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Wales allow bruised trio until Thursday

Although completing part one of their Six Nations crown defence on Sunday, Assistant Coach Neil Jenkins was not all smiles as a six-day turnaround has left Wales monitoring three key men ahead of their clash with England.

  • Shane's race to be fit for Saturday | Roberts turns focus to England
  • Haskell wont be moved in Cardiff | Ellis and Goode want to do better
  • Coaches view: Johnson takes the win as Gatland maps out title charge
  • Care out, duo in | Williams happy | Far Side Quiz | Rankings | SCORES

Brace yourself - The Super 14 is here!

The countdown to his biggest rugby bonanza in the southern hemisphere has begun! All the action kicks off on Friday when the Highlanders host the Brumbies. Check out all the news.

  • Weepu at fly-half for 'Canes? | Beale starts for 'Tahs
  • Lucas chasing his dream | Mitchell's Force reduced
  • Chiefs down 'Canes | SA Super 14 squads | Williams out
  • Stormers limping | Highlanders suffer | Waratahs win

O'Callaghan warns Six Nations rivals

Ireland's Donncha O'Callaghan believes his side's opening round victory over France on Saturday will give them the confidence they need to go on and win their first Six Nations title since 1985.

  • Kidney deflects praise to players | D'Arcy happy again
  • Mallett accepts the blame before calling up Paul Griffen
  • Mallett gets Italian hammering | BOD cool on chances
  • MAILBOX: What you made of the opening 6N weekend

All times are local

Six Nations
Saturday, February 14
France v Scotland, 15:00
Wales v England, 17:00

Sunday, February 15
Italy v Ireland, 14:30

Guinness Premiership
Friday, February 13
Bristol v Newcastle, 19:45

Saturday, February 14
London Irish v Harlequins, 14:30
Gloucester v Sale, 15:00
Northampton v Saracens, 15:00
Worcester v Bath, 15:00

Sunday, February 15
Wasps v Leicester, 17:00

Super 14
Friday, February 13
Highlanders v Brumbies, 19:35
Force v Blues, 19:45
Lions v Cheetahs, 19:10

Saturday, February 14
Crusaders v Chiefs, 17:30
Hurricanes v Waratahs, 19:35
Stormers v Sharks, 17:00
Bulls v Reds, 19:10

More Fixtures >>

All times are local

Six Nations
Saturday, February 7
England 36 Italy 11
Ireland 30 France 21

Sunday, February 8
Scotland 13 Wales 26

More Results >>

Guinness Prem
  Team Pyd Pts
1. Gloucester 13 41
2. London Irish 13 40
3. Sale 12 39
4. Bath 11 35
5. Leicester 12 32
6. Harlequins 12 31
7. Saracens 12 30
8. Northampton 13 23
9. London Wasps 11 20
10. Worcester 11 18
11. Newcastle 12 16
12. Bristol 12 9

More Tables >>

What rugby event are you looking forward to the most this year?

The Heineken Cup
The Six Nations
The Guinness Premiership
The Top 14
The Magners League
The Super 14
The British and Irish Lions tour
The Tri-Nations
The Currie Cup
The Social Rugby World Cup
All of the above!!!

Hadden: Scots haven't gone backwards

Despite being defeated at home in their opening 6N fixture, coach Frank Hadden insists Scotland can shock Wales' rivals.

  • Fritz cited for alleged 'eye contact' | Lièvremont hurt by offences
  • France keep faith for Scotland fixture until they lose prop Lecouls
  • Jones to walk from Saracens | Parker pens three-year extension
  • Ulster tracking down Willie Anderson | GP: Fixtures | ML: Fixtures

New Zealand minus Forbes for San Diego

Defeated Wellington finalists New Zealand have been hit by the loss of captain DJ Forbes for the upcoming San Diego leg.

  • England claim debut Wellington crown | Upsets galore on Day One
  • Samoa call on replacement trio | Toulon set out their future plans
  • French Police investigate fraudulent recruitment and travel scam
  • Morrison extends | Quins prefer Stoop to HQ | Pichot back in Paris

SRWC: Tempe Old Devils

We take a look at the Social Rugby World Cup teams, with America next up!

Looking for Lions

Jamie Heaslip storms back into Lions contention!

The view from the Hill

Richard Hill takes time out to talk Six Nations...

Gallery - Six Nations Opening Weekend

It's show time! The 2009 Six Nations kicks off at Twickenham Is that Goode for you? Andy Goode scored after just 95 seconds Confidence? Arrogance? Crazy? Nick Mallett's selections were under the spotlight
 » 6 Nations: Weekend Review

6 Nations: Weekend ReviewEd Draper is joined by former England and British Lions player Tim Stimpson to look back at the opening weekend of the 6 Nations.

 » 6 Nations: Team News and Preview

6 Nations: Team News and PreviewJennie Gow brings you the latest news ahead of the 6 Nations, plus we're joined by Planet Rugby's Danny Stephens to look through the weekend's teams.

 » 6 Nations: Ellis Replaces Injured Care

6 Nations: Ellis Replaces Injured CareDanny out and Harry in. We talk to the scrum half about his return to international rugby and partnering Andy Goode.

 » 6 Nations: Borthwick Wary Of Italy

6 Nations: Borthwick Wary Of ItalySteve Borthwick speaks ahead of England's 6 Nations opener with Italy on Saturday.

 » 6 Nations: Johnson On Team Selection

6 Nations: Johnson On Team SelectionMartin Johnson discusses his team selection for Saturday's 6 Nations opener against Italy at Twickenham.

 » 6 Nations: Azzuri Feeling Positive

Italy prepare for a tough opening 6 Nations match against England at Twickenham.