Wales needs a specialist defence coach but Welsh rugby greats Sam Warburton and Alun Wyn Jones question when that will happen and who decides.

The Irish Rugby Football Union has to turn off comments on a social media post which congratulate debutant Edwin Edogbo, following replies which contained racial abuse.

The second weekend of the Six Nations brings redemption for Scotland, another blistering display from France and a threat for Ireland.

It is hard to judge Welsh rugby results these days after Steve Tandy's side suffer a 54-12 thrashing by France in Cardiff.

Head coach Andy Farrell issues a plea for "keyboard warriors to cop on and try to help" Sam Prendergast and Jack Crowley amid a "damaging" narrative about Ireland's fly-half situation.

Another thrilling Six Nations weekend produced a total of 20 tries - but can you name all 18 players who crossed to score in the second round of 2026 matches?

Rugby Special's Chris Ashton and John Barclay look at how France had "free rein" in their big win over Wales and ask if anyone can stop them retaining their Six Nations title?

France centre Emilien Gailleton is on hand to finish off a "devastating" move to give his side an early lead against Wales at the Principality Stadium.

Theo Attissogbe scores two tries for France as the reigning Six Nations champions continue their impressive start to the tournament with a dominant 54-12 victory over Wales in Cardiff.

Rugby Special pundits John Barclay and Chris Ashton look at how an "almost perfect" start from Scotland helped them blow away a "disjointed" England at Murrayfield.

Scotland bounce back from their Six Nations defeat by Italy last week to blow England away with a bonus-point win in a pulsating Calcutta Cup at Murrayfield.