The Six Nations is on the lookout for a new sponsor after it was confirmed that the Royal Bank of Scotland Group would not continue its sponsorship of the championship beyond 2017.

RBS has been the title sponsor of the Six Nations since 2003, but the championship will bear the name of a different company from 2018.

"All good things must come to a natural end at some point," Six Nations Rugby chief executive John Feehan said. "As mutually beneficial as the relationship is, it is now time after 15 successful and fulfilling years to seek a new title sponsor to partner our great event and go forward with us into the future.

"We wish to extend our sincere thanks and appreciation to RBS for the valuable support we have received from the Bank over many years.

"We look forward to our final year with RBS in 2017 and we will wish them well in the future, as they also move on to other opportunities and initiatives."