Six Nations

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The Irish Rugby Football Union has confirmed that Munster's Tom Ahern has been withdrawn from the training squad following an injury.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

Sale's flying winger has honed his skills in the North-West of England but Reed is now set to represent Scotland in the Six Nations.

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has named Peter O'Mahony as the captain for the upcoming Six Nations tournament.

Whether it is has been by design, by judgement or a bit of both, you get the sense Steve Borthwick's squad selection for the Six Nations does mark a new beginning for England.

Six Nations and producers of Formula 1: Drive to Survive bring fans closer than ever to the 2023 Guinness Six Nations Championship.

Italy coach Gonzalo Quesada has included uncapped Exeter Chiefs flanker Ross Vintcent in the squad for the upcoming Six Nations tournament.

Steve Borthwick has named seven uncapped players in his England squad for the forthcoming Six Nations with Kyle Sinckler and Billy Vunipola missing out.

France head coach Fabien Galthie has confirmed that number eight Gregory Alldritt will be captaining the side for the upcoming Six Nations tournament.

Wales head coach Warren Gatland admitted that the news on Louis Rees-Zammit’s decision to move to the NFL was a bit of a shock.

Wales head coach Warren Gatland has named Exeter lock Dafydd Jenkins as the captain for the upcoming Six Nations tournament.

Scotland coach Gregor Townsend has named four uncapped players in the 39-man squad for the upcoming Six Nations tournament.

La Rochelle head coach Ronan O’Gara revealed that hooker Pierre Bourgarit will need three to four months of recovery after his latest injury setback.

With Steve Borthwick set to name his Six Nations squad on Wednesday, what are the key points England must look to do before - and during - these upcoming championships?