Coverage as Ireland boss Andy Farrell and Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend name their teams for Six Nations games against Italy and England.

Ireland's replacements saw them kick on to a 20-13 comeback victory over Italy in Round 2 of the Six Nations, avoiding what would have been a first championship loss to the Azzurri in Dublin.

Read the full report, get match reaction and watch the highlights from Stade de France as Les Bleus host Ireland in the opening round of the 2026 Guinness Men's Six Nations in Paris.

Ireland hosts Italy at 9:10 a.m. ET in Round 2 of the Six Nations at Aviva Stadium. Get preview details and how to follow live from Dublin.

Watch, listen & follow reaction to Scotland's Six Nations Opener FT: Italy 18-15 Scotland - Lynagh goes over after seven minutes before Menoncello scorches across; Scots respond through Dempsey try Turner shown yellow with clear out going to bunker review;

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France got their Six Nations title defence off to the ideal start as they put a sorry Ireland to the sword with a 36-14 victory at the Stade de France in Paris.

International Rugby’s Greatest Annual Championship Begins this Thursday with Defending Champions France Hosting Ireland with First of Three Round 1 Matches Live at 3 p.m. ET Exclusively on Peacock