Beattie issues battle cry in aftermath

Johnnie Beattie and Sean Lamont have assured Scotland supporters that the problems that cost them against France can be solved

Robinson keeps options open for Cardiff

Scotland coach names a huge 34-man squad ahead of the match with Wales and hands recalls to Mike Blair and Rory Lamont

Taylor sends Gloucester into last four

Brian Redpath's side staged a last-gasp 31-29 away victory over Harlequins to set up a LV Cup semi-final against Cardiff Blues

The new Invictus? Five more feelgood victories in sport

The greatest "healing" wins, including the political turning point of South Africa's 1995 World Cup triumph

Haskell ensures Wales have an expensive trip

England 30 Wales 17: Wales pay high price at Twickenham for injudicious act from Alun Wyn Jones, their lock forward

France underline title ambitions

Scotland 9 France 18: Mathieu Bastareaud at the centre of things as Marc Lièvremont’s side get off to winning start

Care given license to dare by England

Team manager Martin Johnson shows willingness to ditch safer options after admitting autumn coaching was ‘overprescriptive’

England happy to accept gifts from Wales

By punishing the largesse of their rivals at Twickenham, Martin Johnson’s team showed a ruthlessness that was not in character

Borthwick urges England to retain focus

Cautious captain says team still have work to do with Italian job looming on the horizon in Rome on Sunday

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Ten reasons why Wales should cheer up

They may be depressed after an opening defeat against England, but there is still plenty to be positive about post-Twickenham

Robinson left with weight on his mind

Scotland 9 France 18: home side find themselves unable to compete with the power of the French scrum at Murrayfield

McGeechan video masterclass: out ball drill

Former Lions and Scotland coach teams up with Asics and Times Online to allow you a truly unique insight into his coaching secrets

McGeechan video masterclass: line speed

Former Lions and Scotland coach teams up with Asics and Times Online to allow you a truly unique insight into his coaching secrets

Ireland hope to scratch their ten-year itch

Declan Kidney’s team are hoping their mean defence and experience will see them reverse a terrible run of results in Paris

Ireland begin defence with comfortable win

Ireland 29 Italy 11: Six Nations holders secure easy win but struggle to impress against tournament's minnows

Cipriani can still beat the curse

Mercurial fly-half is on the brink of a move to Australia but that won’t provide the solution to his problems with England