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Million pound Six Nations match-ups as reported jackpot revealed

The final round of the 2024 Six Nations is upon us, with teams fiercely vying for their final placings, and millions of pounds are at stake.

Wales v Italy preview: The great Wooden Spoon escape awaits as Warren Gatland’s charges avoid 2022 repeat

The stakes are high as Wales and Italy prepare to clash in a crucial match, with both teams desperately seeking to avoid the Six Nations Wooden Spoon.

Quiz: Can you name every Six Nations Player of the Championship winner?

Have a go and challenge your friends.

Bernard Jackman: Ireland’s ‘golden era’ eye Six Nations glory against the last ‘good’ Scotland team for ‘a while’

Bernard Jackman is this week's Expert Witness as he previews the final day of the 2024 Six Nations.

Six Nations: Five talking points ahead of Super Saturday including Ireland on the cusp and George North’s swansong

Planet Rugby's five talking points ahead of the final round of the 2024 Six Nations Championship as we discuss all three games.

Six Nations Team Tracker: Super Saturday announcements, match officials and TV coverage

Your one-stop spot for all the Six Nations team news and UK TV coverage ahead of the final round of the 2024 Championship.

Hammer blow! Italy without 2022 Cardiff hero Ange Capuozzo for Six Nations showdown

Italy head coach Gonzalo Quesada has named his team for the crunch clash in Cardiff with Ange Capuozzo missing out.

George North: Tributes pour in for ‘once in a generation’ Wales great ahead of final Test

Tributes have poured in for one of Wales' all-time greats.

Wales: Warren Gatland backtracks on bold selections as key men reinstated ahead of ‘exciting’ wooden spoon clash

Head coach Warren Gatland has named his 23-man Wales squad to take on Italy in Cardiff in their final game of the 2024 Six Nations Championship.

Scotland reflect on Italy loss after ‘hard-hitting’ review as ‘huge game’ against Ireland awaits

Steve Tandy said Scotland held a “hard-hitting” review after last weekend's loss to Italy as they aim to bounce back with a win against Ireland.

Loose Pass: Six Nations ‘madness’ and Warren Gatland’s firefighting job

Loose Pass is here to delve into the major talking points in the sport.

No ‘ifs or buts’ for Wales in Six Nations wooden spoon battle with Italy

Adam Beard says Wales cannot afford any "ifs or buts" when they take on Italy in their Six Nations wooden-spoon showdown in Cardiff on Saturday.

Six Nations: Nine fascinating stats from a wild Round Four including drop-goal kings and tireless defence

With the dust beginning to settle and with the help of Opta, Planet Rugby takes a closer look at some of the interesting statistics from a turbulent round.

Michael Lynagh hails ‘significant’ Six Nations win as sons shine in Italy and Australia to cap ‘special day for the family’

Wallabies legend Michael Lynagh is hoping a dream weekend for his family signals an upturn in fortune both for Australian and Italian rugby.

Chris Robshaw’s Six Nations Team of the Week: Ben Earl the standout but Italy’s super six dominate

Former England captain Chris Robshaw sits down with Planet Rugby's James While to select his Six Nations Team of the Week for Round Four.

Six Nations law discussion: The Paolo Garbisi moment that falls between the cracks

This week's Six Nations law discussion looks at a moment involving Paolo Garbisi after a touch-finder in the Italy v Scotland game at the Stadio Olimpico.

Who’s hot and who’s not: England answer their critics, record-breaking former All Black and humble pie for the Irish

Check who's hot and not following the week's on and off-field action.

World rankings: Italy’s famous win elevates them above Wallabies for the first time

Italy’s win over Scotland at the weekend takes them above the Wallabies for the first time since the world rankings were introduced in 2003.

Nigel Owens calls for law change after Duhan van der Merwe and Ange Capuozzo incident

Nigel Owens has called for a change in a law that rewards defence following an incident involving Duhan van der Merwe and Ange Capouzzo in the Six Nations.

Duhan van der Merwe ‘bullies’ Ange Capuozzo by ‘manhandling’ the winger in try-saving tackle

Scotland winger Duhan van der Merwe denied Italy speedster Ange Capuozzo in a peculiar fashion during the Six Nations clash in Rome on Saturday.

Italy end 11-year wait for Rome triumph as Scotland’s Six Nations hopes dented

Italy picked up an outstanding 31-29 victory over Scotland in the Six Nations on Saturday as they completed a remarkable comeback in Rome.

Italy v Scotland: Five takeaways as Scots ‘pay heavy price’ for inconsistencies as ‘stunning’ Azzurri rule Rome

Our five takeaways following Italy's 31-29 victory over Scotland.

Scotland player ratings: Pierre Schoeman’s ill-discipline proves costly in defeat to Italy

Our Scotland player ratings from the loss to Italy in Rome.

Italy player ratings: Juan Ignacio Brex shines in historic Six Nations win over Scotland

How Italy's players rated in their historic Six Nations victory against Scotland in Rome on Saturday.

2025 Six Nations fixtures confirmed: Kick-off times, venues, dates and more

The 2025 Six Nations schedule has been confirmed with the opening game in Paris. See England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland and Wales' fixtures.

Italy v Scotland preview: Toonie’s charges to conquer Rome in double-digit Six Nations win

Italy and Scotland will meet in Rome on Saturday, and the two sides will have an opportunity to continue their press for unprecedented Six Nations finishes.

Bernard Jackman’s Six Nations predictions: Away sweep beckons but Ireland beware of England reproducing Springboks semi-final showing

Planet Rugby partners up with eToro as we asked former Ireland hooker Bernard Jackman to predict each Six Nations game this weekend.

Son of Australian legend to make Italy debut against Scotland while hulking flanker returns from injury

Louis Lynagh is set to make his debut for Italy when they take on Scotland in their Six Nations clash at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome on Saturday.

Scotland switch up playmaking axis as Finn Russell gets two new partners, including Sione Tuipulotu’s replacement

Head coach Gregor Townsend has named his 23-man Scotland squad to take on Italy at the Stadio Olimpico in the Six Nations Championship.

Jamie Roberts picks absolutely STACKED all-time Six Nations Dream Team as one home nation overlooked

Former Wales centre Jamie Roberts has picked his Six Nations Dream Team that is loaded with some brilliant legends of the game.