'That hit home with me' - The Kyle Sinckler advice that changed everything for Anthony Watson
He took on board the prop’s advice to focus solely on playing and avoid any distractions.
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13 Mar 2021, 3:12
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'They have created a modern version of their old roles': What Eddie Jones really thinks of Galthie's France
Eddie Jones is usually all for verbal sparring in Test match build-ups but the England boss has been nothing but courteous about F…
Liam Heagney
13 Mar 2021, 2:01
'The mindset is absolutely the same as if we were playing England again' - Dan Biggar
Dan Biggar says Wales’ mindset is “absolutely the same” for their Rome appointment with Italy on Saturday as if they were fa…
PA
13 Mar 2021, 1:53
England have lost their identity - Andy Goode
Eddie Jones has resisted the clamour for major changes but the pressure is really on now for England to rediscover their identity.
Andy Goode
13 Mar 2021, 0:43
Scotland explain why first start in 17 months for a soon-to-be 35-year-old is best way to replace banned Fagerson
Not since October 2019 when Scotland were beaten by Japan and eliminated from the World Cup has WP Nel started a Test match for th…
Liam Heagney
12 Mar 2021, 10:47
'He's like a nice Pinotage, he has matured well': The making of 50-cap Anthony Watson
Things came easily for Anthony Watson early in his career but England boss Eddie Jones now has nothing but admiration for the matu…
Liam Heagney
12 Mar 2021, 10:35
Scotland No.8 Fagerson brands Welsh prop's actions 'pathetic' in explosive interview
Scotland No.8 Matt Fagerson has refused to pull any punches in delivering his take on the red shown to his brother Zander in Round…
Ian Cameron
12 Mar 2021, 8:49
'There wasn't going to be a 28-0 win or even a draw'
Scotland were blameless for the Six Nations postponement versus France but Gregor Townsend isn't cribbing his side didn't get a wa…
Liam Heagney
12 Mar 2021, 8:14
Kick-off times and every team line-up for this weekend's Round 4 Guinness Six Nations matches
In case you missed them, here is every team line-up for this weekend's Round 4 Guinness Six Nations matches.
PA
12 Mar 2021, 8:12
France have a new name for last month's awkward Six Nations postponement
Chasing a first Six Nations win at Twickenham since 2005, France have given a new name to last month's postponement saga.
PA
12 Mar 2021, 7:18
'I'm sure like a player they improve, they make mistakes and get better. We're expecting Andrew to referee the law'
Referee Andy Brace was a focus of attention when England played France in December and again last month in the Six Nations loss to…
Liam Heagney
12 Mar 2021, 6:13
Scotland make four changes, including a recall for Sean Maitland who lost with Saracens in the Championship last weekend
After an unscheduled four-week break in between Six Nations games, Gregor Townsend's Scotland return to action this Sunday against…
Liam Heagney
12 Mar 2021, 3:43
Ireland make three changes for Scotland but keep Conor Murray in reserve
Having seen Ireland get off to their worst start since 1998, Andy Farrell is now looking to build on the Six Nations win over Ital…
Liam Heagney
12 Mar 2021, 3:39
'I understand people have opinions. That's fine' - England captain Owen Farrell not dwelling on the past
Owen Farrell has moved on from the toughest period of his captaincy as he looks to spearhead an England resurgence in the final tw…
PA
12 Mar 2021, 2:45
'Maro has had to carry the load': The reason Charlie Ewels has been chosen as Itoje's England lock partner
With Jonny Hill as his second row partner in February, Maro Itoje hasn't dominated for England and Charlie Ewels has been called u…
Liam Heagney
12 Mar 2021, 2:36
Six Nations talking points
Against the backdrop of coronavirus angst and bonkers refereeing, the show goes on.
