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  • Wednesday, 1. February, 2012
    Hodgson set for second 'debut'

    Hodgson set for second 'debut'

    Charlie Hodgson will make his first England start since his international career was effectively declared over in the showdown with Scotland.

  • Wednesday, 1. February, 2012
    Hook: Cup woes are forgotten

    Hook: Cup woes are forgotten

    James Hook says his World Cup wobble is behind him as he prepares for a probable return when Wales launch their 6 Nations campaign on Sunday.

  • Wednesday, 1. February, 2012
    Waldouck in for Saxons

    Waldouck in for Saxons

    Wasps centre Dominic Waldouck has replaced Jonathan Joseph in the England Saxons side to face Scotland A at Galashiels on Friday night.

  • Wednesday, 1. February, 2012
    Back to work for 'buzzing' Earls

    Back to work for 'buzzing' Earls

    Keith Earls will fill some of the biggest boots in world rugby despite having his preparations for Ireland's RBS 6 Nations opener interrupted.

  • Wednesday, 1. February, 2012
    Ford wants to shed losers tag

    Ford wants to shed losers tag

    Ross Ford is desperate for Scotland to shed the tag of "unlucky losers" - and that quest starts with a revenge mission against England.

  • Wednesday, 1. February, 2012
    Williams hailed as Wales great

    Williams hailed as Wales great

    Shane Williams has been hailed as "a Welsh rugby great" amid reports that he will retire from the sport later this year.

  • Wednesday, 1. February, 2012
    Brunel rings Azzurri changes

    Brunel rings Azzurri changes

    Italy coach Jacques Brunel has rung the changes for his team's Six Nations opener against France in Paris on Saturday.

  • Wednesday, 1. February, 2012
    Jacobsen wants World Cup tonic

    Jacobsen wants World Cup tonic

    Allan Jacobsen is determined to make amends for the frustrations and hurt of the World Cup campaign at the upcoming Six Nations tournament.

  • Wednesday, 1. February, 2012

    Brunel gives Venditti shock debut

    New Italy coach Jacques Brunel sprang a surprise on Wednesday by picking uncapped wing Giovanbattista Venditti for Saturday's Six Nations opener against France in Paris.

  • Wednesday, 1. February, 2012

    Rees blow for Wales

    Matthew Rees was on Wednesday ruled out of contention for Wales' Six Nations opener against Ireland after suffering a calf strain.

  • Wednesday, 1. February, 2012

    Earls centre of attention for Ireland

    Keith Earls was given the task of filling the void created by Brian O'Driscoll's absence as Ireland named their side to face Wales in this weekend's Six Nations opener.

  • Wednesday, 1. February, 2012
    Earls to play at outside centre

    Earls to play at outside centre

    Keith Earls has been chosen to replace Brian O'Driscoll for Ireland's Six Nations opener against Wales at Aviva Stadium on Sunday.

  • Wednesday, 1. February, 2012
    Rees ruled out of Wales' opener

    Rees ruled out of Wales' opener

    Matthew Rees has been ruled out of Wales' opening Six Nations clash with Ireland in Dublin on Sunday because of a calf strain.

  • Wednesday, 1. February, 2012

    Europe gears for 'open race'

    With four different champions in the past four seasons and no overwhelming favourite, the 2012 Six Nations could be the most open and interesting tournament for years.

  • Wednesday, 1. February, 2012

    Slow-maturing Fofana comes of age

    Centre Wesley Fofana will make his international debut for France in their Six Nations opener against Italy on Saturday, after what he admits has been a slow maturing process.