Six Nations chiefs have contacted the Vatican over the health of Pope Francis, according to the Irish Independent. The Pope ...

As mentioned above, Ireland are the favourites to win this year’s championship and are the only side with a 100 per cent record so far after victories against England, Scotland and Wales.

England A followed on from England's Calcutta Cup victory with a 28-12 win over Ireland A in a hard-fought game at Bristol Bears' Ashton Gate. Tries from Ollie Hassell-Collins, Jack van Poortvliet and ...