Rory Best has called for an end to "fantasy" comparisons between Brian O'Driscoll and Garry Ringrose to let Ireland's young gun centre realise his rich Test potential.
England flanker Tom Wood is a doubtful starter for the upcoming Six Nations clash against Wales at Principality Stadium on Saturday after suffering a shoulder injury.
Ireland assistant coach Andy Farrell has urged his team to get into the mood of enjoying defence as they lock horns with Italy next weekend to keep their Six Nations hope live.
Three tries in the second half helped Wales turned the tide as they kicked-off their Six Nations campaign with a 7-33 win over Italy at Sadio Olimpico on Sunday.
Emily Scarratt kicked 16 points as England Women made a stunning comeback to win the Women's Six Nations opening game against the defending champions France by 23-16 on Saturday.
After the win over France in the Six Nations opener at Twickenham on Saturday, England have stretched their unbeaten streak to 15 games. We take a look at each of the game.
England managed to edge out France in the Six Nations opener at Twickenham on Saturday with a 19-16 win. We take a look at the player ratings and the match facts.
Replacement Ben Te'o scored the decisive try for England in the closing stages as they started their Six Nations title defence with a scratchy 19-16 win over France at Twickenham on Saturday.
Fullback Stuart Hogg scored two first half tries while Greig Laidlaw contributed with 12 points as Scotland resisted a spirited comeback from Ireland to register a 24-22 win in the opening game of the Six Nations at Murrayfield.
Jenny Murphy scored the decisive try in the extra minutes as Ireland started their Six Nations Women's campaign with a thrilling 15-22 win over Scotland at Broadwood Stadium on Friday.