Ireland hooker Ronan Kelleher is relishing a crunch Guinness Six Nations showdown with "world-class" Scotland.

DUBLIN — Ireland scraped past Wales 27-17 and stayed in the Six Nations title race on Friday for at least 24 hours. France can successfully retain the title by beating Scotland at Murrayfield on Saturday.

Luc Ramos will make his Six Nations debut as the French referee takes charge of Italy vs England in Rome. Born in Beziers, Ramos took up the whistle at 16 before prioritising his officiating career four years later after calling time on his playing days.

The Six Nations trophy is to be "retired from ceremonial use" and replaced with a new one after being damaged by fire in an accident during transit.

Scotland have "one more week to finish the job" as they target an unlikely Six Nations triumph, says captain Sione Tuipulotu.

Ireland will bid to build on a significant Six Nations win over England as they host Wales in Dublin. Andy Farrell’s side produced one of their best recent performances as they secured a record win at Twickenham before the competition fallow week,

FRANCE’S hopes of sealing the Six Nations Championship title early were shattered after a stunning defeat to Scotland at Murrayfield Stadium. The defending champions travelled to Edinburgh knowing