Six Nations

Eddie Jones is poised to retain "likeable rogue" Dylan Hartley as captain for the summer tour to Australia as England turn their gaze to the next staging post on their quest to become the dominant force in the game

England coach Eddie Jones met the media in the wake of their Grand Slam win in France.

Italy captain Sergio Parisse feels that "maybe things will change" when the Azzurri begin a new coaching era this summer.

Eddie Jones acclaimed his Grand Slam champions as the dominant force in the northern hemisphere but insists England's success in his debut campaign as head coach is only the beginning.

A tense 31-21 victory over France in Paris propelled England to their first Grand Slam since 2003, completing a triumphant debut campaign at the helm for Eddie Jones.

Ireland outmuscled Scotland 35-25 in Dublin for an RBS 6 Nations victory to put themselves in pole position for a third-place tournament finish.

Wales secured runners-up spot in this season's RBS 6 Nations Championship after running riot against an outclassed Italy, racking up a record 67-14 win.

Ireland host Scotland in Dublin in Saturday's final round of RBS 6 Nations fixtures, with the winner ready to scoop a third-place finish.

England Women's bid for the Six Nations grand slam fell short on Friday night as they were beaten 17-12 by France at Stade de la Rabine.

Italy captain Sergio Parisse has mounted a fierce defence of the Azzurri's Six Nations status ahead of facing Wales in Cardiff on Saturday.

Ross Ford insists Scotland will set out to address the humiliation of last year's last-day RBS 6 Nations defeat to Ireland when they run out in Dublin this weekend.

Eddie Jones has urged England to earn the right to "beat their chest" by seizing the ultimate prize in the northern hemisphere.

Former winger Ugo Monye believes England now have their ‘identity’ back and he fully expects them to seal the Six Nations Grand Slam this weekend.

Captain Dan Lydiate missed Wales' final training session in Cardiff on Friday ahead of their RBS 6 Nations finale against Italy.

Wales take on Italy in their final match of the 2016 RBS 6 Nations hoping to bounce back from last weekend's defeat to England.

Shaun Edwards is still experiencing "a bit of disbelief" after Wales outscored England 3-1 on tries at Twickenham last Saturday but still lost.

Former Leicester prop Martin Castrogiovanni will return to the Italy team after suspension for Saturday's RBS 6 Nations clash against Wales in Cardiff.

Rory Best has won his fitness battle to captain Ireland in Saturday's RBS 6 Nations clash with Scotland.

Vern Cotter has made three changes to his Scotland line-up for Saturday's clash with Ireland in Dublin as he looks to sign off the Dark Blues' RBS 6 Nations campaign with a third straight win.

England have named Joe Marler on the bench for Saturday's Grand Slam match against France in Paris after making two changes to their starting line-up.