Steve Borthwick's squad are preparing for a seismic championship opener against title-holders Ireland in Dublin on February 1 without the benefit of momentum.

The Scottish star has had the year of his life from working in WWE, breaking the UK music charts and now holding a major company’s top title.

Following the Six Nations squad announcements and with the action closing in fast, our focus turn to those players set to miss part or in some cases all of the Championship.

The 28-year-old back-rower skippered Gregor Townsend's side from the autumn of 2022 through to the 2023 World Cup.

Ulster hooker Tom Stewart has backed the "brilliant" Simon Easterby to "get Ireland firing" in the Six Nations. Easterby has stepped up as interim head coach to lead Ireland's bid for a third ...

This year's Six Nations will feature 20-minute red cards for the first time after the law variation was trialled during the ...

The IRFU have responded to a claim made by a fan on social media that a player is being 'strategically' left out of the Union's social media graphics and photo shoots ...

Jamie Ritchie says Scotland must treat every match in the Six Nations as a cup final if they are to finally mount a serious title challenge. The Scots have not won the trophy since the last season of ...

Jarrod Evans starts in place of Marcus Smith as Harlequins take on a Northampton Saints side that is missing 17 players due ...

Justin Tipuric returns to captain Ospreys for Friday's United Rugby Championship (URC) game against Benetton in Swansea.

The Six Nations fixture list is set for a significant shake-up as officials prepare to pitch TV rights packages for future ...