Six Nations preview (Round 3)

England should maintain a position of ascendancy in the Six Nations by claiming a big win over Italy at Twickenham on Sunday, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Sexton returns for Ireland

Johnny Sexton has regained the No 10 jersey for Ireland's Six Nations match against France in Dublin on Saturday.

Georgia’s Six Nations hopes dashed

Six Nations chief executive John Feehan has ruled out increased calls for reform to the northern hemisphere competition and the possible inclusion of Georgia.

North returns for Wales

Wales winger George North has been passed fit to start against Scotland in Edinburgh this Saturday.

Strauss ruled out of Six Nations

Scotland loose forward Josh Strauss will miss the remainder of the Six Nations championship after sustaining a kidney injury against France last Sunday.