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Ireland have a glimmer of hope that they can retain their Six Nations crown on Saturday when they take on Italy in Rome, looking to bounce back from a painful defeat to title favourites France.

A France side brimming with confidence host Scotland on Saturday with a second Six Nations title of head coach Fabien Galthie's rollercoaster tenure on the line.

Widnes are preparing to face Sam Burgess’ side in the fifth round on Saturday.

Ollie Chessum has not forgotten some of the abuse directed at England’s players by Welsh fans two years ago and says it will “rev up” the team

Wales captain Hannah Jones says what the squad went through last year was “disgraceful” and made her contemplate international retirement

Oscar Jégou’s fine Dublin performance brings into focus the potential impact of forwards who can play anywhere

Fin Smith feels a debt of gratitude towards the Wales head coach Matt Sherratt for motivating him to go the extra mile as a teenager at Worcester Warriors

France rugby union head coach Fabien Galthié on Monday started reshaping his France squad for Saturday's Six Nations title decider against Scotland amid anger over the injury to talismanic skipper Antoine Dupont during Saturday's clash against Ireland and satisafaction at his team's response to Dupont's departure.

Darcy Graham scored a try in Scotland’s Six Nations victory over Wales on Saturday.