Johnny Sexton kicked a long-range drop goal in the final minute as Ireland snatched a 13-15 victory over France in the opening round of the Six Nations 2018 tournament at Stade de France on Saturday.
Leigh Halfpenny contributed with 24 points including two tries as Wales kick-started their Six Nations 2018 campaign with a 34-7 win over Scotland at Principality Stadium on Saturday.
England coach Eddie Jones has handed a start to Worcester Warriors centre Ben Te'o for the upcoming Six Nations encounter against Italy to be played on Sunday.
England scrum coach Neal Hatley believes Exeter Chiefs prop Alec Hepburn will make most of his possible debut against Italy in the upcoming Six Nations clash in Rome on Sunday.
The Six Nations opening clash between Wales and Scotland on Saturday will be played under a closed roof at Principality Stadium with both the teams coming to a mutual agreement.
France head coach Jacques Brunel has named a new-look squad for the Six Nations opening clash against Ireland to be played at Stade de France on Saturday.
Newcastle Falcons centre Chris Harris will make his first start for Scotland in the upcoming Six Nations campaign opener against Wales at Principality Stadium on Saturday.
Ireland are pinning their hopes on referee Nigel Owens to clamp down any dangerous play initiated against their players when they head to Paris on Saturday to take on France in the Six Nations opener.
Wales head coach Warren Gatland has named Worcester wing Josh Adams in the starting line-up for the first time as they set to host Scotland at Principality Stadium on Saturday.
?England have received much needed boost ahead of their Six Nations opening clash against Italy with Chris Robshaw, Maro Itoje and Mike Brown declared fit.
Experienced duo James Haskell and Joe Marler have been included in England squad for the Six Nations clash against Italy on Sunday despite being suspended.
England assistant coach Paul Gustard said the team is preparing for all scenarios ahead of their Six Nations title defence which kicks-off with a clash against Italy on 4th February.
Wales' upcoming Six Nations campaign have been dealt another major blow as scrum-half Rhys Webb has been ruled out of the tournament following a knee injury.
Flanker Chris Robshaw and full-back Mike Brown are doubtful for England's Six Nations opener with Italy as England’s injury woes continue to escalate with Henry Slade and Kyle Sinckler already on the sidelines.