LONG READ
Jamie Lyall
12 Mar 2021, 2:17
Louis Rees-Zammit didn't sleep for two days over single incident against England
Louis Rees-Zammit helped roar Wales to their last Grand Slam as an excited spectator – but two years on he is chasing the dream …
PA
12 Mar 2021, 2:15
'He has made a few adjustments to his lifestyle': Why Cowan-Dickie is now getting a look-in as an England starter
First capped in 2015, it hasn't been until recent weeks that Luke Cowan-Dickie has come to the fore as a starting England option a…
Liam Heagney
12 Mar 2021, 1:45
Stats and snapshots: episode three
With a Triple Crown, Wales have taken the Six Nations by storm. Rob Vickerman explains how they've done it.
LONG READ
Andy Clarke
12 Mar 2021, 0:44
'His skin folds have come down 15 per cent': How Ollie Lawrence responded to the England axe
Much was made last month about the callous way England dropped Ollie Lawrence but Eddie Jones has been enthused by the rookie's re…
Liam Heagney
12 Mar 2021, 0:26
'A bad call by the referee, unfair conditions in the game': How England have tailored training to ensure they cope with French adversity
Eddie Jones has used RFU referees at England training this week to create adverse situations so his players can cope with in-game …
Liam Heagney
11 Mar 2021, 14:00
'Give me the ball and I'll sprint' - how Duhan van der Merwe won over Finn Russell
Scotland stand-off Finn Russell and strike running winger Duhan van der Merwe have formed an unlikely friendship in Scotland camp,…
Ian Cameron
11 Mar 2021, 12:08
Gareth Davies: 'I feel like there is a bit of pressure on me to perform as well as he did'
Wales in pursuit of Six Nations title and Grand Slam.
PA
11 Mar 2021, 9:32
'Sometimes in the back of your mind it crawls in, 'is my conditioning up to standard here?''
Scotland’s round-three fixture was postponed due to a coronavirus outbreak in France’s squad.
PA
11 Mar 2021, 9:00
Pembrokeshire-born Stephen Varney returns to Italy side to face Wales
Gloucester scrum-half Stephen Varney will return to the Italy team for Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations clash against Wales in Ro…
PA
11 Mar 2021, 8:42
'There is no correlation' - Six Nations chief denies CVC deal means axing free-to-air Six Nations
Private equity firm CVC Capital Partners has acquired a 14.3 per cent stake in the tournament.
PA
11 Mar 2021, 8:19
England explain gamble with Malins and what they admire most about this France side
Amid claims that France kick the most and the longest in world rugby, England have gone with rookie Max Malins as their starting f…
Liam Heagney
11 Mar 2021, 4:34
Vakatawa returns as France make four changes for England
French offensive weapon Virimi Vakatawa will start against England after making his return to the France XV after an injury layoff…
Ian Cameron
11 Mar 2021, 3:34
Time to change tack
If England are to regain form, Owen Farrell needs to show more maturity when dealing with referees
LONG READ
Andrew Elliott
11 Mar 2021, 3:13
England make three changes, including giving Max Malins a first Test start
Beaten last time out by Wales in Cardiff, England have named their round four Six Nations team to face France this Saturday at Twi…
Liam Heagney
11 Mar 2021, 3:07
'They will look back when Hogg dropped the ball over the line - that's a big moment in that game'
Gregor Townsend’s men lost 19-12 in Dublin on the opening weekend of the 2020 tournament.
