Six Nations

Calder: Smartphones impact on skills

Dr Sherylle Calder has warned England's Six Nations squad members to spend less time on their mobile phones as she believes it has a negative effect on players' skills and visual awareness.

Ireland call on rookies

Coach Joe Schmidt has included three uncapped players in Ireland's 40-man squad for the opening two rounds of the 2017 Six Nations.

Lozowski makes England cut

Eddie Jones has included three uncapped players in England's 34-man squad for the upcoming Six Nations tournament.

Scotland call on Du Preez

Uncapped flank Cornell du Preez is one of four South African-born players in Scotland's 37-man squad for the forthcoming Six Nations.

Jones to lead Wales

Lock Alun-Wyn Jones has replaced Sam Warburton as captain in Wales' 36-man squad for the 2017 Six Nations tournament.

England lose another prop

Joe Marler will miss the first half of the Six Nations after suffering a lower leg fracture.

Robshaw out of Six Nations

England flank Chris Robshaw will undergo surgery on his left shoulder on Monday that will sideline him for 12 weeks.