AFTER an eventful 12 months in international rugby, the Six Nations is back for another instalment, with Ireland’s attempt at an unprecedented third successive Six Nations Championship title starting with a chance to correct last year’s sour note.

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Simon Easterby, Ireland’s Interim Head Coach, has named his first matchday squad, for the highly anticipated Guinness Men’s Six Nations opener against England.

England flanker Ben Curry says they face a “massive job” when they come up against Six Nations debutant Sam Prendergast and the Irish back-row for their championship opener at the Aviva Stadium tomorrow (4.

England World Cup winner Lewis Moody has blasted the RFU's 'absurd' rule that prevents Jack Willis from playing in the Six Nations. The Rugby Football Union currently enforces a policy that prevents any England-qualified player based overseas from being selected by Steve Borthwick unless it is in exceptional circumstances.

Six squads have been named for the 2025 Guinness Men's Six Nations, but what does a XV made up of the most in-form eligible players look like? Let's show you.

There is plenty on the line in both the short and medium term for Ireland and England in Saturday's Six Nations clash in Dublin.

Six Nations kicks off on Friday 31 January with Wales taking on France in the opening match at the Stade de France in Paris. Find out all you need to know about this year's tournament here.

Ireland, under the stewardship of Ulster boss Richie Murphy, haven't lost in 15 championship matches in total going back to a loss to Wales six years ago

Suggestions that it's a done deal between the Six Nations and TNT Sports for future television rights are wide of the mark, particularly given that the negotiations process has not formally started.

Ireland is going for an unprecedented three-peat. France superstar Antoine Dupont is back after his sevens sabbatical. The Welsh? Well, they've never been this bad.

England are understood to have addressed the conversation directly as they prepare for a vital campaign, while Ireland captain Caelan Doris has admitted that it will serve as an “extra factor” as the four constituent nations navigate the championship.