Six Nations 2022: Ireland v Wales preview, team news & key stats
Wales begin their Six Nations title defence on Saturday when they take an injury-hit squad to face Ireland.
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Six Nations 2022: Antoine Dupont will captain France against Italy
World Player of the Year Antoine Dupont will captain Six Nations favourites France against Italy on Sunday, while coach Fabien Galthie has Covid-19.
Galthie to miss France's 6 Nations opener
France have made two changes to the side that defeated New Zealand last November as they prepare to open their 2022 Six Nations rugby campaign against Italy in Paris on Sunday without coach Fabien Galthie.
New Zealand-born Halafihi to make Italy debut in France Six Nations opener
Former Hurricanes backrower Toa Halafihi will make his Italy debut in this weekend's Six Nations trip to France, the Italian Rugby Federation (FIR) said on Friday.
The contenders to replace Chris Silverwood as England coach
Chris Silverwood’s reign as England head coach is over following a dismal Ashes as Australia retained the urn within 12 days of cricket before closing out a 4-0 series win.
Six Nations 2022 fixtures: Dates, kick off times, results and rugby schedule in full
The Six Nations returns in all its glory this weekend as another epic tussle for northern hemisphere rugby supremacy begins.
Chris Silverwood leaves England head coach role following dismal Ashes campaign
Chris Silverwood has left his position as England head coach following a dismal Ashes campaign.