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Ireland survive Italy scare to claim first win
Ireland survive Italy scare to claim first win

Ireland survive a major scare from Italy to claim their first win in this year's Six Nations and deny the Azzurri a first championship victory in Dublin.

England's brave new era runs up against Murrayfield ghosts
England's brave new era runs up against Murrayfield ghosts

England come in with all the momentum. Scotland arrive chastened. But the recent history of Test rugby's oldest fixture will take some escaping.

Which side of 'split personality' Scotland will face England?
Which side of 'split personality' Scotland will face England?

Scotland have a split personality. Which side of their character will we see most on Saturday? There's no telling, writes Tom English.

Auld enemy, new talent - Scotland & England's scrap for tomorrow's stars
Auld enemy, new talent - Scotland & England's scrap for tomorrow's stars

Scotland and England share a border and some of the same pool of eligible players. The fight to ensure the best end up on your side is fiercer than ever.

'He's been waiting to say that!' - Ashton's picks leave Barclay speechless
'He's been waiting to say that!' - Ashton's picks leave Barclay speechless

Rugby Special pundits John Barclay and Chris Ashton look ahead to this weekend's Calcutta Cup match at Murrayfield and pick their combined English and Scottish starting XV.

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.

What are all the trophies teams can win in the Six Nations?
What are all the trophies teams can win in the Six Nations?

BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything explains how to win each of the 11 different trophies on offer at the Six Nations

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