In the past week, the RFU and Prem Rugby have announced that promotion and relegation between the Prem and the Champ will be brought to an end. This is a move that had been rumoured to be happening for a while but its announcement came as a surprise to many. In truth, the game in England had been trending in this direction for a while and now we are here. It's a decision that will have ramifications throughout the game so I've taken a look at some potential positives and negatives from this momentous decision.

England 21 - 42 Ireland

Kickoff: 2:10pm, Saturday 21st February

This game was not quite a "must win" occasion but it wasn't far off for the Irish. Things looked gloomy once again in the first half which ended 12-5 to the Italians. Prendergast and Casey struggled as the half-backs and things were looking bad at the scrum. Despite this win, Andy Farrell will still have lots to think about.

Kickoff: 8:10pm, Thursday 5th February

Best ever finish: 1st ( 2005, 2008, 2012, 2013, 2019, 2021)

Best ever finish: 3rd (2001, 2006, 2013, 2018, 2023)

Best ever finish: 4th (2007, 2013)

Best ever finish: 1st (2009, 2014, 2015,2018, 2023, 2024)

Best ever finish: 1st (2002, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2010, 2022, 2025)

Best ever finish: 1st place (2000, 2001, 2003, 2011, 2016, 2017, 2020)