Six Nations

Italy passed the Six Nations rugby wooden spoon back to Scotland when they beat the visitors 13-6 at Rome's Stadio Olimpico.

Wales have fought their way to a third Grand Slam in eight seasons, beating France 16-9 in a Six Nations match more notable for atmosphere than entertainment.

France coach Philippe Saint-Andre has made two changes to his team to face Ireland in the Six Nations on Sunday, with flanker Julien Bonnaire returning as the only tactical switch and Clement Poitrenaud replacing injured fullback Maxime Medard.

France secured their second straight victory in the Six Nations after recovering from a poor start to beat Scotland 23-17 at Murrayfield on Sunday.

Wales and England can show just how far they have come since last year's Rugby World Cup when they go head to head in the Six Nations this weekend.

Leigh Halfpenny kicked an last-minute penalty to snatch a dramatic 23-21 victory for Wales over Ireland in the Six Nations opening round.

Holders England needed Owen Farrell's assured boot and Charlie Hodgson's opportunism to survive a Six Nations fright and beat Italy 19-15 for their second straight win under interim coach Stuart Lancaster.

Wales secured a second straight victory in the Six Nations by beating Scotland 27-13 on Sunday thanks to a 22-point haul by fullback Leigh Halfpenny.

France coach said some of the players who lost to Italy in the Six Nations might have played their last match with the national team.

Grand Slam-chasing England moved within touching distance of a first Six Nations title since 2003 by squeezing past Scotland 22-16 in an error-strewn match at Twickenham.

France scored three tries to thrash defending Grand Slam champion Ireland 33-10 in the Six Nations.