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The Six Nations is back in all its glory this week and it should be a particularly memorable edition of the northern hemisphere’s premier rugby competition. Ireland are seeking to become the ...

DUBLIN -- England head coach Steve Borthwick said his team's inexperience played a key role in their 27-22 Six Nations defeat to Ireland in Dublin on Saturday. England led 10-5 at the break thanks ...

France's near-perfect performance in the Six Nations opener in Paris on Friday night as they thrashed Wales was marred by a tackle that could have significant repercussions. Ntamack, making his ...

It was the first game that included new rules being trialled. Players from the six competing nations and referees will all want to hit the ground running thanks to a number of amended laws.

Kevin Lynch is a London-born, Dublin-based writer and journalist. The author of Steve Jobs: A Biographic Portrait, Kevin is a regular feature writer for a number of tech sites and the former ...

Maro Itoje is the man charged with leading England to victory in Dublin (Picture: PA) A new England will roll into Dublin on Saturday in a cracking start to their Six Nations. A new captain ...

Defending champions Ireland are looking to become the first-ever team to lift three Six Nations titles in a row. Ireland cruised to victory last year, losing just one of their five matches ...

The BBC’s presenting line-up for the Six Nations is confirmed. It includes the pundits and commentators involved. Gabby Logan will be on presenting duty for the tournament. The Six Nations is ...