PA
11 Mar 2021, 2:40
Six Nations finally seal £365million CVC deal
The money-spinning buy-in by investment company CVC into the Six Nations has been long talked about and has now been formally made…
Liam Heagney
11 Mar 2021, 1:17
'There's no such thing as untouchables': Mako Vunipola on the allegation Eddie Jones has undroppable England favourites
Despite a deluge of criticism over how Eddie Jones picks his England teams, Mako Vunipola insists the coach doesn't have his favou…
Liam Heagney
10 Mar 2021, 14:02
RugbyPass Offload - Episode 20: Finn Russell, Parisian nights out, World Rugby awards and open-top buses
RugbyPass Offload – Episode 20 features Scottish royalty as Finn Russell comes on to chat with his old mates Simon Zebo and Ryan…
RugbyPass
10 Mar 2021, 13:08
'We are fortunate': Where Wayne Barnes has really stood out helping England at training this week
Test referees Wayne Barnes and Matthew Carley have visited the England camp this week to help iron out their Six Nations penalties…
Liam Heagney
10 Mar 2021, 10:24
Dean Richards backs exiled Simmonds: 'If it was my England team then he would be there or thereabouts'
Dean Richards knows plenty about what is needed to be a Test level No8 and he has now shared his thoughts on England exile Sam Sim…
Chris Jones
10 Mar 2021, 7:14
'I'm not going to be Antoine Dupont... I'm going to be a Ben Youngs and the best version of myself'
Ben Youngs admires the style of play Antoine Dupont is producing at scrum-half but the England veteran isn't going to copy his Fre…
Liam Heagney
10 Mar 2021, 5:00
Wayne Pivac sheds light on why he is sticking by Dan Biggar and not starting Callum Sheedy for Wales
Wales made 10 changes when they last visited Rome two years ago but Wayne Pivac has just made two and has kept Callum Sheedy in re…
Liam Heagney
10 Mar 2021, 2:40
'The scar has cleared up, thanks for asking': Tom Curry two years on from being left a bloodied England mess by France
It's 25 months since Tom Curry was left a bloodied mess playing for England against France, the rival they are hosting again this …
Liam Heagney
10 Mar 2021, 0:53
England have taken the drastic action of having referees at training to help curb their Six Nations penalties problem
Eddie Jones' England are tied with Italy for the dubious title of most indisciplined Six Nations team, conceding 41 penalties in t…
Liam Heagney
09 Mar 2021, 14:03
'It's a constant discussion with Andy': The one thing rookie Test coach Paul O'Connell has found really challenging with Ireland
Six Nations title-winning skipper Paul O'Connell was brought back into the Ireland fold in January to accelerate progress under An…
Liam Heagney
09 Mar 2021, 10:45
Wales explain why they brought forward their XV announcement by two days and highlight what they want from the recalled Gareth Davies
Wales weren't due to name their round four XV until Thursday but Wayne Pivac showed his hand two days early for reasons explained …
Liam Heagney
09 Mar 2021, 9:43
'It's the best Scottish team I've ever gone up against as a coach or a player': Ireland legend pays Scotland the ultimate compliment
Scotland were rubbished in December by ex-Ireland coach Eddie O'Sullivan but Paul O'Connell has a very different opinion on Townse…
PA
09 Mar 2021, 8:02
Title-chasing Wales make two changes to their Six Nations XV to face Italy
Wales have named their team early to face Italy in the Six Nations, making two changes to their XV after the round three win over …
Sam Smith
09 Mar 2021, 6:54
'That is the great thing about the situation we are currently in': The straw England are clutching after losing Six Nations title grip
Defending champions England head into Six Nations round four with their title defence in ruins but they claim all isn't completely…
Liam Heagney
09 Mar 2021, 5:18
'There is no better feeling': Scotland's Sam Johnson dreaming of rugby fans' return following Rangers celebrations
After watching the football title celebrations of Rangers, Sam Johnson has returned to Scotland Six Nations duty with a spring in …
PA
09 Mar 2021, 4:48
'That is a good observation backed up by measurement': Why England have Dupont in their sights
Grand Slam-chasing France are coming to Twickenham on Saturday and England have their sights set on livewire scrum-half Antoine Du…
Liam Heagney
09 Mar 2021, 4:28
'Obviously it is a concern' - Skinner hopes clubs will allow Scotland access to top players
Gregor Townsend will require the blessing of Gallagher Premiership and Top 14 chiefs to include his 10 exiles for the game against…
PA
08 Mar 2021, 9:47
Exeter's Sam Skinner included in updated 34-man Scotland Six Nations squad
Gregor Townsend's team return to action when they welcome Andy Farrell's Ireland to BT Murrayfield on Sunday.
Ciarán Kennedy
08 Mar 2021, 5:12
Jacob Stockdale back in Ireland squad for Six Nations games against Scotland and England
Andy Farrell's only fresh injury concern surrounds Josh van der Flier, who will go through the graduated return to play protocols.
