It's a championship that has thrown up all manner of surprises - but Scotland derailing French Grand Slam hopes would top the lot.

Scarlets wing Ellis Mee is given a Wales recall in Friday's Six Nations game against Ireland, while there could be a new cap off the bench.

Dave Rennie is appointed the new head coach of New Zealand, becoming the first person of Pasifika heritage to lead the side as they target a fourth World Cup triumph.

Nick Timoney is unconcerned whether he starts against Wales on Friday or is used as a replacement, but will be ready whatever his role may be.

Steve Thompson speaks to former England team-mate Ben Youngs about his early onset dementia.

Ashy & Chris react to a much-changed England team and chat to Scotland's Gregor Brown.

In a new-look team Seb Atkinson and Fin Smith's teenage days in the Worcester academy could be key for England against Italy in Rome.

Wales and Saracens prop Rhys Carre signs a new contract with the north London club.

England head coach Steve Borthwick makes 12 changes - nine personnel switches and three positional shifts - as he revamps his side to face Italy on Saturday

Bristol Bears sign number eight Khalik Kareem from Championship side Worcester Warriors for the 2026-27 season.

Former England and Worcester wing Kat Merchant wants women's rugby to learn lessons from the men's game to improve player safety over head injuries.