain at Munster.

  • Wednesday, 8. February, 2012
    Jenkins wary of Scotland

    Jenkins wary of Scotland

    Assistant coach Neil Jenkins insists Wales will not underestimate Scotland at the Millennium Stadium on Sunday.

  • Wednesday, 8. February, 2012
    Weight matters for Morgan

    Weight matters for Morgan

    Ben Morgan has revealed the punishing training regime that helped turn him from a part-time builder into a full England international.

  • Wednesday, 8. February, 2012

    New French lock keeping it tidy

    Toulouse lock Yoan Maestri says cleaning up his act on the pitch is the reason he has made the progress required which sees him rewarded with his first start for France against Ireland on Saturday.

  • Wednesday, 8. February, 2012
    Robinson salutes retiring Parks

    Robinson salutes retiring Parks

    Scotland coach Andy Robinson paid tribute to the retiring Dan Parks as he signalled his readiness to turn to a new generation of fly-halves.

  • Wednesday, 8. February, 2012

    O'Driscoll calls for Irish focus

    Ireland can rebound from their opening Six Nations defeat by Wales when they travel to France this weekend, but they will need to focus on their own performance according to talismanic centre Brian O'Driscoll.

  • Wednesday, 8. February, 2012
    Ireland waiting on Ferris verdict

    Ireland waiting on Ferris verdict

    Ireland will discover on Wednesday afternoon whether Stephen Ferris is available for Saturday's 6 Nations clash with France.

  • Wednesday, 8. February, 2012

    Scotland's Parks packs it in

    Scotland flyhalf Dan Parks has retired from international rugby with immediate effect following the Six Nations defeat against England at Murrayfield last week.

  • Tuesday, 7. February, 2012
    Flood returns to Tigers

    Flood returns to Tigers

    Toby Flood has been released to play for Leicester this weekend - but Lee Dickson is still part of England's plans for the clash with Italy.

  • Tuesday, 7. February, 2012
    Chabal weighing up his options

    Chabal weighing up his options

    Sebastien Chabal is weighing up his options after his contract with French side Racing Metro was cancelled last week.

  • Tuesday, 7. February, 2012
    Davies blow but duo boost Wales

    Davies blow but duo boost Wales

    Wales look destined to lose lock Bradley Davies from their Six Nations plans on Wednesday, but Dan Lydiate and Gethin Jenkins are on the mend.