Steve Borthwick: Performances are weighing heavy on England
England have taken steps to relieve the pressure on their under-performing stars with Steve Borthwick admitting his players are feeling the weight of the jersey.
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Care, fittingly, set for 100th cap off the bench
LONDON : Danny Care will become England's sixth, and probably least likely, rugby centurion when he wins his 100th cap against Ireland on Saturday 16 years after his debut and two since being recalled after his international career appeared to be over.
Former great Dominguez still believes in bright future for Italy
Diego Dominguez, Italy's highest-ever points scorer, played a major role in their Six Nations beginnings and, despite their struggles since, is optimistic for Italian rugby's future.
Hugo Keenan returns as Ireland make one change to face England
Hugo Keenan has won his fitness race and will start for Ireland in their Guinness Six Nations clash with England on Saturday (4.45pm, live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player).
England hand first start to Immanuel Feyi-Waboso for Ireland clash
Immanuel Feyi-Waboso will make his first start for England in Saturday's Guinness Six Nations clash with Ireland at Twickenham (4.45pm, live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player).
'I'm not Mystic Meg' - Ireland head coach Farrell expects England to slow down game
Andy Farrell expects England will try to take the wind out of Irish sails when the teams meet in Twickenham on Saturday.
Neil Warnock swerves Aberdeen FC sack 'hypothetical' as he tells struggling stars why they are LUCKY
Under-fire Neil Warnock insists he is remaining "positive" that he can turn things around at Aberdeen going into the Scottish Cup clash with Kilmarnock.
Lynagh to make Italy debut against Scotland
Louis Lynagh, the son of former Australia flyhalf Michael, will make his debut for Italy in their Six Nations meeting with Scotland this weekend after head coach Gonzalo Quesada named the wing in his team on Thursday.