Six Nations

England have suffered a double blow ahead of the Six Nations opener against Scotland with Courtney Lawes and George McGuigan withdrawn from the training squad due to injuries.

Four days on from England announcing their 36-man squad for the Guinness Six Nations, TRUs Joe Harvey has taken a look at the key ins and outs in Steve Borthwick’s squad.

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has included Jacob Stockdale in the squad for the upcoming Six Nations tournament.

Following his call-up to the Scotland national team, Bath wing Ruaridh McConnochie says that it has been “surreal” to be named in Gregor Townsend’s squad for the Guinness Six Nations.

With the Guinness Six Nations getting underway in just over two weeks, Steve Borthwick spoke about the work he and his players must do with a Calcutta Cup clash with Scotland coming up to start his reign.

France head coach Fabien Galthie has named eight uncapped players in the squad for the upcoming Six Nations tournament.

Defence coach Kevin Sinfield says that England captain, Owen Farrell “understands tackle height stuff” with the fly-half currently serving a ban for a high shot against Gloucester in the Gallagher Premiership.

After appearing for England in the 2019 Rugby World Cup, the Bath winger has been included in Scotland's Six Nations squad under the new eligibility guidelines.

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has included Bath wing Ruaridh McConnochie in the squad for the upcoming Six Nations tournament.

The recent results of the Welsh clubs in Europe and the return of Warren Gatland to the national side excites Biggar ahead of the Six Nations.

After announcing that Owen Farrell will be England’s captain after unveiling his first 36-man England squad as head coach, Steve Borthwick says that the 31-year-old’s character is “integral” to the development of his team moving forward.

Billy Vunipola, Jonny May and Jack Nowell miss out on Borthwick's first England squad while the in-form Dan Cole, Elliot Daly and Ben Curry are included with Owen Farrell named as captain.

Netflix and Six Nations have entered into a partnership which will see the streaming giant produce a docuseries on the 2022 edition of the tournament.

Wales head coach Warren Gatland has added Alex King and Mike Forshaw to the coaching panel ahead of the upcoming Six Nations tournament.

Wales will miss the services of Cardiff flanker Thomas Young in the upcoming Six Nations tournament following a calf injury.

England hooker Luke Cowan-Dickie is a doubtful starter for the Six Nations campaign following an ankle injury.

Scotland have suffered a setback ahead of the Six Nations tournament with fly-half Adam Hastings likely to miss the tournament due to injury.

On his first outing as Englands’ defence coach, Kevin Sinfield spoke about taking on the role, learning about fight from Rob Burrow and Steve Borthwick, as well as recognising that World Cups don’t come around often.

Ireland skipper Johnny Sexton is in doubt for the start of the Six Nations following a cheekbone injury.

Wales lock Will Rowlands will miss the upcoming Six Nations tournament due to a shoulder injury.