@RugbyTweets - International rugbyThe news and updates in this feed come from all teams in the International rugby on RugbyTweets.http://rugbytweets.com//international/feed/atom2012-02-08T01:20:43+00:00Ollie Parsleyollie@ollieparsley.comScotland: Time was right to retire - ParksDan Parks insists now is the right time to walk away from the international game after announcing his retirement with immediate effect. . For more info on the news and updates please visit rugbytweets.comhttp://rugbytweets.com/scotland/news/6446552012-02-07T19:40:02+00:00France: Disciplined Maestri ready for IrelandFrance lock Yoann Maestri insists he will maintain his discipline when he makes his first start for Les Bleus in their RBS 6 Nations clash with Ireland at the Stade de France. . For more info on the news and updates please visit rugbytweets.comhttp://rugbytweets.com/france/news/6446542012-02-07T19:10:06+00:00Scotland: Laidlaw believes Edinburgh hold key to change in Scotland fortunesGreig Laidlaw believes Scotland need to take a leaf out of coach Andy Robinson's former club - Edinburgh - in order to bounce back from their opening RBS 6 Nations defeat. . For more info on the news and updates please visit rugbytweets.comhttp://rugbytweets.com/scotland/news/6446472012-02-07T18:40:15+00:00Scotland: Under-20 coach Wright changes three ahead of clash with WalesScotland Under-20 head coach Peter Wright insists he never had any intention of making wholesale changes for the trip to Wales - despite opening their RBS 6 Nations campaign with a heavy defeat to England. . For more info on the news and updates please visit rugbytweets.comhttp://rugbytweets.com/scotland/news/6446462012-02-07T18:40:14+00:00Scotland: Findlay taking positives from opening defeat to EnglandScotland women head coach Karen Findlay insists there are plenty of positives to take out of their opening RBS 6 Nations defeat to England on Sunday. . For more info on the news and updates please visit rugbytweets.comhttp://rugbytweets.com/scotland/news/6446452012-02-07T18:40:12+00:00England: Dickson making speedy recovery ahead of Italy clashLee Dickson's speedy recovery from a broken bone in his left hand could see him play against Italy and deny his older brother, Karl - called up in place of his sibling- a first international cap. . For more info on the news and updates please visit rugbytweets.comhttp://rugbytweets.com/england/news/6446422012-02-07T18:40:06+00:00Wales: Hook wary of Scottish backlashWales fly-half James Hook has warned his teammates to beware of the wounded animal that is Scotland after their RBS 6 Nations defeat to England on Saturday. . For more info on the news and updates please visit rugbytweets.comhttp://rugbytweets.com/wales/news/6446342012-02-07T18:11:25+00:00Italy: Parisse can be key to victory for Italy warns PalmerSergio Parisse holds to key to earning Italy's first ever RBS 6 Nations victory over England says club teammate Tom Palmer. . For more info on the news and updates please visit rugbytweets.comhttp://rugbytweets.com/italy/news/6446332012-02-07T18:11:23+00:00Ireland: Schmidt springs to Sexton's defenceJonny Sexton is among the finest players in Europe according to his Leinster coach Joe Schmidt, who has leapt to the defence of the Ireland fly-half following criticism in the wake of Sunday's defeat to Wales. . For more info on the news and updates please visit rugbytweets.comhttp://rugbytweets.com/ireland/news/6446322012-02-07T18:11:22+00:00Ireland: Maestri one of four changes for FranceToulouse lock Yoann Maestri will make his first start for France after being named as one of four changes to Philippe Saint-André's side for the RBS 6 Nations clash with Ireland on Saturday. . For more info on the news and updates please visit rugbytweets.comhttp://rugbytweets.com/ireland/news/6445582012-02-07T14:40:23+00:00France: Maestri one of four changes for FranceToulouse lock Yoann Maestri will make his first start for France after being named as one of four changes to Philippe Saint-André's side for the RBS 6 Nations clash with Ireland on Saturday. . For more info on the news and updates please visit rugbytweets.comhttp://rugbytweets.com/france/news/6445482012-02-07T14:12:02+00:00France: Saint-Andre names same 23 for Ireland clash France coach Philippe Saint-Andre has kept faith with the same squad that dispatched Italy 30-12 for the RBS 6 Nations clash against Ireland. . For more info on the news and updates please visit