Six Nations

Round 2 of the RBS 6 Nations was as actioned packed and eventful as the opening round and after three more bruising fixtures all six nations now have a week to rest up and refine their strategies.

Philippe Saint-Andre has moved to defend Pascal Pape after the France lock was given a yellow card for kneeing Jamie Heaslip in the back in Ireland's 18-11 victory in Dublin.

The Six Nations marched on this weekend, as England and Ireland kept their Grand Slam dreams on course, whilst Wales edged an end-to-end encounter with Scotland, leaving the Scots and Italians as the two remaining winless teams in the competition.

Scotland head coach Vern Cotter cut a frustrated figure after seeing his team suffer a second successive defeat of this season's RBS 6 Nations Championship.

Wales claimed an eighth successive victory over Scotland as they revived their RBS 6 Nations title hopes following a thrilling 26-23 win at Murrayfield.

We discussed the implications of the Six Nations taking place on a Valentine's weekend, the conclusion was it was a shame England weren't playing Italy in Rome.

Wales will aim to get their RBS 6 Nations campaign back on track this weekend - and there could be a few Wilfried Bony-style dance moves to accompany any victory over Scotland.

Johnny Sexton will take France's pledge to exploit any lingering weakness from his 12-week concussion lay-off fully in his stride in Dublin on Saturday, according to Greg Feek.

Wales prop Samson Lee has been ruled out of Sunday's RBS 6 Nations clash against Scotland at Murrayfield.

Stuart Lancaster insists England now have more players with 'x-factor' in their ranks than at any other time in his three-year reign as head coach.

Jonny Gray was sitting at home last year when Wales handed Scotland their heaviest ever RBS 6 Nations beating - but admits he felt the pain all the same.

Wales captain Sam Warburton says a strong emphasis has been put on collective self-analysis by his players ahead of Sunday's RBS 6 Nations appointment with Scotland at Murrayfield.

Rory Best has passed concussion testing and will start Ireland's RBS 6 Nations clash with France on Saturday.

Talking Rugby Union caught up with 1990 Grand Slam winning Scot Craig Chalmers after Scotland's loss to France in Paris, looking ahead to their game against Wales and Pool B in the 2015 Rugby World Cup.

Gethin Jenkins will clock up a half-century of Six Nations appearances for Wales on Sunday - and he is determined to "help put things right" after a debilitating defeat against England.

Joe Marler believes England have taken a significant step in their development by learning to problem solve on the pitch.

England have named an unchanged team for Saturday's RBS 6 Nations clash with Italy at Twickenham.

Italy coach Jacques Brunel has made four changes to the starting XV that lost its RBS Six Nations opener against Ireland for Saturday's game against England at Twickenham.

Johnny Sexton is "in a really good spot" and "itching to go" for Ireland's RBS 6 Nations clash against France, according to coach Richie Murphy.

Wales wing George North has been given "an extended recovery period" and will not be involved in next Sunday's RBS 6 Nations clash against Scotland at Murrayfield.