Wales run riot in Cardiff to crush Italy for first Six Nations win since 2023

A first win in the tournament for three years conjured distant memories of better times for Wales as they beat Italy 31-17

Wales 31-17 Italy: Six Nations 2026 rugby union – as it happened

Wales finished their Six Nations campaign on a high by ending their 15-match losing streak in the competition

England need to use their eyes and leave gameplan behind to overturn odds in Paris

Steve Borthwick must throw off the shackles in attack in Paris to inject some energy into his increasingly predictable England side

Borthwick and Itoje fight for their futures as England seek redemption in Paris

It is a decade since England beat France across the Channel in the Six Nations and with results spiralling downwards the pressure is on to avoid their worst-ever finish

Process is progress as Scotland seek Six Nations title eliminator triumph

After 11 straight defeats against Ireland, victory in Dublin would vindicate Gregor Townsend’s faith in his players

Desperation and destiny on the line when Wales and Italy collide in Cardiff

Two sides on different recent trajectories meet with Steve Tandy having cause for optimism despite another wooden spoon looming

‘There’s no crack’: Itoje says spat with ‘good guy’ Fin Smith shows England’s harmony

The England captain believes his clash with fly-half during the humiliating defeat against Italy is evidence of a strong squad

‘Wherefore art thou?’: France look to restore identity with outing to Romeo and Juliet

Fabien Galthié hopes an outing to the ballet can help Les Bleus put Scotland debacle behind them for Saturday’s Six Nations finale against England

Borthwick should trust Marcus Smith to unshackle England’s faltering attack

The Harlequins fly-half will win his 50th cap against France but it still appears the head coach lacks faith in him

Kit clash farce looms as France set to wear special pale blue shirt against England

France are to wear a special edition pale blue kit against England on Saturday, prompting fears of a colour clash

Steve Borthwick’s England selection has the whiff of damage limitation

Unadventurous team will need to improve significantly on multiple fronts if they are to poop France’s potential title party in Paris

Itoje’s and Smith’s on-field spat sums up England’s startling identity crisis

Steve Borthwick’s captain is normally cool under pressure, but rare outburst points to a much bigger problem

‘We believe in the plan’: England vow to double down on kick-heavy style against France

England’s Ben Spencer has said ‘we all believe in the plan’ despite three consecutive losses in the Six Nations