Six Nations

Shaun Edwards believes Wales are "in a better place" ahead of this season's RBS 6 Nations Championship than they were 12 months ago.

Johnny Sexton has been passed fit to return for Ireland's second RBS 6 Nations match against France in Dublin on Saturday week.

Sam Warburton will demand that Wales roar into Friday night's blockbusting RBS 6 Nations opener against England with the same intensity and passion they delivered in devastating fashion two years ago.

Ireland enter this years Six Nations competition as reigning champions and favorites but can they keep up the momentum from a successful 2014 and win two in a row? Talking Rugby Union previews their chances and looks at the key players, biggest weaknesses and the fresh faces ahead of this year's tournament.

Six Nations 2015 is here and for those playing fantasy rugby games, it is difficult to know which players to select. Fortunately help is at hand from our man Scott Donaldson.

Scotland have made two changes for their RBS 6 Nations campaign opener in France on Saturday.

Scotland winger Tim Visser says a part of him will always feel Dutch - but admits pulling on the Dark Blue jersey can leave him close to tears.

Ex-England international Paul Sackey gives us his thoughts on England this Six Nations, as well as the emerging talent rising to the top in his old position on the wing.

Jonathan Joseph hopes England will be able to emulate Bath's cavalier style when they face Wales in Friday night's RBS 6 Nations opener at the Millennium Stadium.

England have named Danny Cipriani and Nick Easter on the bench for Friday night's RBS 6 Nations opener against Wales in Cardiff.

Ahead of Italy hosting Ireland in the Rome in the opening round of the 6 Nations, Land Rover has caught up with Italian rugby legend Andrea Lo Cicero to get his thoughts on the Championship.

Sergio Parisse hopes he can find a "different level" in this year's RBS 6 Nations after a back injury plagued the Italy captain's wretched 2014.

Scotty Donaldson, one of our Southern-Hemisphere contributors, takes a look at one of the most hotly anticipated competitions in the Northern Hemisphere from his perspective, at the other side of the World.

England have included fly-half Danny Cipriani and number eight Nick Easter in a 25-man squad retained for Friday's RBS 6 Nations opener against Wales.

Scotland defence coach Matt Taylor expects to face a more expansive France side when the RBS 6 Nations kicks off - but he believes his team can match them at their own game.

The Six Nations isn’t the only tournament to kick off this coming weekend, as the U20 edition of the competition also gets underway.

Conor Murray has been passed fit for Ireland's RBS 6 Nations opener against Italy in Rome.

England prop David Wilson has been ruled out of Friday's RBS 6 Nations opener against Wales, but Dan Cole is available after recovering from his foot injury.

Wales boss Warren Gatland has sprung the first surprise of this season's RBS 6 Nations Championship - by naming his team to face England 48 hours early.

Glasgow prop Ryan Grant has been recalled to Scotland's RBS 6 Nations squad after being acquitted of an assault charge.