Six Nations

Ireland kick-started their Six Nations campaign with a 38-17 bonus point victory over France in the opening round at Orange Velodrome on Friday.

Italy’s Seb Negri is back with his latest column for TRU where he reflects on a disappointing World Cup, looks ahead to a new era for the Azzurri and discusses his role in the new Netflix 'Full Contact' series.

Scotland coach Gregor Townsend has handed Kyle Rowe his first start at fullback in the upcoming Six Nations opening clash against Wales to be played on Saturday.

England head coach Steve Borthwick has handed debuts to Ethan Roots and Fraser Dingwall for the Six Nations opener against Italy on Saturday.

Jones wasn't involved the last time Scotland played Wales in the Six Nations in Cardiff and after fearing he had played his last game for his country, the centre now believes there is plenty more to come from him - and Gregor Townsend's side.

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has confirmed the matchday squad for the upcoming Six Nations opener against France to be played on 3rd February at Orange Vélodrome.

With the Premiership producing some exciting rugby each week and with new stars emerging, Monye is quietly confident about what is to come for Steve Borthwick's side.

What's next for Georgia? Can Portugal build on their World Cup fairytale? How big are the next few years for Spain? It all starts with the Rugby Europe Championship.

Harlequins fly-half Marcus Smith will miss the upcoming Six Nations opener for England against Italy following a calf injury.

Harlequins fly-half Marcus Smith is a doubt for England's Six Nations opener against Italy following an injury setback.

England have been dealt another injury blow ahead of the Six Nations tournament with Saracens lock Nick Isiekwe withdrawn from the squad.

Exclusive: The former Bath prop - who also won a U20 Six Nations Grand Slam as a player - is England's designated scrum pathway coach tasked with helping to bring through the next generation of scrummagers in the men's and women's game.

Rory Darge was named as Scotland's co-captain for the Six Nations this week and his rise is providing inspiration for U20s skipper and fellow back-row Liam McConnell.

Scotland will miss the services of lock Grant Gilchrist for the Six Nations opener against Wales after he was handed a one-week suspension.

Edinburgh flanker Luke Crosbie insisted that Scotland are determined to prove themselves as genuine contenders for the Guinness Six Nations title, aiming to redeem a disappointing World Cup performance.

England have been dealt injury blows ahead of the upcoming Six Nations with centre Ollie Lawrence and hooker Luke Cowan-Dickie withdrawing from the training squad.

The Irish Rugby Football Union has confirmed that Munster's Tom Ahern has been withdrawn from the training squad following an injury.

There are several names which could have been included in Steve Borthwick's Six Nations squad last week and TRU contributor Ciara Fearn has highlighted four players who might see England 'A's fixture with Portugal as an opportunity.

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell insisted that his side is determined to repeat their Grand Slam success of the last year in the upcoming Six Nations tournament.

France head coach Fabien Galthie has confirmed that Toulouse back-rower Anthony Jelonch following an injury.