Three uncapped players in trimmed England squad
England head coach Steve Borthwick has kept three uncapped players in his trimmed 29-man squad for their opening Six Nations match against Scotland on Saturday.
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Warren Gatland: Wales happy to be written off ahead of Ireland opener in Six Nations
Warren Gatland believes Wales will relish being underdogs for Saturday's Guinness Six Nations opener against Ireland.
Ireland must relish top ranking in world rugby says Beirne
Ireland must learn to embrace the expectation and scrutiny that comes with being the top ranked rugby team in the world, experienced forward Tadhg Beirne said on Tuesday.
Beirne: I only ever wanted to play for Ireland
There's a world in which Tadhg Beirne could have been playing against Ireland this Saturday, rather than for them.
Munster confirm Ryan return as Scannell brothers and Edwin Edogbo sign new deals
Munster have confirmed prop John Ryan will return for a third stint with the province ahead of next season.
Italian Parisse to hang up his boots for good at end of season
Italian flanker Sergio Parisse will hang up his boots for good at the end of the season, bringing an end to a 21-year professional career.
French rugby in 'sad' place off the field before Six Nations - Les Bleus great Magne
Former France back-row Olivier Magne said off-the-field problems bedevilling the country's rugby are "sad" to see as Les Bleus prepare to start the defence of their Six Nations crown on Sunday.
Hugo Keenan hoping for happier Cardiff return with Ireland
There are few rugby arenas quite like the Principality Stadium in Cardiff when it's at full volume, and Hugo Keenan is expecting it to be as loud as ever this Saturday in the opening round of the Guinness Six Nations.