The man in the middle for the opening game of the Six Nations tonight once broke down in tears as he talked about the sacrifices he’d made to become a professional referee. New Zealander Paul Williams will take charge when France host Wales in Paris, having long cemented his reputation as an assured and experienced international official.

Despite injuries and tough away trips Fabien Galthié‘s side have enough quality to beat everyone if they keep themselves focused

It is here, the greatest annual international sports tournament in the world. The Six Nations has it all and I expect this year to be close.

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France or Ireland to win the Six Nations? What about England, Scotland and Wales' chances? Our BBC Radio 5 Live pundits make their predictions.

England World Cup winner Lewis Moody has blasted the RFU's 'absurd' rule that prevents Jack Willis from playing in the Six Nations. The Rugby Football Union currently enforces a policy that prevents any England-qualified player based overseas from being selected by Steve Borthwick unless it is in exceptional circumstances.

Thanks to Marcus Smith's versatility and Fin Smith's continuing rise, England's fly-half debate is far from settled.

It is testament to the strength in depth of France at present that such a rapacious finisher as Damian Penaud can be ruled out of the first Six Nations match against Wales with injury and the news be met with a collective shrug of the shoulders. A shame, sure, but they will have some young flyer more than capable to step up.

Six Nations promises to be full of unmissable action as England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland and Wales resume their rivalry on the biggest stage.

Technicians from England and France are set to help restore power to homes and businesses across Ireland following Storm Eowyn. Around 278,000 remain without power across Ireland on Sunday evening following record-setting wind speeds.

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