Three rounds down, two to go. Bringing to a close one of the most fascinating opening blocks of Six Nations action in recent memory, the 2026 Championship has reaffirmed why it is international rugby’s most exciting annual competition.

Grand Slam gone, title gone but hope is far from gone for Steve Borthwick’s England in the grand scheme of developing towards the 2027 Rugby World Cup.

Ireland made a statement at Twickenham on Saturday, rolling past England 42-21 in Round 3 of the 2026 Six Nations.

Italy have been handed a timely boost ahead of Sunday’s Guinness Six Nations showdown with France as Ange Capuozzo returns from injury to start at fullback in Lille.

France head coach Fabien Galthie has resisted the urge to overhaul a winning formula, retaining 13 of the 15 starters who dismantled Wales as Les Bleus chase a third straight victory in the Six Nations Championship.

Scotland has reshuffled with intent for its trip to Cardiff, recalling British and Irish Lions duo Blair Kinghorn and Duhan van der Merwe among five changes to face Wales at Principality Stadium.

Ireland has made a decisive call at fly-half ahead of Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations showdown with England, with head coach Andy Farrell restoring Jack Crowley to the starting lineup and leaving Sam Prendergast out of the matchday 23 for the trip to Allianz Stadium.

Wales has turned to fresh blood and familiar leadership in an attempt to halt a slide that has defined its recent Six Nations Championship campaigns.

England has handed Henry Pollock his first test start, as Steve Borthwick makes three changes for Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations showdown with Ireland at Allianz Stadium.

One win from two rounds feels like an accurate reflection of Ireland’s Six Nations to date.

France underlined its Six Nations title credentials with a devastating 54-12 victory over Wales at the Principality Stadium, running in eight tries and exposing the gulf that separates the sides.

Gregor Townsend’s Scotland side set the tone early, racing to a 17-0 lead inside the opening 14 minutes through tries from Huw Jones and Jamie Ritchie, with Finn Russell pulling the strings.

Andy Farrell’s Ireland got into the winners column for the first time this Six Nations with a 20-13 victory over an impressive Italian side in Dublin.

Ireland Rugby found itself in unfamiliar territory at halftime, trailing Italy 10-5 in Dublin at the Aviva in the second round of the 2026 Six Nations.

France Rugby arrives in Cardiff as a heavy Six Nations favorite, but history ensures that Wales vs. France at Principality Stadium will carry more than rankings into Round 2.