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The two-time reigning Six Nations champions need to win and then hope other results go their way on Saturday.

Italy are England’s closest rivals for a fifth slot but there could even be a record seven clubs from the Premier League

This week's results in the Champions League, Europa League and Conference League have painted a clearer picture of how the fifth spot race may shake out

Follow our Six Nations betting tips as Ireland travel to Italy in the first game of Super Saturday

Everything you need to know ahead of the final round clash

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.

Defending champions kick off Super Saturday in Rome with only a slim chance of retaining their title

Les Bleus are one Super Saturday win away from the title in Paris after statement Ireland demolition

Steve Borthwick’s side must win well in Cardiff on Super Saturday and hope that France then slip up against Scotland to claim the title

The defence ministers of Europe's five major powers—France, Germany, the United Kingdom, Poland, and Italy—convened in Paris and reached broad consensus on the necessity of strengthening Ukraine's long-term security by enhancing its armed forces. Meanwhile, Germany's Chancellor-elect, Friedrich Merz, is in discussions with MPs regarding a significant increase in defence…

Mack Hansen is back for Ireland's Six Nations match in Italy, but injury has forced fellow Aussie Jack Dempsey out of Scotland's game with France.