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Ireland start Loughman but Lowe and Furlong out
Ireland start Loughman but Lowe and Furlong out

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.

What impact might 'unprecedented' Six Nations schedule have?
What impact might 'unprecedented' Six Nations schedule have?

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

'He gets nailed - he's good at that': Meet England's new centre duo
'He gets nailed - he's good at that': Meet England's new centre duo

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.

'No panic' over Ireland's injury list - Sheehan
'No panic' over Ireland's injury list - Sheehan

Ireland hooker Dan Sheehan says there is "confidence" in the players still available for Thursday's opening Six Nations match against France in Paris.

Six Nations quiz: Unscramble our player anagrams
Six Nations quiz: Unscramble our player anagrams

To help get you in the Six Nations mood, solve these anagrams to reveal twelve players hoping to make an impact over the next six weeks.

Rugby Union Weekly
Rugby Union Weekly

Chris chats to Tommy Freeman and Fraser Dingwall who start in the midfield against Wales.

Pollock out to ruffle Six Nations feathers
Pollock out to ruffle Six Nations feathers

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

Six Nations preview & BBC pundit predictions
Six Nations preview & BBC pundit predictions

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

England face Wales in Sydney showdown at 2027 RWC
England face Wales in Sydney showdown at 2027 RWC

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.

Grieving Itoje will have 'massive impact' from the bench
Grieving Itoje will have 'massive impact' from the bench

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

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