Joe McCarthy fires up the hype train to soothe Ireland’s World Cup blues

A devastating performance in Marseille showed Andy Farrell’s side are looking to the future not dwelling on the painful past

Ireland set down marker with rout in France after Willemse red card

Ireland got their defence of the Six Nations off to the ideal start with a 38-17 win in France, who were reduced to 14 men

The most exciting thing about this new England? How they’re going to play

Jamie George has told his players not to be afraid to make mistakes – that suggests a side ready to shed their inhibitions

England step into new era in Rome casting off shackles of conservatism

‘George-ball’ might be overstating it but England’s new captain is keen to create positive environment in the camp

Wales put faith in future as Scotland look to overcome weight of history

Two new-look sides meet in Cardiff with the hosts lacking in experience and the visitors needing to upset the record books

Captains’ run: Jenkins takes his place in rich Welsh history of young leaders

Warren Gatland’s bold choice can take inspiration from Gareth Edwards and Sam Warburton, other young captains who went on to thrive in a Wales shirt

Ben Earl: ‘Suddenly you’re that nearly guy – I didn’t want it to happen to me’

World-class gladiators are not built overnight and England’s No 8 begins the Six Nations eager to capitalise on his renaissance, he tells Robert Kitson

England’s Alex Mitchell fit to face Italy in squad with five new faces

Northampton scrum-half makes remarkable recovery from leg injury as Borthwick picks five uncapped players for Six Nations opener

Six Nations 2024 predictions: our writers on who will win and why

England and France are strong contenders, Damian Penaud will probably impress and hopefuls Italy may arrive transformed

All eyes on new-look France and Ireland for classic Six Nations opener

Marseille hosts two teams eager to banish World Cup woe as they forge on, each missing an inspirational player

Andy Christie: ‘It starts with leading by example – it starts with being seen’

Dynamic flanker talks about campaigning against racism, the influence of his family, and the battle for his Scotland place

George Ford in line for England No 10 spot with Fin Smith in the wings

Steve Borthwick is expected to go for experience at fly-half to begin the Six Nations against Italy but there are several England players likely to debut