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JACKSON COLUMN: Peerless Parisse shows no sign of stopping

8 years ago by RBS 6 Nations

Sergio Parisse has been a permanent RBS 6 Nations fixture for so long that his debut coincided with England's first appearance as World Cup holders in February 2004, writes Peter Jackson.

Consistency the key as O'Shea names Italy team

8 years ago by RBS 6 Nations

Conor O'Shea has opted largely to stick to a winning formula after naming his first Italy starting XV in the RBS 6 Nations as they prepare to welcome Wales to Rome on Sunday.

Charteris and Faletau to sit out Rome trip

8 years ago by RBS 6 Nations

Wales forwards coach Robin McBryde is hoping both Luke Charteris and Taulupe Faletau will feature against England after they were ruled out of their 2017 RBS 6 Nations opener against Italy.

France finetuning ahead of RBS 6 Nations

8 years ago by RBS 6 Nations

Guy Novès has been working hard with his fitness coaches and video analysts behind the scenes as France aim to be in peak form for the opening match of the RBS 6 Nations at Twickenham.

Scott itching to make his RBS 6 Nations return for Scotland

8 years ago by RBS 6 Nations

In-form Scotland centre Matt Scott admits he is absolutely desperate to return to action for his country in the upcoming RBS 6 Nations.

Jones calls for fast start as England prepare for title defence

8 years ago by RBS 6 Nations

Eddie Jones believes the key to an entertaining RBS 6 Nations will be fast starts across the board - admitting that England have struggled out of the gate in recent seasons.

Sexton ready to return for Leinster

8 years ago by RBS 6 Nations

Leinster head coach Leo Cullen insists Ireland fly-half Jonathan Sexton is fit and raring to go as he prepares to play his first game since November on Friday

Poirot out while Ollivon in race against time for France following injury

8 years ago by RBS 6 Nations

Flanker Charles Ollivon faces a race against time to be fit for France's RBS 6 Nations campaign, but prop Jefferson Poirot is definitely ruled out.

Hughes desperate to take England opportunity

9 years ago by RBS 6 Nations

England fans can be forgiven for thinking their side will badly miss influential No. 8 Billy Vunipola, but Nathan Hughes believes he can fill the RBS 6 Nations Grand Slam winner's shoes.

Russell is the man for the big occasion - Townsend

9 years ago by RBS 6 Nations

Finn Russell thrives on the big occasion according to incoming Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend after his performance for Glasgow Warriors in the European Champions Cup.