Six Nations

Andy Farrell felt England had displayed "massive balls" in their 13-10 RBS 6 Nations victory over Ireland at Twickenham.

Duncan Weir's last-gasp drop goal earned Scotland a 21-20 victory from a Rome contest between teams desperate to avoid the RBS 6 Nations wooden spoon.

Reigning champions Wales put their RBS 6 Nations title bid back on track with a Millennium Stadium mauling of France that ended Les Bleus' Grand Slam hopes.

Gethin Jenkins is eager to prove the doubters wrong when Wales take on France at the Millennium Stadium tonight night.

Legendary Irish and British Lions centre Brian O’Driscoll has beaten a stomach bug in time to start for Ireland against England at Twickenham on Saturday, when he will equal George Gregan’s world-record 139 caps.

England have selected David Wilson at tighthead prop and named uncapped Bath teammate George Ford on the bench for Saturday’s RBS 6 Nations match against Ireland.

England Captain Chris Robshaw has warned Grand Slam-chasing Ireland that recent meetings between the title rivals prevents England from being intimidated by reputations.

Warren Gatland has relegated scrum-half Mike Phillips to the Welsh bench for Friday’s RBS 6 Nations clash with France in Cardiff.

With the England squad re-convening after the weekend’s break, Assistant coach Andy Farrell insists that young Bath playmaker George Ford would be ready to make his debut in Saturday’s Six Nations showdown with Ireland.

George North looks set to answer Wales’ midfield problems ahead of the weekend’s crunch RBS Six Nations clash with France.

England prop Dan Cole will miss the remainder of the 2014 RBS 6 Nations campaign because of a bulging disc in his neck which is trapping a nerve.

Scotland forward David Denton admits Scotland have gone backwards in this year's RBS 6 Nations.

Stuart Lancaster now views the first Test of England's tour to New Zealand as an important source of guidance as he ponders the composition of his World Cup squad.

Wales centre Scott Williams is set to miss the remainder of the RBS 6 Nations because of a shoulder injury.

Former England and Sale Sharks flanker Hendre Fourie has sadly had to announce his retirement from the professional game this season, after battling with a long-standing shoulder injury. However, the South African born forward has embarked on a new challenge – Number Cruncherz.

Legends matches are now a firm fixture in all of our calendars and have produced some outstanding rugby over the years…

Stuart Lancaster and England have released 18 players back to their clubs ahead of this weekend’s Aviva Premiership action.

Former British and Irish Lions head coach Sir Ian McGeechan, who is now Chairman of Leeds Carnegie, announced that the club would re-name itself Yorkshire Carnegie from the start of next season.

Wales captain Sam Warburton and prop Gethin Jenkins are among 10 players who will be released to their regional teams for RaboDirect PRO12 action later this week.

England number eight Billy Vunipola respects Ireland greats Brian O'Driscoll and Paul O'Connell, but that admiration will vanish at Twickenham