Six Nations not considering relegation

Six Nations chief executive Ben Morel has ruled out relegation from the championship in the belief that Italy’s dismal record does not threaten its credibility.

Italy keep tabs on England outcasts Lynagh, Lozowski

Italy coach Kieran Crowley has spoken with English Premiership backs Louis Lynagh and Alex Lozowski about their potential availability for the Azzurri.

France hopeful test will clear Dupont for Six Nations

France head coach Fabien Galthie said on Wednesday captain Antoine Dupont is “doing well” after contracting coronavirus and is likely to feature in next month’s Six Nations openers.

Farrell ruled out of Six Nations

England’s hopes of reclaiming the Six Nations title have taken another blow as captain Owen Farrell has been ruled out for the whole tournament.

Marler out of training squad in latest England blow

England suffered another setback in their Six Nations preparations when Joe Marler withdrew from their training squad on Tuesday following a second positive Covid-19 test in three months.

Wales suffer Covid-19 blow on first day of Six Nations camp

Wales loose forward Christ Tshiunza has been forced into isolation after contracting Covid-19.

France suffer Covid-19 setback ahead of Six Nations

Hooker Pierre Bourgarit has pulled out of France’s Six Nations squad after contracting Covid-19.

Ford answers England’s SOS

Flyhalf George Ford has been called up to join England’s Six Nations squad.

Farrell now in doubt for Six Nations

Owen Farrell is a major doubt for England’s Six Nations campaign after Saracens released a statement confirming he will consult with a specialist over an injury suffered in training.

England’s Slade set to be available for whole of Six Nations

Henry Slade now appears to be available for all of England’s Six Nations matches after Exeter said he was in contention to play in their European Champions Cup match against French side Montpellier on Sunday.