Scotland will be without first-choice second-row pair Gregor Brown and Scott Cummings, winger Duhan van der Merwe and three others in Dublin.

After three straight defeats and a backline overhaul for the loss to Italy, England head coach Steve Borthwick may make major changes for the trip to France.

A sensational fourth weekend of the Six Nations sees Scotland give themselves a chance of the title, while Italy beat England for the first time.

As Scotland's players stood with hands on heads after what appeared to be a ruinous opening Six Nations defeat by Italy in Rome, a Wooden Spoon appeared a distinct possibility. A title challenge? No chance.

England will travel to Dublin to face Ireland in the opening match of the 2027 Six Nations.

Saracens sign number eight Alfie Barbeary from Prem rivals Bath for the 2026-27 season.

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell says his side will benefit from the pressure of having to secure a win in Saturday's game against Scotland to secure the Triple Crown.

Rugby Special's John Barclay and Sam Warburton believes there is a "lack of clarity" within the England squad after a "disjointed" performance against Italy, as coach Steve Borthwick's side lost 23-18 in Rome.

Rugby Special's John Barclay and Sam Warburton look at how Scotland had a "clear plan" to stretch France which led to their thrilling 50-40 win at Murrayfield.

Rugby Special's ex-Wales captain Sam Warburton believes Wales have made progress with their physicality in defence while "finding their sense of combination" going forward.

England's Six Nations campaign plunges deeper into crisis as second-half yellow cards for Sam Underhill and Maro Itoje pave the way to victory for a joyous Italy in Rome.