rugbytweets.comhttp://rugbytweets.com/france/news/6443782012-02-06T21:10:05+00:00France: Saint-AndreFrance coach Philippe Saint-Andre has kept faith with the same squad that dispatched Italy 30-12 for the RBS 6 Nations clash against Ireland. . For more info on the news and updates please visit rugbytweets.comhttp://rugbytweets.com/france/news/6443772012-02-06T21:10:04+00:00Wales: Wilson backs Wales Under-20s to recover from defeatWales Under-20s head coach Danny Wilson is backing his young guns to bounce back from their RBS 6 Nations opening defeat against Ireland on Friday. . For more info on the news and updates please visit rugbytweets.comhttp://rugbytweets.com/wales/news/6443752012-02-06T20:40:04+00:00England: Flood returns to England squadToby Flood insists he is fit and ready to reclaim the England No.10 shirt after being drafted into the squad for their RBS 6 Nations visit to Rome to face Italy on Feb 11. . For more info on the news and updates please visit rugbytweets.comhttp://rugbytweets.com/england/news/6443282012-02-06T16:40:05+00:00Wales: Jones: nothing compares to the RBS 6 NationsWales No.8 Ryan Jones argues his side's thrilling 23-21 defeat of Ireland showcased why the RBS 6 Nations is the world's premier rugby tournament. . For more info on the news and updates please visit rugbytweets.comhttp://rugbytweets.com/wales/news/6443082012-02-06T15:10:14+00:00Ireland: O'Connell: Ferris not to blameIreland captain Paul O'Connell refused to point the finger of blame at Stephen Ferris after the flanker's sin binning handed Wales the opportunity they needed to claim victory on Sunday. . For more info on the news and updates please visit rugbytweets.comhttp://rugbytweets.com/ireland/news/6442972012-02-06T14:40:16+00:00Scotland: Evans confident Scotland are close to the finished productScotland winger Max Evans knows his side must rediscover their killer instinct if they are to bounce back from defeat to England in Saturday's RBS 6 Nations opener. . For more info on the news and updates please visit rugbytweets.comhttp://rugbytweets.com/scotland/news/6442802012-02-06T13:40:19+00:00Ireland: Kidney: we put ourselves under pressureDeclan Kidney felt his side should never have allowed Wales off the hook as Ireland succumbed to a last-minute penalty to lose their RBS 6 Nations opener 23-21 in heartbreaking circumstances. . For more info on the news and updates please visit rugbytweets.comhttp://rugbytweets.com/ireland/news/6441482012-02-05T21:10:04+00:00Ireland: Kearney back on path to redemptionFull-back Rob Kearney is happy just to have the opportunity Ireland's World Cup loss to Wales after a career-threatening knee injury brought home the harsh reality of life without the game. . For more info on the news and updates please visit rugbytweets.comhttp://rugbytweets.com/ireland/news/6441472012-02-05T21:10:03+00:00England: Lancaster: Scotland victory just the first step on the journeyStuart Lancaster believes England's RBS 6 Nations defeat of Scotland is the first step towards banishing memories of the national team's past indiscretions at the World Cup. . For more info on the news and updates please visit rugbytweets.comhttp://rugbytweets.com/england/news/6441452012-02-05T20:40:06+00:00Wales: Warburton hails Halfpenny nerveCaptain Sam Warburton was once again reduced to the role of spectator as Wales beat Ireland 23-21 in the most dramatic of circumstances in the RBS 6 Nations but was quick to hail the maturity of his side. . For more info on the news and updates please visit rugbytweets.comhttp://rugbytweets.com/wales/news/6441412012-02-05T20:10:08+00:00Scotland: Injured Brown hoping Scotland women tap into underdog spiritScotland women captain Susie Brown lost her fitness race to be fit for the visit of England in the RBS 6 Nations but is hoping her side can pull off a huge upset as underdog. . For more info on the news and updates please visit rugbytweets.comhttp://rugbytweets.com/scotland/news/6441282012-02-05T19:10:11+00:00Scotland: Robinson rues Scotland's lack of finishing touchScotland boss Andy Robinson admits his side just lacked the final application following their 13-6 defeat to England but was determined to look on the positive side. . For more info on the news and updates please visit rugbytweets.comhttp://rugbytweets.com/scotland/news/6441272012-02-05T19:10:09+00:00Italy: Italy on the right path - Brunel Italy coach Jacques Brunel argues the score did not accurately reflect the game in Italy's RBS 6 Nations 30-12 defeat against France, and