Padovani and Palazzani link up for Italy
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsItaly enter their RBS 6 Nations clash against Ireland with an all-new half-back pairing after Guglielmo Palazzani and Edoardo Padovani were handed the reins by Jacques Brunel.
Machenaud rediscovering best form
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsFrance scrum-half Maxime Machenaud believes he has rediscovered some of his more expansive attributes after returning to the starting lineup for Les Bleus.
Tuilagi’s return sets up battle of the ball-carriers
1 decade ago by The TimesManu Tuilagi will start on the bench for England against Wales on Saturday. We knew that was going to happen....
Lamont looking for Scotland to end France hoodoo
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsScotland wing Sean Lamont insists he will be a man on a mission this weekend at Murrayfield, fuelled by a burning desire to end a ten-year losing streak against France in the RBS 6 Nations.
Tuilagi returns for England on the bench
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsEddie Jones has gone with an unchanged side for England's clash with Wales as they look to make it four from four in the RBS 6 Nations and take a step closer to a first Grand Slam since 2003.
Davies enjoying increased competition
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsGareth Davies has held onto his starting jersey despite Rhys Webb's return to fitness and the Wales scrum-half revealed he is enjoying the added competition.
Miller calls on Under-20s Six Nations memories ahead of France showdown
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsScotland Under-20 No.8 Ally Miller insists experience will be key against a French onslaught at Broadwood on Friday, while praising the influence of his club and country head coach John Dalziel.
England rewrite lineout plans in bid to beat Wales
1 decade ago by The TimesEngland will head into the potential RBS Six Nations Championship title decider on Saturday armed with a rewritten lineout playbook...
Warning: France can be unplayable
1 decade ago by The TimesNathan Hines, who now holds the title ‘Scotland Resource Coach’ — no, me neither — made a good point the...
FLASHBACK: D'Arcy lights up the 2004 Championship
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsSince his Test debut in 1999, Brian O'Driscoll was earmarked as a leading light of Irish rugby - in the 2004 RBS 6 Nations his partner in crime arrived in style.
