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Articles about Six Nations

Wales' Gatland plans to keep it simple

Wales coach Warren Gatland says his team must keep things simple if they are to progress to being an outstanding team against Scotland.

England back Farrell in international debut

England's interim coach Stuart Lancaster believes centre Owen Farrell will cope with the pressure if he makes his international debut next month.

England hold off Wales as both sides suffer

England held off a spirited Wales 23-19 at Twickenham here on Saturday to win their opening World Cup warm-up match.

Ireland wreck England's slam dream

Ireland wrecked England's hopes of a Six Nations grand slam on Saturday, outclassing their opponents 24-8 in a one-sided encounter.

Bergamasco kicks Italy to upset win over France

Mirco Bergamasco kicked Italy to a first Six Nations victory over France on Saturday, scoring 17 points in a surprise 22-21 victory.

'Wilkinson effect' for Le Crunch

It is a while since Le Crunch had such a snap and crackle about it.

Wales beat Scotland 24-6 in Six Nations

Wales brought a wretched eight-match winless run to an end by beating Scotland 24-6 at Murrayfield with a try in each half from winger Shane Williams.

Are rugby refs a law unto themselves?

Winning away has always been hard in the Six Nations, but it may be more than just your opponents you have to beat.

England hold on to down Wales in Six Nations

England withstood a fightback from Wales to open their Six Nations campaign with a 26-19 victory and end their eight-year losing streak in Cardiff.

Elissalde, Bastareaud recalled for Six Nations

France has recalled veteran scrumhalf Jean-Baptiste Elissalde and centre Mathieu Bastareaud in a squad to prepare for next month's Six Nations champio

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Photos about Six Nations

Embrace
France's winger Cedric Heymans (right) is tackled by Wales' centre Tom Shanklin during their Six Nations match at the St...
Clash of nations
England wing Mark Cueto (top) competes for the ball against Italy wing Kaine Robertson during a Six Nations clash at Twi...
Hair-raising moment
France number eight Sebastien Chabal takes a line-out ball during a training session at the Rugby Union National Centre ...
Line of communication
The French rugby team, under the eye of coach Bernard Laporte (top), is seen doing stretching exercises during a trainin...


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