Rugby Union News

Wales stage a late comeback to launch their Six Nations campaign with a stunning 23-21 victory over Ireland in Dublin.

Wales coach Warren Gatland says Bradley Davies' tip tackle on Donnacha Ryan deserved a red card rather than a yellow.

Toby Flood is recalled to the England squad for Saturday's Six Nations clash with Italy after recovering from a knee injury.

Coach Declan Kidney believes Ireland missed a chance to kill off Wales before losing 23-21 in a thrilling Six Nations match.

Leigh Halfpenny admits his last minute penalty winner in Wales' opening Six Nations triumph over Ireland laid to rest ghosts of his World Cup heartache.

Wales captain Sam Warburton faces a race against time to be fit for Scotland's visit to Cardiff on Sunday.

England Women run in nine tries as they open their 2012 Six Nations account with a thumping win in Edinburgh.

Interim England boss Stuart Lancaster praises his side after they beat Scotland at Murrayfield for the first time since 2004.

Scotland coach Andy Robinson believes failure to build on a half-time lead cost them in the 13-6 defeat by England.

Charlie Hodgson scores the only try as England beat Scotland 13-6 to earn their first Six Nations win at Murrayfield since 2004.