Six Nations

Steve Tandy has made three changes - including Dan Edwards' return to fly-half - as Wales look to produce a “competitive performance” in their Guinness Six Nations clash against Ireland on Friday night.

England head coach Steve Borthwick has made nine changes to his starting XV for the Six Nations clash against Italy in Rome, with Fin Smith handed a starting role at fly-half.

The Six Nations trophy will be replaced after suffering fire damage while being transported during the current championship.

England centre Ollie Lawrence unlikely to face Italy in Six Nations after knee injury setback

England scrum-half Alex Mitchell ruled out of final Six Nations matches with hamstring injury after Ireland defeat

Wales flanker Taine Plumtree ruled out of final Six Nations matches as Sam Costelow races to prove fitness

Italy will be without Ange Capuozzo for the remainder of the Six Nations after the full-back sustained a shoulder injury in the defeat to France.

Wales have confirmed the appointment of Peter Murchie as their new defence coach, ending an eight-month wait to fill the position on a permanent basis.

Ireland rise to third in World Rugby rankings after Round 3 Six Nations win over England as Scotland also climb standings

France overcame a determined Italian side to secure a 33-8 victory in Lille, maintaining control of their campaign despite facing their sternest test so far.

Ireland produced a dominant attacking display to defeat England 42-21 at Allianz Stadium, recording their highest ever points tally at the venue.

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell says his side are prepared for a demanding challenge at Twickenham as they face England in a pivotal Six Nations fixture.

Gabriel Hamer-Webb makes Wales debut as four changes are made for Six Nations clash against Scotland in Cardiff

Duhan van der Merwe returns as Scotland make five changes for Six Nations clash with Wales in Cardiff

Jack Crowley starts at fly-half as Ireland make five changes for England Six Nations clash in Twickenham

Tandy will be plotting the downfall of his former side, having worked with Gregor Townsend and Scotland before taking the Wales job.

Scotland confirm Ritchie, Dempsey and Dobie likely out of Six Nations after injuries in Calcutta Cup

Jonathan Sexton backs Ireland fly-halves ahead of England Six Nations clash and expects improved performances from squad playmakers

England reshuffle team against Ireland as Henry Pollock earns first start and Maro Itoje reaches 100 cap milestone.

France have suffered an injury setback ahead of their Six Nations meeting with Italy after centre Yoram Moefana was ruled out of the fixture.