Pollock played an influential role in Northampton reaching Saturday’s Gallagher Prem final against Exeter.

The South African-born player is expected to play a role in Friday’s uncapped match in Vannes.

The 47-year-old former England forward announced in October that he was suffering from the incurable and life-limiting illness.

Parling acknowledged it “wasn’t appropriate for viewers to see” him confronting Doyle.

Sweeney has indicated that current head coach Steve Borthwick will be given the summer tour to orchestrate a revival.

Thomas Ramos’ late penalty settled matters.

A much-improved England almost cost the defending champions the title.

Ireland continued their dominance against Scotland but England could not do them a favour in Paris.

Two tries from Aaron Wainwright set up Wales’ first win in the Six Nations since March 2023.

The hosts kept themselves in contention for the Guinness Six Nations title with a 12th consecutive victory over the Scots.

The hosts kept themselves in contention for the Guinness Six Nations title with a 12th consecutive victory over the Scots.

Andy Farrell’s side moved three points ahead of France ahead of the late game.

The Scots’ stunning 50-40 victory over France at Murrayfield on Saturday has left them in a three-way shootout for the Guinness Six Nations title.

England lost to Italy for the first time in 33 meetings between the countries.

England had never lost to Italy in 32 previous meetings.

Wings Darcy Graham and Kyle Steyn both scored doubles, while Pierre Schoeman, Ben White and substitute Tom Jordan also crossed.

Ireland led just 12-10 at half-time before battling to a bonus-point win.

First-half tries from Jacob Stockdale and Jack Crowley set the hosts on their way.

There are a further three positional switches in Steve Borthwick’s starting XV.

Blindside flanker Plumtree limped off in the 10th minute of the 26-23 defeat to Scotland in Cardiff because of a shoulder injury.

Back-to-back big losses to Scotland and Ireland have undone the progress made during a 12-Test winning run for Borthwick’s team.

Successive defeats to Scotland and Ireland have halted England’s Guinness Six Nations title quest after just three rounds.

The hosts led for 75 minutes until Scotland scored their fourth try.

Maro Itoje said he was saddened by the racial abuse faced by Ireland’s Edwin Edogbo.

Jack Crowley will start at Twickenham.

The 21-year-old British and Irish Lion, who made his England debut in the 2025 Six Nations, has won all seven of his previous caps as a replacement.

Arundell was shown two yellow cards in the first half of the 31-20 loss at Murrayfield in round two.

Northampton director of rugby Phil Dowson and head coach Sam Vesty spotted that Freeman’s “mental state wasn’t in the best spot”.

Les Bleus scored eight tries to return to the top of the Six Nations table.

It was particularly timely for embattled Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend, who had come under intense pressure after a grim 18-15 defeat by Italy.

The hosts had to recover from a 10-5 half-time deficit before withstanding a late Azzurri rally.

This setback in the Eternal City sparked renewed calls for the long-serving 52-year-old to quit or be sacked.

Arundell scored three tries as Wales were swept aside in London.

Feyi-Waboso suffered a hamstring injury in training on Thursday and has been ruled out of at least the showdown at Allianz Stadium.

Louis Bielle-Biarrey resumed the fine form which saw him crowned player of the championship in 2025 with two tries.

England begin their campaign against Wales on February 7th.

Furbank has been limited to just four senior appearances for Northampton this season because of calf issues.

The France-based duo return to Gregor Townsend’s group for the first time since last year’s championship.

A first autumn clean sweep since 2021 hung in the balance until the final whistle.

Ardie Savea, Tamaiti Williams, Wallace Sititi and Cam Roigard claimed the All Blacks’ tries in Chicago.

England or France await in the final.

Ireland progress as runners-up and will face the winners of Pool D in the quarter-finals.

Six tries decorated an ultimately emphatic Irish victory.