Danny Cipriani announced a new era by inspiring England to a deserved RBS 6 Nations victory over Ireland at Twickenham.

Andrea Marcato's last-minute drop goal handed Scotland their fourth defeat in this year's RBS 6 Nations - but Frank Hadden's men avoided a second successive wooden spoon by the skin of their teeth.

Just five months after crashing out of the World Cup, Wales sit on the brink of the RBS 6 Nations title and a second Grand Slam in four seasons.

It was a popular pre-tournament tip to be this season's RBS 6 Nations title decider - but England and Ireland are playing only for pride at Twickenham on Saturday.

Italy and Scotland go head to head in Saturday's RBS 6 Nations wooden-spoon decider in Rome.

Danny Care believes England rugby manager Martin Johnson will reap the reward for keeping faith in his new boys when they take on world champions South Africa at Twickenham on Saturday.

Former captain Lawrence Dallaglio is not surprised James Haskell has been recalled to the England team for Saturday's clash with South Africa.

Former Wales captain David Pickering has been elected chairman of the RBS 6 Nations.

The RBS 6 Nations fixture schedule 2009 has been announced, with matches taking place between Saturday February 7 and Saturday March 21.

The RBS 6 Nations fixture schedule 2009 has been announced, with matches taking place between Saturday February 7 and Saturday March 21.

Full-back Rory Lamont has been ruled out of Scotland's final RBS 6 Nations clash against Italy after breaking a bone in his face in the victory over England.

Ireland have recalled Geordan Murphy and Jerry Flannery for Saturday's crucial showdown with Argentina at Croke Park.

New Zealand coach Graham Henry says his young players will be all the better for having to dig deep and find a late try to defeat Munster 18-16 Munster at Thomond Park.

Mike Blair has urged Scotland to unleash their ruthless streak in Saturday's final autumn international against Canada.

Max Evans has spent the last two Scotland games watching his younger brother carve out a Test career - but the pair are set to trade places in Saturday's final autumn international.

Lee Byrne faces another red-letter day in his flourishing Test career this weekend when Wales tackle New Zealand at the Millennium Stadium.

Wales boss Warren Gatland has given a vote of confidence to the team that ran world champions South Africa close 11 days ago as they target a first victory over New Zealand since 1953.