| England reward Ashton persistence Former England rugby league star Chris Ashton is set to make his debut for the rugby union side just six months after almost quitting the sport.  France coach attacks racist fans France coach Marc Lievremont hits out after receiving letters claiming Guadeloupe-born back Mathieu Bastareaud shows a lack of allegiance to France. D'Arcy fitness prospects improve Gordon D'Arcy takes a full part in Ireland training on Thursday and his prospects of playing against Scotland on Saturday appear to have improved. England line up Australia Tests England will travel to Australia in June for two Tests against the Wallabies. Italy suffer double injury blow Italy forwards Carlo Del Fava and Paul Derbyshire are ruled out of Saturday's RBS Six Nations clash with Wales in Cardiff. News Wizard |