Six Nations

Hartley to lead England

Northampton Saints hooker Dylan Hartley has been confirmed as England's new captain ahead of the Six Nations.

Gray leaves Boks for Scotland

Richie Gray, who served as the Springboks' breakdown specialist under former Bok coach Heyneke Meyer, has been appointed as a consultant for Scotland.

Sexton worry for Ireland

Star flyhalf Johnny Sexton is in doubt for Ireland's Six Nations opener against Wales after suffering another concussion.

New faces for Italy

Italy coach Jacques Brunel has included 10 uncapped players in his 30-man Six Nations squad.

Gatland gives Davies the nod

Wales coach Warren Gatland has included uncapped scrumhalf Aled Davies in an extended 37-man Six Nations squad, while recalling Tom James and Josh Turnbull.

France select sevens flyer

France coach Guy Novès has sprung a surprise by naming Fijian-born sevens specialist Virimi Vakatawa in his Six Nations squad.

Scotland retain Nel, Strauss

Coach Vern Cotter has named WP Nel and Josh Strauss in Scotland's extended Six Nations training squad.