Italy

Philippe Saint-Andre's first game in charge saw France win comfortably against Italy 30-12 in front of the Paris crowd. The home side avenged last year's defeat to the Azzurri by dominating the game from start to finish.

So what did we learn from the first weekend of the 6 Nations. Some would say not much that we didn’t know on Friday but it was a weekend that gave us flashes of brilliance amongst the pragmatism and a couple of controversial refereeing decisions.

It is one of those things where you are envious because that guy is living your dream, but you would be too terrified to say anything if you were in his position.

The first game of this year's Six Nations tournament sees World Cup finalists France host Italy at the Stade de France.

Six Nations coaches and players chat to Talking Rugby

When I last wrote a Blog I was still in New Zealand enjoying what I can only describe as the best World Cup to have ever been played out!

''In the next two or three years we need to be in a position to win the Six Nations'' - Those are the ambitious goals of Jacques Brunel...

Italy sent a stark warning to their group C rivals today as they eased to a nine try victory over Russia.

The match kicked off in driving rain in the North Harbour stadium as The Wallabies looked to assert their dominance over the underdogs Italy

Australia will be looking to start their World Cup Campaign off with a bang against the favoured underdogs Italy at the North Harbour stadium tomorrow morning

A sun-drenched, wind-swept, state-of-the-art ground, a relaxed crowd enjoying the warm weather, a fast bowling green of a pitch, and two attacks distinctly lacking in penetration

Ovidiu Tonita plies his trade in France with Perpignan. Tonita previously played lock for Romania, however now he plays at No.8 or Flanker

Scotland's disappointing Six Nations campaign ended on a high as they comfortably beat Italy at Murrayfield to avoid the wooden spoon

A spirited performance saw Italy win their first match of this year's Six Nations at a sunny Stadio Flaminio in Rome

First half tries from Stoddart and Warburton helped Wales along their way and as they went into half-time Wales had a comfortable lead

Italy and Wales line up

England beat Italy in a thrilling 8 try Six Nations match in which Chris Ashton scored 4 tries

Ever since Italy were brought into the Magners League, they have been getting stronger and stronger