Fin Smith says his on-pitch disagreement with England captain Maro Itoje shows the depth of their relationship, rather than any disintegration of team unity.

Record-breaking Wales flanker Alex Mann will finish a strong Six Nations campaign against Italy in Cardiff on Saturday.

Tom English looks at the areas Scotland must master in order to record a rare win over Ireland in the final round of Six Nations fixtures.

England's kicking has become a bugbear of supporters, but it is actually one of the few areas of their game that is functioning well in the Six Nations.

Ireland lock James Ryan is ruled out as head coach Andy Farrell makes four changes for Saturday's Six Nations Triple Crown decider against Scotland in Dublin.

Bath appoint former Ulster general manager Bryn Cunningham as their new head of recruitment.

Max Williamson and Grant Gilchrist form a new-look second row and Zander Fagerson is back in the starting XV as Scotland chase victory away to Ireland that could lead to a first Six Nations title.

Flanker Temo Matiu will make his debut in France's final Six Nations game against England in Paris on Saturday.

Wales head coach Steve Tandy names an unchanged starting side for the Six Nations finale against Italy at the Principality Stadium on Saturday.

Ireland back-row Jack Conan is wary of the threat of Scotland fly-half Finn Russell, describing him as a player who can "pull a rabbit out of a hat".

France flanker Oscar Jegou will miss his side's Six Nations meeting with England on Saturday after being given a four-week suspension for gouging an opponent's eye.