Ciarán Kennedy
08 Mar 2021, 2:16
Star duo return as France name 31-man team for England
Romain Ntamack and Virimi Vakatawa are the big-name returnees as France named their 31-man training squad ahead of their Guinness …
Ian Cameron
07 Mar 2021, 7:07
'I've had at least three or four players ring me during the week' - Eddie Jones
The team have leaked a ruinous average of 13.6 penalties per game with the collapse in Cardiff the nadir.
PA
07 Mar 2021, 5:46
'My message to Maro' - Jamie George publicly issues advice to England teammate Itoje
Itoje’s indiscipline cost England against Wales.
PA
07 Mar 2021, 1:17
Former Hurricane Willis Halahalo's rise from gangs and heavy drinking to Wales international
Willis Halaholo has reflected on his remarkable rise from Auckland’s gang culture to the brink of winning a Guinness Six Nations…
PA
06 Mar 2021, 18:09
'C'mon, people have got to see this... pick him!': Lawrence Dallaglio's plea for England to select Sam Simmonds
Ex-England skipper Lawrence Dallaglio has called on Eddie Jones to pick Sam Simmonds after he again impressed for Exeter in the Pr…
Liam Heagney
06 Mar 2021, 10:20
Eddie releasing only one England player for club duty can mean only one thing - Andy Goode
With Beno Obano the only player released by Eddie Jones to play for his club this weekend, we can only assume there’ll be change…
Andy Goode
06 Mar 2021, 0:52
'If that happened to us... we would be kicking ourselves. And we'd take full responsibility'
Wales’ first try against England at the weekend was a point of contention between Jamie Roberts and Dylan Hartley on RugbyPass O…
Josh Raisey
05 Mar 2021, 11:32
England's Jack Willis posts six-minute video diary detailing shocking array of damage to his knee and reveals when he might be back fit
Faced with a long recovery after his awful Six Nations setback, Jack Willis has posted a revealing Instagram video about his Engla…
Liam Heagney
05 Mar 2021, 9:13
Dan Lydiate revisits traumatic moment he 'obliterated' ACL on his Wales comeback
Veteran Wales flanker Dan Lydiate guested on RugbyPass Offload talking ACL, his emotional Wales recall and his fleeting time with …
Liam Heagney
05 Mar 2021, 8:07
France allowed to continue in the Six Nations
Fears that the French government could throw Fabien Galthie's France team out of the Six Nations have been allayed ahead of the En…
PA
05 Mar 2021, 5:29
Hastings' Scotland comeback hopes dashed by PRO14 ban
Fit-again Adam Hastings was hoping selection for Glasgow would lever him into Gregor Townsend's Scotland plans this month.
Liam Heagney
04 Mar 2021, 11:14
Ministers to probe France rugby boss Laporte on Friday over postponement farce
France rugby boss Bernard Laporte can expect a difficult Friday morning as ministers want answers over how Les Bleus' bubble was b…
Sam Smith
04 Mar 2021, 10:00
Wales issue Biggar injury update and size up prospect elsewhere of yet another scrum-half change
Dan Biggar limped out the win over England by Wales who also have concerns at scrum-half after Kieran Hardy's campaign-ending inju…
Liam Heagney
04 Mar 2021, 6:29
'He isn't perfect': Callum Sheedy became a Wales hero last Saturday but praise is hard-earned back at Bristol
Wales replacement Callum Sheedy came of age as a Test-playing out-half last Saturday but it's been busy as usual back at Bristol t…
Liam Heagney
04 Mar 2021, 4:20
Wales confirm that Kieran Hardy's Six Nations is over following injury against England
Rookie Kieran Hardy didn't look out of place against England but an injury last Saturday means he will miss remaining Wales Six Na…
Liam Heagney
04 Mar 2021, 3:25
RugbyPass Offload - Episode 19: Rule breakers, Slam makers, Lydiate's favourite Lions memories and food fit for a king
Christina Mahon, Dylan Hartley and Jamie Roberts are joined on RugbyPass Offload - Episode 19 by Wales and Lions back row Dan Lydi…
RugbyPass
03 Mar 2021, 12:34
England defeat left Mike Brown awkwardly dressed at Harlequins training this week
Last Saturday's England defeat to Wales had training ground consequences at Harlequins for long-serving full-back Mike Brown.
