Coaches may need to call on more players and there might be fewer underdog stories as a new Six Nations schedule is launched.

Fraser Dingwall and Tommy Freeman will attempt to bring out the best in each other when they line up in England's midfield against Wales.

Prop Jeremy Loughman will make his first Ireland appearance in two years against France in the opening game of the 2026 Six Nations on Thursday but there is no place in the starting team for James Lowe, James Ryan or Tadhg Furlong.

England's 21-year-old back row is comfortable with his love-hate relationship with rugby fans.

England and Wales will face each other in a potential pool decider at the 2027 Men's Rugby World Cup on 16 October in Sydney.

Your guide to the health of each side heading into this year's Six Nations - and what our BBC pundits predict will happen.

Maro Itoje is a replacement while Fraser Dingwall and Tommy Freeman form the midfield as England shake things up to face Wales.

Centre Huw Jones says Scotland cannot continue to pass up opportunities after flattering to deceive in recent years.

Ireland lock James Ryan feels a quick start away to France in the Six Nations opener is "unbelievably important" for the visitors.

Wales and England will renew a 145-year rivalry on Saturday in their opening Six Nations game.