Wales struggle past Italy

Wales began their quest for a third successive Six Nations title with an unconvincing 23-15 win against Italy in Cardiff.

Preview: Ireland vs Scotland

Ireland have a point to prove against Scotland in Dublin on Sunday after losing at Murrayfield last year.

Preview: France vs England

New faces will add extra spark to an old rivalry as England travel to Paris on the opening weekend of the Six Nations.

Preview: Wales vs Italy

Wales will begin their charge for an unprecedented third successive Six Nations title with an ideal first game, against Italy in Cardiff on Saturday.

Burrell, Nowell set for England debuts

The uncapped duo of Luther Burrell and Jack Nowell have been named in the starting XV for England's Six Nations opener against France in Paris on Saturday.

Plisson gets starting role

Stade Français flyhalf Jules Plisson will earn his first Test cap when he starts for France against England in Paris.

Hogg back for Scotland

Scotland have made four changes to their starting XV and a further positional switch for their opening Six Nations match against Ireland in Dublin on Sunday.