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France v Italy
Preview of Saturday's Six Nations fixture between France and Italy.
Robshaw relishing Scotland battle
Chris Robshaw says England's young side will not be daunted by Saturday's Six Nations opener at Murrayfield.
Gatland dismisses injury worries
Wales coach Warren Gatland dismisses concerns over the fitness of Jamie Roberts and Rhys Priestland.
Scotland v England
Preview of Saturday's Six Nations fixture between Scotland and England.
Scotland A thrash England Saxons
Fly-half Duncan Weir scores 20 points as Scotland A run in four tries in a 35-0 victory over England Saxons at Galashiels.
Faletau 'has the lot' - Williams
Former Wales flanker Martyn Williams says Toby Faletau 'has the whole package' as the number eight prepares for his Six Nations debut against Ireland.
Earls forced out of Ireland team
Keith Earls withdraws from Ireland's Six Nations opener against Wales on Sunday for family reasons.
Ireland v Wales
Preview of Sunday's Six Nations fixture between Ireland and Wales in Dublin.
Flood set for return from injury
England fly-half Toby Flood could make the Six Nations fixture against Italy on 11 February, after being named in Leicester's squad for Saturday.
Scotland seek 'defining' victory
Coach Andy Robinson urges Scotland to throw off their 'unlucky losers' tag in Saturday's Calcutta Cup clash.
Trimble out to seize Irish chance
Ireland winger Andrew Trimble hopes to seize his chance to nail down a regular starting place as he prepares to take on Wales in Dublin.
Trio to make England Test debuts
Phil Dowson, Brad Barritt and Owen Farrell will make their Test debuts in England's Six Nations opener against Scotland.
Roberts 'raring to go' for Wales
Centre Jamie Roberts says he is fit, refreshed and eager to start Wales' Six Nations campaign in Ireland following an injury lay-off.
Gopperth extends Falcons contract
Newcastle Falcons fly-half Jimmy Gopperth signs a three-year extension to his contract.
Saracens stadium plans approved
A plan by Saracens rugby club to refurbish the Copthall stadium is approved by Barnet Council.
New Gloucester deal for Dawidiuk
Hooker Darren Dawidiuk signs a new two-year contract with Gloucester.
VIDEO: Italy stun France in 2011 Six Nations
Extended highlights of Italy's historic 22-21 win over France in Rome. UK users only.
VIDEO: Ferris will be world's best player - Best
Rory Best believes his Ulster and Ireland colleague Stephen Ferris "probably is going to be the best player in the world".
VIDEO: Roberts return was 'touch and go'
Wales centre Jamie Roberts is relieved to be taking on Ireland after late recovery from a knee injury that has kept him out of rugby since 23 December. And he praises the prowess of rookie wing and fellow Blues player Alex Cuthbert.
VIDEO: Dawson Debates: Six Nations Preview
Matt Dawson previews the Six Nations Championship first week giving his verdicts on all the teams and tips Ireland as the side to beat this year. (UK users only)
VIDEO: Lancaster excited by England line-up
England coach Stuart Lancaster says his selection of attacking trio Ben Foden, Owen Farrell and David Strettle in his back three indicates how he wants his England side to play in the Six Nations opener against Scotland at Murrayfield.
VIDEO: England young guns relish opportunity
Owen Farrell, Phil Dowson and David Strettle share their excitement on being selected for England to take on Scotland in Saturday's Calcutta Cup match at Murrayfield.
VIDEO: Gill surprised to start for Wales
Saracens prop Rhys Gill says he was not expecting to start for Wales against Ireland but thinks his performances against the Ospreys in the Heineken Cup have helped his cause.