believes his side are still on the right track to success. . For more info on the news and updates please visit rugbytweets.comhttp://rugbytweets.com/italy/news/6441262012-02-05T19:10:08+00:00France: Saint-Andre far from happy with French performanceNew France boss Philippe Saint-Andre says he is seeking perfection from his Les Bleus side and criticised their overall performance in the RBS 6 Nations defeat of Italy. . For more info on the news and updates please visit rugbytweets.comhttp://rugbytweets.com/france/news/6441252012-02-05T19:10:07+00:00Wales: Gatland: No risk in playing Priestland and RobertsWarren Gatland has insisted there's no gamble in throwing Jamie Roberts and Rhys Priestland in against Ireland despite both struggling with injuries in the build up to the game. . For more info on the news and updates please visit rugbytweets.comhttp://rugbytweets.com/wales/news/6441202012-02-05T18:40:06+00:00France: Yachvili warns RBS 6 Nations rivals that France are just getting startedDimitri Yachvili insists there is still more to come from France after they gave new boss Philippe Saint-Andre the perfect start with victory over Italy in their RBS 6 Nations opener. . For more info on the news and updates please visit rugbytweets.comhttp://rugbytweets.com/france/news/6440132012-02-05T00:10:07+00:00England: Hodgson hails England team spirit Charlie Hodgson hailed England's team spirit after Stuart Lancaster's new look side got off to the perfect start in the RBS 6 Nations by winning the Calcutta Cup in Murrayfield. . For more info on the news and updates please visit rugbytweets.comhttp://rugbytweets.com/england/news/6440112012-02-05T00:10:02+00:00Scotland: Scotland second string give Robinson's men a boostScotland A coach Michael Bradley hailed his side after they thrashed England Saxons 35-0 to hand Scotland a boost ahead of Saturday's RBS 6 Nations Calcutta Cup clash at Murrayfield. . For more info on the news and updates please visit rugbytweets.comhttp://rugbytweets.com/scotland/news/6439872012-02-04T20:10:17+00:00Scotland: Ford relieved to come away with Scotland defeatCaptain George Ford admits his England Under-20 side were left battered, bruised but relieved after coming away from their opening RBS 6 Nations match with a 59-3 defeat of Scotland. . For more info on the news and updates please visit rugbytweets.comhttp://rugbytweets.com/scotland/news/6439862012-02-04T20:10:16+00:00England: Scotland second string give Robinson's men a boostScotland A coach Michael Bradley hailed his side after they thrashed England Saxons 35-0 to hand Scotland a boost ahead of Saturday's RBS 6 Nations Calcutta Cup clash at Murrayfield. . For more info on the news and updates please visit rugbytweets.comhttp://rugbytweets.com/england/news/6439232012-02-04T18:10:24+00:00England: McLean: complacency not an issueYou would think complacency would be an automatic consequence after the whirlwind 2011 England's women experienced, but captain Katy McLean says the Red Rose dressing room is fully focussed on the task in hand. . For more info on the news and updates please visit rugbytweets.comhttp://rugbytweets.com/england/news/6439222012-02-04T18:10:19+00:00England: Ford relieved to come away with Scotland defeatCaptain George Ford admits his England Under-20 side were left battered, bruised but relieved after coming away from their opening RBS 6 Nations match with a 59-3 defeat of Scotland. . For more info on the news and updates please visit rugbytweets.comhttp://rugbytweets.com/england/news/6439212012-02-04T18:10:18+00:00Wales: Williams backs Faletau to shineToby Faletau might be making his RBS 6 Nations debut this weekend but the man who holds the Welsh record in the competition believes the No. 8 is destined to be a star for many years to come. . For more info on the news and updates please visit rugbytweets.comhttp://rugbytweets.com/wales/news/6438942012-02-04T17:10:20+00:00Italy: Re-born Italy will have attacking edge says ParisseCaptain Sergio Parisse insists the 2012 RBS 6 Nations will see the birth of a new-look Italy with head coach Jacques Brunel bringing out their attacking edge. . For more info on the news and updates please visit rugbytweets.comhttp://rugbytweets.com/italy/news/6438782012-02-04T16:15:05+00:00Ireland: Best plays down Welsh rivalryIreland hooker Rory Best has played down exacting World Cup revenge against Sunday's opponents Wales, instead looking at the bigger picture and replicating the successful 2009 RBS 