Six Nations

Wales axe Phillips

Wales have made three changes to their starting line-up to face France on Friday, with Mike Phillips the notable omission.

Lauret in for Le Roux

France have made one injury-enforced change to their starting XV for Saturday's Six Nations clash with Wales.

Cole blow for England

Dan Cole will miss the rest of the Six Nations and have a period of rest from rugby to relieve a bulging disc in his neck.

Ireland leapfrog Wales

Ireland have climbed to seventh on the IRB rankings following their 26-3 win against Wales.

France power past Italy

France scored three tries within 10 minutes of the second half to defeat Italy 30-10 in Paris on Sunday.

England keep Scotland scoreless

England scored two tries in difficult conditions to defeat Scotland 20-0 on a crumbling Murrayfield pitch on Saturday.

Rampant Ireland humble Wales

A masterclass by Jonathan Sexton and the Ireland pack set up an emphatic 26-3 victory over Wales in Dublin.