Shane Williams says there will be no let-up in Wales' search for a solution to shore up their leaking defence.

Ma'a Nonu escaped sanction last week, but was cited this week for a dangerous tackle on Stormers fly-half Peter Grant on Saturday.

Counties Manukau announced on Monday the official confirmation that Tana Umaga will move back to New Zaland to take on a role with them.

Martin Johnson has warned England they must improve or they will take a hiding against France in Paris next Saturday.

Northampton finish two men short in feisty game at Franklin's Gardens, but still march into final of the Anglo-Welsh LV Cup.

Northampton director of rugby Jim Mallinder expects to see a hard-fought LV= Cup final next week against Gloucester.

Jamie Heaslip insists that Ireland still have a chance to win the Six Nations title ahead of France.

James Simpson-Daniel crossed three times to help guide Gloucester to a second straight Anglo Welsh Cup final.

Northampton ran in four tries against a struggling Saracens side to book their place in the LV= Cup final against Gloucester.

Nick Mallett described Italy's performance in the 46-20 loss to France as "the worst match we've played for a year".

The LV= Cup final will be an all-English affair after Northampton eased past Saracens 31-20 at Franklin's Gardens on Sunday.

France defence coach Dave Ellis was delighted with his side's six-try show against Italy as Les Bleus remained on course for the Grand Slam.

Italy coach Nick Mallett blasted his players for their defensive performance in the 46-20 Six Nations defeat in France on Sunday.

Lock Luke Charteris is predicting a "tough week" for Wales ahead of their Six Nations clash against fellow strugglers Italy.

Steve Borthwick says England's inability to adapt to referee Marius Jonker spoiled their chance of victory against Scotland.

Scotland 15 England 15 There are no more than mere slivers of progress evident in England's make-up after dispiriting draw against Scotland.

France closed in on their first Six Nations Grand Slam in six years by overwhelming an abject Italy in the Stade de France sunshine this afternoon.

Gloucester coach Bryan Redpath was delighted with his side's second-half revival as they defeated Cardiff Blues 29-18.

France thumped Italy 46-20 at the Stade de France to move within one win of Grand Slam glory in the 2010 RBS Six Nations.

Only eighty minutes and fifteen Englishmen separate France from a Grand Slam, after a thumping 46-20 win over Italy in Paris.