Watch: Crunching tackles megamix

Take a look at this compilation of superbly-timed, monstrous tackles featuring the likes of Faf de Klerk, Justin Geduld and Courtney Lawes.

Rare start for Steyn as Scotland mix things up

Wing Kyle Steyn will make his first Six Nations start for Scotland as one of five changes to the run-on XV for Saturday’s match against perennial strugglers Italy in Rome.

O’Driscoll: Sexton is inferior to Smith

Brian O’Driscoll says veteran Ireland playmaker Johnny Sexton is an “inferior athlete” to Marcus Smith, but the former skipper believes his countryman has the IQ to outsmart the English upstart in a face-off.

Sexton back as Ireland call on big guns

Ireland talisman Johnny Sexton is restored to the flyhalf starting berth for Saturday’s crucial Six Nations match with England where victory would ensure the Irish maintain hopes of the title.

Davies, Navidi back to boost Wales against France

Wales coach Wayne Pivac has named Josh Navidi at openside flanker for the Six Nations match against France in Cardiff on Friday, while also handing a return to veteran centre Jonathan Davies.

Banged-up Dupont to lead depleted France

Antoine Dupont has been cleared to lead a depleted France into Six Nations battle against Wales in Cardiff on Friday.

Sexton sets sights on World Cup swansong

Ireland captain Johnny Sexton said he hopes to go out on “a high, not a whimper” after he signed a contract extension through to the 2023 Rugby World Cup on Tuesday.

Banned Duhan to miss Scotland’s Six Nations finish

Duhan van der Merwe has been banned from Scotland’s final two games of this season’s Six Nations Championship after the wing was sent off in an English Premiership match.

Dupont injury scare for Grand Slam-chasing France

France suffered a scare ahead of Friday’s Six Nations clash with Wales as captain Antoine Dupont left training with his left arm bandaged and an ice pack wrapped round it.

Wales to risk Francis despite surgeon’s warning

Wales say prop Tomas Francis is available for selection against France in the Six Nations on Friday despite a strong warning from a surgeon that he risks “serious harm” after suffering a head injury against England.