Captain Dylan Hartley likely to miss out along with Sam Underhill and Jack Nowell

A second change will see Danny Care become England’s most capped scrum-half

Head coach remains positive despite Italy’s current low place in the pecking order

George Ford and Chris Robshaw have been named as co-captains for Samoa match

Harlequins prop pleaded guilty to striking Wasps’ Will Rowlands with his forearm

Dylan Hartley, Joe Marler and Nathan Hughes all facing disciplinary hearings

England number eight suffered cartilage damage in Saracens’ win over Sale

If not selected as the starting hooker would Dylan Hartley become disruptive?

Outhalf George Ford could also not be selected by Gatland for New Zealand tour

England may be closing in on record but they look a shadow of team that dominated 2016

Judged to have officiated correctly in face of Italy’s refusal to form rucks against England

Former Ireland fullback is prioritising performances over results in Six Nations

He was joined at press conference by Eddie Jones sporting a wound dressing on his face

England manager Eddie Jones says his captan will eligible for Six Nations selection

Here’s to everyone who tried and came up short – i.e. the vast majority of sportspeople

Saints manager Jim Mallinder looks to have put Europe on back-burner in team selection

England captain recieved a red card for collision which forced Sean O’Brien off after HIA

Hooker faces disciplinary hearing on Wednesday after Leinster red card

Jim Mallinder accepts hooker will receive lengthy ban as Leo Cullen eyes Leinster ’s injuries

Leo Cullen’s team score five tries to see off Northampton in Franklin’s Gardens visit

Eddie Jones makes it 12 wins from 12 as Elliot Daly displays his versatility

Dedicated coach’s obsession is to make every player in his squad a little bit better

Eddie Jones determined to ensure his side do not take a backward step at Twickenham

Dylan Hartley and Owen Farrell go over for tries in Melbourne victory

Six Nations champions begin three-Test series against World Cup finalists

The title may be in bag but a first full set of victories is the goal of Eddie Jones’s men

Given what is at stake and the two teams’ recent history we should expect a tight margin

Those who saw the lock play as a youth knew his Ireland debut would be impressive

There are plenty of positives to take from the Six Nations as the squad grows and learns

Confidence high in the Scottish camp as Vern Cotter’s side are readied for serious rumble

Can Hartley put past bans behind him and lead England to Six Nations glory?

Eddie Jones chooses hooker with history of disciplinary issues to replace Chris Robshaw

Stuart Lancaster drops 29-year-old after he was banned for headbutting Jamie George

Clermont v Northampton – Saturday, Kick-off: 5.45p, Stade Marcel-Michelin

Northampton captain to put mistakes behind him as Lancaster’s England side seek title

Nobody knows the consequences of losing control on a rugby pitch better than I do

Northampton star picks up another ban – this time for elbowing Leicester’s Matt Smith

England hooker was sent off for elbowing Leicester’s Matt Smith but club set to contest charges

England hooker Dylan Hartley rejects accusation of poor conditioning

Rugby Football Union confirmed yesterday that citing officer Andy Blyth reviewed the match footage and opted against taking any action