BBC pundits on 2012 Six Nations
Jeremy Guscott, Andy Nicol, Jonathan Davies and Keith Wood tip the winners and their players to watch
Scotland v England analysis
BBC pundits Jeremy Guscott and Andy Nicol on the Calcutta Cup clash
Faletau family fortune favours Wales
How Jonah Lomu and the King of Tonga led rising star Toby Faletau to play for Wales
Best foot forward for Irish
Rory Best believes Ireland can win the Six Nations despite Brian O'Driscoll's absence
Jeremy Guscott Q&A
Jerry on Chris Robshaw's promotion, Welsh talismen, the stars of the Six Nations and other rugby matters
Perenise sees improvement at Bath
Prop Anthony Perenise says confidence is now growing at Bath after a difficult start to the season.
Cardiff Blues v Harlequins (Sun)
Preview and team news of Cardiff Blues v Harlequins in the LV= Cup.
Connacht 9-8 Harlequins
Harlequins miss a great opportunity to seal a Heineken Cup quarter-final spot as they fall to a surprise defeat by Connacht in Galway.
Ford awarded Scotland captaincy
Ross Ford is named Scotland captain for the Six Nations campaign as Kelly Brown is ruled out of the whole tournament.
Exeter boss hopes for LV= Cup win
Exeter Chiefs boss Rob Baxter has no concerns at kicking off the LV= Cup clash with Bath knowing they could already be out of the competition.
Bath 23-18 Glasgow Warriors
Bath's disappointing Heineken Cup campaign ends with a narrow win in Pool Three that finishes Glasgow's European hopes.
Cox signs new Gloucester contract
Back row forward Matt Cox commits to a new two-year deal at Gloucester.
O'Shea extends deal at Harlequins
Harlequins director of rugby Conor O'Shea, head coach John Kingston and skills coach Collin Osborne all agree contract extensions.
Agulla hopeful over Tigers deal
Leicester Tigers wing Horacio Agulla has not given up hope of being offered a new contract.
Leinster 25-3 Montpellier
Holders Leinster secure a home draw in the Heineken Cup quarter-finals as they produce a composed display to beat Montpellier at the RDS.
Sandford signs new deal at Exiles
London Irish second-row forward James Sandford signs a two-year contract extension with the Premiership club.
Wasps hooker Webber to join Bath
Hooker Rob Webber will leave Wasps at the end of the season to join Premiership rivals Bath on a three-year deal.
Munster sign Saints centre Downey
Munster announce the signing of Northampton Saints centre James Downey for next season.
Bristol re-sign flanker Pennycook
Redford Pennycook leaves Newcastle Falcons to return to hometown club Bristol for the 2012/13 season.
Dragons v Saracens cup match off
Newport Gwent Dragons admit a frozen Rodney Parade pitch means their LV= Cup match with Saracens on Friday has been postponed.
Clark named captain for cup match
Northampton Saints director Jim Mallinder says flanker Calum Clark will captain the team to face Wasps in the LV= Cup.
Worcester v Ospreys (Sat)
Team news and preview of the LV= Cup match at Sixways Stadium
Sale re-sign prop Lewis-Roberts
Sale Sharks re-sign Welsh prop Eifion Lewis Roberts from Toulon on a three-year contract.
Convert Tomkins bags debut brace
Cross-code convert Joel Tomkins makes a dream start to his rugby union career by scoring two tries on his Saracens debut.
Sale Sharks v Scarlets (Sat)
Team news and preview of the LV= Cup match at Edgeley Park.
McLaughlin set to lose Ulster job
Brian McLaughlin is to be replaced as Ulster coach at the end of this season, it has been reported.
Cowan debut pleases Warriors boss
Worcester forwards coach Phil Davies is impressed by back-row Blair Cowan's debut, despite a 41-14 defeat by Saracens.
Wales' 2012 Six Nations in photos
The best pictures from Wales' 2012 Six Nations campaign
VIDEO: Explosive Six Nations teaser
Watch the explosive Six Nations opener as France face Italy, Scotland play host to England and Wales travel to Ireland in the opening weekend's fixtures.
VIDEO: Six of the Best: Eng v Sco montage
Watch short highlights of England and Scotland's six best Calcutta Cup clashes. (UK only)