Heaslip misses out

Jamie Heaslip has lost his fitness battle and will sit out Ireland's Six Nations opener against Italy in Rome on Saturday.

Three Saffas in France XV

Bernard le Roux, Rory Kockott and Scott Spedding have been named in France's starting lineup for their Six Nations match against Scotland in Paris on Saturday.

New-look midfield for England

Luther Burrell and Jonathan Joseph will start in the England midfield against Wales in Cardiff on Friday.

North back in the mix

Wales have made two changes from the team that defeated the Springboks in November for their Six Nations opener against England in Cardiff on Friday.

Wales prop has no regrets

Adam Jones says he's ‘at peace’ with himself over his decision to retire from international rugby.

Cipriani earns England recall

Sale Sharks flyhalf Danny Cipriani has been included in Stuart Lancaster's 34-man training squad ahead of the Six Nations.