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  • Saturday, 4. February, 2012
    England dig out Murrayfield win

    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.

  • Saturday, 4. February, 2012
    France stroll past Italy

    France stroll past Italy

    France started their RBS 6 Nations campaign with a comfortable 30-12 defeat of Italy in Paris on Saturday.

  • Saturday, 4. February, 2012

    French freeze out Azzurri

    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.

  • Saturday, 4. February, 2012
    Faletau ready for new era

    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.

  • Saturday, 4. February, 2012
    O'Connell: Irish are buzzing

    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.

  • Saturday, 4. February, 2012
    Roberts relishing Ireland test

    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.

  • Saturday, 4. February, 2012
    Best to build on consistency

    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.

  • Saturday, 4. February, 2012

    Icy start for U20 6 Nations

    Europe was in an icy grip on Friday when the Under-20 Six Nations were scheduled to start on Friday night. Two of the matches were played, one postponed.

  • Saturday, 4. February, 2012
    Farrell: Chaos awaits England

    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.

  • Saturday, 4. February, 2012

    Irish looking for revenge

    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.

  • Friday, 3. February, 2012
    Phillips ready for Six Nations

    Phillips ready for Six Nations

    Mike Phillips believes the Six Nations Championship provides Wales with a perfect opportunity to shake off any lingering World Cup frustration.

  • Friday, 3. February, 2012
    Robshaw up for Murrayfield battle

    Robshaw up for Murrayfield battle

    Chris Robshaw says England's young guns will be undaunted by the history and hostility of Murrayfield in Saturday's Calcutta Cup clash (5pm).

  • Friday, 3. February, 2012
    Cusiter targets opening win

    Cusiter targets opening win

    Scotland scrum-half Chris Cusiter believes a winning start to the Six Nations is imperative against England, saying: "We simply have to do it".

  • Friday, 3. February, 2012

    Women's 6 Nations, Round 1

    The 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.

  • Friday, 3. February, 2012

    France are NOT favourites

    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.