SIX-NATIONS
England braced for Marcus Smith update amid fears he may miss entire Six Nations
England have revealed Marcus Smith could miss the entire Six Nations because of the calf injury that has already ruled him out of upcoming clashes against Italy and Wales.
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.
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