Six Nations

Italy skipper Sergio Parisse insists he is not arrogant enough to think the Azzurri are better than Scotland but is confident his side can triumph in Rome on Saturday.

Winger Anthony Watson wants England to put on a performance against Ireland after their disappointment at Twickenham during the World Cup

France full-back Maxime Medard has urged caution ahead of Friday's RBS 6 Nations clash against unbeaten title rivals Wales.

England boss Eddie Jones has heightened tensions with Ireland by claiming Johnny Sexton's parents will be worried about his long-term health.

Stuart McCloskey and Josh van der Flier will make their Test debuts in Ireland's RBS 6 Nations clash with England at Twickenham on Saturday.

Unbeaten title rivals Wales and France face a key RBS 6 Nations Championship clash in Cardiff on Friday.

France wing Djibril Camara will make his first start for Les Bleus when they take on Wales in the RBS 6 Nations on Friday.

Fit-again wing Tim Visser has been handed a Scotland recall as the Dark Blues bid to avoid losing 10 straight RBS 6 Nations matches when they face Italy in Rome on Saturday.

Maro Itoje will make his full England debut in Saturday's RBS 6 Nations showdown with Ireland at Twickenham.

Saracens lock Maro Itoje could make his first England start after Joe Launchbury was ruled out of Saturday's RBS 6 Nations clash against Ireland with a hamstring problem.

Wasps’ loosehead is thrilled to be part of the international set-up once again and he is determined to impress the England coach during the Six Nations.

Unfortunately for Ireland and Joe Schmidt, their hopes of becoming the first side to win the Six Nations title for three consecutive years look to be fading away.

Ultane Dillan is the "physical animal" who can ease Ireland's second-row injury crisis in Saturday's RBS 6 Nations clash with England, according to Simon Easterby.

Wasps' highly-rated centre Elliot Daly looks set to make his Test match debut on Saturday after being named in England's matchday 23 for the RBS 6 Nations clash against Ireland at Twickenham.

Scotland captain Greig Laidlaw aims to put their losing run in the RBS 6 Nations out of his mind in Rome on Saturday - but he is well aware they need to beat Italy.

Elliot Daly is set to make his England debut against Ireland on Saturday after being retained in Eddie Jones' 23-man squad for the Twickenham showdown.

Lock Luke Charteris will miss Wales' RBS 6 Nations clash against France in Cardiff on Friday because of a knee injury.

Conor Murray has admitted Ireland harbour a "fear factor" about facing England at Twickenham.

Scotland and Edinburgh lock Grant Gilchrist is likely to miss the remainder of the season having suffered yet another injury blow.

Eddie Jones is adamant Manu Tuilagi can play a role in England's RBS 6 Nations clash with Wales on March 12.