Exeter back-rower discusses his 'dream' Six Nations with Italy, why he is full of praise for university rugby and looks ahead to the run-in for the Chiefs.

Italy centre Tommaso Menoncello has been named the Six Nations Player of the Championship following his impressive performances in the competition.

The Azzurri's performance in the recent Men's Six Nations has given them a platform to build on but there also needs to be a collective push from Italian rugby as a whole.

Exclusive: A former coach within the Welsh Rugby Union, Hitt was recently in charge of Poland and understands there needs to be short-term pain for long-term gain for Warren Gatland’s side.

Their invitation to Wales for an autumn double-header caused a stir, but the truth is the Rugby Europe Championship winners are creating something special and are arguably banging down the door harder than ever before.

Harlequins and England scrum-half Danny Care has announced his retirement from international rugby with immediate effect.

Saracens fly-half Owen Farrell said he is unsure about his international career with England following his move to France at the end of the ongoing season.

Over the last eight weeks, Steve Borthwick's side certainly made some positive strides and with the Gallagher Premiership returning, will the renewed buzz around the national team filter back into the top-flight?

England and Saracens back row Ben Earl has been nominated for the Six Nations Player of the Championship.

TRU's Gary Heatly looks at where Scotland go from here after another mixed Six Nations campaign.

England have been dealt another major blow as Sale Sharks centre Manu Tuilagi is set to end his international career with a move to France.

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has urged his side to maintain their consistency after a mixed Six Nations tournament.

George North has backed Warren Gatland to continue as the head coach of Wales despite their recent performance in the Six Nations.

Thomas Ramos kicked the decisive penalty in the 80th minute as France edged out England 33-31 in the final round of the Six Nations, to deny Steve Borthwick's side another major victory.

Ireland went on to win the Six Nations tournament after defeating Scotland 17-13 in the final round at Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Saturday.

Italy ended their Six Nations campaign with their best-ever finish as they defeated Wales 24-21 at Principality Stadium in Cardiff in the final round on Saturday.

England captain Jamie George said his side will embrace the little chance of winning the ongoing Six Nations tournament as they face France in the final round on Saturday.

Rams RFC's Makepeace-Cubitt is the only player in England's Under-20s squad not connected to a Premiership club.

Steve Borthwick was forced into one change for England’s Six Nations finale against France but sticking rather than twisting makes so much sense after thrilling Ireland win.

England head coach Steve Borthwick has recalled Elliot Daly to the starting line-up to face France in the final round of the Six Nations.