France see off Scotland to claim first Six Nations win

France registered their first victory of this year's Six Nations when they overcame Scotland 27-10 in an entertaining game in Paris on Saturday.

Five takeaways from France v Scotland

Following a 27-10 victory for France over Scotland in their Six Nations encounter, here's our five takeaways from the Paris clash on Saturday.

Italy’s losing streak to continue against Ireland

Italy will have to play out of their skin if they want to upset the apple cart and beat Ireland in their Six Nations fixture in Rome on Sunday.

Sean Cronin starts for Ireland in Rome

Ireland have announced their team to face Italy in their Six Nations clash on Sunday, with Sean Cronin named at hooker for the game.

Tito Tebaldi return boosts Italy

Italy head coach Conor O'Shea has made five alterations to his starting line-up for the Six Nations encounter with Ireland in Rome on Sunday.

France to edge injury-plagued Scotland

Two teams who are in a state of uncertainty will open Round Three of the Six Nations as France and Scotland go head-to-head in Paris.

England to pass Cardiff test and end Welsh Slam dream

The two remaining unbeaten teams in this year's Six Nations will face off at the Principality Stadium on Saturday when Wales host England.

The short side: Rivals clash, stricken Scots and a nifty nine

The short side returns to Planet Rugby as we study the main talking points ahead of this week’s action in Round Three of the Six Nations.

Wales go for Gareth Anscombe at 10 against England

Wales head coach Warren Gatland has opted to start Gareth Anscombe at fly-half ahead of Dan Biggar for their Six Nations clash with England.

Ben Moon handed England start

England head coach Eddie Jones has made two changes to his team to face Wales on Saturday with Jack Nowell and Ben Moon handed starts.

Pete Horne at 10, Nick Grigg at centre for Scotland

Scotland have made four changes to their starting XV to face France in this Saturday's Six Nations clash in Paris, with Pete Horne named at 10.

Loose Pass: Comebacks, Italy’s issues and a Welsh legend

This week we will mostly be concerning ourselves with magnificent comebacks, Italy's Six Nations participation and a warrior for Saturday.

Match officials to February 24

The match officials for this weekend’s action have been confirmed, with Jaco Peyper taking charge of the Wales v England clash in Cardiff.

Joe Cokanasiga retained by England for Wales clash

Gargantuan wing Joe Cokanasiga is in contention to feature for England against Wales this weekend after being named in their 25-man squad.

Rugby Union Today: Expert Witness and Analysis

Another busy day in rugby as former Wales captain Michael Owen is our Expert Witness while Sam Larner analyses this week's clash in Cardiff.

Analysis: Something has to give in Cardiff

Our analyst Sam Larner returns to Planet Rugby to preview the titanic duel set for Cardiff this weekend between rivals Wales and England.

Double lock boost for Ireland

Ireland have been boosted by the return to fitness of second-row duo Iain Henderson and Tadhg Beirne for their Six Nations clash with Italy.

Finn Russell ruled out of France showdown

Scotland have suffered a setback ahead of their Six Nations clash with France in Paris this Saturday after fly-half Finn Russell was ruled out.

Expert Witness: Michael Owen welcomes underdog tag

As the Six Nations approaches the halfway mark, Michael Owen returns to Expert Witness to preview the oldest of rivalries, Wales vs England.

Robbie Henshaw re-signs until June 2022

Ireland and Leinster centre Robbie Henshaw has extended his Irish Rugby Football Union contract up to at least the end of June 2022.

Will Scotland be the surprise package of the Six Nations?

One week into the Six Nations Championship 2019 and Scotland have made a confident start in a 33-20 victory against Italy at their home ground, Murrayfield Stadium. It has been 20 years since Scotland reigned as champions, during their 1999 win of the Five Nations title. The team have yet to lift the Championship Trophy […]

Romain Ntamack at fly-half for France

France head coach Jacques Brunel has made several changes to his XV that will take on Scotland in Paris, including a new half-back pairing.

Duncan Weir and Zander Fagerson given Scotland recalls

Head coach Gregor Townsend has added six players to the Scotland squad ahead of Saturday’s Round Three Six Nations Test against France.

Chris Ashton to miss Wales Test due to injury

England coach Eddie Jones has called up 33 players to continue preparations for their Six Nations match against Wales on Saturday.

Chris Boyd backs Dan Biggar to be fit to face England

Northampton Saints boss Chris Boyd believes Dan Biggar will be fit to play for Wales in their upcoming Six Nations encounter with England.

Six Nations over for injured Huw Jones

Scotland have suffered another injury setback with Glasgow outside centre Huw Jones unlikely to play any further part in the Six Nations.

Loose Pass: England excel and France’s coaching concern

This week we will mostly be concerning ourselves with England’s new gear, France’s coaching problem, as well as an international round-up…

Ollie Devoto named in 25-man England training squad

Exeter Chiefs centre Ollie Devoto is the surprise inclusion for England's 25-man training squad which assembled in London on Wednesday.

10 weeks out for injured Mako Vunipola

England will be without loosehead prop Mako Vunipola for the rest of the Six Nations after he was sidelined for up to 10 weeks due to injury.

Further surgery for Taulupe Faletau

Bath have been hit by a setback with the news that Wales international number eight Taulupe Faletau is set for further surgery on his right arm.