Six Nations

England international James Haskell's participation in the Six Nations opener against France is under doubt after he felt discomfort in his foot during last week's training.

Wales assistant coach Robin McBryde stated that Bath forward Taulupe Faletau is making a good progress ahead of the upcoming Six Nations tournament which begins next month.

Former London Irish coach Brendan Venter has been appointed as the new defence coach of Italy until the 2019 World Cup in Japan.

Uncapped brothers Niall and Rory Scannell have fought their way into Ireland's 40-man RBS 6 Nations squad thanks to a string of impressive performances with Munster.

Head Coach Eddie Jones previews England's RBS 6 Nations campaign, revealing his thoughts on the opener against France, Dylan Hartley's captaincy, the intensity of the rivalries between each nation and more.

Scotland's upcoming 2017 Six Nations campaign has suffered a major setback as Edinburgh prop WP Nel has been ruled out of the tournament due to injury.

England coach Eddie Jones insisted that Sam Underhill will have to wait for his chance to represent the red rose team ahead of the squad announcement for the upcoming 2017 Six Nations tournament.

Scotland head coach Vern Cotter is backing teams to take more risks in the upcoming Six Nations 2017 tournament, which will see bonus points introduced for the first time.

France head coach Guy Noves has picked as many as four uncapped players in a 32-man squad that will take part in the upcoming 2017 Six Nations tournament next month.

Scotland have recalled Gloucester centre Matt Scott and Saracens wing Duncan Taylor for the upcoming 2017 Six Nations campaign.

England Women have included four uncapped players in the 33-member squad for the upcoming 2017 Six Nations tournament.

Saracens rugby director Mark McCall assured that George Kruis will be fit in time to take the field for England's Six Nations opener against France on 4th February.

Wales interim coach Rob Howley had high praise for Wasps back-row Thomas Young and believes he has the potential to play international rugby.

Wales have named Ospreys lock Alun Wyn Jones as the captain for the upcoming 2017 Six Nations campaign which kicks off on 4th February.

England skipper Dylan Hartley will be facing a stimulated match on Wednesday to prove his fitness ahead of their title defence in the upcoming Six Nations 2017 tournament.

Ireland will be without the services of Sean Cronin in the upcoming 2017 Six Nations tournament after the hooker sustained a hamstring injury.

England head coach Eddie Jones has been handed a timely boost ahead of next month's Six Nations tournament with Saracens confirming that lock George Kruis will be recovered from a fractured cheekbone, however, loosehead Joe Marler is the squad’s latest casualty with a broken leg ahead of the champions' tournament opener against France.

England's title defence in the upcoming Six Nations 2017 campaign will be without their flanker Chris Robshaw after he has been ruled out for three months due to shoulder injury.

England coach Eddie Jones has urged his team to show more intent from the start of the tournament as they prepare themselves for the title defence in the upcoming Six Nations 2017 tournament.

Wales international Gethin Jenkins' participation in the upcoming Six Nations tournament is under doubt after he suffered a bicep injury.