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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.

Wales head coach Wayne Pivac has made two changes to the starting line-up for the fourth round of Six Nations clash against Italy.

The third round of the Six Nations tournament saw Ireland register their first win of the tournament as they defeated Italy 10-48 while Wales outplayed England to maintain their winning streak.

Ireland came up with a six-try performance as they trounced Italy 48-10 in the third round of the Six Nations at Stadio Olimpico on Saturday.

Ireland will miss the services of Ulster back Jacob Stockdale for the upcoming third round of the Six Nations tournament against Italy after failing to recover from a knee injury.

England flanker Jack Willis is confident of making a comeback after his latest knee injury in the recently concluded Six Nations game against Italy at Twickenham Stadium.

The second round of the Six Nations 2021 tournament saw England record their first win of the tournament with a 41-18 victory over Italy.

England bounced back from their defeat to Scotland in the opening round of the Six Nations with a 41-18 victory over Italy at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday.

Gaining his 87th cap against Italy on Saturday afternoon, blindside flanker Courtney Lawes talks about getting back on the horse as England look to kickstart their Six Nations campaign.

The likes of Paolo Odogwu arguably have the spark and excitement which England are searching for, but the next chapter in his development is still waiting to be written.

Following the announcement of his matchday 23 to take on Italy at Twickenham, Eddie Jones spoke to media as England hope to get the ball rolling on their 2021 Six Nations campaign.

England coach Eddie Jones has named George Ford in the starting line-up for the second round of the Six Nations game against Italy to be played at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday.

TRU are joined by Italian international Seb Negri to talk about the Azzurri's defeat to France in the opening round of the Six Nations + we preview their trip to England.

England coach Eddie Jones has added Saracens loosehead Mako Vunipola and Bristol tighthead Kyle Sinckler in the 28-man squad ahead of the second round of Six Nations clash against Italy.

The opening round of the Six Nations saw Scotland register their first win over England at Twickenham Stadium in 38 years to reclaim the Calcutta Cup with a 6-11 margin while France dominated Italy with a 50-10 victory.

France came up with a seven-try riot as they dominated Italy with a 50-10 margin in the opening round of the Six Nations tournament at Stadio Olimpico on Saturday.

France head coach Fabien Galthie has confirmed the matchday squad for the Six Nations opening game against Italy in Rome.

With the 2021 Guinness Six Nations upon us, the TRU Podcast is back! Joe Harvey hosts the pod and is as ever joined by TRU Editor Chris Heal and very special guest, Charlie Beckett.

The 2021 Guinness Six Nations is nearly here and the tournament offers us all some escapism from the global pandemic, but let's remember the players are also experiencing the pressures and the strains of society.

England and France are currently the favourites for the 2021 Six Nations title and Eddie Jones has already fuelled the rivalry ahead of the championships.