Murphy does hokey-cokey as O’Driscoll boosts Ireland
Rugby union: Geordan Murphy will replace the injured Girvan Dempsey at No15 against Scotland
France ready to run with Moses and his mate
Rugby union: Vincent Clerc and Cedric Heymans have lit up the Six Nations. They tell William Fotheringham how backs walk on water
Noon takes the knocks and scents chance to turn tide of misfortune
Rugby union: Jamie Noon has been through the mill and is hoping for some good fortune against France
Lièvremont plans to test England’s nervous system
Rugby union: There is nowhere to hide for England as they try to avoid a defeat that would consign them to also ran status for the fifth year in a row, says Robert Kitson
Gatland demands Wales soak up pressure of nation’s expectations
Rugby union: The coach is learning that the distance from despair to elation in Welsh rugby is a short one, writes Paul Rees
England escape fresh injuries worries
The England head coach Brian Ashton has no new injury concerns ahead of tomorrow's showdown against France
Vickery demands heroics and no half-measures with England places on the line
Six Nations: Phil Vickery has said the England players will risk their international futures if they underperform against France
Kearney has O’Sullivan’s backing
Six Nations: Eddie O'Sullivan's surprising faith in Rob Kearney will be shown in his selection against Scotland
Parra’s early flowering a result of French accent on youth
Six Nations: Marc Lièvremont has been far more willing to draft in new blood than Brian Ashton ahead of France's clash with England
Premiership’s No12s promise bright future for England
The number of creative footballers at inside-centre in the Premiership bodes well for Brian Ashton's vision of a game based on width and pace, says Paul Rees
Regan promises to wage war up front
Six Nations: Mark Regan has said he will repeat the punishing performance that helped take England past France in the World Cup
French pack pile on the practice for visitors’ might
Six Nations: France's props are expecting to be targetted by England's pack after a poor showing so far in the competition
Jones ready to take on Italy after getting the drift of blitz in training
Six Nations: Mark Jones will return to the Wales side to face Italy after strong performances in training
Gomarsall defiant after being dropped
Veteran scrum-half remains bullish about his international future despite Six Nations snub
Azzurri forced into changes for Cardiff game
Andrea Marcato and Simon Picone have been given starts in the Italy team to face Wales on Saturday