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Six Nations 2012: England show they are all heart in Calcutta Cup victory over Scotland
England’s new era begins with a scrappy first win at Murrayfield in eight years as Scotland’s failings contribute to their downfall.
Full StorySix Nations 2012: New England earn credibility with passion play but Scotland have only themselves to blame
It wasn’t pretty but the 13-6 victory was just what interim coach Stuart Lancaster needed.
Full StoryScotland 6 England 13: match report
England’s new era begins with a scrappy first win at Murrayfield in eight years as Scotland’s failings contribute to their downfall.
Full StorySix Nations 2012: I have written off my first 50 caps for Wales they were so ordinary, says prop Adam Jones
Hard man or hairdo? Maverick prop wants to make it to 100 appearances for Wales and stick two fingers up at press
Full StorySix Nations 2012: Wales may struggle to repeat last year’s World Cup victory over Ireland
Paul Ackford: Wales unlikely to hit the heights of last October when they face Ireland in Sunday’s Six Nations opener.
Full StorySix Nations 2012: how the Scotland and England players rated at Murrayfield
Paul Ackford assesses the sides as England win the Calcutta Cup.
Full StorySix Nations 2012: coach Andy Robinson will walk if wasteful Scotland carry on like this
Scots’ 14th successive opening Six Nations loss was almost entirely self-inflicted in face of disciplined English effort.
Full StorySix Nations 2012: England the underdogs, France the top dogs
Mick Cleary: Stuart Lancaster’s England side can play without expectation but Philippe Saint-Andre’s France are clear favourites.
Full StorySix Nations 2012: England rookies can spring surprise if Scotland wilt under pressure
New-look England told to be bold and test hosts nerves who are trying to shake off their unlucky losers’ tag in Six Nations opener.
Full StorySix Nations 2012: France coach Philippe Saint-Andre brings a dash of English to French culture
France’s new head coach Phillipe Saint-Andre brings the best of two very different rugby worlds to the job.
Full StorySix Nations 2012: Stuart Lancaster has told his new England what to do, now he must let them do it
New coach must be strong and allow his fresh faces time to grow together into an effective unit.
Full StorySix Nations 2012: England are the lightweights hoping to land a lucky knockout punch against Scots at Murrayfield
All signs point to Scotland winning Six Nations 2012 opener.
Full StoryScotland v England: Stuart Lancaster tells his men to live up to the hopes of an expectant nation at Murrayfield
England’s head coach wants his men to live up to the hopes of an expectant nation at Murrayfield.
Full StorySix Nations 2012: Charlie Hodgson to start his Test rebirth for England against Scotland at Murrayfield
England No 10 prepared for what Scotland might throw his way in Six Nations opener.
Full StoryThe Robshaw Test
Stuart Barnes looks at the arguments for and against England’s new captain ahead of the Six Nations.
Full StoryEngland preparing to thrive on fear factor in Six Nations
Rowntree claims team are underdogs against Scotland, with three new caps likely for Six Nations opener.
Full StorySix Nations 2012: England captain Chris Robshaw must gain respect but what he needs is right body language
Never mind impressing the opposition, the first thing a new captain has to do is get his own side on the same wavelength.
Full StoryDelon Armitage arrest casts future in doubt and overshadows announcement of new England captain
Delon Armitage’s England career looks to be over after he was arrested for alleged assault in Torquay nightclub.
Full StoryEngland’s Chris Ashton will change attitude, but not style
Interview: England wing accepts need to change public perception after litany of mishaps .
Full StoryEngland Saxons victory over Irish Wolfhounds shows new era is not just a PR trick
The Stuart Lancaster effect chalked up a minor triumph as the Saxons defeated strong Irish opposition.
Full StorySix Nations 2012: England’s new boys must stick to the basics to launch Stuart Lancaster’s era of common sense
Brian Moore: After all the talking, it is time for action and new England will succeed if they do their jobs well .
Full StoryEngland Saxons 23 Irish Wolfhounds 17: match report
England got their brave new world off to a winning start but the performance lacked real zip and panache.
Full StorySix Nations 2012: France have the record and consistency to win as other teams patch their weaknesses
Four wins in the past 10 and a full World Cup squad indicate the French are in the best position out of all the nations.
Full StorySix Nations 2012: Paul Ackford’s team-by-team guide to the 2012 Six Nations
Paul Ackford’s team-by-team guide to this year’s Six Nations competetition.
Full StoryGloucester fly-half Freddie Burns looks to stake England claim as he prepares for Saxons debut at Exeter
Gloucester fly-half Freddie Burns wants to use his Saxons debut as launch pad to the senior team.
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