Last updated: 14:00, February 8, 2012

Rugby Union news

Two changes for Italy

Italy coach Jacques Brunel has made two changes to the side for Saturday's Six Nations clash with England in Rome.

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Sale tie trio to new deals

Sale Sharks have tied down Welsh trio Dwayne Peel, Nick Macleod and Marc Jones to new contracts at Edgeley Park.

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Parks ends Scotland spell

Cardiff Blues fly-half Dan Parks has announced he has played his last game for Scotland after retiring from the international game.

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Roberts fears Scots backlash

Wales centre Jamie Roberts feels Scotland could be a real threat in Sunday's Six Nations clash after their narrow defeat to England.

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Training the key to places - Lancaster

England interim head coach Stuart Lancaster claims competitive training sessions give his fringe players an opportunity to win a shirt.

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England half-backs bolstered

England interim boss Stuart Lancaster will be boosted by the news Lee Dickson and Toby Flood are available for selection.

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Kidney still upbeat

Ireland coach Declan Kidney is still targeting the RBS 6 Nations title despite their opening defeat to Wales in Dublin on Sunday.

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Jones plays down Slam talk

Ryan Jones has warned that Wales must not rest on their laurels after Sunday's 23-21 win over Ireland in their RBS 6 Nations opener.

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Robinson regrets missed opportunities

Scotland boss Andy Robinson has promised to put right his side's inability to score tries after the 13-6 defeat to England.

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Roberts happy to face Irish

Jamie Roberts admits he had no idea if he was going to be ready to face Ireland on Sunday but was pleased to make the starting XV.

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Earls misses Wales test

Keith Earls has been withdrawn from the Ireland squad for their Six Nations opener with Wales, Fergus McFadden will start in his place.

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Robbo wants rid of 'unlucky' tag

Scotland boss Andy Robinson is determined for his side to put their 'nearly men' tag behind them ahead of their clash with England.

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Gatland pleased with progress

Wales head coach Warren Gatland believes his side are in good shape ahead of their Six Nations clash with Ireland on Sunday

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Three new caps to start Scots clash

England have named their starting XI to face Scotland on Saturday with Owen Farrell and Brad Barritt paired together in the centres.

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Earls given central role

Munster utility back Keith Earls has been named at outside centre for Ireland's opening Six Nations clash with Wales on Sunday.

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Williams tipped to retire

Wales' legend Shane Williams looks set to retire from all forms of rugby at the conclusion of the current season.

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Dusautoir guards against complacency

Thierry Dusautoir has warned his France team-mates to dismiss RBS 6 Nations opponents Italy at their peril.

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Robshaw relishing new role

New captain Chris Robshaw has revealed a united focus is driving on Stuart Lancaster's new-look England squad.

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Robshaw backed for skipper's role

England interim coach Stuart Lancaster has backed Chris Robshaw's appointment as skipper despite his lack of international experience.

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RFU suspend Armitage

Delon Armitage has been suspended from the England Saxons squad by the RFU after being arrested on suspicion of assault on Saturday.

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Saxons pair step up to Six Nations squad

Thomas Waldrom and Matt Banahan have been included in the England squad ahead of Saturday's Six Nations opener against Scotland.

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Ashton eyes redemption

England try-machine Chris Ashton believes he has a lot to prove ahead of the Six Nations tournament this season.

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Saint-Andre calls for consistency

France head coach Philippe Saint-Andre has called on his squad to be consistent ahead of the Six Nations tournament next month.

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Twelvetrees signs Gloucester deal

England Saxons playmaker Billy Twelvetrees has completed a deal that will see him at Gloucester in the next Aviva Premiership season.

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Robshaw targets England balance

Flanker Chris Robshaw believes it's important for England to find a balance of pace and power in the back-row this year.

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