Domestic turmoil ‘fuel’ for Welsh fire
Captain Dewi Lake says Wales will use the turmoil and uncertainty engulfing the domestic club game as “fuel” to ignite their Six Nations campaign.
Six Nations changes for Ireland, France
Ireland and France have both been forced into late squad changes ahead of their blockbuster Six Nations opener.
Three new England caps, but still no Farrell
England coach Steve Borthwick named Greg Fisilau among three uncapped players for his Six Nations squad on Friday, but there was no place for former captain Owen Farrell or teenage wing Noah Caluori.
Welsh Rugby Union given ultimatum
Players have given Welsh rugby bosses until 6 February to provide clarity on what the professional landscape will look like next season or risk serious fallout.
Galthie drops experienced French trio
France coach Fabian Galthie has left three senior players out of his 42-man squad for the start of the Six Nations.
Keenan returns to Ireland squad
Fullback Hugo Keenan, who has not played since last year’s British & Irish Lions tour, has been named in Ireland’s Six Nations squad.
Italy hit by injury ahead of Six Nations
Dazzling winger Ange Capuozzo has been omitted from Italy’s Six Nations squad due to injury.
Wales coach plays down strike talk
Wales coach Steve Tandy has addressed reports of potential strike action by his players ahead of the Six Nations.
England sweating on flyhalf’s fitness
England could be without a key flyhalf when they begin their Six Nations campaign against Wales next month.
France suffer another scrumhalf setback
Another France scrumhalf is injured and likely to miss the start of the Six Nations next month.