Josh Raisey
03 Mar 2021, 10:25
Nigel Owens leaps to Owen Farrell's defence and offers advice to Maro Itoje
Veteran referee Nigel Owens has used his latest newspaper column to critique the efforts of England pair Owen Farrell and Maro Ito…
Liam Heagney
03 Mar 2021, 8:17
Uncapped David Ribbans called up by England who have now also changed restrictions on Premiership player release
Uncapped lock David Ribbans, the South African who qualifies for England through his grandfather, has been called up for Six Natio…
Liam Heagney
03 Mar 2021, 5:36
'Whether that is a mistake, that is not for me to say': Bristol on lack of England game time for Earl and Malins
Bristol have spoken about the tricky issue of Earl and Malins, along with the injured Randall, having limited or no England game t…
Liam Heagney
03 Mar 2021, 3:11
Leicester respond to the death threats their England prop Ellis Genge received in recent days
Rugby's image was tarnished at the weekend by a variety of online abuse which included alleged death threats to England prop Ellis…
Liam Heagney
02 Mar 2021, 9:07
'I'm sorry... I'm embarrassed by some of my comments': The Rugby Pod's Jim Hamilton has apologised 17 weeks after writing off Alun Wyn Jones' Lions chances
The Rugby Pod ignited a huge social media debate in November when Jim Hamilton said Alun Wyn Jones shouldn't be picked for the Lio…
Liam Heagney
02 Mar 2021, 5:17
Five things we learned from game-changing Guinness Six Nations weekend
Wales and Ireland were the winners as France and Scotland sat out round three.
PA
01 Mar 2021, 11:50
'I think twice about tweeting things and probably am less controversial than I would be in person'
Social media abuse followed Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations game between Wales and England.
PA
01 Mar 2021, 8:41
'It's up to Eddie what he does with him, they have control of him' - Wasps concerned by Odogwu's lack of game-time
Odogwu has yet to be involved in England's Six Nations campaing despite being a member of Eddie Jones’ 28-man squad.
PA
01 Mar 2021, 7:09
Ireland release 13 players from training squad to play in PRO14 derbies
Andy Farrell’s side picked up their first win of this year’s Six Nations by beating Italy 48-10 on Saturday.
PA
01 Mar 2021, 5:23
Head of referees says Gauzere has admitted he got big calls wrong in Wales' defeat of England
The French referee was at the centre of two highly controversial decisions as Wayne Pivac's side claimed the Triple Crown in Cardi…
Sam Smith
01 Mar 2021, 4:26
Galthie confirmed as France camp's 'patient zero'
A total of 16 members of the France camp tested positive for Covid-19 after their Six Nations win over Ireland.
Sam Smith
01 Mar 2021, 2:13
Eddie Jones: 'Sometimes the referees tend to over-referee a player like Maro'
Tournament favourites France visit Twickenham on Saturday week before England face Ireland in Dublin in the final round of this ye…
PA
01 Mar 2021, 0:48
Wales knew choking England enough would see discipline crack - Callum Sheedy
Callum Sheedy says Wales knew that England’s discipline would crack “if we could choke them enough” after he put the boot in…
PA
28 Feb 2021, 14:00
Game of thrones
New Zealand seems to want uncertainty to prevail when it comes to major coaching roles.
LONG READ
Gregor Paul
28 Feb 2021, 13:48
Ellis Genge receives 'death threats' as post-match tunnel video goes viral
England prop Ellis Genge has revealed that he received death threats after a video appeared to show the loosehead not clapping dur…
Ian Cameron
28 Feb 2021, 12:21
England Rugby, Six Nations and BBC condemn abuse directed at presenter
Both England Rugby, the Six Nations and the BBC have condemned abuse directed at presenter Sonja McLaughlan.
