Six Nations

Despite Eddie Jones’ claim that “no one thinks we can win”, plenty of serious pundits believe England can beat Ireland in the Six Nations’ opening round. TRU's Rhiannon Garth Jones looks at why and assesses the strengths and weaknesses of both sides.

In his latest Six Nations column, Italy forward Sebastian Negri talks about the Azzurri’s hopes, facing Scotland at Murrayfield and the challenge of his second tournament.

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Ireland will begin their Six Nations 2019 title defence with a clash against England at Aviva Stadium in Dublin on 2nd February. Here is everything you need to know about the high profile encounter.

Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt has named Robbie Henshaw at full-back for the Six Nations opening clash against England to be played at Aviva Stadium in Dublin.

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has handed Glasgow centre Sam Johnson debut for the upcoming Six Nations encounter against Italy to be played at Murrayfield Stadium on Saturday.

Leicester Tigers centre Manu Tuilagi is set to make his first start for England since 2014 after he was named in the XV by head coach Eddie Jones for the Six Nations opening clash against Ireland at Aviva Stadium in Dublin.

Toulouse centre Romain Ntamack is set to make his international debut after he was named in the starting line-up of France for the upcoming Six Nations opening clash against Wales to be played in Paris on Friday.

Wales head coach Warren Gatland has named scrum-half Tomos Williams in the line-up for the upcoming Six Nations tournament opening game against France to be played at Stade de France on Friday.

Scotland's Finn Russell says he can bring across ideas from his time with Racing 92 to help enhance Scotland's performances in the upcoming Guinness Six Nations.

Wales have received a major boost ahead of the Six Nations opening clash against France on Friday with back-row Ross Moriarty declared fit after managing to recover from a concussion.

Worcester Warriors centre Ben Te'o has been ruled out of England's Six Nations tournament opening game against Ireland at Aviva Stadium on Saturday following a side strain.

Scotland have made three changes to their Six Nations squad ahead of the tournament opener against Italy to be played at BT Murrayfield in the weekend.

England have been dealt an injury blow ahead of the Six Nations opening clash against Ireland in Dublin with Jack Clifford ruled out of the encounter following a head injury.

England have been handed a major boost ahead of the Six Nations 2019 opener against Ireland in Dublin after skipper Owen Farrell said he is expected to be available for the high voltage encounter on 2nd February.

Wales will be without Leigh Halfpenny for the Six Nations opening clash against France after failing to make sufficient recovery from a concussion.

Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt said playmaker Johnny Sexton is in line to be available for Six Nations opening clash against England at Aviva Stadium on 2nd February.

Scotland will miss the services of Edinburgh flanker Hamish Watson for at least the first half of the upcoming Six Nations tournament following a fracture to his hand.

Ireland have been dealt another blow ahead of the upcoming Six Nations tournament after Ulster lock Iain Henderson has been declared unfit for opening game against England due to a finger injury.

England coach Eddie Jones has recalled Bath centre Jonathan Joseph in the squad for the Six Nations 2019 opener against Ireland to be played at Aviva Stadium on 2nd February.