Paris hangover fades for Stephen Ferris as Ireland get set for England

Defeat in Paris cut deep, Ireland flanker Stephen Ferris tells Mike Averis

France sustain their grand slam dream as Wales fight back too late

Wales came back strongly after the interval but France's first-half blitz was too much for them

Scotland hope to secure their first points of the Six Nations by beating Italy in Rome tomorrow

The defensive solidity that brought a Six Nations grand slam in 2008 is proving disturbingly elusive now

Shaun Edwards: With two enlightened referees Cardiff and Twickenham could witness a welcome sea change in the way rugby is played

England are set to give uncapped winger Chris Ashton his debut against Ireland after Mark Cueto fell ill in training

Eddie Butler: Ireland's defeat against France has put them under pressure ahead of the clash with England at Twickenham

The new aerial camera at Twickenham is to continue flying, despite complaints from disorientated viewers

Martyn Williams was grateful to have been picked against France after receiving a dressing-down from the Wales coach, Warren Gatland

Scotland's barmstorming No8 believes Scotland must be ready for the physical fight when they take on Italy this weekend

The England fly-half says he is driven by perfectionism and would be a 'quivering wreck' if he took criticism of his performances personally

The selection of Jonny Sexton as Ireland's fly-half confirmed Ronan O'Gara's decline

Paul Rees: If the outside-half can pass his imperturbability on to team-mates against Ireland his presence will be more than justified

Defeat against Ireland on Saturday would leave England's campaign marinated in regret; win and they will dream of a grand slam

Charlie Hodgson has been called up as cover after Jonny Wilkinson complained of muscle soreness