Get to know the 12 teams taking part in the new-look tournament
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Kieran Crowley on Italy’s search for identity
The new Italy coach is under no illusions as to the challenge he faces but insists there are signs of a positive future for the Azzurri. Mark Palmer reports
Introducing England full-back Freddie Steward
Get to know the Leicester Tiger who looks set to be an integral member of this England team through to the World Cup and beyond
The race to become Six Nations underdogs
It’s a curious anomaly every Six Nations – teams and fans talking up their opponents. But what is the thinking behind it?
Pierre Schoeman’s rugby journey
The prop talks swapping South Africa for Scotland, tough tightheads and the importance of his faith with RW's Tom English
Meet rugby referee Hollie Davidson who is assistant ref in England versus Wales in the Six Nations
Get to know more about one of the sport’s history-making officials
Six Nations Analysis: Creating Chaos Through Ruck Speed
Alan Dymock and Ross Hamilton take a look under the hood of some striking match data to bring you the story behind Six Nations stats
Taine’s World – with Wales seven Taine Basham
Rising to the challenge in the international arena, the Dragon has gone from civil construction to Test destruction
Opinion: “Unfortunately, French TV coverage can have a different agenda”
We look at the strange power French TV directors have on games in their country
The two sides of Marcus Smith
Rugby World finds out how the fly-half marries an almost childlike joy for the game with a steely focus and constant desire to improve