Today's rugby headlines as Dan Biggar 'gutted' mother won't see him captain Wales and Eddie Jones embarrasses himself
Here are the latest rugby headlines on Thursday, January 27.
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Champions Wales enter Six Nations outsiders behind England, Ireland and France
This season’s Guinness Six Nations Championship – its 23rd instalment – has every ingredient to provide a mouth-watering feast of rugby.
Formidable France and evolving England eye title – Six Nations talking points
Ireland and Wales meet in Dublin on February 5 to launch the penultimate Guinness Six Nations before the 2023 World Cup.
Injuries galore hit England as Farrell is ruled out of the Six Nations
England's Six Nations build-up was in turmoil on Wednesday night as captain Owen Farrell was ruled out of the tournament, with several other leading players doubtful for their opening game in Scotland.
Eddie Jones says Owen Farrell could return ‘better than ever’ from latest injury
Eddie Jones insists Owen Farrell’s best years could still be ahead of him after the England captain was ruled out of the entire Guinness Six Nations following ankle surgery.
‘Ridiculously talented’ Marcus Smith will shine in Six Nations – Dan Biggar
Wales captain Dan Biggar has backed a “ridiculously talented” Marcus Smith to take the Guinness Six Nations in his stride.
Gregor Townsend: No game like the English game as Six Nations opener looms
A home clash with England to open with is just the thing Gregor Townsend reckons will kick-start a successful Six Nations for Scotland next week.
England boss Jones 'pleased Ireland are doing well'
England boss Eddie Jones wasn't tempted to stir the pot in any way with his side's Guinness Six Nations match against Ireland too far away to contemplate.