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Hooker Luke Cowan-Dickie has left the England camp in Portugal for family reasons, with Bath's Tom Dunn in line to make his debut against France in the Six Nations on Sunday.

As Wayne Pivac prepares for his Six Nations debut, test your knowledge of how his predecessors as Wales coach got on in their first outings.

Edinburgh's squad is the strongest it has been in a decade, says captain Stuart McInally, after signing a new long-term contract.

Wing Keelan Giles agrees a new two-year contract extension with Ospreys.

Northampton Saints lock Api Ratuniyarawa is suspended for four weeks after being found guilty of dangerous play against London Irish.

Bristol re-sign back-row forward Mitch Eadie from Northampton Saints on a two-year contract from next season.

England defend their Grand Slam title, while Ireland and Scotland build towards World Cup qualifiers. Here is everything you need to know about the Women's Six Nations.

Steve Hansen, Eddie Jones, John Barclay, Nicky Little and Xavier Rush recall their experiences with new Wales coach Wayne Pivac - and analyse his challenges ahead.

As another Rugby World Cup cycle begins, which young stars are set to take the stage in the 2020 Six Nations

Now 34 and 11 years on from his international debut, new captain Johnny Sexton is only becoming more important to the fortunes of Ireland.

Scotland centre Huw Jones had "given up hope" on selection for the Six Nations after a poor 2019, but the Glasgow back says he is now a "more rounded player".

Saracens interim chief executive Edward Griffiths has resigned less than a month after taking on the role.

England prop Joe Marler says that he has prolonged his international career to try and help deliver silverware.

Worcester Warriors wing Tom Howe signs a new contract extension tying him to Sixways until 2022.

Exeter's Matt Kvesic will face a disciplinary panel after being accused of kneeing an opponent in their loss to Sale.

Can you name the last Scotland XV to beat Ireland in Dublin in the 2010 Six Nations? You have five minutes...

Ali Price or George Horne? Who should Gregor Townsend select for Scotland's Six Nations opener against Ireland?

England legend Martin Johnson says his former side need to exceed the form that took them to the Rugby World Cup final

Wales hooker Elliot Dee is an injury concern for new coach Wayne Pivac ahead of the Six Nations opener against Italy.

Leinster number eight Caelan Doris will make his Ireland debut in Saturday's Six Nations opener against Scotland in Dublin.