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A new global rugby union calendar is being discussed by 10 of the leading nations in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
Fergus McFadden played in a World Cup and six Six Nations campaigns, twice conquering Europe with Leinster, but the time has come to retire.
The Six Nations clash between France and Ireland at the Stade de France will not go ahead on Saturday.
Ireland's clash with Italy in Dublin is the only Six Nations match to be postponed due to the coronavirus.
The IRFU has confirmed the postponement of Ireland versus Italy in the interest of public health.
Cian Healy will miss the remainder of the Six Nations after the prop was injured during Ireland's loss to England.
England were quick out of the blocks against Ireland and Owen Farrell insists the team are happy with how things are "in-house".
Ireland were beaten 24-12 at Twickenham, with head coach Andy Farrell left to concede that England were much the better side.
Eddie Jones' team selection for England's crunch Six Nations clash with Ireland raised eyebrows, but his side responded in style on Sunday.
Ireland have been forced into a late change to their team to play England, with Devin Toner in for Iain Henderson.
Lewis Moody was impressed by England's grit and determination in the win over Scotland but says Ireland will provide a far sterner test.
World Cup winner Lewis Moody says Ellis Genge would be in his starting line-up to face Ireland with Mako Vunipola unavailable.
A mouthwatering round three of the Six Nations could be pivotal in a battle for the title that appears to be wide open.
Eddie Jones says Manu Tuilagi should be fit to return against Ireland, while fellow centre Henry Slade will be monitored.
Caelan Doris has recovered from a head injury, but the Ireland number eight has to settle for a place on the bench against England.
Mako Vunipola has flown to Tonga and will not be available for England's Six Nations encounter with unbeaten Ireland this weekend.
