Three sides are chasing the Championship title with Wales bidding for the Grand Slam

Momentum has a lifespan . . . captain, my captains . . . Ireland get their carry on

Scotland trio all ruled out through injury of Calcutta Cup defence at Twickenham

All-conquering Welsh side close in on Grand Slam ahead of weekend Ireland showdown

‘We’ve lost the second half 5-3 but we’ve shown some real character,’ said the Wales manager

Nothing unlucky about it as Warren Gatland’s side hold off Scottish fightback in Edinburgh

Jonny Gray and wing Tommy Seymour will make their 50th Test appearances

Joe Schmidt has made four changes to his starting XV for Sunday’s game in Rome

Business as usual for Peter O’Mahony as Ireland flanker stands out in Edinburgh

Finn Russell, Josh Strauss and Stuart McInally best for Gregor Townsend’s team

Johnny Sexton and Conor Murray should have enough to pull Scotland around the park

Italy score three late tries but can’t avoid 18th straight Six Nations defeat

England outhalf expected to make opening Six Nations game against Ireland after thumb surgery

Greig Laidlaw will again skipper the team in the absence of the injured John Barclay

Gregor Townsend’s side trailed in the first half before taking control after break

Forward power can help Castres pip Exeter in one of weekend’s most intriguing ties

Missed penalty late on denies Irish side early-season win under new coach Andy Friend

Craig Ronaldson unable to convert long range penalty with last kick of the game

Pr014 preview: Connacht v Glasgow, The Sportsground, 3pm (Live on TG4, Eir Sport 2)

Defending Pro14 champions won’t be cowed by hostile venue, but Scots could shade this

Iain Henderson has been handed captaincy, with Rory Best on the bench

Tomasso Allan’s two tries not enough as Italy let victory chance slip in Rome

Townsend selects most experienced squad in his 10 months in charge for trip to Italy

Under Townsend, side have rediscovered joy after close to 20 years of grinding failure

Former Scotland fullback wary of Ireland pack ahead of Six Nations clash in Dublin

Tadhg Furlong and Iain Henderson to return, Garry Ringrose set to replace Chris Farrell

Head coach has held one-on-one talks with players ahead of Dublin trip

Gregor Townsend’s side come into the match off the back of their Calcutta Cup victory

Coach said it was similar to Italy game with his side becoming a bit ragged after changes

Two stunning second half tries give Warriors first victory of the competition at Scotstoun

Warriors unbeaten start to Pro 14 season comes to an end at Murrayfield

Sekope Kepu red card costs Wallabies dear as Gregor Townsend's side record record win

Gregor Townsend’s side led 32-10 early in the second half at Murrayfield

Our rugby correspondent hands out the marks after drawn series against All Blacks

Iain Henderson was magnificent. If he doesn’t make the test 23 it’ll be a disgrace

Warren Gatland’s side let winning position slip after Iain Henderson was sent to sinbin

Comfortable win unlikely to unduly alter the thinking of Gatland and his coaches for first test

Lions selection for Chiefs game gives strong pointers toward squad for first test

Warren Gatland rues one that got away as Highlanders win 23-22 in Dunedin

Highlanders edge a tense and physical battle in Dunedin with 23-22 victory