Ireland back to fifth

Ireland have climbed one place in the IRB world rankings after beating France in Paris to win the Six Nations.

Wales smash 14-man Scots

Wales finished their Six Nations campaign on a high with a 51-3 win against Scotland in Cardiff.

Poms pound awful Italy

England scored seven converted tries to thrash Italy 52-11 in Rome, but fell short of matching Ireland's points difference.

Preview: France vs Ireland

Victory against France in Paris on Saturday night will almost certainly hand Ireland the Six Nations trophy.

Preview: Italy vs England

England must beat Italy in Rome and hope that France defeat Ireland if Chris Robshaw is to lift the Six Nations trophy.

Preview: Wales vs Scotland

Wales and Scotland will be desperate to end disappointing Six Nations campaigns on a high when they meet in Cardiff.