Six Nations

Robin McBryde accepts that Wales' dismal RBS 6 Nations defeat against England was "hardly a performance to be proud of."

World Rugby has said Wales winger George North should not have remained on the field after a clash of heads with team-mate Richard Hibbard but it accepts the Welsh Rugby Union's explanation surrounding the incident.

Wales medical staff will have access to instant video replays during the rest of this season's RBS 6 Nations Championship.

Ireland could have four Lions back for Saturday's clash with France in Dublin, with flanker Sean O'Brien close to contention after a hamstring injury in the warm-up in Rome last weekend ruled him out of a first Test appearance in more than a year.

Rhys Webb believes Wales are "definitely capable" of recovering from a debilitating home defeat against England and igniting their RBS 6 Nations campaign.

The two months since the end of the autumn internationals has seemed to crawl by, but at last, international rugby is back.

Two tries in three minutes while Leonardo Ghiraldini was in the sin-bin saved Ireland before they beat Italy 26-3 at the start of their RBS 6 Nations title defence.

England's World Cup year gained lift-off at the Millennium Stadium as they launched their RBS 6 Nations campaign by recording a stirring 21-16 victory over Wales.

Shaun Edwards believes Wales are "in a better place" ahead of this season's RBS 6 Nations Championship than they were 12 months ago.

Johnny Sexton has been passed fit to return for Ireland's second RBS 6 Nations match against France in Dublin on Saturday week.

Sam Warburton will demand that Wales roar into Friday night's blockbusting RBS 6 Nations opener against England with the same intensity and passion they delivered in devastating fashion two years ago.

Ireland enter this years Six Nations competition as reigning champions and favorites but can they keep up the momentum from a successful 2014 and win two in a row? Talking Rugby Union previews their chances and looks at the key players, biggest weaknesses and the fresh faces ahead of this year's tournament.

Six Nations 2015 is here and for those playing fantasy rugby games, it is difficult to know which players to select. Fortunately help is at hand from our man Scott Donaldson.

Scotland have made two changes for their RBS 6 Nations campaign opener in France on Saturday.

Scotland winger Tim Visser says a part of him will always feel Dutch - but admits pulling on the Dark Blue jersey can leave him close to tears.

Ex-England international Paul Sackey gives us his thoughts on England this Six Nations, as well as the emerging talent rising to the top in his old position on the wing.

Jonathan Joseph hopes England will be able to emulate Bath's cavalier style when they face Wales in Friday night's RBS 6 Nations opener at the Millennium Stadium.

England have named Danny Cipriani and Nick Easter on the bench for Friday night's RBS 6 Nations opener against Wales in Cardiff.

Ahead of Italy hosting Ireland in the Rome in the opening round of the 6 Nations, Land Rover has caught up with Italian rugby legend Andrea Lo Cicero to get his thoughts on the Championship.

Sergio Parisse hopes he can find a "different level" in this year's RBS 6 Nations after a back injury plagued the Italy captain's wretched 2014.