Six Nations: Team of Round One

Six Nations: Team of Round One

Now that the dust has settled in Dublin, London and Edinburgh, Planet Rugby thought it was time to hail the star performers of Round One.

Just a number to proud Paterson

Just a number to proud Paterson

Chris Paterson is targeting far more than 100 caps as he prepares to make more history for Scotland against Wales this Saturday.

Mental edge key to 95-cap O'Gara

Mental edge key to 95-cap O'Gara

Ronan O'Gara credits mental resilience for enabling him to cope with the fluctuating fortunes of a fly-half as he hits 95 for Ireland.

Heart needed in Italy - 'Mad Dog'

Heart needed in Italy - 'Mad Dog'

Lewis Moody has warned England they will need all the "dog, heart and enthusiasm" in their armoury if they are to beat Italy in Rome.

Call for Earls, Ireland wait on Ferris

Call for Earls, Ireland wait on Ferris

Declan Kidney has given Stephen Ferris extra time to recover ahead of their trip to France by leaving his blindside flank position vacant.

Nothing drastic from Gatland

Nothing drastic from Gatland

Warren Gatland has refrained from making wholesale changes to his XV that will face Scotland, with just two alterations made.

Scotland call in steady Parks

Scotland call in steady Parks

Scotland Head Coach Andy Robinson has made three changes to his side that will collide with Wales in Cardiff on Saturday.