Bastareaud stars as France get off the mark against Italy
France ended their wait for a first win in the Six Nations, eventually easing past Italy 34-17 at the Stade Velodrome.
Barclay labels England ‘massive favourites’ for Calcutta Cup
England have not lost to Scotland for a decade and John Barclay knows his side face a "big challenge" to end that dismal run.
Best unconcerned with Sexton fitness
Rory Best believes Johnny Sexton will start for Ireland despite him receiving treatment on his back on Friday.
Rebels capitalise on Higginbotham red, Highlanders beat Blues in thriller
The Rebels only won one Super Rugby match last year, but they have already matched that tally after beating the Reds at AAMI Park.
Jones was alarmed by England’s lack of fitness
Eddie Jones has turned England into a major force, but said to himself "Goodness me, what have I got myself into here?" early in... Read more
Farrell ‘jumping out of his skin’ to face Scotland, says Jones
Owen Farrell missed some training sessions ahead of England's Six Nations meeting with Scotland but Eddie Jones has cast aside any concerns.
Two Grand Slams and 2,253 points scored – Gatland’s 100 Wales matches in Opta numbers
Wales will be coached by Warren Gatland for the 100th time on Saturday and we have crunched the numbers behind his tenure.
Farrell and Porter among five Ireland changes
Injuries have forced a reshuffle for Ireland coach Joe Schmidt, who makes five changes for the Six Nations clash with Wales.
The Breakdown: A statistical look at round three of the Six Nations
As the leading sides in Europe do battle in the Six Nations, we preview the third round of matches.
Hughes returns in only England change
As expected, the fit-again Nathan Hughes starts for England against Scotland in the Six Nations, while Joe Marler returns to the bench.
Tindall urges England to ‘hunt’ vulnerable Scotland
England have not yet hit top gear in the Six Nations and Mike Tindall wants them to go on the offensive at Murrayfield.
Rugby greats put on show in French Alps snow
Mike Tindall and Olivier Magne were among the former rugby stars putting on a show in the Tournoi des 6 Stations Orangina.
Italy make three changes for France encounter
Conor O'Shea has made three alterations to his side for Italy's Six Nations encounter with France in Marseille.
Gloucester centre Scott to re-join Edinburgh
Two years after leaving for Gloucester, Matt Scott is to return to Pro14 with hometown club Edinburgh.
No police action against Gloucester coach Ackermann or son after nightclub incident
Johan Ackermann and son Ruan will face no further police action over a nightclub incident, a decision Gloucester Rugby have welcomed.
Scotland unchanged for crucial Calcutta Cup clash
After defeating France last time out in the Six Nations, Scotland are unchanged for England's visit to Murrayfield.