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The fifth round of the Six Nations saw Wales keeping their hope of Grand Slam alive with a dominant win over Italy while England and Ireland recorded thrilling wins over France and Scotland respectively.

Maro Itoje scored the decisive try in the closing stage as England brought an end to France's Grand Slam hope after beating them 23-20 in the fourth round of Six Nations at Twickenham Stadium.

France have received a much-needed boost ahead of their fourth round Six Nations clash against England at Twickenham with Virimi Vakatawa returning to the line-up.

Ahead of ‘Le Crunch’, TRU’s Joe Harvey spoke to former France A international and current journalist, Jérôme Riondet, ahead of the fixture.

CVC Capital Partners have strengthened their hold in the Six Nations Rugby after finalising a long-term strategic partnership securing 14% share worth up to £365m.

England coach Eddie Jones has handed Max Malins his first Test start for the fourth round Six Nations clash against France to be played at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday.

The French Rugby Federation has confirmed that lock Bernard le Roux will miss the upcoming fourth round of the Six Nations tournament against England to be played at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday.

France will miss the services of Toulouse fullback Thomas Ramos for the remainder of the Six Nations following a calf injury.

England head coach Eddie Jones says his side are still evolving and admits the players have taken responsibility for the disciplinary trouble which proved costly in their defeat against Wales.

Scotland's postponed Six Nations against France is likely to be played on 26th March with Premiership clubs set to release players for the rescheduled fixture.

French Rugby Federation president Bernard Laporte admitted that France head coach Fabien Galthie left the Covid bubble to watch his 19-year-old son play rugby in Paris.

The third round Six Nations clash between Scotland and France has been postponed due to Covid-19.

The third round of the Six Nations game between France and Scotland will take place as per the original schedule despite the recent outbreak of Covid-19 in the Les Bleus' squad.

Richie Gray is in line to return to France with Scotland this weekend as Gregor Townsend's side seek their first win in Paris for 22 years.

World Rugby has confirmed that the 2023 edition of Rugby World Cup to be played in France has been extended by a week keeping in mind the player welfare.

A decision on the third round clash between Scotland and France will be taken by the Six Nations officials when they converge for a meeting on Wednesday.

France will be without five players for the third round of the Six Nations game against Scotland to be played in Paris on 28th February after they were tested positive for Covid-19.

France have recalled tighthead prop Demba Bamba in the 31-man squad that will be in contention to take on Scotland in the third round of the Six Nations.

France head coach Fabien Galthie has been tested positive for Covid-19 in the latest round of testing ahead of the third round Six Nations clash against Scotland in Paris on 28th February.

France's Six Nations squad have been placed in isolation after a staff member was tested positive for Covid-19.