Eddie waxes lyrical about ‘favourites’ Ireland

England boss Eddie Jones says Ireland are “the most cohesive side in the world”, installing Andy Farrell’s men as favourites for Saturday’s Six Nations showdown at Twickenham.

Scotland call up Hastings for trip to Rome

Scotland have called up Adam Hastings for Saturday’s Six Nations clash with perennial strugglers Italy in Rome.

Henderson locks back in to face England

Lock Iain Henderson has returned to the Ireland squad ahead of this weekend’s Six Nations clash against England at Twickenham, Irish rugby chiefs announced on Monday.

Dallaglio: Who’s Eddie Jones trying to kid?

Former England captain Lawrence Dallaglio has lashed out at head coach Eddie Jones’ claims of a “new dawn” for the national side.

Underhill in, Dombrandt out as England brace for Ireland

Sam Underhill has been recalled to the England squad ahead of their Six Nations match against Ireland next Saturday.

Blow for France as playmaker suffers injury relapse

Matthieu Jalibert’s injury issues continued on Sunday when the young flyhalf pulled out of France’s squad to face Wales in the Six Nations.

Rassie backs plan for Boks to join Six Nations

Rassie Erasmus has given his support behind the global calendar shake-up that would see the Springboks leave the Rugby Championship to join the Six Nations.

Navidi in, Jenkins out for rest of Six Nations

Josh Navidi has been added to the Wales squad for the remainder of the Six Nations, with fellow loose forward Ellis Jenkins released to play for regional side Cardiff, the Welsh Rugby Union announced on Sunday.

Henshaw gets the all-clear for trip to Twickenham

Robbie Henshaw has been declared fit and available for Ireland’s Six Nations clash against England at Twickenham.

Davies demands more from wobbly Wales

Jonathan Davies had told his Wales teammates they must work as hard without the ball as they do when it is in their hands if they are to revive their flagging Six Nations campaign.