6 Nations campaign. . For more info on the news and updates please visit rugbytweets.comhttp://rugbytweets.com/ireland/news/6438772012-02-04T16:15:04+00:00Wales: Ireland v Wales women's clash abandoned due to frozen pitchIreland Women led Wales 10-3 at half-time when their RBS 6 Nations opener in Ashbourne was called off due to a frozen pitch. . For more info on the news and updates please visit rugbytweets.comhttp://rugbytweets.com/wales/news/6437692012-02-04T03:10:03+00:00Italy: Under-20s clash between France and Italy postponedThe RBS 6 Nations opener between France Under-20s and Italy Under-20s in Bourgoin was called off due to freezing conditions. . For more info on the news and updates please visit rugbytweets.comhttp://rugbytweets.com/italy/news/6437682012-02-04T02:40:03+00:00Ireland: Ireland v Wales women's clash abandoned due to frozen pitchIreland Women led Wales 10-3 at half-time when their RBS 6 Nations opener in Ashbourne was called off due to a frozen pitch. . For more info on the news and updates please visit rugbytweets.comhttp://rugbytweets.com/ireland/news/6437672012-02-04T02:10:03+00:00France: Under-20s clash between France and Italy postponedThe RBS 6 Nations opener between France Under-20s and Italy Under-20s in Bourgoin was called off due to freezing conditions. . For more info on the news and updates please visit rugbytweets.comhttp://rugbytweets.com/france/news/6437662012-02-04T02:10:02+00:00England: Lancaster wants to revive English prideEngland coach Stuart Lancaster is trying to tap into the power of patriotism ahead of the RBS 6 Nations opener against Scotland on February 4. . For more info on the news and updates please visit rugbytweets.comhttp://rugbytweets.com/england/news/6437182012-02-03T17:40:10+00:00Ireland: McFadden replaces Earls for IrelandFergus McFadden will start for Ireland against Wales on Sunday in their RBS 6 Nations opener after Keith Earls withdrew from the side. . For more info on the news and updates please visit rugbytweets.comhttp://rugbytweets.com/ireland/news/6437092012-02-03T17:10:22+00:00Wales: Priestland and Roberts fit to face Ireland Warren Gatland's decision to delay his team announcement for Wales' opening RBS 6 Nations match against Ireland has been rewarded with injury doubts Jamie Roberts and Rhys Priestland passed fit to play Ireland. . For more info on the news and updates please visit rugbytweets.comhttp://rugbytweets.com/wales/news/6436932012-02-03T16:40:24+00:00Wales: RBS 6 NATIONS LIVE CHALLENGE COMPANION APP LAUNCHESNew for the 2012 RBS 6 Nations, RBS has launched rugby's first ever interactive in-game companion app, the RBS 6 Nations Live Challenge. . For more info on the news and updates please visit rugbytweets.comhttp://rugbytweets.com/wales/news/6436922012-02-03T16:40:23+00:00Italy: Gori relishing new-look ItalyEdoardo Gori believes Italy's newfound attacking freedom under Jacques Brunel can help the Azzurri spring a surprise in their opening RBS 6 Nations game against World Cup runners-up France in Paris on Saturday. . For more info on the news and updates please visit rugbytweets.comhttp://rugbytweets.com/italy/news/6436912012-02-03T16:40:22+00:00France: RBS 6 NATIONS LIVE CHALLENGE COMPANION APP LAUNCHESNew for the 2012 RBS 6 Nations, RBS has launched rugby's first ever interactive in-game companion app, the RBS 6 Nations Live Challenge. . For more info on the news and updates please visit rugbytweets.comhttp://rugbytweets.com/france/news/6436712012-02-03T16:11:23+00:00Ireland: RBS 6 NATIONS LIVE CHALLENGE COMPANION APP LAUNCHESNew for the 2012 RBS 6 Nations, RBS has launched rugby's first ever interactive in-game companion app, the RBS 6 Nations Live Challenge. . For more info on the news and updates please visit rugbytweets.comhttp://rugbytweets.com/ireland/news/6436552012-02-03T15:10:12+00:00England: RBS 6 NATIONS LIVE CHALLENGE COMPANION APP LAUNCHESNew for the 2012 RBS 6 Nations, RBS has launched rugby's first ever interactive in-game companion app, the RBS 6 Nations Live Challenge. . For more info on the news and updates please visit rugbytweets.comhttp://rugbytweets.com/england/news/6436502012-02-03T15:10:05+00:00Italy: RBS 6 NATIONS LIVE CHALLENGE COMPANION APP LAUNCHESNew for the 2012 RBS 6 Nations, RBS has launched rugby's first ever interactive in-game companion app, the RBS 6 Nations Live Challenge. . For more info on the news and updates please visit rugbytweets.comhttp://rugbytweets.com/italy/news/6436442012-02-03T14:40:35+00:00