SIX-NATIONS
England beat Italy to get the Steve Borthwick era up and running
England dismantled a disappointing Italy to give the Steve Borthwick era lift off with a 31-14 Guinness Six Nations victory at Twickenham.
Sexton: Toppling France means nothing if we don't kick on to title
Captain Johnny Sexton insists a stunning 32-19 victory over reigning Grand Slam champions France is "not worth anything" if Ireland do not push on towards the Guinness Six Nations title.
Townsend warns Scotland must keep improving despite back-to-back wins
Gregor Townsend refused to get carried away after watching Scotland kick off a Guinness Six Nations campaign with back-to-back wins for the first time as Finn Russell led a second-half destruction of Wales.
Finn Russell shines as Scotland turn on the style to hammer Wales
Finn Russell ran the show as Scotland blitzed Wales 35-7 at Murrayfield to kick off their Six Nations campaign with back-to-back victories for the first time.
Ireland hit their stride with convincing win over France
Ireland took another step closer to Guinness Six Nations glory on Saturday as they beat reigning Grand Slam champions France 32-19 in Dublin.
England drop Marcus Smith, move Farrell to flyhalf for Italy clash
Owen Farrell has been entrusted with the fly-half duties for England's Six Nations clash with Italy as Marcus Smith was forced to make way.
