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Ewels called up as cover as Itoje limps out of training

Maro Itoje limped out of England training and Charlie Ewels has been called up as cover for the lock.

British and Irish Lions duo Maro Itoje and Jonathan Joseph, as well as former skipper Chris Robshaw, have been called up by England.

Bill Beaumont will chair a meeting in Dublin this month to discuss plans for a new annual 12-team global competition.

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

Ireland claimed maximum points in Rome, but they did not resemble Six Nations champions as Italy gave them a scare.

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.

Peter O'Mahony is relishing the prospect of leading Ireland out in Rome in the absence of the rested Rory Best.

Sean Cronin has come off the bench 32 times for Ireland in the Six Nations, but he will start in Rome this weekend.

The third round of fixtures in the 2019 Six Nations sees Wales host England, Scotland visit France, and Ireland head to Italy.

Having played for Ulster last week, Iain Henderson has been named in the 34-man Ireland squad to face Italy as expected.

Having sustained a suspected concussion while playing for Top 14 at the weekend, Sergio Parisse will sit out Italy's clash with Ireland.

With Elliot Daly departing for Saracens, Wasps will hope Matteo Minozzi proves to be a 'Super Smash' signing from Zebre.

Callum Braley won successive World Rugby Under-20 Championships with England but has been named in the latest Italy training squad.

Wales' performance against Italy was not of undue concern to Warren Gatland, who hopes to set a new record when facing England next up.

Wales made it two from two in the 2019 Six Nations but captain Jonathan Davies was not wholly satisfied with their display against Italy.

It was another struggle for Wales but Warren Gatland's side battled their way to a 26-15 Six Nations win over Italy in Rome on... Read more