Six Nations

World Rugby on Thursday revealed the global calendar for the period post 2019 World Cup, which has seen increased fixtures between tier one and tier two teams.

Ireland scrum-half Conor Murray has been ruled out of the final round of Six Nations clash against England at Aviva Stadium on Saturday due to a shoulder injury.

France head coach Guy Noves has made one change to the line-up for the final round of Six Nations clash against Wales at Stade de France on Saturday.

Saracens number eight Billy Vunipola and Bath wing Anthony Watson have been recalled in the starting line-up for England's final Six Nations encounter against Ireland at Aviva Stadium on Saturday as they bid to clinch the Grand Slam for second consecutive time.

England will head into Aviva Stadium to face Ireland on Saturday in search of their second successive Grand Slam victory. So here is a statistical analysis ahead of the encounter.

England forward coach Steve Borthwick revealed that Elliot Daly is making steady progress in the training session ahead of Six Nations encounter against Ireland at Aviva Stadium on Saturday.

Saracens fly-half Owen Farrell will be up against his father Andy for the first time when England and Ireland lock horns in the final round of the ongoing Six Nations tournament.

Wales interim coach Rob Howley has announced an unchanged line-up for the final round of the Six Nations clash against France on Saturday.

Rugby Football Union is considering a proposal on hosting back-to-back World Champions New Zealand later this year.

Italy head coach Conor O'Shea has made five changes in the line-up that will take on Scotland in the final game of the Six Nations 2017 campaign next weekend.

Munster wing Keith Earls is doubtful to feature in Ireland's final Six Nations encounter against England at Aviva Stadium on Saturday due to groin injury.

Scotland hooker Fraser Brown has been cleared to play the final Six Nations encounter against Italy next weekend after he was cited for performing a dangerous tackle on England wing Elliot Daly at Twickenham on Saturday.

Wasps wing Elliot Daly is set to feature for England in their attempt to win the second successive Grand Slam title when they take on Ireland in the final round of Six Nations after he was retained in the 25-man training squad.

Ireland will be hoping to sign off from the ongoing Six Nations tournament on a high after fly-half Johnny Sexton and scrum-half Conor Murray declared fit to take on England.

As a big blow to the already injury hit Scotland squad, Glasgow Warriors hooker Fraser Brown has been cited following the recent Six Nations encounter against England at Twickenham last weekend.

We take a look at the top performers from this weekend's 6 Nations matches and showcase the British & Irish Lions contenders.

Glasgow Warriors centre Mark Bennett will miss Scotland's final Six Nations encounter against Italy next weekend with arm and knee injuries.

A dominant second half performance from France saw them secure a 18-40 bonus point victory in their Six Nations clash against Italy at Stadio Olimpico on Saturday.

England's 61-21 victory against Scotland at Twickenham on Saturday not only allowed them to retain the Six Nations title but also helped them match or break few records as well.

England ran a seven-try onslaught to continue their dominance and defeated Scotland 61-21 at Twickenham on Saturday to retain the Six Nations title. So how did the players fare in the encounter?