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RBS Six Nations 2009 Match Previews

20 Mar 09

This season's RBS 6 Nations Championship will reach a conclusion of shuddering intensity when Wales and Ireland contest every prize the tournament can offer.

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England v Scotland

19 Mar 09

England captain Steve Borthwick fired up his troops for the 126th instalment of rugby's oldest rivalry by demanding they teach Scotland a lesson.

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Italy v France

19 Mar 09

France have reacted to their heavy defeat to England last weekend by making four changes in personnel to their starting XV for Saturday's RBS 6 Nations Championship match against Italy in Rome.

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Italy v Wales

12 Mar 09

Wales boss Warren Gatland has rung the changes for Saturday's clash against Italy in Rome.

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England v France

13 Mar 09

France head to Twickenham knowing a victory over stuttering England is crucial if they are to keep the pressure on Wales and Ireland in the race for the RBS 6 Nations title.

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Scotland v Ireland

12 Mar 09

Ireland coach Declan Kidney revamped his side for their RBS 6 Nations clash with Scotland as they closed in on the Grand Slam.

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Ireland v England

26 Feb 09

England return to the setting of their record RBS 6 Nations defeat against Ireland two years ago with Toby Flood recalled at fly-half.

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Scotland v Italy

26 Feb 09

Scotland head coach Frank Hadden faces arguably the most important game of his near four-year tenure when Italy visit Murrayfield in the RBS 6 Nations this weekend.

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France v Wales

25 Feb 09

France have gambled on an inexperienced and untried half-back partnership for Friday's RBS 6 Nations Championship match against reigning champions Wales in Paris.

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Wales v England

11 Feb 09

Wales will find themselves in an unfamiliar position against fierce RBS 6 Nations rivals England on Saturday - one of overwhelming favourites.

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Italy v Ireland

12 Feb 09

Ireland arrive in Rome with confidence soaring following their 30-21 RBS 6 Nations victory over France at Croke Park last weekend.

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France v Scotland

11 Feb 09

France and Scotland have rung the changes in their starting XVs for Saturday's RBS 6 Nations match in Paris as they look to recover from defeats on the tournament's opening weekend.

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Ireland v France

05 Feb 09

Momentum is key to RBS 6 Nations success and Ireland will know after their Croke Park opener against France if they have genuine title ambitions.

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England v Italy

05 Feb 09

Steve Borthwick demanded England use the RBS 6 Nations to "put the record straight" after a dismal autumn international campaign.

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Scotland v Wales

06 Feb 09

Scotland head coach Frank Hadden went into this year's RBS 6 Nations proclaiming he had the strongest squad of his near four-year tenure.

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RBS Six Nations 2008 Match Previews

Wales v France

13 Mar 08

Just five months after crashing out of the World Cup, Wales sit on the brink of the RBS 6 Nations title and a second Grand Slam in four seasons.

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England v Ireland

13 Mar 08

It was a popular pre-tournament tip to be this season's RBS 6 Nations title decider - but England and Ireland are playing only for pride at Twickenham on Saturday.

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Italy v Scotland

13 Mar 08

Italy and Scotland go head to head in Saturday's RBS 6 Nations wooden-spoon decider in Rome.

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Ireland v Wales

07 Mar 08

Unbeaten Wales travel to Croke Park this weekend attempting to wrestle the Triple Crown trophy from Ireland's grasp and move a giant step closer to a second Grand Slam in four years.

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France v Italy

07 Mar 08

France will be defending a proud unbeaten RBS 6 Nations record against Italy when they take on the Azzurri in Paris on Sunday.

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Scotland v England

05 Mar 08

England will be on the trail of points and tries when they tackle Scotland at Murrayfield on Saturday.

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Ireland v Scotland

21 Feb 08

Scotland and Ireland both made changes as they bid to prove a point in the RBS 6 Nations clash at Croke Park.

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Wales v Italy

21 Feb 08

Warren Gatland made six changes for Wales' RBS 6 Nations clash with Italy - and then challenged the newcomers not to make him look stupid.

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France v England

20 Feb 08

England's RBS 6 Nations campaign will stand or fall on the outcome of their latest trip to Paris.

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Wales v Scotland

07 Feb 08

Warren Gatland responded to Wales' first victory at Twickenham in 20 long years by wielding the axe - dropping winger Mark Jones and loose forward Alix Popham for Saturday's clash with Scotland.

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Italy v England

07 Feb 08

The statistics suggest England should enjoy a routine win against RBS 6 Nations opponents Italy in Rome on Sunday.

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France v Ireland

06 Feb 08

Ireland coach Eddie O'Sullivan has produced one of his more adventurous team selections for Saturday's RBS 6 Nations clash with France.

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Scotland v France

01 Feb 08

Scotland head coach Frank Hadden will be taking a calculated risk by going into Sunday’s RBS 6 Nations match against France with ace goal-kicker Chris Paterson on the bench.

