England ready for Scotland’s feisty and fiery approach in Six Nations
1 decade ago by The GuardianEngland know what is coming but must start better to prevent Scotland ending their terrible record at Twickenham and keep Championship hopes alive • Ireland see off England• Italy roll over Scotland...
Carling wary of Scottish threat
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsFormer England captain Will Carling warns Stuart Lancaster's side "won't forget" a defeat by Scotland in Saturday's Calcutta Cup match. Carling won 73 caps and skippered England to three Grand...
England v Scotland: visitors look to end 32-year victory drought at Twickenham – video
1 decade ago by The GuardianScotland centre Matt Scott says his side are used to being underdogs but are motivated ahead of their game against England. Scotland have not won at Twickenham since 1983. Scott also says he is 'devastated'...
Preview: Italy v France (Sun)
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsItaly centre Andrea Masi returns to face France on Sunday. Winger Leonardo Sarto replaces Michele Visentin and back-row Samuela Vunisa takes over from Simone Favaro. Captain Sergio Parisse...
Ireland want to win, not entertain
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsWales forwards coach Robin McBryde expects an attritional battle against Ireland in the Six Nations showdown. Unbeaten Ireland are aiming to complete the fourth leg of a potential Grand Slam...
'Extra spice' because of defeats
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsEngland's Six Nations match against Scotland will have "extra spice" because of their defeats a fortnight ago, says backs coach Andy Farrell. England lost 19-9 to Ireland while Scotland...
Six Nations fixtures: all you need to know
1 decade ago by The TelegraphWales v Ireland The match to decide where the championship heads. Should Ireland win, a Grand Slam seems inevitable with only Scotland to come. But should Wales win, that opens up the possibility...
Six Nations preview: Italy v France
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumItaly and France meet at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome on Sunday, with Les Bleus looking to get back to winning ways after successive Six Nations defeats - but their recent record in Italy does not make...
Scott 'devastated' for injured Dunbar
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsScotland centre Matt Scott is "devastated" for stricken midfield colleague Alex Dunbar, who sustained a serious knee injury on Thursday. Dunbar has excelled for Glasgow and Scotland...
Fears over doping 'explosion' in wake of Rugby World Cup
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumUK anti-doping's new chief fears the "explosion" of anabolic steroid abuse by teenagers - including many aspiring rugby players - could be compounded by this year's Rugby World Cup in England and Wales. More...
