A remorseless England pile misery and points on Wales as they began their hunt for a first Six Nations title since 2020.

Arguments for Gregor Townsend remaining as Scotland head coach are growing increasingly small after familiar failings lead to defeat in rainy Rome, writes Tom English.

Scotland face a washout of a Six Nations campaign after suffering a dispiriting opening loss to Italy in rain-soaked Rome.

Head coach Gregor Townsend insists he is still the man to lead Scotland despite a hugely dispiriting defeat by Italy in their Six Nations opener.

Scotland open their Six Nations campaign in miserable fashion, going down 18-15 to Italy in rain-soaked Rome.

Fixtures, results and how to follow on the BBC as the Six Nations returns with defending champions France and England favourites to lift the trophy.

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell says his side's humbling defeat by France on Thursday will be "for nothing" if they do not get a response against Italy next weekend.

Exeter go to within a point of the top of Prem Rugby Cup Pool A by beating Bristol, while Harlequins claim a shock win in Pool B over Saracens.

England produce a sensational second-half comeback to begin their Under-20 Six Nations campaign with a win in Northampton.

Leicester pile more misery on Newcastle's season with a 28-19 Prem Rugby Cup victory as coach Alan Dickens confirms he will leave the visitors this summer.