Wales drop North and Biggar for England clash
Fly-half Dan Biggar and centre George North have been left out of the Wales team for Saturday's Guinness Six Nations clash against England in Cardiff.
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Byrne starts as Ireland make six changes for Italy
Ross Byrne will make his first Guinness Six Nations start as one of six changes to the Ireland team to take on Italy on Saturday.
Garbisi returns at out-half for Ireland visit
Paolo Garbisi has been named at out-half for Italy for the visit of Ireland, his first start since the autumn international series late last year. The Montpellier number 10 missed the opening two games of the tournament with knee injury and replaces Tommaso Allan, while wing Pierre Bruno is another change from the team that lost 31-14 to England last time out.
U20s ready for Italy after invaluable senior session
With the U20 Six Nations championship following the senior tournament with a break last week, it allowed Richie Murphy's side a chance to reflect on their opening wins, as well as fine-tune the engine ahead of another Gland Slam push.
James Ryan opens up on Shoulder to Shoulder talk
It was the inspirational talk that had Johnny Sexton on the verge of tears prior to Ireland's win over France and now James Ryan has elaborated on what went on behind the scenes.
Wales against England in Six Nations to go ahead as player strike averted
Wales' Six Nations match against England in Cardiff on Saturday will go ahead after potential strike action from Welsh players over a contract dispute was averted, the Welsh Rugby Union has announced.
'If we can get our hands on him and rough him up a bit that would help us' - Hansen on Italy flyer Capuozzo
Mack Hansen says Ireland have done their homework on Italy star Ange Capouzzo and will try to "rough him up".
Welsh players meet as strike threatens England Six Nations match
Every professional rugby player in Wales was summoned to a crunch meeting on Wednesday ahead of a potential strike that threatens to scupper this weekend's Six Nations clash with England.