France celebrate beating Wales in the Six Nations on March 20, 2021
Wales' Grand Slam hopes dashed by France in thrilling defeat
Les Bleus full-back Brice Dulin scored the winning try two minutes into injury time.
Mar 20, 22:26
 France boss Fabien Galthie pictured in February 2021
France unchanged for clash with Wales
Les Bleus can claim the title for the first time since 2010 by winning their final two fixtures.
Mar 18, 13:20
 Billy Vunipola pictured in October 2019
Billy Vunipola: 'Disappointment tinges win over France'
Maro Itoje's late try at Twickenham on Saturday powered Eddie Jones' men to their best win since the 2019 World Cup.
Mar 14, 12:23
 England head coach Eddie Jones pictured during training on November 11, 2020
Eddie Jones believes France win gives England World Cup head start
Tries from Anthony Watson and Maro Itoje helped England edge out the resurgent French 23-20 at Twickenham.
Mar 13, 21:07
 Maro Itoje scores a try for England against France in the Six Nations on March 13, 2021
Maro Itoje scores late try as England overcome France
England left it late to beat Les Bleus.
Mar 13, 18:53
 England's Ben Youngs pictured in October 2020
Ben Youngs ready for battle with Antoine Dupont
Ben Youngs will duel with the France star for the second time on Saturday.
Mar 10, 14:04
 France's Antoine Dupont scores a try against Ireland in the Six Nations on October 31, 2020
A look at how Ben Youngs and Antoine Dupont compare
The PA news agency analyses both half-backs ahead of their battle at Twickenham this weekend.
Mar 10, 09:51
 England coach John Mitchell pictured in September 2019
John Mitchell insists England will continue to play on the edge
John Mitchell believes the physicality of Eddie Jones' England team is their greatest strength.
Mar 9, 14:18
 France boss Fabien Galthie pictured in February 2021
Fabien Galthie defended by FFR after leaving squad bubble
Eleven France players have tested positive for Covid-19 during a recent outbreak.
Mar 1, 11:46
 Scotland's Duhan van der Merwe celebrates scoring their first try against England on February 6, 2021
Scotland's Chris Harris would be "devastated" if France game is postponed
Chris Harris is among more than 10 Scotland players who could miss the Paris clash if Six Nations organisers push it back.
Feb 23, 18:29
 France boss Fabien Galthie pictured in February 2021
France return no further coronavirus cases before Scotland game
Six Nations organisers are to decide on Wednesday if the Stade de France showdown can go ahead.
Feb 23, 11:45
 Scotland's Duhan van der Merwe celebrates scoring their first try against England on February 6, 2021
Scotland face nervous wait over possible postponement of France game
Sunday's game has been thrown into doubt after a coronavirus outbreak among Fabien Galthie's squad.
Feb 22, 18:47
 Mike Catt pictured in October 2015
Mike Catt: 'Ireland are heading in the right direction'
Andy Farrell's side became the first Irish team to lose their opening two Six Nations fixtures.
Feb 22, 16:09
 Ireland players look dejected after the Six Nations clash with France on February 14, 2021
Five talking points ahead of the next round of Six Nations matches
Wales chasing Triple Crown glory against England, coronavirus-hit France host Scotland and winless pair Italy and Ireland meet in Rome.
Feb 22, 12:50
 France's Antoine Dupont scores a try against Ireland in the Six Nations on October 31, 2020
France report five more coronavirus cases ahead of Scotland match
Head coach Fabien Galthie and star scrum-half Antoine Dupont were among those already in isolation after testing positive.
Feb 22, 11:20
 France's Antoine Dupont scores a try against Ireland in the Six Nations on October 31, 2020
France's Antoine Dupont tests positive for coronavirus
Three members of staff, including head coach Fabien Galthie, have previously tested positive.
Feb 19, 18:34
 Ireland head coach Andy Farrell ahead of the match on February 23, 2020
Andy Farrell calls on Ireland players to 'grab hold of the game'
Andy Farrell's men became the first Irish side to suffer successive defeats at the start of a Six Nations campaign.
Feb 16, 10:20
 France's Antoine Dupont scores a try against Ireland in the Six Nations on October 31, 2020
Fabien Galthie admits France have "significant room" for improvement
Les Bleus will take to the field against Ireland in Dublin as tournament favourites.
Feb 13, 16:32
 Ireland head coach Andy Farrell ahead of the match on February 23, 2020
Five talking points ahead of Ireland's Six Nations clash with France
Ireland suffered defeat to Wales last weekend.
Feb 12, 17:44
 Italy's Marco Zanon loses the ball while being tackled by France's Damian Penaud in the Six Nations match on March 16, 2019
France's Damien Penaud replaces Teddy Thomas for Ireland clash
Racing 92 wing Teddy Thomas scored twice in last weekend's thumping 50-10 win away to Italy.
