LIVE Six Nations champions Ireland are looking to defend their crown once again on an action-packed day of rugby drama. They head to Rome to kick things off, needing a lot to their way if they are going to seal a remarkable third consecutive title win.

Dan Sheehan's hat-trick helped Ireland secure a 22-17 victory over Italy, putting them at the top of the Six Nations table. Despite a scrappy performance, Ireland hopes to claim the title again if Wales beats England and Scotland defeats France.

Nothing less than a win will do for title-chasing England on Saturday as they take on Wales at the Millennium Stadium in this crunch Six Nations fixture. Saturday's middle fixture in this final weekend of the tournament sees England going in search a bonus-point win which could be enough to sneak the trophy in the event of a Scotland victory over leaders France in the day's final game.