Ian Cameron
28 Feb 2021, 8:22
Alun Wyn Jones' remarkable claim about talk in Wales Six Nations camp
Alun Wyn Jones insists there is no Grand Slam chat in the Wales camp after his team moved ominously towards achieving another Guin…
PA
28 Feb 2021, 4:36
England won't make official complaint about Pascal Gauzere
England have opted against lodging an official complaint to World Rugby over the performance of Pascal Gauzere in Saturday’s 40-…
PA
28 Feb 2021, 3:25
Sexton likens Irish debutant to Wilkinson: 'I don't think I have ever come across anyone like him'
Ireland debutant Craig Casey possesses a similar mentality to influential England great Jonny Wilkinson, according to his national…
PA
28 Feb 2021, 2:28
Ref watch: What Dan Biggar said to Gauzere, Farrell's useless anger and England's biggest offender
Four French officials stepped into the spotlight for this weekend’s Six Nations games in Rome and Cardiff – Mathieu Raynal and…
Paul Smith
28 Feb 2021, 2:08
'Manna from heaven': Have Wales found their RWC 2023 flyhalf?
Most of the talk following Wales' 40-24 win over England in Round 3 of the Six Nations focussed on some questionable refereeing de…
Sam Smith
27 Feb 2021, 20:33
'In my car crying. Hope you're happy' - BBC pundit Tweets after trolls send online abuse
BBC journalist Sonja McLaughlin says she has been left in tears after trolls hounded her on social media in the aftermath today's …
Ian Cameron
27 Feb 2021, 13:41
'I would be livid if I was Owen Farrell' - Sam Warburton and BBC pundits goes off on Gauzere
There were no red cards, but Six Nations officiating once again took centre stage after Wales' drama-filled 40 - 24 win over Engla…
Ian Cameron
27 Feb 2021, 13:03
'I want my dog to eat food so I'm not allowed to say anything': Eddie Jones on referee Gauzere
Eddie Jones opted not to speak his mind regarding the debatable decisions of refeere Pascal Gauzere in the England Six Nations los…
Liam Heagney
27 Feb 2021, 12:45
Eddie Jones: 'If I was Wayne Pivac, I'd go to a blackjack table and have a bit of a go'
England head coach was magnanimous in the face of England's crucial Guinness Six Nations 40 - 24 defeat to Wales at the Principali…
PA
27 Feb 2021, 12:16
Indiscipline costs England as Wales keep their Grand Slam bid on track
People wanted Wayne Pivac to lose his job not so long ago but he has now guided Grand Slam-chasing Wales to Six Nations win over E…
PA
27 Feb 2021, 11:12
England player ratings vs Wales - 2021 Six Nations
England player ratings as Eddie Jones' succumbed to a 40-24 defeat to Wales in Cardiff in Round 3 of the 2021 Guinness Six Nations…
Alex Shaw
27 Feb 2021, 11:10
Wales player ratings vs England - 2021 Six Nations
Wales player ratings: Not many would have the setup for this match going into the Guinness Six Nations. Wayne Pivac's side coming …
Ian Cameron
27 Feb 2021, 11:01
'It doesn't mean everything is fixed now': Six-try Ireland critique their Italian job
Johnny Sexton has drawn a line under the worst Ireland start to a championship since 1998, his team beating Italy in the Six Natio…
Liam Heagney
27 Feb 2021, 10:04
'You've got to give us time to set' - Farrell furious as on-field ref row erupts over controversial Josh Adams try
A controversial try for Wales wing Adams saw Owen Farrell and referee Pascal Gaüzère locked in a verbal argument in the Six Nati…
Ian Cameron
27 Feb 2021, 9:30
Ireland player ratings vs Italy - 2021 Six Nations
Here are the Ireland player ratings after they looked impressive in the first half in Italy but struggled in the second period in …
Liam Heagney
27 Feb 2021, 7:56
'Must have been getting a coffee' - officials off to wobbly start in Rome
The standard of the officiating in the opening minutes of Italy versus Ireland Guinness Six Nations game in Rome has ridiculed on …
Sam Smith
27 Feb 2021, 6:47
Five talking points as Ireland look to get back on track against Italy
Ireland face Italy on Saturday seeking to recover from their worst start to a Guinness Six Nations campaign.
