Ireland’s grand slam dream ends in Paris as France show their class Ireland's hopes of achieving back-to-back grand slams disappeared with a comprehensive defeat in Paris
Thom Evans injury gives worrying backdrop to Wales’s win over Scotland Thom Evans suffered a potentially serious back injury during Wales's dramatic Six Nations victory over Scotland
Last-gasp Shane Williams try smothers Scotland’s dreams as Wales win An injury-time try by Shane Williams gave Wales an extraordinary 31-24 victory over Scotland
Martin Johnson prepares England’s power pack to squeeze Italy England should maintain their perfect record against Italy, but their coach will be taking nothing for granted in Rome
England No9 Danny Care ready for first away Six Nations match in Italy The scrum-half tells Robert Kitson why he is careful to contain expectations after a promising performance against Wales last week
France’s Mathieu Bastareaud blocks Ireland’s path to Six Nations title The huge centre who destroyed Scotland is only one obstacle the grand slam champions must overcome tomorrow
Warren Gatland demands Welsh discipline as Scots provide pivotal test Wales have lost three of their last four games in the Six Nations and another defeat is seen as unthinkable
François Trinh-Duc revelling in rediscovery of French flair The fly-half has dodged the revolving door with his passion for passing and believes the team are finally coming together, he tells Mike Averis
Italy’s Mauro Bergamasco back in the pack after England humiliation A year on from his No9 nightmare, the Italy flanker prepares to make amends, he tells William Fotheringham
Dan Cole and Euan Murray can light up second Six Nations weekend Shaun Edwards: The young England prop made a strong debut and the Scot was absent last time out. Both will be key men this week
Living it large with the supersized stars of rugby Harry Pearson: Once second-row forwards were called 'powerhouses'. Now even the backs are the size of nuclear reactors
Wales must beat Scotland to stop the rot, says Stephen Jones Saturday's game against Scotland is 'massive' for the 2008 champions following the defeat by England, says the Welsh fly-half Stephen Jones
Tommy Bowe fires first volley as Ireland seek to storm Stade de France The Ireland and Lions wing tells Brendan Fanning that the grand slam champions are capable of much more in this year's Six Nations
Wales can raise the roof, if not open it, against Scotland in Six Nations The Breakdown: This weekend should see victory for Wales and Warren Gatland's swipe at Scotland has added spice to the encounter
Leicester’s Dan Cole gets first start for England in Italy match Martin Johnson has named the 22-year-old Leicester prop ahead of Davey Wilson for Sunday's match in Rome