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Captain Itoje returns to England XV to face Scotland
Captain Itoje returns to England XV to face Scotland

Captain Maro Itoje returns to the England starting XV for Saturday's Six Nations match against Scotland in Edinburgh.

'Ireland flopped in Paris - but will be different against Italy'
'Ireland flopped in Paris - but will be different against Italy'

David Humphreys, Irish rugby's high performance director, says the humbling defeat in Paris "has to be fuel" for the rest of the Six Nations.

Six Nations quiz: Can you unveil the big-name stars?
Six Nations quiz: Can you unveil the big-name stars?

With a picture and two clues, can you identify players who featured on a thrilling opening Six Nations weekend?

The questions Townsend must answer before Calcutta Cup
The questions Townsend must answer before Calcutta Cup

Scotland coach Gregor Townsend has decisions to make about the back three, at hooker and at lock before Saturday's match against England.

France fly-half Belleau extends Northampton stay
France fly-half Belleau extends Northampton stay

France fly-half Anthony Belleau extends his contract with Northampton Saints beyond the end of this season.

What makes 'incredible' Bielle-Biarrey a generational talent?
What makes 'incredible' Bielle-Biarrey a generational talent?

Rugby Special's Ugo Monye, Chris Ashton and John Barclay praise France winger Louis Bielle-Biarrey's ability to perform consistently for his age, and put his success down to the combination of his physical attributes and his "relentless" mentality.

If Scotland don't finish top three Townsend must go - Barclay
If Scotland don't finish top three Townsend must go - Barclay

Former Scotland captain John Barclay believes Gregor Townsend should be at risk of losing his job as Scotland head coach, especially if his side fail to end the Six Nations in one of the top three spots.

'England can't get carried away with big win over Wales'
'England can't get carried away with big win over Wales'

BBC Sport pundit Chris Ashton believes England have made a "great start" to the Six Nations, but warns they should not look at their 48-7 win over Wales as anything other than "a building block" for the rest of the tournament.

England make flying start with convincing win over poor Wales
England make flying start with convincing win over poor Wales

Watch highlights as a hat-trick from Henry Arundell helps England dominate a disappointing Wales side in their opening Six Nations match.

Arundell scores first-half hat-trick against Wales
Arundell scores first-half hat-trick against Wales

England's Henry Arundell runs in a first-half hat-trick as England open their Six Nations campaign with a thumping win over Wales at Twickenham.

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