More than 100 Test victories and a record-breaking run – Kieran Read’s career in numbers
A look back at the best facts and stats from Kieran Read's career, as he prepares to step down from New Zealand duty.
Japan-bound Read explains snubbing Europe move
Kieran Read had been linked with Racing 92 and a Premiership switch, but said it was a "pretty straightforward" decision to move to Japan.
Hansen hails departing captain Read as ‘one of the greats’
New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen says Kieran Read has enhanced the legacy of the All Blacks jersey in a "remarkable" career.
Beard replaces Hill in Wales side for Scotland encounter
Cory Hill's ankle injury has given Adam Beard an opportunity to come back into the Wales starting line-up at Murrayfield.
Hastings: Laidlaw must prove he deserves Scotland place
Scott Hastings says the onus is on Greig Laidlaw and other senior Scotland players to step up when they lock horns with Wales.
France unchanged for Ireland clash
Jacques Brunel has unsurprisingly stuck with the same 23 to take on the defending champions after an impressive display against Scotland.
Scotland’s Hogg ruled out of Wales clash
Scotland will once more be without full-back Stuart Hogg when they take on Wales in the Six Nations this weekend.
Itoje, Robshaw and Joseph return to England squad
British and Irish Lions duo Maro Itoje and Jonathan Joseph, as well as former skipper Chris Robshaw, have been called up by England.
Ireland optimistic over Sexton and Carbery
Joe Schmidt says Johnny Sexton and Joey Carbery should recover from injuries in time to take on France in Dublin.
O’Shea encouraged by Italy progress after Ireland defeat
Conor O'Shea says Italy are making progress and there is a belief in the camp that they can turn the corner despite defeat to... Read more
Schmidt unimpressed with lacklustre Ireland
Ireland claimed maximum points in Rome, but they did not resemble Six Nations champions as Italy gave them a scare.
Ireland overcome Italy scare to claim bonus-point win
Italy deservedly led Ireland 16-12 at half-time in Rome, but Joe Schmidt's side just about did enough to avoid a huge Six Nations upset.
Gatland happy for ‘special’ Wales to stay under the radar
Warren Gatland hailed his "special" Wales players after they claimed a record 12th consecutive win at the expense of England.
Eddie Jones rues England’s ill-discipline
England's defeat to Wales in the Six Nations was decided by "small margins" and their ill-discipline proved costly, says Eddie Jones.
Record-breaking Wales fight back to beat England
Wales came from 10-3 down at half-time to claim a record 12th consecutive victory and go top of the Six Nations table.
France bounce back as Scotland suffer familiar Paris pain
Having been thrashed by England last time out, a much-changed France side produced a fine showing to down Scotland in Paris.