Six Nations tickets worth £370,000 touted on Viagogo, investigation reveals

Thousands of tickets for the Six Nations have appeared for sale on Viagogo for a combined £370,000, according to Guardian analysis that illustrates the grip wielded by ticket touts over in-demand events

Maro Itoje set to miss England’s Six Nations games with France and Wales

Maro Itoje is set to miss England’s next two Six Nations matches and may be out for the rest of the tournament after suffering knee ligament damage against Ireland

Wales surprised after France mix brute force and flair in Six Nations opener

Wales have been surprised by France’s selection for the Six Nations opener in Paris on Friday night surprised Wales

Victory over France can propel Wales to Six Nations glory, says Gatland

Warren Gatland says victory in Paris in their opening match next month could give Wales the momentum they need to become Six Nations champions for the first time since 2013

Harlequins’ Paul Gustard condemns Dave Ward’s trial by social media

The Harlequins head of rugby, Paul Gustard, condemned the trial by social media of his hooker Dave Ward

RFU stands by Eddie Jones for England until World Cup – whatever happens

The Rugby Football Union’s chief executive, Steve Brown, says it would take something ‘extraordinary’ for Eddie Jones to lose his job as England’s head coach before the World Cup

England full-back Anthony Watson ruled out for six months

England’s woes have been compounded with confirmation that Anthony Watson has sustained a torn achilles and faces six months out of action

Cautious CJ Stander keeps Ireland’s Six Nations champagne on ice

Ireland’s No8 CJ Stander got his sums wrong but sentiment right when it came to enjoying their Six Nations Championship win but focusing on the grand slam chance against England

Scotland’s Ryan Wilson avoids ban as teams escape action over tunnel scuffle

The Scotland No 8 Ryan Wilson has escaped a ban for making contact with the eye area of England’s Nathan Hughes at Murrayfield despite a disciplinary panel finding that he had committed an act of foul play

England and Scotland told to explain tunnel fracas involving Owen Farrell

England and Scotland must explain the tunnel fracas involving Owen Farrell at Murrayfield on Saturday following a request for clarification by Six Nations Rugby

Injuries put Ireland’s unbeaten Six Nations run at risk against Wales

Joe Schmidt to blood two 21-year-olds as Warren Gatland welcomes back Leigh Halfpenny, Liam Williams and Dan Biggar

Nathan Hughes back in England team for Scotland Six Nations match

Eddie Jones has made only one change to the side that beat Wales, with Nathan Hughes coming in for the injured Sam Simmonds

Eddie Jones targets Rhys Patchell and turns up heat on ‘cocky’ Wales

Not for the first time, England’s coach has targeted an opposition No 10 before a big Six Nations match, adding further spice to what is set to be a fiery occasion

Jonathan Joseph replaces Te’o in England team to face Wales

The switch at outside centre with Joseph replacing Ben Te’o is one of two changes to the team that beat Italy in the opening Six Nations game