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Residents have been evacuated as several major rivers threaten to burst their banks

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

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.

Interim head coach Simon Easterby saw his side beaten by France last week.