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  • 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.

  • Friday, 3. February, 2012

    'OK' in the 2012 Six Nations

    Two prominent Old Kingswoodian are deservedly making headlines! Both have been picked to play in the Six Nations championships this weekend.

  • Friday, 3. February, 2012
    Youngs aims to keep his temper

    Youngs aims to keep his temper

    If England are facing a collective test of "bottle" against Scotland, then Ben Youngs is braced for the sternest examination of all.

  • Friday, 3. February, 2012
    Saint-Andre: Don't be complacent

    Saint-Andre: Don't be complacent

    Philippe Saint-Andre has warned France not to take Italy for granted as the tournament favourites open their Six Nations campaign in Paris.

  • Friday, 3. February, 2012
    England's Flood on comeback trail

    England's Flood on comeback trail

    Toby Flood could be in contention for England's second Six Nations fixture in Italy after being named on the bench for Leicester this weekend.

  • Friday, 3. February, 2012
    Robinson seeks winning start

    Robinson seeks winning start

    Andy Robinson believes Scotland are ready to realise their potential and start the Six Nations with a bang in Saturday's opener with England.

  • Friday, 3. February, 2012
    Ireland lose Earls for opener

    Ireland lose Earls for opener

    Keith Earls has been ruled out of Ireland's Six Nations opener against Wales after his new baby daughter was taken to hospital due to illness.

  • Friday, 3. February, 2012

    Is Chabal's star on the wane?

    Sebastien Chabal's star as a Rugby Union player is unlikely to shine for much longer after Racing-Metro effectively sacked one of French sport's most recognisable characters.

  • Friday, 3. February, 2012

    Earls blow for Ireland

    Keith Earls on Friday pulled out of Ireland's opening Six Nations match with Wales, the IRFU confirmed.

  • Friday, 3. February, 2012
    Key Wales duo fit to face Irish

    Key Wales duo fit to face Irish

    Wales have received a double boost ahead of Sunday's 6 Nations clash against Ireland, with Rhys Priestland and Jamie Roberts both declared fit.

  • Friday, 3. February, 2012

    Priestland cleared for Dublin derby

    Rhys Priestland and Jamie Roberts will both start for Wales in the Six Nations opener against Ireland in Dublin on Sunday.

  • Friday, 3. February, 2012
    Sexton used to O'Gara's cameo

    Sexton used to O'Gara's cameo

    Ireland fly-half Jonathan Sexton claims he is growing accustomed to Ronan O'Gara replacing him from the bench.

  • Friday, 3. February, 2012
    Parks eyeing perfect start

    Parks eyeing perfect start

    Dan Parks is determined Scotland can deliver against England on Saturday and spark a successful Six Nations campaign.

  • Friday, 3. February, 2012
    Howley welcomes back trio

    Howley welcomes back trio

    Wales assistant coach Rob Howley has welcomed the return of France-based trio for this season's Six Nations campaign.

  • Friday, 3. February, 2012
    Farrell relishing England debut

    Farrell relishing England debut

    Owen Farrell has vowed not be fazed by the prospect of making his England debut in the inhospitable cauldron of Murrayfield.