England 15 France 21

Wasps fielded eight members of their team in this week's international against France (well actually nine if you count the French captain Raphael Ibanez). Once again the English boys put on a powerful performance,  the passion of which was matched only by their rendition of the national anthem as demonstrated by our Wasp boys above.

Again the sun shone on Twickenham and our boys in white proved once more that they are a force to be reconned with for the up and coming World Cup.

Brian Ashton put out an almost completely different team to the one who beat Wales last week, which gave another set of players the opportunity of proving their worth to be in the squad of 30 to be announced later this week.

Under the captaincy of a 'shawn' Mike Catt (he looks quite aggresive with that haircut!) England looked as though they could dominate the match as Olly Barkley continually kicked over penalties. However, they did not account for the arrival of a long haired, tattooed, French giant called Chabal (left) who came on and scored a try within minutes of being on the pitch.

Despite the loss, England should be pleased with their performance although of course nobody is happy  when they don't win. Players had the chance to show their metal - no one did that better than Jamie Noon who played like a tasmanian devil on speed - no need to ask if he had cracked open a tin of spinach just before coming on the pitch!

Players like Olly Barkley, Nick Abendanon, Josh Lewsey, James Haskell and Ben Kay all needed to put in a good performance and they all did. That of course has not made Brian Ashton's job very easy. But, who would have thought three months ago that he would have been spoilt for choice?

France were as impressive as usual with their speed and clever ball handling, but it wasn't until the second half when Elissalde, Chabal and Michalak made their appearances that they really seemed to hot up.

A great match all round though. Twickenham was by no means full, but those who attended could not complain that they had not witnessed a fine rugby spectacle.

Full report from BBC

Scotland 31 Ireland 21

Anyone for a Lamont sandwich? My goodness, what has happened to Scotland? Could it be those new tight fitting shirts - they were SO tight? Maybe it was the long awaited return of captain Jason White? Or could it have been the 'beach training' (did you see that bit girls?).

Apparently they have been doing extra workouts in the gym. You're telling me! Anyway, it was Scotland's day as they powered their way through the first half putting three tries past a lack lustre Ireland (who also had new tight fitting shirts - but they weren't having the same effect). Even with Brian O'Driscoll and Paul O'Connell on the pitch, Ireland couldn't seem to stop the marauding Scots.

Scotland's Andrew Henderson (right) certainly has a lot to celebrate at the moment. A hatrick of tries for his country, man of the match award AND the birth of a bouncing baby boy (Jamie)... all within 4 days. No wonder he is smiling.

It was not the same for poor old Chris Cusiter (gorgeous new short haircut!)  who came on as a replacement in the second half only to limp off after a few minutes with a foot injury. He is going to be out for a few weeks but Frank Hadden is confident that he will be ready for the World Cup.

So, a great match played at a wet and windy Murrayfield. Ireland have some work to do to get ready for September. Scotland on this occasion seem to be fit (very) and raring to go!

Full match report from BBC