Customise ESPN
ESPN Sites
Wales opts for experience in 6N opener vs Ireland
Wales coach Warren Gatland has included lock Alun Wyn Jones in his starting 15 to face Ireland in their Six Nations opener at the Principality Stadium on Saturday, having opted for experience in his first selection since returning to the role.

Top Headlines

Rugby
Italy suspends rugby player over racist present
Ivan Nemer has been suspended until June 30 after giving Black teammate Cherif Traore a "rotten banana" as a Christmas present, the Italian Rugby Federation said on Friday.

Rugby
World Rugby signals intent to lower pro tackling height
World Rugby intends to follow the Rugby Football Union's lead with a reduction in the defensive height at the elite level of the game.
Top Headlines
- He's no 'messiah' but Jones says Wallabies don't know how good they can be
- CEO Phillips resigns after WRU allegations
- RFU sorry for 'anger, concern' over tackle rule
- Laporte resigns as French rugby president
- Wales Rugby to be externally reviewed - chief
- England's 6N injuries worsen: George, Daly out
- Six Nations chief: Not looking to add Springboks
Don't Miss...
Focus on Sport/Getty Images "The U" on ESPN Player
Filmmaker Billy Corben, a Miami native and University of Miami alum, will tell the story of how the "Bad Boys" of football changed the attitude of the game they played, and how this serene campus was transformed into "The U."
ESPN Recommends
Live Sports on ESPN Player
Watch the very best in U.S. sport LIVE and on-demand with ESPN Player. Available across Europe, subscribe today.
Customise ESPN
Richard Heathcote/World Rugby/Getty Images Definitive rugby fixtures
Keep up to date with all the latest fixtures from around the rugby world.