Feb 12, 15:56
 France's Antoine Dupont scores a try against Ireland in the Six Nations on October 31, 2020
James Lowe prepared to target "world's best player" Antoine Dupont
Scrum-half Dupont has received widespread adulation for his electric performances.
Feb 12, 10:03
 France's Antoine Dupont scores a try against Ireland in the Six Nations on October 31, 2020
A look at the head to head between Antoine Dupont and Conor Murray
Les Bleus travel to the Aviva Stadium on Sunday.
Feb 10, 10:06
 Scotland's Duhan van der Merwe celebrates scoring their first try against England on February 6, 2021
The main talking points from the opening weekend of Six Nations action
Scotland stunned England at Twickenham, while France and Wales also kicked off with victories.
Feb 7, 18:29
 Rob Baxter pictured on May 18, 2019
Rob Baxter nominated for Rugby Union Writers' Club award
Rob Baxter, Nigel Owens, Dan Leo, Alun Wyn Jones and Antoine Dupont are nominated for the Pat Marshall Memorial Award.
Dec 31, 13:22
 Exeter Chiefs players celebrate winning the European Champions Cup on October 17, 2020
The big talking points ahead of the Champions Cup
Europe's finest ready to battle for prestigious prize.
Dec 11, 11:27
 French rugby union player Serge Betsen looks on during the French Top 14 Semi Final match between ASM Clermont Auvergne and RC Toulon at the Stade de Toulouse on June 3, 2012
Serge Betsen tips France for 2023 World Cup glory
He has hailed head coach Fabien Galthie and assistant Shaun Edwards for restoring French flair and fearsome defence.
Nov 9, 13:15
 Ireland's James Ryan pictured in February 2020
Six Nations team of the tournament as competition ends after nine months
England and France players excel during long Six Nations campaign.
Nov 1, 13:55
 Ireland's Johnny Sexton scores a penalty on February 1, 2020
Johnny Sexton claims substitution anger was down to Ireland's performance
Ireland captain Johnny Sexton cut an annoyed figure at being replaced by Ross Byrne in the final quarter of his side's galling defeat at the Stade de France.
Oct 31, 23:52
 France's Antoine Dupont scores a try against Ireland in the Six Nations on October 31, 2020
England win Six Nations title as Ireland beaten by France
France crushed Ireland's slender hopes of a fourth Six Nations title in seven years.
Oct 31, 22:36
 Ireland's Hugo Keenan celebrates scoring with his teammates against Italy on October 24, 2020
The big talking points ahead of Ireland's Six Nations finale against France
The half-back battle and Shaun Edwards' French defence may shape the contest in Paris.
Oct 30, 17:11
 France's Gael Fickou pictured in action against Wales on October 24, 2020
France beat Wales to condemn Wayne Pivac to fourth straight defeat
The visitors could not build on a flying start in Paris.
Oct 24, 21:22
 Sean Maitland goes over for Scotland on March 8, 2020
Scotland claim stunning win to end France's Grand Slam hopes
Sean Maitland crossed either side of half-time and Stuart McInally sealed a precious victory.
Mar 8, 17:59
 Gareth Davies in action for Wales on November 3, 2018
Gareth Davies out to use Shaun Edwards advice against him on Cardiff return
The former rugby league great spent 12 years as Wales defence coach before leaving in November.
Feb 13, 22:43
 France's Vincent Rattez celebrates scoring their first try with teammates on February 2, 2020
France hold off Jonny May-inspired England fightback to win in Paris
Jonny May scored two brilliant tries but Eddie Jones' men were beaten 24-17 at the Stade de France.
Feb 2, 17:15
 Wales' Ross Moriarty scores their second try on October 20, 2019
Wales come back to earn thrilling win over 14-man France
Warren Gatland's side are through to the semi-finals in Japan.
Oct 20, 09:42
 France head coach Jacques Brunel pictured in February 2019
France head coach Brunel: 'Wales are the favourites'
France have lost seven of their last eight games against Wales.
Oct 19, 06:20
 France's Romain Ntamack scores their first try against Scotland on February 23, 2019
France head coach Jacques Brunel to start Romain Ntamack against Argentina
The 20-year-old is the son of former Les Bleus international Emile Ntamack.
Sep 20, 10:10
 Wales head coach Warren Gatland celebrates after seeing his side win the Six Nations Grand Slam on March 16, 2019
Six Nations summary - how the teams fared
Wales clinched the Grand Slam with highly-fancied England and Ireland having to settle for second and third place.
Mar 17, 16:32
 Rugby Union generic
Harlequins out of European Rugby Champions Cup despite Castres victory
Harlequins rack up seven tries to see off Castres in South-West France, but it proves to be in vain as they finish their European campaign in third place.
Jan 24, 14:58
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