Old guard brings new England home

Saturday February 03 2007

Jonny Wilkinson notched a personal haul of 27 points - including one highly dubious try - as England roared back onto the international scene with a 42-20 win over Scotland in the Six Nations on Saturday.

'Sea-bass' stars as Italy flounder

Saturday February 03 2007
France started their 2007 Six Nations campaign in perfect style with a convincing 3-39 victory over Italy at Stadio Flaminio on Saturday. Having looked rusty in the opening quarter France finally found their straps and dominated for the remainder of a one-sided affair.

Laporte names squad for Italy

Monday January 29 2007
France coach Bernard Laporte has recalled Clément Poitrenaud, Sébastien Chabal and David Skrela to the France squad for next Saturday's Six Nations opener against Italy in Rome.

Ireland favoured in World Cup year

Thursday January 25 2007
France will have one eye on the World Cup when it starts it Six Nations title defense early next month, while Ireland are trying to play down their tag as favourite.

Wilkinson hopes lift English injury gloom

Tuesday January 23 2007
England's Six Nations preparations have been hit by a string of injuries, but new coach Brian Ashton has received encouraging signs that Jonny Wilkinson is on track for a return to the national side.