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Scrum-half Maxime Lucu replaces absent captain Antoine Dupont in Friday's Six Nations opener against defending champions Ireland.

Injury to Garry Ringrose means Robbie Henshaw will start in Ireland's Six Nations opener against France, with Joe McCarthy named at lock.

Rugby's Champions Cup will return to Cardiff in the tournament's 30th season before heading to Bilbao in 2026.

England lock Charlie Ewels extends his contract with Premiership side Bath until 2027.

Forcing the sport to stay on free-to-air TV could hurt the sport, the Welsh Rugby Union says.

England lock Maro Itoje signs a new "long-term" contract with Premiership title-holders Saracens.

Before the 130th meeting of this colourful rivalry, BBC Sport looks at six modern great games in Cardiff.

BBC Sport looks at four selection dilemmas facing England head coach Steve Borthwick before the Six Nations opener in Italy.

See "French rugby at it's best" with some of the greatest team tries scored in the Six Nations, including brilliant efforts by Ireland's Brian O'Driscoll.

England captain Jamie George speaks to Rugby Union Daily about taking inspiration from Test cricket skipper Ben Stokes' attacking approach in this year's Six Nations.

Northampton Saints confirm that lock Alex Moon will leave the club at the end of the season to join Bayonne.

Huw Jones believes beating Wales in Cardiff for the first time in 22 years is made "less of a daunting task" by Scotland's recent record of ending similar barren runs.

Fly-half Marcus Smith is ruled out of England's Six Nations opener against Italy in Rome on Saturday with a calf injury.

Forwards coach Jonathan Humphreys says the Principality Stadium factor is vital to Wales as Scotland aim to end their 22-year Cardiff hoodoo.

The Under-20 Six Nations Championship starts on Friday with Ireland seeking to claim a third Grand Slam in a row - and you can watch all the games on the BBC.

Fly-half Marcus Smith is as a major doubt for England's Six Nations opener in Rome after picking up an injury in training.

Bath prop Archie Griffin signs a three-year contract extension at the Premiership club.

Ahead of the opening match of the 2024 Six Nations, have your say and select your Ireland team to take on France on Friday night.

Tony McWhirter recalls the January day when he helped Ulster become the first Irish province to win the European Champions Cup.

BBC Sport profiles four young players looking to announce themselves in the Six Nations.