Wales flanker Alex Mann says he likes to try and get under the skin of the opposition as he prepares to face England in Saturday's Six Nations opener.

Pierre Schoeman has seen his fair share of disappointment in a Scotland jersey but is maintaining his belief in what the side are capable of.

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell says Jacob Stockdale "deserves" to start against France in the Six Nations opener in Paris on Thursday night.

Three of England's key players all near full fitness in time for next weekend's Calcutta Cup showdown with Scotland in Edinburgh.

Prop Jeremy Loughman will make his first Ireland appearance in two years against France in the opening game of the 2026 Six Nations on Thursday but there is no place in the starting team for James Lowe, James Ryan or Tadhg Furlong.

Coaches may need to call on more players and there might be fewer underdog stories as a new Six Nations schedule is launched.

Chris chats to Tommy Freeman and Fraser Dingwall who start in the midfield against Wales.

Fraser Dingwall and Tommy Freeman will attempt to bring out the best in each other when they line up in England's midfield against Wales.

Your guide to the health of each side heading into this year's Six Nations - and what our BBC pundits predict will happen.

England's 21-year-old back row is comfortable with his love-hate relationship with rugby fans.