Wales changes part of World Cup preparation – Gatland

With the Rugby World Cup to come later this year, Warren Gatland has used the second week of the Six Nations to get to... Read more

Italy’s Padovani rewarded with start against Wales

Conor O'Shea has made two changes to his Italy XV ahead of hosting Wales, with Edoardo Padovani and Nicola Quaglio coming in.

Farrell starts after Henshaw joins Ireland injury list

Ireland will have to do without Robbie Henshaw when they take on Scotland, so Chris Farrell comes into the side at Murrayfield.

Maitland replaces hat-trick hero Kinghorn in Scotland side

Blair Kinghorn was not able to keep his place in the Scotland side to take on Ireland, with the experienced Sean Maitland taking his... Read more

Davies to captain much-changed Wales in Rome

Warren Gatland has made 10 changes to his starting line-up for the clash against Italy, with Jonathan Davies named as captain.

Shields returns to England squad for France clash

England have included Brad Shields, Joe Launchbury and Joe Cokanasiga in their 25-man squad to face France at Twickenham.

Injured Hartley joins England squad

England fared well without Dylan Hartley in Ireland, but defence coach John Mitchell is keen to have the co-captain back involved.

England’s ‘remarkable’ strength in depth softens Itoje blow – Moody

Lewis Moody is sure England can cope without Maro Itoje due to the amount of options they have in the second row.

Chat replaces injured Marchand in France squad

Hooker Camille Chat comes back into the France squad for the remainder of the Six Nations in the absence of Julien Marchand.

Ireland lose Ringrose and Toner for Scotland encounter

Ireland will have to do without Garry Ringrose and Devin Toner at Murrayfield when they attempt to hit back from their defeat to England.

England forward Itoje to miss France clash with knee injury

England have confirmed a knee injury for Maro Itoje, which will definitely see him miss the France game and potentially the Wales clash.

‘Slow’ Top 14 is harming France, claims Ashton

Having played in the Top 14 with Toulouse, Chris Ashton believes the pace of play in the league is harming France at international level.

‘Hurting’ Ireland will not make drastic changes – O’Mahony

A rare Aviva Stadium defeat was painful for Ireland, yet Peter O'Mahony said: "We can't be hanging around feeling sorry for ourselves."

Tebaldi out of Wales clash as Italy call up Makelara

Italy have released the injured Tito Tebaldi from their Six Nations squad, while uncapped hooker Engjel Makelara has been called up.

Wounded Ireland suffer Stander blow

British and Irish Lions back-row CJ Stander has been ruled out of Ireland's next two Six Nations matches.

Brown and McCallum added to Scotland squad

Fraser Brown and Murray McCallum have been added to Scotland's Six Nations squad, with injury concerns over Sam Skinner and Willem Nel.