Edinburgh-based Cockerill delivers 'passion' message to England
Richard Cockerill has insisted that England are ready to match Scottish passion in Saturday’s Calcutta Cup clash as they aim to …
PA
03 Feb, 8:34
Rugby News
ANALYSIS
The round one Six Nations Injured XV
The 2023 Guinness Six Nations kicks off this weekend, but spare a thought for this stellar list of Injured XV players who won't be…
Liam Heagney
03 Feb, 8:08
Six Nations: Kieran Crowley has named the Italy team to host France
Italy boss Kieran Crowley has named his team for this Sunday’s Guinness Six Nations opener at home to France, an XV that shows t…
Liam Heagney
03 Feb, 7:24
Six Nations: Fabien Galthie has named the France team to play Italy
Fabien Galthie has named his France team to take on Italy in this Sunday’s Guinness Six Nations in Rome, an XV that shows five c…
Liam Heagney
03 Feb, 6:56
Former England player predicts Wales for the Wooden Spoon
A former England Sevens captain has predicted that Wales could end up with the Wooden Spoon in this year's Six Nations, the mythic…
Ian Cameron
03 Feb, 5:54
Ex-Ireland player makes 'good sign' Six Nations red card prediction
Former Ireland back-rower Alan Quinlan believes it would be a good sign to see red cards shown in the upcoming Guinness Six Nation…
Liam Heagney
03 Feb, 4:44
I miss him terribly - colleagues pay tribute at Eddie Butler memorial service
The former Wales captain turned broadcaster died in his sleep in September.
PA
03 Feb, 4:24
'I'd love to stay': Lions challenge a lure as Tupou weighs up future
The lure of the 2025 British and Irish Lions series and 2027 home World Cup could be key factors in keeping Wallabies powerhouse T…
AAP
03 Feb, 1:16
'It's personal for Eddie': Why the RFU will be 'absolutely filthy'
When The Rugby Football Union made their staggering decision late last year to part ways with legendary coach Eddie Jones, they pr…
Finn Morton
02 Feb, 23:30
'One of the greats': Wallabies legend Giteau announces retirement
Wallabies great Matt Giteau has officially announced his retirement from professional rugby union, saying he’s “milked this ga…
Finn Morton
02 Feb, 20:54
'It's time': Reds ready for 'important' pre-season clash with Force
After a long and gruelling pre-season, the Queensland Reds are on their way to Perth for an “important” pre-season clash again…
Finn Morton
02 Feb, 19:57
Koroibete out to maintain tryscoring touch in Japan
Wallabies winger Marika Koroibete will be hoping to return to his tryscoring ways when the Saitama Wild Knights take on the Green …
AAP
02 Feb, 19:04
EXCLUSIVE
Jake Polledri: 'The hardest thing is having no answers'
The Gloucester favourite is back in international waters after two years of pride-shattering injury and personal loss.
Jamie Lyall
02 Feb, 16:44
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Tom Parker
02 Feb, 15:03
OPINION
A South African's view of the Guinness Six Nations
I’d have bet the farm on the All Blacks, Wallabies and Springboks lifting the Six Nations trophy if given the chance.
Daniel Gallan
02 Feb, 14:03
OPINION
Scotland will beat England or die trying
England have laid paws on the Calcutta Cup once in five years. Their towering home record has gone up in smoke.
