SIX-NATIONS
France captain Gregory Alldritt confident of 'huge performance' against Ireland
France captain Gregory Alldritt is confident his team is ready to deliver against Ireland in the Marseille opener of the Six Nations on Friday evening.
Ireland play down Six Nations title decider talk ahead of massive France clash
New Ireland skipper Peter O'Mahony has dismissed suggestions Friday's "colossal" Guinness Six Nations curtain-raiser against France will be an early title decider.
England international Danny Cipriani officially retires from rugby
Danny Cipriani has confirmed his permanent exit from professional rugby.
In Antoine Dupont's absence, scrumhalf Maxime Lucu starts for France
Maxime Lucu will start at No.9 for France in their opening Six Nations match against Ireland on Friday.
England pivot Marcus Smith ruled out Six Nations opener
A calf injury to Marcus Smith will see the backline player miss England's opening Six Nations match against Italy.
England sweating on Marcus Smith fitness for Six Nations opener against Italy
England flyhalf Marcus Smith is awaiting scan results on a leg injury sustained in training just five days before the Guinness Six Nations' opener against Italy.
