Fofana out of Six Nations opener

France have suffered a blow ahead of this Saturday's Six Nations clash against Italy after Wesley Fofana was ruled out with a rib injury.

Six Nations captains Q&A

Sam Warburton, Dylan Hartley, Rory Best, Grieg Laidlaw, Sergio Parisse and Guilhem Guirado were at the launch of the 2016 tournament.

Eddie trims England squad

England coach Eddie Jones has released 10 players back to their clubs as his Six Nations squad continues to take shape.

Hartley to lead England

Northampton Saints hooker Dylan Hartley has been confirmed as England's new captain ahead of the Six Nations.

Gray leaves Boks for Scotland

Richie Gray, who served as the Springboks' breakdown specialist under former Bok coach Heyneke Meyer, has been appointed as a consultant for Scotland.

Sexton worry for Ireland

Star flyhalf Johnny Sexton is in doubt for Ireland's Six Nations opener against Wales after suffering another concussion.