A curtain raiser for the curtain raiser
Eddie Butler: As a dress rehearsal for the Six Nations, Ospreys v Leicester could not have been more authentic
Martin Johnson cagey over Six Nations but hails his strongest England
The Six Nations launch was missing the usual rash predictions and ambitious statements
Lee Byrne and Ospreys charged with misconduct over 16th man
Ospreys' Lee Byrne could miss Wales's game against England after being charged for his role in the 16th-man controversy against Leicester
Northampton’s Chris Ashton released by England manager Martin Johnson
The uncapped Northampton winger has been released early from England's warm-weather training camp in Portugal
Wales inspired by triumphs over England in Heineken Cup
Wales believe they have the advantage going in to their Six Nations match with England after achieving four victories out of five Anglo-Welsh Heineken Cup encounters
Steve Borthwick reappointed England captain against Wales
Martin Johnson has stuck with Steve Borthwick as his captain but refused to confirm whether the Saracens lock will lead England throughout the Six Nations
Shane Williams out to secure Wales place as Ospreys meet Leicester
The Ospreys wing tells Paul Rees why tomorrow's match against the English champions holds the key to a successful season
Pomp and circumstance may poop Twickenham’s centenary party
Robert Kitson: England's match against Wales will be a great occasion but patriotic fervour could backfire on the hosts
Battered and trophy-laden, Lewis Moody’s enthusiasm remains
After 13 trophies and almost as many operations the Tigers and England flanker Lewis Moody admits he may be reaching his peak
Warren Gatland seeking to revive Welsh fortunes with enlarged squad
The coach is worried that the Heineken Cup struggles of the Welsh regions may affect the national team
Shontayne Hape ‘proud to be an Englishman’ after Six Nations call-up
Shontayne Hape says he nearly didn't return Martin Johnson's phone call as he thought it might be a prank
Martin Johnson buys a bit more time for his chemistry tests
Shaun Edwards: England's manager is targeting the Six Nations with the World Cup only 20 months away
Julien Dupuy’s 23-week gouging ban is anti-French, says Stade president
Max Guazzini, the president of Stade Français, has said he will fight the 23-week ban for gouging given to Julien Dupuy
Little hint of an England revolution in Johnson’s Six Nations squad
Eddie Butler: Despite England's inclusion of Shontayne Hape and Chris Ashton, Martin Johnson has resisted wholesale changes