Since the very first match in 1881, there has been one fixture that every Welsh player and fan has looked for on the calendar: England. Former Wales captain Sam Warburton sits down with Chris to explain why this particular rivalry evokes so much emotion and passion. From watching Wales on TV as a 10-year-old boy to leading them out as captain in front of 75,000 people, Sam runs us through some of his memories of the fixture - both good and bad.

Sam Warburton and John Barclay join Chris and Ugo to look back on a brilliant opening weekend to the 6 Nations. Plus Jonathan Davies is a special guest as we pay tribute to the Wales legend Barry John who died on Sunday.

After Scotland survived an incredible second half comeback from Wales to get their first win in Cardiff for 22 years, James Burridge is joined by Philippa Tuttiett and Andy Nichol, and we’re in Rome with Sara and Paul Grayson after England started their Six Nations campaign with a win over Italy.

George Ford is on the pod after returning to the 10 shirt for England and we hear from Scotland’s new co-captain Finn Russell.

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Chris is joined by Ashy and Tommy to reflect on Ireland’s biggest ever away win. They look at what went right for the defending champions and what went wrong for France. Plus, they preview Saturday’s Six Nations action as England take on Italy while Wales face Scotland.

Chris and Ashy are reunited in Marseille ahead of the tournament curtain raiser between France and Ireland. They reminisce about some World Cup memories from the Autumn and the hotel manager has remembered Ashy’s room preference which is a bonus. Is this the greatest Six Nations opening fixture….ever? And which of these two sides has more emotional baggage from the World Cup? Plus England centre Fraser Dingwall is on the pod, one of five debutants for their opener against Italy.

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Chris heads to Girona to sit down with Danny and the new England captain Jamie George. The pair explain why they have had to relinquish their roles on the social committee since Jamie’s appointment, and who has been tasked with replacing them. Jamie outlines what he wants from his England team this Six Nations and what kind of captain he will be. Will we see more of an attacking style? And are the young players ready to make the step up?

Tom, Gareth and Chris are back for the Nations Pod. With plenty to get their teeth into, they ask how Ireland might fare in the post-Sexton era, will Wales’ lack of experience in key positions prove costly and what will England do at 10 with Marcus Smith on the treatment table. Gareth questions Tom’s accommodation choices in Cardiff as we ask whether it is finally Scotland’s time to win in the Welsh capital. And the guys give their predictions for the weekend and tournament winners.

The big names keep coming on the Daily as we are joined by a trio of head coaches in Gregor Townsend, Andy Farrell and Steve Borthwick, as well as Michele Lamaro, the Italy captain. How will Scotland recover from a disappointing World Cup? Likewise for Ireland, is it about continuity or a fresh start? Borthwick outlines why it’s time England delivered in the Six Nations, and Lamaro promises a full-blooded effort from the Azzurri.

It’s Six Nations week, and the Rugby Union Daily is back! On the first of our bumper preview pods, Chris speaks to Wales boss Warren Gatland, new Scotland co-captain Rory Darge, the new Italy head coach Gonzalo Quesada and the new Ireland skipper Peter O’Mahony. Will Wales’ callow squad sink or swim? How do co-captains work together? What is it like following Johnny Sexton as captain of your country? And how tough a job is it coaching Italy? Gareth Rhys-Owen, of Nations pod fame, is also with us as we look ahead to what should be a fascinating Championship, and we discuss which teams will cope best with the loss of some talismanic figures.

Sara, Ashy and Ugo are on the sofa to discuss the final round of pool games in the Champions Cup. They begin at Thomond Park where Northampton Saints came from behind to beat Munster to make it four from four. They also look at the other games that caught their eye and run through the round of sixteen fixtures that include a few repeats from the pool stages. Plus, there's the latest ahead of the Six Nations including new co-captains for Scotland and injury worries for Wales. And does Ugo feature in the new Netflix documentary about the Six Nations?