Six Nations

Scotland centre Matt Scott has called on the Tartan Army to shake off their tag as "gallant losers" and make history by beating England at Twickenham on Saturday.

Joe Schmidt cannot even entertain the notion of mastering one-time mentor Warren Gatland as Ireland bid to tiptoe to the brink of a Grand Slam in Wales on Saturday.

The need for rugby, that's what it feels like as we approach the weekend in the northern hemisphere. The annual viewers come out to spectate on pub TVs, the critics gun for SL and PSA and the BBC bring out presenters with trendy new scarves and coats.

George Ford insists England will not be haunted by the fear of failure as they target an emphatic response to their chastening RBS 6 Nations title setback in Ireland.

David Denton, Jim Hamilton, Matt Scott and Dougie Fife will all start for Scotland against England on Saturday after Vern Cotter made five changes to his starting XV.

Wales star George North wants to reward Warren Gatland's "trust" in him after a challenging few months on the international circuit.

Scotland skipper Greig Laidlaw has admitted even his spot in the team is not safe following the Dark Blues' disaster against Italy.

Three, proud sponsor of the Irish rugby team, has released “#AllitTakes – Paul O’Connell,” an online documentary starring Ireland rugby captain Paul O’Connell.

Courtney Lawes will make his England return in Saturday's RBS 6 Nations clash with Scotland emboldened by a glowing reference from forwards coach Graham Rowntree.

Johnny Sexton has been passed fit for Ireland's pivotal RBS 6 Nations clash against Wales in Cardiff on Saturday.

Wales head coach Warren Gatland has named an unchanged team for Saturday's RBS 6 Nations showdown against unbeaten title favourites Ireland in Cardiff.

Sean Maitland arrived in the Scotland camp with plenty of ideas on what is needed to get their RBS 6 Nations campaign off the mark after replacing injured Glasgow team-mate Sean Lamont.

England head coach Stuart Lancaster believes the "fantastic potential" of Henry Slade will drive his challenge for a place in the World Cup squad.

Johnny Sexton must come through "modified training" to prove his fitness for Ireland's pivotal RBS 6 Nations clash against Wales in Cardiff.

Glasgow winger Sean Lamont has been ruled out of Scotland's remaining RBS 6 Nations games with a knee injury.

Wales star Alun-Wyn Jones has hailed Ireland captain Paul O'Connell as "the ultimate team player" ahead of next Saturday's RBS 6 Nations showdown in Cardiff.

Wales forwards coach Robin McBryde has told Ireland not to expect the same Welsh mistakes made in Dublin last year.

Jonathan Joseph has admitted he would find it "difficult" to flourish in a Test side that favoured pragmatism over all-out attack.

Wales assistant coach Rob Howley says Sam Warburton will be "fit and available" for next week's RBS 6 Nations showdown against Ireland in Cardiff.

Stuart Lancaster will watch this weekend's Aviva Premiership action closely as he considers whether to respond to the conclusion of England's Grand Slam dream by making changes.