Team-mate Gael Fickou says France have lost the best prop they have ever had after Uini Atonio was forced to retire with a heart problem.

Fixtures, how to follow on the BBC and venues as the Six Nations returns on Thursday, 5 February with defending champions France taking on Ireland.

Ireland under-20s fly-half Tom Wood is set for his senior debut when Munster travel to Glasgow in the United Rugby Championship on Friday night.

Four-cap Rhys Davies becomes the eighth Ospreys player in Steve Tandy's Wales Six Nations squad.

Bundee Aki is suspended for Ireland's first three Six Nations matches after being handed a four-game ban for "verbal abuse and disrespect" towards match officials in Connacht's URC loss to Leinster.

Chris, Tom English and Gareth Rhys Owen bring you their Six Nations guide to Dublin.

France prop Uini Atonio is forced to retire after he was admitted to an intensive care unit following a "cardiac event".

Northampton Saints announce lock Ed Prowse has signed a new contract with the club.

Prop Sam Wainwright eyes an emotional Wales return in the Six Nations after the death of his influential father.

Newcastle Red Bulls bring in Zack Henry on a one-year contract for next season from Top 14 side Stade Francais.

Glasgow Warriors wing Kyle Steyn says it is time for Scotland to ignore the hype and start delivering in the Six Nations.