Six Nations

Scotland have named John Barclay as the skipper for the upcoming Six Nations clash against Wales at Murrayfield on Saturday.

Ireland have received the much needed boost ahead of their upcoming Six Nations clash against France with the return of Johnny Sexton and Rory Best.

England are unconcerned by the inside knowledge acquired by Italy's coaching team as they seek to claim a 17th successive victory in Sunday's RBS 6 Nations clash at Twickenham.

Scotland's Huw Jones hopes the element of surprise can help him shock Wales at Murrayfield on Saturday.

England coach Eddie Jones has left out Bath centre Jonathan Joseph for the upcoming Six Nations clash against Italy at Twickenham on Sunday.

Italy head coach Conor O'Shea has made four changes to the starting line-up for the upcoming Six Nations clash against England at Twickenham next weekend.

Former Ireland international Denis McBride believes talismanic playmaker Johnny Sexton must fight with Paddy Jackson for his position in the starting line-up on his return from injury.

Taulupe Faletau is wary of the heavy competition in Wales' back-row and insisted that he will not be surprised if he is named on the bench against Scotland in the upcoming Six Nations clash.

England coach Eddie Jones has included prop Mako Vunipola in the 28-man squad ahead of the Six Nations clash against Italy at Twickenham on Sunday.

Ireland team manager Paul Dean is hopeful of their talismanic playmaker Johnny Sexton returning to action during the upcoming Six Nations clash against France.

Scotland have received a major boost ahead of their upcoming Six Nations clash against Wales with several of their injured players reporting back to the training camp.

After being dropped against Wales, Jonny May is now fighting for his first XV spot with four fit rival wingers.

Positioned 12 in the World Rugby standings, two places above Italy and hot on the heels of Japan and Fiji, Georgia's billionaire ex-PM Bidzina Ivanishvili is funding their Six Nations bid.

Dan Biggar is confident that although the Wales are under tremendous amount of pressure ahead of their clash against Scotland, they still have a massive chance to steal this year's Six Nations title.

England forwards coach Steve Borthwick has come in full support of national skipper Dylan Hartley after questions were raised about his recent performance in the Six Nations encounter against Wales.

Scotland's Six Nations campaign has been dealt a major blow as number eight Josh Strauss has been ruled out of the tournament with a kidney injury.

Scotland international Zander Fagerson has criticised proposals suggesting for a shortened Six Nations tournament.

Wales interim head coach Rob Howley has released wing Alex Cuthbert back to his club Cardiff Blues after Wales were defeated 16-21 by England in the recently concluded Six Nations encounter at Principality Stadium.

Scotland suffered a major blow on Wednesday as captain Greig Laidlaw has been ruled out for the rest of the Six Nations with an ankle injury.

Neil Jenkins believes that the intensity of this season's RBS 6 Nations Championship will contribute to "a good few headaches" in selection for British and Irish Lions boss Warren Gatland.