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Lamont wants Scotland to adopt Welsh tactic

Sean Lamont believes Scotland should copy the Welsh tactic that saw Finn Russell banned for Saturday's clash with Italy and use it to their own gain. Glasgow stand-off Russell is set to miss the Six...

Jamie Roberts linked with Racing Metro exit

Wales star Jamie Roberts will go into next Saturday's Six Nations clash against France amid speculation that he could be released early from his contract with European Champions Cup quarter-finalists...

McGeechan: Halfpenny crucial for Wales win

Former British & Irish Lions coach Sir Ian McGeechan believes Leigh Halfpenny could hold the key to success for Wales ahead of their clash with France in Paris next week.

What The Butler Saw: What must Henry Trinder do to keep his...

Henry Trinder must be wondering what he has to do to get fit – and more importantly stay fit. It just seems that certain players are predisposed to injury at certain stages in their career, and Gloucester...

O'Brien Ready To Deliver Against 'Very Dangerous' England

Relief was the biggest emotion for Ireland flanker Sean O'Brien after he made his international comeback in the recent RBS 6 Nations win over France.

Edwards hopes Roberts will return

Wales defence coach Shaun Edwards says Jamie Roberts will "hopefully" return to play in Wales ahead of the 2015 World Cup. Racing Metro's Roberts is reported to be leaving the French...

Weepu to join Oyonnax

It has been confirmed that former All Black Piri Weepu will be leaving London Welsh at the end of the season to join French side Oyonnax. Weepu has signed a two-year contract and will bring an end to...

Ireland deny England the Grand Slam in 2011

5 talking points ahead of round three of the Six Nations

Which side will avoid the wooden spoon?Scotland host Italy in Murrayfield on Saturday with both sides looking to pick up their first win of the championship. Going into the tournament many thought it was...

Schmidt and Lancaster in epic duel

Defending Six Nations champions Ireland might be the bookies' favourites against fellow unbeaten side England in Dublin on Sunday, but the hosts' coach Joe Schmidt is too canny to believe the odds accurately...