Six Nations: Wales favourites but France still in the hunt
As the Six Nations moves into its final (official) weekend, the result is far from a foregone conclusion with France and Wales both still in the running.
France to spoil Wales Grand Slam?
Predict the Winner: Smarting from a close loss against England, will France bounce back in Paris to hand Wales their first defeat in the 2021 Six Nations championship?
Stuart Hogg at flyhalf as Scots look to bounce back
Mercurial Scotland captain Stuart Hogg has been named at flyhalf for his side’s clash with Italy in Edinburgh.
Stander shifts to flank for Ireland swansong
CJ Stander has been named at blindside flank in his last game for Ireland as coach Andy Farrell rejigs his side to face England in Dublin.
Beard starts in solitary change for Wales
Adam Beard returns to start at lock in the solitary change to Wales’ team for their Six Nations finale against France on Saturday.
France unchanged for crunch Wales clash
France have named an unchanged starting lineup for their decisive Six Nations clash with Wales in Paris on Saturday.
England pick Daly at 13
Elliot Daly will replace the injured Henry Slade at outside centre in England’s Six Nations match against Ireland in Dublin on Saturday.
‘Stander retirement will motivate Ireland’
England forwards coach Matt Proudfoot has paid tribute to the retiring CJ Stander while admitting his announcement will galvanise Ireland ahead of their clash in Dublin on Saturday.
Jones: Farrell back to his ‘belligerent aggressive self’
Eddie Jones has revealed that captain Owen Farrell was under strict instructions not to engage with the referee against France in an ongoing effort by England to improve their discipline.
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