All the team news and line-ups in one place ahead of the opening weekend of the Six Nations.

Les Bleus are in must-win territory as they begin another Six Nations campaign with big consequences for head coach Fabien Galthie in particular

New stars emerged across the board as Ireland successfully defended their Six Nations title. More talent will be itching to follow Joe McCarthy, Immanuel Feyi-Waboso, Tommaso Meno

As the cream of the northern-hemisphere crop prepare to lock horns, Telegraph Sport’s experts stare into their crystal balls

In the 142 year history of the Home Nations, 5 Nations and 6 Nations since 1883, no country has won the competition outright three years in a row.  Granted, there were rare occasions when the Championship was at least shared three times in a row,

Secondrow Scott Cummings (arm), and backrow Josh Bayliss (groin) also sustained injuries which prompted Townsend to call up a further five players Euan Ferrie, Cameron Henderson, Ewan Johnson, Alexander Masibaka and Ollie Smith to the squad in advance of their opening game against Italy.

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.

France captain Antoine Dupont said Toulouse's thrashing of Leicester in the Champions Cup was the perfect warm-up for the Six Nations.

Hope springs eternal as the Six Nations sides renew hostilities in rugby’s grandest old championship. Another competitive edition of the tournament looks likely in 2025 with questions for each and every one of the competing sextet,

Dupont links up with Toulouse colleague Romain Ntamack as his half-back partner, and there is a start for Pau wing Theo Attissogbe.

A capsule look at England, France, defending champion Ireland, Italy, Scotland and Wales in the Six Nations, which starts on Friday.

Ahead of the 2025 Six Nations, we dive into the stats of the goal kickers and who is most likely to step up to the tee for their team.