Rugby

Steve Borthwick hints at England’s inexperience as Ireland claim bonus-point win

Tries from Jamison Gibson-Park, Bundee Aki, Tadhg Beirne and Dan Sheehan secured a comeback success in Dublin.

Added accuracy was key in beating England in Six Nations opener says Ireland coach Simon Easterby

Ireland improve in second half to record bonus-point win over England in Six Nations Championship

Ireland begin Six Nations defence with bonus-point win over England

Tries from Jamison Gibson-Park, Bundee Aki, Tadhg Beirne and Dan Sheehan saw the back-to-back champions come from behind.

Gregor Townsend says win over Italy will prepare Scotland for what is to come

The visitors fought back until Scotland pulled away.

Huw Jones stars as late scores push Scotland past Italy in Six Nations opener

The Italians fought back before Scotland forged ahead.

Wales face ‘biggest game in last 15-20 years’ when they take on Italy

Wales’ miserable run of form continued in Paris on Friday.

Warren Gatland admits Italy showdown now ‘pretty important’ for wounded Wales

Wales were thrashed 43-0 by France in their Six Nations opener as they suffered a 13th successive Test defeat.

Wales thrashed in Six Nations opener by Antoine Dupont-inspired France

Les Bleus ran out 43-0 winners in Paris as Wales crashed to a 13th successive Test defeat.

Six Nations should remain on free-to-air TV, says England captain Maro Itoje

Itoje says ‘rugby needs more eyes on it, not less’.

Finn Russell sees title mindset as Scotland look to build on progress

Gregor Townsend’s side open their Six Nations campaign against Italy at Murrayfield.