Rugby Union news
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Lancaster praises English spirit
England's new-look side give interim coach Stuart Lancaster the best possible start by claiming a first win at Murrayfield in eight years.
France 30-12 Italy
France defeat Italy 30-12 in the opening game of the Six Nations as Philippe Saint-Andre gets off to a winning start.
Gatland dismisses injury worries
Wales coach Warren Gatland dismisses concerns over the fitness of Jamie Roberts and Rhys Priestland.
Ireland v Wales
Preview of Sunday's Six Nations fixture between Ireland and Wales in Dublin.
Scotland 6-13 England
Charlie Hodgson scores the only try as England beat Scotland 13-6 to earn their first Six Nations win at Murrayfield since 2004.
Robinson rues Scots' profligacy
Scotland coach Andy Robinson believes failure to build on a half-time lead cost them in the 13-6 defeat by England in their opening Six Nations match.
Faletau wants new Wales beginning
Toby Faletau urges Wales to move on from their World Cup heroics starting with their Six Nations opener in Ireland on Sunday.
Flood makes comeback from injury
England fly-half Toby Flood could make the Six Nations fixture against Italy on 11 February
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.
Saints set up Scarlets semi-final
Northampton Saints will host Scarlets in the semi-finals of the LV= Cup, while Leicester Tigers are away to Saracens or Bath.
Earls forced out of Ireland team
Keith Earls withdraws from Ireland's Six Nations opener against Wales on Sunday for family reasons.
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.
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.
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.
Mallinder hopes for more Cup joy
Northampton Saints director Jim Mallinder says his side are in a good position to re-create their LV= Cup success from 2010.
VIDEO: Hodgson scores England try
England fly-half Charlie Hodgson scores the only try of the match as Stuart Lancaster's new-look side grind out a 13-6 win at Murrayfield.
VIDEO: Lancaster 'chuffed' for England players
England coach Stuart Lancaster says his players showed "spirit and courage" in their 13-6 victory over Scotland at Murrayfield.
VIDEO: BBC pundits on Laidlaw's no try
BBC Pundits Jerermy Guscott, Jonathan Davies and Andy Nicol discuss the TMO's decision not to award Scotland's Greig Laidlaw a try against England at Murrayfield.
VIDEO: Very proud day - Robshaw
England captain Chris Robshaw says his team-mates were "outstanding" against Scotland as Stuart Lancaster's new-look side opened their Six Nations campaign with their first win at Murrayfield in eight years.
VIDEO: Scotland 'bitterly disappointed' – Robinson
A despondent Scotland coach Andy Robinson reflects on his side's 13-6 Six Nations defeat by England at Murrayfield, and admits his side must "keep on practising" after an error-strewn display.
VIDEO: Rougerie scores opening try for France
Aurelien Rougerie goes over for France's first try in their Six Nations opener against Italy in Paris. (UK users only)
VIDEO: Saint-Andre satisfied with win
France boss Philippe Saint-Andre is pleased with his side's winning start to the Six Nations, but insists they need to move "to a different" level when they face Ireland in Paris next weekend.
VIDEO: Yachvili pleased with Italian revenge
France scrum-half Dimitri Yachvili describes his side's victory over Italy is revenge for their defeat in Rome in 2011.
VIDEO: Castrogiovanni takes positives from defeat
Italy prop Martin Castrogiovanni admits his side made too many mistakes during their 30-12 defeat to France in this year's Six Nations opener, but insists the Italians can take many positives from the game.
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: 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: Remembering Ireland v Wales 1978
Action from the Ireland v Wales Five Nations Championship match in 1978, with comment from then Captain Phil Bennett. Victory would secure Wales their third consecutive triple crown. An unprecedented "triple-triple crown".
BBC pundits on 2012 Six Nations
Jeremy Guscott, Andy Nicol, Jonathan Davies and Keith Wood tip the winners and their players to watch
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
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.
New Gloucester deal for Dawidiuk
Hooker Darren Dawidiuk signs a new two-year contract with 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.
Mallinder hopes loss helps youth
Northampton Saints director Jim Mallinder says that their young players should learn lessons from their heavy defeat to Bath in the LV= Cup.
Worcester 24-14 Ospreys
Worcester Warriors completed their LV Cup campaign with a 24-14 win over Ospreys at Sixways.
Sale re-sign prop Lewis-Roberts
Sale Sharks re-sign Welsh prop Eifion Lewis Roberts from Toulon on a three-year contract.
Saracens stadium plans approved
A plan by Saracens rugby club to refurbish the Copthall stadium is approved by Barnet Council.
Sale Sharks 19-14 Scarlets
Sale defeat Scarlets but the Welsh region qualifies for the LV= Cup semi-final
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: Highlights - Scotland 6-13 England
Charlie Hodgson scores the only try in England's scrappy 13-6 victory over Scotland in their opening Six Nations match. (UK users only)
VIDEO: Highlights - France 30-12 Italy
Highlights of France's 30-12 victory over Italy in the Six Nations opener at the Stade de France. (UK users only)