It’s a curious anomaly every Six Nations – teams and fans talking up their opponents. But what is the thinking behind it?
Tournaments
Six Nations Italy v England Preview
England need to bounce back after their Calcutta Cup defeat
Six Nations France v Ireland preview
Everything you need to know as Ireland head to Paris
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
Did you notice Antoine Dupont’s silver boots?
the France scrum-half – and plenty of forwards – wore the latest shiny adidas numbers
Chris Ashton signs for Leicester on short-term deal
The former England wing left Worcester earlier in the season
Welsh regions have to go back to South Africa… Again
The rearranged fixtures after last year's Omicron outbreaks are available, reports Kit Shepard
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
Principality Stadium roof to be open throughout Six Nations
The roof will stay open to limit the spread of coronavirus, Kit Shepard reports
France v Ireland: Five of the best Six Nations matches
From iconic hat-tricks to mammoth drop goals, Kit Shepard looks back on the great France v Ireland clashes