Winner of Ireland and France’s opener nailed on as Six Nations favourites
It is difficult to look beyond Ireland and France as the principal contenders for this season’s Guinness Six Nations title.
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Grant Gilchrist to miss Scotland's Six Nations opener after getting one-week ban
Grant Gilchrist will miss Scotland's Guinness Six Nations opener against Wales after being handed a one-week suspension.
Ireland eschew drastic changes for Six Nations defence after World Cup setback
Ireland begin the Guinness Six Nations as reigning Grand Slam champions but on the back of familiar World Cup quarter-final disappointment.
Finn Russell ready to lead Scotland after clearing the air with Gregor Townsend
Finn Russell believes his appointment as Scotland co-captain is testament to the newfound harmony he and head coach Gregor Townsend have found following a fractious past.
New captains, absent stars and fresh faces – Six Nations talking points
The Rugby World Cup done and dusted until 2027, attention now turns to this season’s Guinness Six Nations and a battle for European supremacy.
Warren Gatland: Improved defences a challenge for coaches as Six Nations countdown begins
Defence wins championship, so the saying goes, and Warren Gatland picked out Ireland's defeat to New Zealand as a perfect example of how far that side of the game decides outcomes.
Finn Russell eyes new era after clear-the-air Gregor Townsend talks
Finn Russell believes his appointment as Scotland co-captain is testament to the newfound harmony he and head coach Gregor Townsend have found following a fractious past.
Bernard Jackman: Joe McCarthy should start for Ireland v France
Bernard Jackman believes Joe McCarthy has earned his shot in the starting Ireland team for the Guinness Six Nations opener away to France next week.