After last year's thrashing in Cardiff, Wales face an even tougher task in Twickenham
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How to watch France v Ireland: Live streams, TV channels, preview, teams for Six Nations opener
Watch France v Ireland as the Six Nations 2026 championship gets underway in Paris. The Thursday night kick-off may be unfamiliar, but these two sides have had some memorable clashes…
Six Nations referees 2026: Who’s taking charge of this year’s championship matches?
Who are the referees, assistants and TMOs for the 2024 Six Nations? We take a look here
Why is the 2026 Six Nations starting on a Thursday night?
The 2026 tournament is kicking off on Thursday 5 February, but is it a first for the championship?
Ireland’s Six Nations injury crisis could be a blessing in disguise: Paul Williams column
Ireland are fighting an injury crisis ahead of the Six Nations but it could be a blessing in disguise
How “world-class” Dan Sheehan is becoming Ireland’s main this Six Nations
Ireland are fighting the tide of an ageing squad this Six Nations but are well stocked with this world-class, try-hungry hooker
Meet Manuel Zuliani, Italy’s rampaging flanker who is aiming for a historic Six Nations with the Azzurri
Zuliani is part of an outstanding Italy back-row that show the team’s new level of maturity ahead of an exciting Six Nations
How a pub session and boozed-up gardening helped Henry Slade get over his World Cup axing and why he’s determined to make it with England in 2027
Exeter Chiefs and England stalwart Henry Slade says he feels better than ever
Can Blair Murray help reverse the rot for Wales ahead of the Six Nations?
The Scarlets full-back has been a rare ray of light in this generational woeful run of form for Wales
When did England last win a Six Nations Grand Slam?
Can Steve Borthwick’s men end their long Slam-less streak in 2026?