Jamie Lyall
02 Feb, 12:45
OPINION
3 hot takes as Steve Borthwick names England team to play Scotland
After 45 days in the England hot seat, Steve Borthwick named the first team of his tenure on Thursday afternoon and it was a selec…
Liam Heagney
02 Feb, 12:29
Why Crosbie beat Christie, Bayliss and Dempsey to the Scotland No.7 spot
England have been warned Scotland flanker Luke Crosbie has the “super strengths” to make a major impact in the Calcutta Cup cl…
Chris Jones
02 Feb, 11:44
The Hassell-Collins 'attributes' that excite England boss Borthwick
Steve Borthwick has explained why he decided to give Ollie Hassell-Collins his England debut in this Saturday’s Guinness Six Nat…
Liam Heagney
02 Feb, 11:20
OPINION
'Celtic Challenge vital for developing players' maturity and understanding of professionalism'
On a whole, the Celtic Challenge competition is a really clever move from the three unions of Wales, Ireland and Scotland and the …
Rachael Burford
02 Feb, 10:56
The small detail that suggests Eddie Jones' era is well and truly over
Eagled-eyed rugby fans will have spotted a small detail in the RFU's press release in the first England matchday 23 of the new Ste…
Ian Cameron
02 Feb, 10:52
Steve Borthwick reveals how Manu Tuilagi reacted to England axe
New England boss Steve Borthwick has explained how Manu Tuilagi reacted when he told the Sale midfielder that he was not picked to…
Liam Heagney
02 Feb, 10:32
The 5 major omissions from Steve Borthwick's first England team
Joe Marchant takes the 31-year-old’s place in the England line-up to face Scotland in the Six Nations.
Sam Smith
02 Feb, 10:21
Steve Borthwick has named his England team to play Scotland
Steve Borthwick has named his England team to face Scotland this Saturday at Twickenham in the opening round of the Six Nations.
Liam Heagney
02 Feb, 9:41
OPINION
3 hot takes as Andy Farrell names Ireland team to play Wales
For the major headline in the Ireland team selection to face Wales in Guinness Six Nations round one, look no further than the abs…
Liam Heagney
02 Feb, 9:16
ANALYSIS
Video - World Rugby's Carley and Gardner explain 7 key laws
At a recent Shape of the Game conference, all rugby stakeholders in the men’s XV game discussed ways of speeding up the game, ge…
Tom Brook
02 Feb, 9:09
WRU bosses admit being in 'denial' over sexism and misogyny
Chairman Ieuan Evans and acting chief executive Nigel Walker were grilled by the Senedd’s sports and culture committee.
PA
02 Feb, 8:59
Former Maori All Blacks midfielder to suit up for Rugby New York
Rugby New York, champions of the 2022 Major League Rugby season, have announced their latest international signing ahead of their …
Kim Ekin
02 Feb, 8:12
Wales fullback Leigh Halfpenny pulls out of Ireland Test
Liam Williams has been called into starting line-up for the clash with Ireland.
PA
02 Feb, 8:07
Six Nations: Andy Farrell has named his Ireland team to play Wales
Andy Farrell has named an Ireland side to play Wales in this Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations showing three changes from the team…
Liam Heagney
02 Feb, 7:55
Out of favour Engand wing Cokanasiga to stay at Bath
Blockbusting England winger Joe Cokanasiga has committed his future to Bath as he bids to battle his way back into contention for …
Ian Cameron
02 Feb, 7:44
England outcast George Ford to make first start for Sale Sharks
England outcast George Ford will make his long-awaited debut for Sale Sharks this weekend in a Premiership Rugby Cup pool clash a…
Ian Cameron
02 Feb, 7:14
On this day: Jonny Wilkinson breaks points record on England return
Wilkinson was back after injury and illness for his first England appearance since scoring the drop goal that had secured the 2003…
PA
02 Feb, 6:01
OPINION
3 hot takes as Gregor Townsend names Scotland team to play England
England won a football World Cup with Alf Ramsey sticking by the philosophy to ‘never change a winning team’, but that approac…
Liam Heagney
02 Feb, 5:57
England mainstay Tuilagi axed by Borthwick - report
A selection will apparently see veteran England centre Many Tuilagi is set to miss out on their Guinness Six Nations opener agains…
Ian Cameron
02 Feb, 5:47
Fireworks expected at international-laden Fuchu derby
All eyes will be on the battle of Fuchu as Japan Rugby League One enters round seven, with Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo and Tokyo Sun…
Online Editors
02 Feb, 4:34
