The Six Nations returns tonight for the 27th edition since it was expanded at the start of the century. France are the defending champions, having won their seventh title since 2000 and second in four years,

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Wales star Louis Rees-Zammit switches to full-back from the wing for his Guinness Six Nations return against England. Rees-Zammit has not played in the tournament for three years, announcing his decision to leave rugby union for an 18-month spell in the NFL on the eve of the 2024 competition.

Andy Farrell could scarcely conceal his acute disappointment with the performance of his Irish team, especially in the first-half when they conceded 22 points without reply and, in his view, showed a lack of intent.

Pubs across London are serving bottomless Guinness during the Six Nations, with Social Pub & Kitchen rolling out the offer at venues across the capital.

Ben Carter is in line for his first appearance in the Guinness Six Nations in more than four years after being named on the bench for Wales ahead of their Six Nations opener against England.

Ireland player ratings: Andy Farrell’s men flew to Paris with few giving them a chance of securing a rare Six Nations’ Test win on French soil and so it ultimately played out in what was a largely one-sided 36-14 beatdown in Saint-Denis.

England given major injury scare on eve of Six Nations - Immanuel Feyi-Waboso pulled out of training at the end of Thursday’s session with a leg issue, just 48 hours before England face Wales at Twick