Breaking Lowry to make debut with Sexton benched for Italy
Michael Lowry will win his first international cap as one of six changes made to the Ireland team to face Italy on Sunday (3pm).
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Gregor Townsend wants Scotland to seize Six Nations ‘last chance’ against France
Gregor Townsend has challenged Scotland to seize their “last chance” to remain in the hunt for the Six Nations title by beating in-form France at BT Murrayfield on Saturday.
Youngs set for record and Faletau fillip – England v Wales talking points
Fierce rivals England and Wales meet in a crucial Guinness Six Nations clash at Twickenham on Saturday.
England expect Manu Tuilagi to bounce back quickly from latest injury blow
England are confident that Manu Tuilagi’s latest injury setback is only minor after being forced to tear up their midfield plans for Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations clash with Wales.
'I just don't see it being changed too much' - O'Driscoll doesn't expect many squad changes between now and the World Cup
Brian O'Driscoll says he doesn't expect too many fresh faces to stamp their authority on the Ireland squad between now and the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
Wayne Pivac expecting Wales to continue improvement against England
Wales boss Wayne Pivac expects continued improvement in his team’s performance level when the reigning Guinness Six Nations champions tackle England on Saturday.
Courtney Lawes warns Wales he is back firing on all cylinders after concussion
England’s reinstated captain Courtney Lawes has warned Wales that he is back firing on all cylinders after needing to show patience to emerge from a significant spell out with concussion.
England centre Manu Tuilagi ruled out of Wales clash through injury
Manu Tuilagi has been ruled out of England’s Guinness Six Nations clash against Wales with a hamstring injury.