France to field promising centre Fabien Brau-Boirie as one of two changes for Sunday's Six Nations game against Wales in Cardiff.

Ireland second row Joe McCarthy says the squad still have belief and admits the penalty he conceded in the loss to France was his "poor judgement".

Wales forward Christ Tshiunza could leave Exeter this summer, according to director of rugby Rob Baxter.

Exeter have agreed a deal to sign Saracens forward Harry Wilson on a two-year deal.

George Ford has looked in some unlikely places to find the edge on his Six Nations opponents and internal rivals for England's 10 shirt

Former Ireland flanker Sean O'Brien believes there is a "big gap" between Andy Farrell's Test squad and his untested options.

Sara hosts the first Rugby Union Weekly Calcutta Cup quiz as DC and John Barclay face off

Rugby Special pundits John Barclay and Chris Ashton look ahead to this weekend's Calcutta Cup match at Murrayfield and pick their combined English and Scottish starting XV.

Rugby Special's Ugo Monye, Chris Ashton and John Barclay praise France winger Louis Bielle-Biarrey's ability to perform consistently for his age, and put his success down to the combination of his physical attributes and his "relentless" mentality.

Former Scotland captain John Barclay believes Gregor Townsend should be at risk of losing his job as Scotland head coach, especially if his side fail to end the Six Nations in one of the top three spots.

BBC Sport pundit Chris Ashton believes England have made a "great start" to the Six Nations, but warns they should not look at their 48-7 win over Wales as anything other than "a building block" for the rest of the tournament.