Glasgow Warriors secondrow Tim Swinson called up as cover

Ireland face a rejuvenated French side at the Aviva on Sunday as Wales head to Murrayfield and England host Italy

Coaches are juggling between being competitive in the Six Nations and planning for Japan

Racing 92 outhalf failed return to play protocols after suffering head injury in Top14

Gary Graham — previously called up by England — could also win his first cap

Joey Carbery’s late penalty secures tense win as Munster qualify for record 18th quarter-final

Greig Laidlaw will again skipper the team in the absence of the injured John Barclay

Gloucester can go ahead of Munster with victory over English rivals on Friday

Gregor Townsend’s side trailed in the first half before taking control after break

World Rugby need to be sure about which problem they are trying to solve

Forward power can help Castres pip Exeter in one of weekend’s most intriguing ties

Epic Pool Two encounter ends in a share of the spoils after CJ Stander crashes over

Starving high-flying Exeter of possession will be a key objective in Sandy Park showdown