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Vice-captain Jamie George heads England withdrawals for Six Nations opener
Influential scrum-half Alex Mitchell is a doubt for the opener against Ireland on February 1.
Warren Gatland warns Six Nations rivals to ‘write Wales off at your peril’
Wales are largely written off as Six Nations contenders after a record losing run.
Gregor Townsend confident Scotland can cope with loss of skipper Sione Tuipulotu
Tuipulotu will miss the Six Nations as he needs surgery to repair a pectoral muscle that was damaged in training with Glasgow Warriors.
Caelan Doris says Ireland must keep improving to retain Six Nations title
Ireland begin their championship title defence at home to England on Saturday, February 1.
England hooker Jamie George ruled out of Six Nations opener against Ireland
The Saracens player suffered a hamstring injury on Sunday.
Captain Sione Tuipulotu an injury concern for Scotland ahead of Six Nations
Scott Cummings is also a worry for Gregor Townsend.
Steve Borthwick wants replacements to help England finish with a flourish
The head coach has been devising ways to ensure his team come on strong in the final quarter.
Gregor Townsend backs Scotland to learn from ‘painful experiences’ of last year
The Scots ended up finishing fourth in the 2024 Six Nations after a controversial home defeat at home to France.
Gregor Townsend hoping Kyle Steyn can still feature for Scotland in Six Nations
The 30-year-old wing suffered a fresh knee issue in Warriors’ Champions Cup victory over Racing 92 on Friday.
Steve Borthwick backs new skipper Maro Itoje to lead England at 2027 World Cup
Jamie George has been demoted to vice-captain following a 2024 which produced only five wins in 12 Tests.