Six Nations

Farrell ruled out of Six Nations

England’s hopes of reclaiming the Six Nations title have taken another blow as captain Owen Farrell has been ruled out for the whole tournament.

epa07966458 Joe Marler of England (L) reacts with team mates after the Rugby World Cup final match between England and South Africa at the International Stadium Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Yokohama, Japan, 02 November 2019. EPA/FRANCK ROBICHON EDITORIAL USE ONLY/ NO COMMERCIAL SALES / NOT USED IN ASSOCATION WITH ANY COMMERCIAL ENTITY

Marler out of training squad in latest England blow

England suffered another setback in their Six Nations preparations when Joe Marler withdrew from their training squad on Tuesday following a second positive Covid-19 test in three months.

Wales suffer Covid-19 blow on first day of Six Nations camp

Wales loose forward Christ Tshiunza has been forced into isolation after contracting Covid-19.

France suffer Covid-19 setback ahead of Six Nations

Hooker Pierre Bourgarit has pulled out of France’s Six Nations squad after contracting Covid-19.

Farrell savours ‘nice blend’ in Ireland Six Nations squad

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell said there is a ‘nice blend’ of experience and fresh talent in the 37-man squad he named ahead of the Six Nations on Wednesday.

Eddie: Owen Farrell is a winner

Eddie Jones has elaborated on why he has backed Owen Farrell to continue as England captain in this year’s Six Nations championship.

File photo dated 27-03-2021 of Wasps' Alfie Barbeary, who has played his way into contention for a place in England's Six Nations squad to the point that he is already being targeted by opponents, according to Wasps team-mate Brad Shields. Issue date: Monday January 17, 2022.

Eddie backs ‘extraordinary’ Barbeary to make Test grade

Eddie Jones believes Alfie Barbeary has the mentality as well as the talent to make his mark on international rugby after calling the Wasps loose forward into the England training squad for the Six Nations.

Dupont named in France Six Nations squad despite mystery injury

World Player of the Year Antoine Dupont has been named in France’s Six Nations squad by head coach Fabien Galthie despite not having played since December 11.