After naming his Six Nations squad, coach Warren Gatland believes a strong start could hold the key to a title-winning campaign for Wales.
Leinster have a long list of injury concerns involving Ireland internationals and Luke McGrath has now been ruled out of the Six Nations.
Ahead of the Six Nations, George Ford says he will always prioritise team success over his own battle with Owen Farrell for selection.
Leigh Halfpenny is not expected to feature in the first couple of rounds of the Six Nations, but he was named in Warren Gatland's...
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Bath have confirmed number eight Taulupe Faletau broke his arm in his first match since recovering from the same injury.
Wales are set to have Taulupe Faletau available for the Six Nations, while Jonathan Joseph may be available for England.
Three weeks before the start of the Six Nations, Sam Underhill has been ruled out of the tournament in a significant blow to England.
France have called upon five new players for the Six Nations, including Under-20 World Championship winner Romain Ntamack.
Having not played since November 10 due to ongoing concussion issues, Leigh Halfpenny appears to be a doubt for Wales' Six Nations campaign.
England's Sam Underhill will undergo a specialist review after suffering ankle ligament damage and could miss the start of the Six Nations.
Ireland will likely have to play three Six Nations matches without Iain Henderson after he underwent thumb surgery.
Ireland have secured the services of fly-half Johnny Sexton until at least 2021 after he signed a new contract on Tuesday.
Jack Nowell left the England camp with an injury last week and Exeter Chiefs have confirmed he suffered a torn hamstring.
Wales' Warren Gatland fears Ellis Jenkins has anterior cruciate ligament damage but the flanker hopes to be fit for the Rugby World Cup.
After helping Ireland enjoy a dominant 2018, Johnny Sexton was named the World Rugby Player of the Year.
Sean O’Brien had surgery on his broken arm and will be out for between eight and 12 weeks, Leinster revealed on Monday.