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Ford happy to play his part off the Scotland bench

8 years ago by RBS 6 Nations

Hooker Ross Ford insists he is happy to fulfil the role of super-sub for Scotland if needs be in this year's RBS 6 Nations.

Jones welcomes Southgate to training camp ahead of Cardiff clash

8 years ago by RBS 6 Nations

England head coach Eddie Jones welcomed his footballing counterpart Gareth Southgate to Pennyhill Park this week on a fact swapping mission ahead of his side's clash with Wales in Cardiff.

Baille calls on France to build on Twickenham display

8 years ago by RBS 6 Nations

While there was understandable frustration from France following their failure to win at Twickenham in the opening round of the 2017 RBS 6 Nations, prop Cyril Baille insists they must have faith in their...

Peter Jackson: England head into the Dragon's lair

8 years ago by RBS 6 Nations

Eddie Jones may have unwittingly over-estimated England's winning ratio at Cardiff in putting it as high as 40 per cent. Over the last half century, it hovers around an almost subterranean 25 per cent,...

The decisions facing Conor O'Shea with his Italy team selection

8 years ago by RBS 6 Nations

The Conor O'Shea era in the RBS 6 Nations began with defeat for Italy - now the former Harlequins director of rugby prepares to go up against the country of his birth.

Parisse fighting to be fit for Ireland clash

8 years ago by RBS 6 Nations

Captain Sergio Parisse is facing a race against time to be fit for Italy's second RBS 6 Nations against Ireland this weekend.

Humphreys confident Scotland pack are up to French test

8 years ago by RBS 6 Nations

Scotland forwards coach Jonathan Humphreys was impressed by the way his pack recovered from a slow start against Ireland and has backed them to impress once again when they face France this weekend.

Webb won't allow Wales' focus to drift

8 years ago by RBS 6 Nations

Much talk has focused on the contrasting fortunes of pre-tournament favourites England and Ireland after Round One of the RBS 6 Nations but Rhys Webb is confident Wales' focus will remain firmly on their...

Biagi frustrated by Italy's second-half slide

8 years ago by RBS 6 Nations

Italy lock George Biagi admits that there is still frustration at the team's failure to build on a strong opening half against Wales.

Haskell expects England to be ready for fired-up Wales

8 years ago by RBS 6 Nations

James Haskell has warned his England teammates that they must be ready for the cauldron that is Cardiff when they take on Wales on Saturday.