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Stuart Lancaster insists England now have more star players in their ranks than at any other time in his three-year tenure.

Freddie Burns kicked all of Leicester Tigers' points as they ground out an 18-15 win over Gloucester at Welford Road.

Ulster returned to winning ways in the Guinness PRO12 with a 43-3 bonus-point victory over Treviso, which lifted them to second in the table.

Thierry Dusautoir says France will not single out the returning Johnny Sexton when he returns to Ireland action on Saturday.

Worcester coach Dean Ryan is delighted that England have stuck with Jonathan Joseph in the centre against Italy.

Italy captain Sergio Parisse believes England could be over-confident and vulnerable in Saturday’s Six Nations match at Twickenham.

Dan Biggar is confident Wales can get their Six Nations campaign back on track against Scotland on Sunday.

Al Kellock will his 150th appearance for Glasgow Warriors in Sunday’s Guinness PRO12 fixture with Zebre at the Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi.

Sean Lamont admits to having sympathy for Dougie Fife after beating him to a place in the Scotland side to face Wales.

How do you see the second weekend of the Six Nations going? Check out our predictions and share yours if you think you know better!

Anthony Foley has named a strong Munster team to face Cardiff at Irish Independent Park as internationals Ian Keatley and Keith Earls feature for the Irish side.

Charlie King previews Scotland's game against Wales in Edinburgh this weekend, with both sides searching for their first win

Jonathan Sexton, Jamie Heaslip and Sean O'Brien return to Ireland's starting XV for Saturday's Six Nations game against France.

Wales have been forced into a late change to their line-up for the Six Nations clash with Scotland after prop Samson Lee was ruled out.

Sky Sports' Jonathan Davies reflects on a tough weekend for him and his team, but says they are far from out of the 2015 Six Nations.

Exeter Chiefs' front line return while the Newcastle Falcons swap their front row for the Premiership clash.

England will be looking to build on their impressive Six Nations start when they host Italy at Twickenham on Saturday.

England squad members not needed for England's Six Nations clash with Italy this weekend will be on show in the Aviva Premiership on Sunday.

Check out this week's Inside Line, taking you inside the England camp as they reflect on the Wales win and look ahead to Italy

Vern Cotter has made two enforced changes to his Scotland starting side to face Wales at Murrayfield on Sunday.

Vern Cotter makes two changes to the Scotland team ahead of Wales' visit to Murrayfield on Sunday

The 2015 Super rugby season kicked off with a blast as the Brumbies smashed Australian rivals the Reds and the Rebels caused the first upset of the competition by beating seven-time winners the Crusaders.