Gatland: Six Nations was key to Lions selection
Warren Gatland has explained that the Six Nations was the key benchmark for his Lions squad, which Rory Best was among those to miss out on this morning,
Warren Gatland has explained that the Six Nations was the key benchmark for his Lions squad, which Rory Best was among those to miss out on this morning,
Bernard Jackman looks at the decision to drop Ronan O'Gara from the Ireland squad, how he is viewed in France and the mood in Paris ahead of Saturday's clash.
Leinster's Ian Madigan has been drafted into the extended Ireland squad to play Scotland in the RSB Six Nations at Murrayfield this weekend.
France have recalled wing Vincent Clerc to their 23-man squad for the Six Nations clash with England at Twickenham on 23 February.
Ireland head coach Declan Kidney has named an unchanged starting squad to play England in their Six Nations clash at Aviva Stadium on Sunday.
Mike Ruddock has announced a provisional squad of 23 for the upcoming RBS 6 Nations U-20 clash against Wales on Friday next.
Uncapped Harlequins lock Olly Kohn has been called into Wales' RBS 6 Nations squad.
Richardt Strauss has been ruled out of Ireland's Six Nations squad with an ankle ligament injury.
Jamie Heaslip has retained the captaincy role in an enlarged 39-man training squad for the upcoming Six Nations.
South Africa-born forward Andries Pretorius has been named in the Wales squad for this season's RBS 6 Nations Championship.
France have recalled former captain Thierry Dusautoir and centre Mathieu Bastareaud to the preliminary squad for their first Six Nations championship game in Italy next month.
Flanker Paul Derbyshire, centre Gonzalo Garcia and fullback Paolo Buso have been recalled to Italy's Six Nations squad.
Toby Flood will be named in England's RBS 6 Nations squad today after a citing for an alleged tip tackle was dismissed at a Rugby Football Union hearing.
Italy coach Jacques Brunel has recalled prop Martin Castrogiovanni, one of four changes to his squad for the remaining Six Nations games against Wales and Scotland.
France boss Philippe Saint-Andre has retained the same squad who were due to face Ireland last weekend for the match against Scotland.
France manager Philippe Saint-Andre made no changes to his 23-man squad to face Ireland in the Six Nations next Saturday at Stade de France.
Frankie Sheahan on Declan Kidney's Six Nations squad announcement.
England have added Thomas Waldrom and Matt Banahan to their squad before next weekend's Six Nations opener against Scotland.
Ross Ford will captain Scotland in the Six Nations starting next month after Kelly Brown was confirmed to have been ruled out of the championship squad through injury.
Ireland coach Declan Kidney has been forced to make changes to his Six Nations squad due to injuries.