Preview: France vs England

New faces will add extra spark to an old rivalry as England travel to Paris on the opening weekend of the Six Nations.

Preview: Wales vs Italy

Wales will begin their charge for an unprecedented third successive Six Nations title with an ideal first game, against Italy in Cardiff on Saturday.

Burrell, Nowell set for England debuts

The uncapped duo of Luther Burrell and Jack Nowell have been named in the starting XV for England's Six Nations opener against France in Paris on Saturday.

Plisson gets starting role

Stade Français flyhalf Jules Plisson will earn his first Test cap when he starts for France against England in Paris.

Hogg back for Scotland

Scotland have made four changes to their starting XV and a further positional switch for their opening Six Nations match against Ireland in Dublin on Sunday.

Jones leads Wales into battle

Alun Wyn Jones will captain an experienced Wales side as they begin the defence of their Six Nations crown against Italy at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday.

Stutter won’t stop Scotland skipper

Kelly Brown is confident a once debilitating stammer will have no bearing on his ability to lead the side in this season's Six Nations.

France go heavy on forwards

France coach Philippe Saint-André has taken a conservative line as he tries to win back French pride in the Six Nations, which kicks off on 1 February.