Rugby

England consider unleashing Marcus Smith and Fin Smith on France

Marcus Smith could switch to full-back to enable his namesake to slot in at fly-half.

Wales hope to have Aaron Wainwright available for crunch clash with Italy

The back-row forward suffered a nasty facial injury against France.

Gregor Brown eager to keep improving as he looks to push Scotland claims

The 23-year-old Glasgow forward made his first Six Nations appearance against Italy at the weekend.

Simon Easterby: Ireland must be better in face of ‘very good’ Scotland attack

Ireland continue their pursuit of a third consecutive championship crown at Murrayfield after beating England in Dublin.

Gibson-Park says Ireland will keep to the process as they seek to build on opening day win

Sticking to the plan eventually sees Ireland reap their rewards.

England’s Cadan Murley out of France clash and doubtful for rest of Six Nations

The Harlequins wing has been replaced in Steve Borthwick’s squad by Saracens centre Alex Lozowski.

Antoine Dupont is human – Tommy Freeman confident England can stop France star

Dupont underlined his creative brilliance in Friday’s demolition of Wales.

Cadan Murley a doubt as England prepare for France

The wing scored a debut try against Ireland but missed this week’s first training session with a foot injury.

Jonny Gray feared for Scotland career before ’emotional’ return in Italy victory

The 30-year-old lock was sidelined for 16 months by a serious knee injury.

Sam Prendergast hails impact of Sexton after he helps to orchestrate an opening day win for Ireland

Sam Prendergast benefits from the addition of Johnny Sexton to the Ireland backroom team as Ireland get the better of England in their Six Nations opener.