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England v Wales

31 Jan 08

Wales will head to Twickenham on Saturday looking to end 20 years of hurt.

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Ireland v Italy

31 Jan 08

Ireland have kept faith with their tried and tested as they seek to restore their battered reputation in Saturday's RBS 6 Nations opener against Italy.

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Previews & Reports

Ireland clinch thrilling Grand Slam

21 Mar, 19:41

Ireland ended a 61-year wait for Grand Slam glory and landed their first RBS 6 Nations title after dethroning Wales 17-15 at the Millennium Stadium in dramatic fashion.

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England too strong for Scotland

21 Mar, 17:47

England regained the Calcutta Cup with a third straight home win thanks to tries from Ugo Monye, man of the match Riki Flutey and Mathew Tait plus eight points from the boot of Toby Flood and a Danny Care drop goal.

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France put Italy to the sword

21 Mar, 15:22

France bounced back from their Twickenham drubbing in emphatic style as a seven-try romp at the Stadio Flaminio condemned sorry Italy to a 50-8 defeat and the wooden spoon and a fourth RBS 6 Nations whitewash.

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Wales v Ireland

20 Mar, 10:19

This season's RBS 6 Nations Championship will reach a conclusion of shuddering intensity when Wales and Ireland contest every prize the tournament can offer.

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England v Scotland

19 Mar, 17:55

England captain Steve Borthwick fired up his troops for the 126th instalment of rugby's oldest rivalry by demanding they teach Scotland a lesson.

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Italy v France

19 Mar, 12:55

France have reacted to their heavy defeat to England last weekend by making four changes in personnel to their starting XV for Saturday's RBS 6 Nations Championship match against Italy in Rome.

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England Latest

Shane shines on possible Lions swansong

4 Jul, 18:51

Two-try hero Shane Williams was delighted to put on a performance for the travelling fans after being handed his first start on the tour for what was likely to be the 32-year-old's final British and Irish Lions appearance.

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This win will last - McGeechan

4 Jul, 18:27

Ian McGeechan celebrated the British and Irish Lions' 28-9 third Test win against South Africa and told his players: "This victory will last for four years".

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Lions end drought with killer display

4 Jul, 16:10

The British and Irish Lions won their first Test match for eight years after a stunning end-of-tour 22-9 performance at Ellis Park left world champions South Africa reeling.

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France Latest

Six Nations Council agrees continued support from RBS

28 Jan, 17:50

The Six Nations Council and The Royal Bank of Scotland Group (RBS) have agreed a four-year extension to continue RBS's title sponsorship of the RBS 6 Nations. The sponsorship extension, which was agreed in May 2008, means RBS will be title sponsor of the Championship up to and including the 2013 Championship.

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Betsen in Wasps move

22 May, 09:38

Former France flanker Serge Betsen has revealed he will leave Biarritz at the end of the season to join English side Wasps.

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Pickering is new RBS 6 Nations chairman

1 May, 16:20

Former Wales captain David Pickering has been elected chairman of the RBS 6 Nations.

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Italy Latest

Six Nations Council agrees continued support from RBS

28 Jan, 17:50

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Pickering is new RBS 6 Nations chairman

1 May, 16:20

Former Wales captain David Pickering has been elected chairman of the RBS 6 Nations.

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2009 RBS 6 Nations fixtures arranged

17 Apr, 12:13

The RBS 6 Nations fixture schedule 2009 has been announced, with matches taking place between Saturday February 7 and Saturday March 21.

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Ireland Latest

Shane shines on possible Lions swansong

4 Jul, 18:51

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This win will last - McGeechan

4 Jul, 18:27

Ian McGeechan celebrated the British and Irish Lions' 28-9 third Test win against South Africa and told his players: "This victory will last for four years".

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Lions end drought with killer display

4 Jul, 16:10

The British and Irish Lions won their first Test match for eight years after a stunning end-of-tour 22-9 performance at Ellis Park left world champions South Africa reeling.

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Scotland Latest

Shane shines on possible Lions swansong

4 Jul, 18:51

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This win will last - McGeechan

4 Jul, 18:27

Ian McGeechan celebrated the British and Irish Lions' 28-9 third Test win against South Africa and told his players: "This victory will last for four years".

PA Sport

Lions end drought with killer display

4 Jul, 16:10

The British and Irish Lions won their first Test match for eight years after a stunning end-of-tour 22-9 performance at Ellis Park left world champions South Africa reeling.

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Wales Latest

Shane shines on possible Lions swansong

4 Jul, 18:51

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This win will last - McGeechan

4 Jul, 18:27

Ian McGeechan celebrated the British and Irish Lions' 28-9 third Test win against South Africa and told his players: "This victory will last for four years".

PA Sport

Lions end drought with killer display

4 Jul, 16:10

The British and Irish Lions won their first Test match for eight years after a stunning end-of-tour 22-9 performance at Ellis Park left world champions South Africa reeling.

PA Sport