Leicester 19 Ulster 22

Ospreys 15 Leicester 15

Northampton boss Jim Mallinder believes Munster will be “under pressure” to deliver a result in tomorrow’s Heineken Cup clash between the teams at Thomond Park.

Louis Deacon has been recalled to the England squad for the RBS 6 Nations as a replacement for banned Gloucester lock Dave Attwood.

Gavin Henson wants to be regarded as one of the rugby greats.

Mike Brewer has been sacked as the head coach of the Sale Sharks, the club have announced.

Ben Youngs and Courtney Lawes will make their first starts for England after manager Martin Johnson made two changes for Saturday’s second Test against Australia.

France 12 England 10

NICK DE LUCA left Riki Flutey and Mathew Tait dazed and confused last weekend, but the Scotland centre admits trying to do the same to Brian O’Driscoll and Gordon D’Arcy may be his biggest ever challenge.

MARTIN JOHNSON yesterday insisted his decision to drop Jonny Wilkinson does not signal the beginning of the end for England’s World Cup-winning fly-half.

Jonny Wilkinson has been dropped by England for only the third time in his 12-year international career.

JONNY WILKINSON sported a large bump over his left eyebrow, a cut on his head and scratches and bruises on his face.

Jonny Wilkinson sported a large bump over his left eyebrow, a cut on his head and scratches and bruises on his face.

England 16 Ireland 20

Brian O’Driscoll believes England’s new-look centre partnership is beginning to thrive.

Mark Cueto has become the latest England player to be struck down with a stomach bug.

Nick Easter would be perfectly happy if England bored their way to the RBS 6 Nations championship title.

Nick Easter last night provided an insight into England’s true feelings after their 17-12 victory over Italy when he said: “God, that was boring”.

MARTIN JOHNSON admitted he was relieved to escape Rome with a victory after watching England battle to an unconvincing win against Nick Mallett’s Italy yesterday at the Stadio Flaminio.

Italy 12 England 17

Martin Johnson revealed England are preparing to take Italy on at their own game after he announced a forward-dominated bench for Sunday’s RBS 6 Nations showdown at the Stadio Flaminio.

Martin Johnson warned England’s players their 30-17 victory over Wales on Saturday will be wasted unless they back it up against Italy in Rome on Valentine’s Day.

MARTIN JOHNSON hailed England’s 30-17 Six Nations victory over Wales as a major step forward in the development of his team.

England 30 Wales 17

Simon Shaw has backed player power to transform England’s RBS 6 Nations fortunes following a crucial summit meeting with manager Martin Johnson.

Delon Armitage revealed England’s players are thrilled by their new licence to attack and ready to take out months of frustration on Wales in Saturday’s RBS 6 Nations clash.

WITH Nick Easter, what you see is what you get.

Martin Johnson has cast off the shackles and named the boldest attacking team of his 18-month tenure for Saturday’s RBS 6 Nations championship clash with Wales.

SALE director of rugby Kingsley Jones felt poor discipline had cost his side victory against Toulouse at Edgeley Park.

Sale 13 Toulouse 19

Cardiff Blues 36 Sale Sharks 19

Martin Johnson was bullish about England's RBS 6 Nations title chances after naming a new-look squad that includes rugby league converts Shontayne Hape and Chris Ashton.

Harlequins 19 Sale 29

NEW ZEALAND have named virtually their strongest side – including Richie McCaw and Dan Carter — for Saturday’s clash with England at Twickenham.

Ayoola Erinle will make his first England start after replacing Shane Geraghty at inside centre in the team to play New Zealand at Twickenham on Saturday.

SIMON SHAW and Mathew Tait have both been included in the England squad for Saturday’s final Investec Challenge showdown with New Zealand at Twickenham.

Martin Johnson will name one of the most inexperienced England teams in memory to face Australia at Twickenham on Saturday – and that is despite the return of Jonny Wilkinson.

Ospreys boss Scott Johnson has emphasised the need for discipline and patience when his star-studded Welsh challengers launch their Heineken Cup campaign at Leicester tomorrow.

England have rewarded Chris Robshaw and Jordan Turner-Hall for their outstanding seasons by including them among six debutants for Saturday’s clash with the Barbarians.

England 26 Scotland 12

England 34 France 10

STEVE BORTHWICK has defended his captaincy of the England team despite their woeful disciplinary record since he has been in charge.

Wales 23 England 15

JAMIE NOON has answered England’s latest injury SOS and will start against Italy in the RBS 6 Nations opener at Twickenham today after Mike Tindall was ruled out with a back injury.