Sam Bruce:
NSW Waratahs coach Daryl Gibson is likely to persist with his front-row "experiment" against the Brumbies despite a difficult night of scrummaging against Queensland Reds.
Tom Hamilton:
A tenacious man of the match yet an affable stand-in captain, the No.8 was a colossus against Ireland -- but there is still much for England to ponder ahead of a title decider against Wales.
Tristan Barclay:
It was at times thrilling, and at a turn tormenting, but Scotland found just enough to finally get Vern Cotter into the win column as a coach in the Six Nations.
PA Sport:
Warren Gatland believes Wales will draw on their past successes at Twickenham for what is shaping up to be an Six Nations decider against England.
Martyn Thomas:
Alun Wyn Jones believes Wales have plenty to work on over the next fortnight as he admitted the "attritional" nature of Friday night's win over France made it "tough to be involved in".
Sam Bruce:
Hurricanes coach Chris Boyd lamented his side's inability to cope with the Brumbies' breakdown pressure and defensive line speed following a disastrous start to their Super Rugby season.
AAP:
Coach Stephen Larkham is hopeful the Brumbies can maintain the speed and style they showed in their thumping season-opening Super Rugby win when they face arch-rivals the NSW Waratahs next week.
PA Sport:
Harlequins' director of rugby Conor O'Shea admitted his side's 27-23 defeat to Northampton will take some time to get over after a late Ben Foden try won it for the visitors.
Tristan Barclay:
Italy fullback Luke McLean has defended the decision of his captain -- and Italy No. 8 -- Sergio Parisse to attempt a dropped goal at the death as Italy narrowly lost to France in Paris.
PA Sport:
Exeter boss Rob Baxter has predicted "a real humdinger" when his Chiefs tackle Saracens in a top-of-the-table Aviva Premiership clash next Sunday.
PA Sport:
Leicester boss Richard Cockerill believes it is "unrealistic" for Manu Tuilagi to be part of England's early games in the RBS 6 Nations this season.
PA Sport:
Sale boss Steve Diamond lauds fly-half's impressive performance in victory over Wasps - and says he could be included in England's Six Nations squad
PA Sport:
Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall described George Kruis as a certainty for England's second row during the RBS 6 Nations after his impressive afternoon against Leicester.
Tom Hamilton:
The World Rugby Player of the Year put in a masterful performance on his Racing 92 debut -- but stated his new teammates did everything to settle his nerves against Northampton.
PA Sport:
Worcester Warriors director of rugby Dean Ryan refused to blame Donncha O'Callaghan after the lock's red card cost his side in a 29-20 defeat to Leicester Tigers at Sixways.