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Ireland take on defending champions Wales in Dublin.

Stuart Lancaster's 23-man squad remains unchanged ahead of England's tie with Scotland in the Calcutta Cup.

Sam Warburton has recovered from injury to captain Wales against Ireland in Dublin.

We look ahead to Ireland's Six Nations opener against Scotland in Dublin.

Gael Fickou scores late as France beat England

France face England in the opening 2014 Six Nations match at the Stade de France

Wales face Italy in the opening 2014 Six Nations match at the Millennium Stadium.

England have announced their 23-man squad to face France in their Six Nations opener in Paris.

Chris Ashton and Ben Youngs will not feature in Lancaster's 23-man squad to play France in Paris on Saturday.

Sam Warburton will not start Wales' opening Six Nations match against Italy as he continues to recover from a shoulder injury.

Captains and coaches assemble in Putney for the launch of the 2014 Six Nations championship

London Irish reveal Marland Yarde could be in contention for a Six Nations appearance as his injury recovery remains on track.

Robshaw has been named as captain by Stuart Lancaster as England begin their Six Nations preparations

Medical examination on Tom Wood and Danny Care confirm injuries were not as bad as first thought as the England stars look ahead to the Six Nations.

Stuart Lancaster has boosted Danny Cipriani's hopes for a return to the England squad after he missed out on a Six Nations place.

Ford replaces France-bound Toby Flood as England prepare to launch their Six Nations campaign.

Cipriani's recent performances for Sale Sharks deserve national team place, says club boss.

Owen Farrell's head injury is not as bad as first feared with England's squad thread-bare ahead of the Six Nations championship

Toby Flood will not be making a decision on a possible move from Leicester Tigers until January 2014.

Sebastien Chabal punched an Agen player in Lyon's second division clash on Saturday and now faces up to a year-long ban

IBTimes UK compiles a team of the year following the climax to the international rugby season.

Saints breached Premiership regulations by allowing North to play for Wales

Delon Armitage is happy to remain at Toulon in spite of the fact he won't play for England in the World Cup 2015

Gatland would return to his New Zealand homeland for the chance to lead the Lions