Six Nations

England have received a much-needed boost ahead of their key Six Nations clash against Wales as both Manu Tuilagi and Courtney Lawes have been named in the starting line-up after recovering from their respective injuries.

The former Scotland international believes the current back three at Gregor Townsend's disposal could be key if they are to scupper France's dreams of a Six Nations Grand Slam.

Ireland will miss the services of lock Iain Henderson for the third round of the Six Nations tournament clash against Italy in Dublin after testing positive for Covid-19.

Wales winger Louis Rees-Zammit is set to be out of contention for the upcoming third round Six Nations clash against England.

England coach Eddie Jones has retained Manu Tuilagi and Courtney Lawes in the 25-man squad for the third round of Six Nations squad against Wales.

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has added James Lowe and Jimmy O'Brien to the Six Nations squad ahead of the third round of the Six Nations clash against Italy to be played at Aviva Stadium.

Wales have recalled Bath back-row Taulupe Faletau for the remainder of the Six Nations tournament.

Ireland hooker Ronan Kelleher will miss the remainder of the Six Nations competition following a shoulder injury.

Six Nations organisers have played down the talks about the possibility of including South Africa in the northern hemisphere competition.

During the first fallow week England fly-half, Marcus Smith, spoke to media about his start to life as an international rugby player, the return of Manu Tuilagi to Eddie Jones’ squad and his family’s continuing support.

South Africa are in discussion to be part of the Six Nations tournament from 2026 onwards according to reports.

Following England’s 33-0 win over Italy in Rome, TRU’s Joe Harvey spoke to former England and British and Irish Lions flanker about the result, as well to learn the 36-year-old’s thoughts on the state of the game as he prepares to go on tour with The Good, The Bad & The Rugby.

England coach Eddie Jones has recalled Sale Sharks centre Manu Tuilagi in the starting line up for the third round of Six Nations game against Wales to be played at Twickenham Stadium on 26th February.

France and England have made progress in the latest World Rugby Rankings following the third round of Six Nations games.

France wing Gabin Villiere is set to miss the third round Six Nations game against Scotland following an injury.

Ireland's stand-in captain James Ryan admitted that poor discipline led to their defeat against France in the second round of the Six Nations tournament.

England coach Eddie Jones expressed delight following his side's 33-0 victory over Italy in the second round of the Six Nations tournament on Sunday.

Jamie George starred with a double while Marcus Smith made a 13-point contribution as England went on to blank Italy 33-0 at the Stadio Olimpico on Sunday.

France maintained their perfect start to the Six Nations tournament as they edged out Ireland 30-24 in the second round in Paris on Saturday.

Dan Biggar kicked 15 points including a decisive drop goal in the 70th minute as Wales defeated Scotland 20-17 in the second round of the Six Nations at Principality Stadium on Saturday.