

The weekend's Six Nations action prompted plenty of hot takes, but are those reactions irrational or legitimate? ESPN's Tom Hamilton delivers his verdict.
Captain Antoine Dupont led France to an overwhelming 73-24 rout of hosts Italy as they ran in 11 tries in an action-packed Six Nations triumph on Sunday, bouncing back in style from their one-point loss to England in their last game a fortnight ago.
Italy host France on Sunday in the third round of the 2025 Six Nations. Here's everything you need to know ahead of the game.
France fly-half Romain Ntamack will miss the next Six Nations match against Italy through suspension but will be allowed to return for the Ireland clash once he takes part in World Rugby's Coaching Intervention Programme.
The weekend's Six Nations action left plenty of food for thought, but are those reactions irrational or legitimate? ESPN's Tom Hamilton and James Regan weigh in.
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France's evening was summed up perfectly, albeit jovially, by defence coach Shaun Edwards following a crushing 26-25 defeat to England on Saturday.
ESPN's Tom Hamilton provides analysis from England's chaotic, hoodoo-dispelling win over France in the Six Nations.
England captain Maro Itoje has lauded his side's desire and heart following their dramatic win over France on Saturday, but warned the win was "by no means perfect."
England coach Steve Borthwick has praised fly-half Fin Smith and hailed all his players' character following their 26-25 win over France at Twickenham on Saturday.
England finally broke their final-quarter hoodoo on Saturday with a remarkable last-gasp 26-25 win over France at Twickenham.
Winger Tommy Freeman has said England will put pressure on France scrum-half Antoine Dupont and "take his legs" at Twickenham on Saturday.
The Six Nations includes some of rugby's best and brightest playmakers, but the days of seeing them as "mavericks" are over, Tom Hamilton writes.
England coach Steve Borthwick has said he is excited to unleash the Fin Smith, Marcus Smith combination against France at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham on Saturday.
England have made three personnel changes for Saturday's Six Nations clash with France at Twickenham with Fin Smith, Ollie Sleightholme and Tom Willis all starting while Marcus Smith is shifted to fullback.
Matthieu Jalibert will start at fly-half for France against England at Twickenham on Saturday in the absence of the suspended Romain Ntamack.
France fly-half Romain Ntamack will miss this weekend's Six Nations match with England after his red card against Wales was upheld by an independent disciplinary committee on Wednesday.