Six Nations

Max Williamson has been getting his teeth into a maths degree, but now the Scotland U20 international is hoping his side can solve the England equation.

Ireland centre Garry Ringrose is upbeat about the prospect of facing Wales in front of a fully packed Aviva Stadium on Saturday.

England head coach Eddie Jones has piled the pressure on Scotland by describing them as ‘red-hot favourites’ ahead of their Six Nations opener.

Richards is making impressive strides at the Rec and now the Bath youngster wants to help his side build on their victory over the champions.

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has named Jonny Gray in the line up for the upcoming Six Nations opening game against England to be played on Saturday.

Wales have handed Josh Adams his first start at centre as head coach Wayne Pivac had announced the matchday squad for the Six Nations opening game against Ireland in Dublin.

England coach Eddie Jones has named Tom Curry as the captain for the opening game of the Six Nations against Scotland on Saturday.

Ritchie, who became a regular starter for Edinburgh under Cockerill, is now hoping to come out on top against his ex-head coach when Scotland meet England in Saturday's Calcutta Cup clash at Murrayfield.

France wing Teddy Thomas will miss the opening two rounds of the Six Nations following a leg injury according to a report in AFP.

England will be without the services of Courtney Lawes and Jonny Hill for the Six Nations opener against Scotland on Saturday due to injuries.

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has revealed that Tadhg Furlong, James Ryan and Iain Henderson are set to return to training on Tuesday as they prepare to face Wales in the Six Nations opener against Wales on Saturday.

England have been handed a timely boost ahead of the Six Nations opener against Scotland on 6th February with Joe Marler rejoining the squad.

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has called up London Irish prop Allan Dell to the Six Nations squad ahead of the tournament opener against England on 6th February.

England's preparations for the upcoming Six Nations tournament has been dealt another blow as Harlequins centre Joe Marchant was tested positive for Covid-19.

World Rugby have introduced a new scrum law to be trialled during the upcoming Six Nations tournament.

Sale boss Alex Sanderson revealed that centre Manu Tuilagi could be available for England's second round Six Nations clash against Italy.

The Women's Six Nations tournament will have its own title sponsor for the first time as the board had announced a four-year partnership with Tik Tok.

France head coach Fabien Galthie revealed that skipper Antoine Dupont has been 'doing well' after testing positive for Covid-19 last week.

With the Welsh regions underperforming in Europe, the majority of the squad assembled by Pivac might be short of confidence and form, but Wales seem to thrive when they are written off - and Ireland are aware of that.

With a Calcutta Cup clast just over a week away, there is optimism surrounding Scotland that hasn’t been present for some time.