six nations 2012

Scotland 18 Wales 28: Leigh Halfpenny overcame some early nerves to kick his side to victory over Scotland at Murrayfield

Wales' Rhys Priestland insists the Six Nations holders will cope with increased expectations ahead of the Australia tour

Jamie Roberts faces six months out of the game after suffering a serious knee injury while playing for the Cardiff Blues

England forwards coach Graham Rowntree backs Northampton star Dylan Hartley to be a future Red Rose skipper

Stuart Lancaster is aiming to lead England to World Cup glory on home soil after being installed as head coach until 2016

Stuart Lancaster named as permanent England head coach on a contract until January 2016

England hooker Dylan Hartley hit with an eight-week ban for biting the finger of Ireland's Stephen Ferris during Six Nations

Wales captain Sam Warburton hopes to return from a shoulder injury in six weeks time and be fit for the summer trip to Australia

Sam Warburton to see another specialist to examine a shoulder injury that could jeopardise his chances of heading to Australia

Wales flanker Dan Lydiate is named Six Nations player of the tournament after a pivotal role in their Grand Slam triumph

Forwards coach Graham Rowntree believes the RFU should hand Stuart Lancaster the England job on a permanent basis

Ireland's Sean O'Brien admits Declan Kidney's side need more consistency after a poor end to their Six Nations campaign

England captain Chris Robshaw believes interim head coach Stuart Lancaster should be handed the role on a permanent basis

Tommy Bowe warns Ireland they must buck up their ideas if they want to avoid being made a joke of in New Zealand this summer

England wing Chris Ashton insists the squad are keen to see interim boss Stuart Lancaster handed the role permanently

Stuart Lancaster is enjoying the moment having coached England to four out of five wins in the 2012 Six Nations

Wales head coach Warren Gatland believes his squad must beat the Tri-Nations giants regularly to earn the tag of a great side

England produce a dominant forward display to steamroller Ireland and secure a second place finish in the Six Nations

Wales claim the Grand Slam for the third time in eight years with a battling victory over France in Cardiff