Six Nations 2016
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England’s women make one change for Six Nations game against FranceEngland’s women have made one change to the team who defeated Wales, with Harriet Millar-Mills replacing the second-row Abbie Scott
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England’s Billy Vunipola happy to lead from the frontEngland’s vice-captain, Billy Vunipola, admits he is not that vocal with his team-mates but prefers to lead by example
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Six Nations may act over England prop Joe Marler’s remark to Samson LeeThe Six Nations will decide today whether to take action against the England prop Joe Marler for calling the Wales forward Samson Lee ‘Gypsy boy’ during the match at Twickenham
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England retain third hooker Tommy Taylor in squad to face FranceEngland have retained a third hooker, Sale’s Tommy Taylor, at their Surrey training camp in preparation for Saturday’s grand slam showdown with France in Paris
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Ireland captain Rory Best must prove fitness for Scotland Six Nations clashIreland’s captain Rory Best must prove his fitness on Thursday in order to face Scotland in Saturday’s final Six Nations encounter
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Wales scrum-half Gareth Davies expects tough debriefing after England defeatThe Wales scrum-half Gareth Davies admitted the coach, Warren Gatland, gave his side a stern half-time lecture during the Six Nations defeat by England
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Sean Cronin warns Ireland not to get carried away by big win over ItalyA nine-try victory over Italy boosted Ireland before facing Scotland in the final weekend of the 2016 Six Nations
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Six Nations: Jones determined England will retain focus on grand slam in ParisEngland’s head coach, Eddie Jones, said his team are determined to add a first grand slam since 2003 to the Six Nations title they secured when Scotland beat France at Murrayfield
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Eddie Jones benefits as second row comes together perfectly for EnglandEngland coach Eddie Jones was given a glimpse of the potential for his second row as Saracens team-mates Maro Itoje and George Kruis combined with great effect against Wales
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Ireland thump Italy and set their Six Nations try record with nineIreland piled up nine tries against sorry Italy in Dublin, romping home 58-15 to set up a mid-table Six Nations finish, with Jamie Heaslip crossing twice
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England 25-21 Wales: how the Six Nations players at Twickenham ratedMaro Itoje and Billy Vunipola earn highest marks for England; Alun Wyn Jones stands out among a generally disappointing Wales team
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Eddie Jones likened Itoje to a Vauxhall Viva before the Six Nations started, but after his performance against Wales the coach upgraded him to a BMWMaro Itoje thrills England supporters with his skill and composure
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Scotland need discipline and patience to breach France in Six NationsScotland have their best chance in years to make France fear Murrayfield once again but they must stick to their plan to enforce their strengths
Dan Lydiate captains Wales against Italy in place of injured Sam Warburton