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England's first-choice scrum-half Alex Mitchell is ruled out of the remainder of their Six Nations campaign with a hamstring injury. [...]

Ward brothers Bryn and Zac join Gavin Andrews and Conor Murray on the Ireland Rugby Social to discuss their rugby careers so far. [...]

Wales are not giving up hope of fly-half Sam Costelow playing again in the Six Nations but flanker Taine Plumtree is ruled out of the tournament. [...]

Former England coach Eddie Jones says the team's defeat by Ireland left him feeling sick as it brought back memories of the end of his own time in charge. [...]

Exeter lock Lewis Pearson signs a new deal with the Prem club. [...]

Sacked New Zealand coach Scott Robertson will return to rugby by taking charge of the invitational side this summer. [...]

Dragons forward Ryan Woodman has the ability to be world class and earn a Wales call for the 2027 World Cup, says coach Dale MacLeod. [...]

At the halfway stage of the Six Nations, Rugby Special's John Barclay and Sam Warburton dish out their report cards for every team so far and give their predictions for what we could see in the rest of the tournament. [...]

Rugby Special's John Barclay analyses the "huge influence" Antoine Dupont had in France's 33-8 win over Italy, highlighting the scrum-half's vision and toughness. [...]

Rugby Special pundits John Barclay and Sam Warburton are surprised by the nature of England's last two defeats in the Six Nations and feel Steve Borthwick's side couldn't match the "intensity" of Ireland at Twickenham. [...]

Rugby Special pundits John Barclay and Sam Warburton analyse Scotland's winning try against Wales and whether it should have stood. [...]

France score five tries on their way to a bonus-point win over Italy in Lille to take a four-point lead at the top of the Six Nations table after three games played. [...]

Ireland centre Garry Ringrose says that he feels "lucky" to play alongside the in-form Stuart McCloskey in this year's Six Nations. [...]

England's downturn in form has been steep and sudden. Why has their Six Nations campaign turned from Grand Slam dreams to a salvage job? [...]

Prop Vilikesa Sela signs a new two-year deal with Bath, agreeing extended terms until 2028. [...]