Following the Six Nations squad announcements and with the action closing in fast, our focus turn to those players set to miss part or in some cases all of the Championship.

Ulster hooker Tom Stewart has backed the "brilliant" Simon Easterby to "get Ireland firing" in the Six Nations. Easterby has stepped up as interim head coach with Andy Farrell having seconded to the ...

Rabah Slimani has revived his international career with France since joining Irish province Leinster from Clermont at the start of the season.

Free rugby union tips, best bets and analysis for Harlequins v Northampton in the Gallagher Premiership on Friday ...

Friday's Premiership match against Northampton Saints is Harlequins' "biggest match of the league season", says head coach Danny Wilson.