England lock George Martin will miss the rest of the Six Nations Championship through injury, the Rugby Football Union (RFU) said on Thursday.

England lock George Martin, 23, is ruled out for the remainder of the Six Nations Championship due to a knee injury. He missed the match against Scotland, replaced by Ted Hill. England, currently third in standings,

England lock George Martin will miss the remainder of the Six Nations with knee and shoulder injuries, skills coach Kevin Sinfield has said.

Ireland will be without Garry Ringrose for their crucial Six Nations clash with France after the centre's red card against Wales was upheld by a disciplinary committee on Thursday, but he should be available for the final game against Italy.

Garry Ringrose will miss Ireland's crucial Six Nations clash against France on March 8 after being handed a three-match ban for his red card against Wales.

France will face unbeaten Six Nations leader Ireland in a buoyant mood after thrashing Italy by a record-high 73-24 in Rome.

Cian Healy, Ireland’s most-capped rugby player, is one of three stalwarts to announce their retirement from international duty after the Six Nations.

Peter O’Mahony, Cian Healy and Conor Murray have announced they will retire from international rugby following this year’s Six Nations.

Three of Irish Rugby's most-decorated players have announced that they are retiring after the Guinness Men's Six Nations concludes next month.