Ireland's heavy defeat by France to open the Six Nations will only further press questions raised by a lacklustre autumn.

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell admits his side have a lot of work to do following their 36-14 defeat against France in the opening match of 2026 Six Nations.

Ruthless France inflict more pain on Ireland as the Six Nations holders open their title defence with a bonus-point victory at a buoyant Stade de France.

Ruthless France inflict more pain on Ireland as the Six Nations holders open their title defence with a bonus-point victory at a buoyant Stade de France.

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend insists he and his side have learned from their autumn failings before they start their Six Nations campaign in Rome on Saturday.

England lock Jonny Hill says he has not given up hope of adding to his 23 England caps once his stint playing in France with Racing 92 ends.

Immanuel Feyi-Waboso is an injury doubt for England's Six Nations opener against Wales on Saturday after the wing pulls up in training on Thursday.

Wales are huge underdogs on Saturday against England having not won a Six Nations game since March 2023.

Our Ask Me Anything team explore which countries have the best and worst track records across the tournament's history.

Six Nations referees have vowed to achieve "greater consistency" around officiating of foul play in this year's Championship after a spate of controversial incidents in the autumn.

Wales are considering drafting a new scrum coach after Duncan Jones was left needing surgery after an accidental collision in training.