Week one of the Six Nations kicked off over the weekend, with France, England and Wales all coming out on top of their opening matches.

England has announced its starting line up for Saturday's Calcutta Cup clash with Scotland, telegraph.co.uk reports.

A war of words has opened up between the home nations just a week before the Six Nations tournament is about to start.

Three Bath Rugby players have taken the time to promote the city's upcoming Sport and Fashion exhibition.

Gareth Thomas' stint on Celebrity Big Brother could turn him into a fashion icon, it has been claimed.

Warren Gatland has announced his 35-man Wales squad that will head to Poland on Saturday to begin training for this year's Six Nations tournament, rugbyworld.com reports.

Caretaker coach Stuart Lancaster has rung the changes in England's national squad ahead of this year's Six Nations tournament, guardian.co.uk reports.

Wales and Cardiff Blues flanker Sam Warburton has been named Rugby Personality of the Year at the annual Rugby Union Writers' Club dinner, BBC Sport reports.

Llanelli Scarlets number 8 Ben Morgan has announced his attention to play international rugby for England, telegraph.co.uk reports.

Scottish rugby legend Chris Paterson has been awarded an MBE in the Queen's New Year's honours list, scotsman.co.uk reports

New caretaker England manager Stuart Lancaster attended two games over the weekend, although both resulted in losses for the respective English sides, express.co.uk reports.

New Zealand winger Sonny Bill Williams is preparing for yet more glory - this time in his part-time career as a boxer, irishtimes.com reports.

New statistics released following the end of the 2011 Rugby World Cup have revealed a significant change in the way the game is played.

Wales and Australia have named their teams for their match at Cardiff's Millennium Stadium on Saturday.

The British and Irish Lions have announced the fixtures for their 2013 tour of Asia, telegraph.co.uk reports.

Welsh International Shane Williams has announced that one day he wants to make the move from player to coach, eatsleepsport.com reports.

Andrew Henry, son of the All Blacks' World Cup-winning coach Graham Henry, has shrugged off his father's successes in favour of creating his own sporting fashion range.

England's under-fire Rugby World Cup squad may need to dust off the formal shirts once more, as they prepare to face the "most comprehensive review ever undertaken", BBC News reports.

Argentinian rugby legend Hugo Porta has called for the rules of the game to be changed in order to benefit more skilful teams.

Wasps and England forward Joe Worsley has been forced into early retirement following a neck injury.

An expert on French rugby has called on French clubs to place greater importance on scoring tries this season.

The Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton, has been voted Britain's number one best dressed woman by 'Harper Bazaar'.

Victorious New Zealand coach Graham Henry has announced he is standing down as boss following a successful World Cup campaign, guardian.co.uk reports.

The Ireland team looks set to change significantly over the coming years as they build a challenge for the next Rugby World Cup, reports Planet Rugby.

Rugby's players of the year have been awarded in a ceremony in New Zealand, BBC News reports.

The Guardian has confirmed that Britain's unseasonably warm weather is now coming to an end, meaning it's time to put the shorts and t-shirts away.

The Saturdays singer Una Healy has expressed her sympathy for England rugby star Mike Tindall.

Props should be allowed to wear looser fitting rugby t shirts than their team-mates, it has been suggested.

Despite losing to Tonga in the last of their group stage matches, France finished second in their group, setting up a quarter final match against old rivals England.

A number of top menswear designers have showcased their latest ranges at London Festival Week

The French national team has been praised for its discipline by the side's English defence coach, but he suggested the players might benefit from being more

Irish rugby star Ronan O'Gara has dismissed claims that he is about to retire, despite appearing to make the announcement after Ireland's win over Australia.

England manager Martin Johnson has defended his decision to allow his team to enjoy a night out drinking after their Rugby World Cup victory.

The first game of the Rugby World Cup (RWC) has been won by hosts New Zealand, overcoming Tonga 41 - 10 and demonstrating the sort of form that could see it lift the prestigious trophy.

A new deal forged by US TV channels could bring rugby to millions of new viewers.

The people of New Zealand are said to be

The starting line-up for France has been announced for their opening Rugby World Cup game against Japan at the North Harbour Stadium in New Zealand.

Martin Johnson put his England squad through their paces at training in Bagshot, showing "no mercy" for those with Royal wedding hangovers, reports The Telegraph

Most of the teams competing in this Autumn's Rugby World Cup have arrived at their respective bases

The Rugby World Cup is set to boost the economies of all the teams involved, claims a financial expert

A collection of All Blacks rugby shirts has been put up for sale by a New Zealand man, who is trying to sell it on the internet before taking the sports memorabilia to an auction house

Iconic French rugby union player Sebastien Chabal has accepted his national team manager's decision not to take him to next month's World Cup

Block colours are predicted to dominate the fashion market in spring 2012, according to fashion publication Drapers

Sources from the Rugby Football Union (RFU) have predicted that the 2015 Rugby World Cup will generate £2 billion for the British economy

A volunteer who helped out Bradford University's women's rugby union team has been left astounded after receiving an invite to the Rugby World Cup send-off dinner for the England squad

The 2011/12 kit to be worn by Edinburgh Rugby features a clothing innovation that the makers believe could give the team the edge on the field

Martin Johnson put his England squad through their paces at training in Bagshot, showing

On the day that England unveiled its controversial all-black change kit for the first time, Northampton flanker Tom Wood spoke out in support of the design

Many rugby fans all over Europe and the world will be looking to get their hands on rugby jumpers as one of the busiest seasons in recent memory gets set to kick off

England's choice of all-black kit for the Rugby World Cup has come under much scrutiny in New Zealand, where the 2011 tournament will be held.

The famed creative director of Vogue, Grace Coddington, has revealed she is writing her memoirs - just weeks after rumours broke about Anna Wintour doing the same thing

Eden Park is celebrating its 20th birthday this year and opens a concept store in St Germain des Pres, 11-13 rue Lobineau in Paris 6th arrondissement. Located near the St Germain market in a stone cut building with large arched windows, the new Eden Park

Eden Park, the upmarket rugby clothing brand, created by Franck Mesnel and Eric Blanc in 1987, has opened a new franchise store (in partnership with the Rivoli Group) in Dubai on 31st January 2008.

The sportswear brand recently opened its first franchise store in Hong Kong thanks to a new partnership with the company Bond International Apparel Ltd.Further store openings are expected to follow.