Dream start for Stuart Lancaster’s inexperienced team as Scotland are left to rue errors and indecisiveness once again…

Stuart Jones is back with his first previews of 2012 Super League season and our man reckons their could be opening successes for two west Yorkshire teams…

New coach, same old question for the Azzuri: can they avoid the Six Nations wooden spoon? Geoffrey Riddle gives his verdict on Italy’s chances…

When it comes to predicting future tournament success, neither the World Cup, nor the Six Nations, is much cop, according to Jack Houghton.

St Helens fell at the final hurdle last season so will a new stadium boost them in their bid for glory in 2012 or will they struggle to acclimatise? Ralph Ellis reckons they might be a lay in the regular season winner market.

France look rejuvenated under their new coach and Geoffrey Riddle believes this could be the year that they reward the Grand Slam backers…

Ireland may be without their talismanic centre this year but Geoffrey Riddle believes their strong squad can still enjoy a successful tournament…

Can Scotland stop conceding late, crucial scores in time for the 2012 Six Nations? Geoffrey Riddle assesses their chances and wonders if they might be worth backing on the main handicap line…

There’s no doubting the novelty of their training regimes but Wales’ squad is missing too many key players to make them realistic contenders, says Geoffrey Riddle.

There’s no doubting the novelty of their training regimes but Wales’ squad is missing too many key players to make them realistic contenders, says Geoffrey Riddle.

There’s no doubting the novelty of their training regimes but Wales’ squad is missing too many key players to make them realistic contenders, says Geoffrey Riddle.

They’re one of the most inexperienced sides at this year’s tournament but they’re also likely to be just about the fittest. Other than that, there’s not a huge amount to like about them, says Geoffrey Riddle.

They’re one of the most inexperienced sides at this year’s tournament but they’re also likely to be just about the fittest. Other than that, there’s not a huge amount to like about them, says Geoffrey Riddle.

They’re one of the most inexperienced sides at this year’s touranment but they’re also likely to be just about the fittest. Other than that, there’s not a huge amount to like about them, says Geoffrey Riddle.

Ahead of the big kick-off on Friday night, Stuart Jones completes his betting guide to the Super League season…

With only one week to go until the Super League season 2012 kicks-off, Stuart Jones profiles seven of the teams, including the reigning champions and a Warrington side who will be hoping to improve their performance in the playoffs….

Sam Tomkins ended last season as the biggest name in Super League – so who better for Betfair to talk to a week away from a new season? We set off to Wigan to meet the boy wonder…

The man who coached England to World Cup glory reckons the new boss is very lucky to be in charge for the Six Nations. But as Ralph Ellis points out, there’s nothing wrong with a bit of luck in rugby (or betting, for that matter)…

Scotland appoint captain ahead of Six Nations match against England on February 4.

Ireland have led the way in the Heineken Cup this season and two of the four provinces look of interest in their respective match-ups in the final round this weekend, writes Geoffrey Riddle.