PA
27 Feb 2021, 4:46
The Oldest Six Nations 2021 XV
Rugby is increasingly said to be no country for old men but this Oldest Six Nations 2021 XV packs quite a punch with its array of …
Liam Heagney
27 Feb 2021, 3:23
Ellis Genge reveals England squad's heaviest bench presser after Maro Itoje is quizzed online
Maro Itoje broke up his week by asking England fans to tweet questions but he needed help from Ellis Genge on who bench presses th…
Liam Heagney
27 Feb 2021, 2:00
'Rugby isn't a game like football.... where you can win just on talent'
Maro Itoje insists England must revel in their role as the Chris Eubank of rugby when they attempt to land a telling blow in the G…
PA
27 Feb 2021, 1:41
Eddie's England favourites need to pony up - Andy Goode
Eddie Jones has shown a lot of loyalty to certain players in this England team and a few of them need to pay him back with big per…
Andy Goode
27 Feb 2021, 0:58
'There aren't many faults in his game' - The Welsh 'all-rounder' Jonny Hill can't wait to face
The England second row insists he will not allow himself to be wound up by Jones in the Cardiff clash.
AAP
26 Feb 2021, 7:40
'I have no doubt there is going to be some altercations'
Wales assistant Neil Jenkins has shot back after England boss Eddie Jones made mischievous comments about Alun Wyn Jones' tactics.…
Liam Heagney
26 Feb 2021, 7:32
'I dont get this' - The forward selection dilemma that is vexing England fans
Eddie Jones has made two changes to his starting XV to face Wales on Saturday from the one that beat Italy in round two, with Jami…
Josh Raisey
26 Feb 2021, 6:53
Every team line-up for this weekend's Six Nations games
Here is every team line-up for round three of the Guinness Six Nations. Sadly, France versus Scotland has been binned, but there a…
PA
26 Feb 2021, 5:24
Courtney Lawes ruled out of the rest of the Six Nations
Eddie Jones wasn't initially sure how seriously injured Courtney Lawes was but the England forward has now been ruled out of the S…
Liam Heagney
26 Feb 2021, 4:28
'There is a lot of kick, kick, run, kick, kick, kick, run, kick, run sort of scenarios'
England boss Eddie Jones believes he has got the recent Wales revival under Wayne Pivac all worked out ahead of Saturday in Cardif…
Liam Heagney
26 Feb 2021, 2:19
'I don't know too much about his celebrity status, I haven't checked his Instagram of late'
Louis Rees-Zammit was largely subdued when he first faced England 13 weeks ago but he is now firmly poster boy of the recent Wales…
Liam Heagney
26 Feb 2021, 1:07
'He has at times targeted various players in our team... we're going to have to deal with him'
With Alun Wyn Jones poised to play against England for the 23rd time in his Wales Test career, Eddie Jones has the lock in his cro…
Liam Heagney
25 Feb 2021, 14:00
'Done it once, I'll do it again!' - Injured England star Willis posts update
Jack Willis has provided an update on social media following surgery to his left knee this week.
Josh Raisey
25 Feb 2021, 13:47
'Does Andy know there are 3 other provinces to choose from?': Reaction to Ireland team
Ireland’s Leinster-heavy squad has received a lot of attention online ahead of their trip to Rome this weekend in the Guinness S…
Josh Raisey
25 Feb 2021, 12:50
Banned Scotland prop Fagerson could have a part to play yet in the Six Nations
Suspended Zander Fagerson was set to miss the remainder of the Six Nations with Scotland but he argued his case at an appeal heari…
Liam Heagney
25 Feb 2021, 9:29
Italy keep the faith and pick unchanged team to take on Ireland
The Six Nations scoreboard didn't reflect kindly on Italy at Twickenham on February 13, but Franco Smith has stood by his XV.
PA
25 Feb 2021, 8:33
Farrell defends picking an all-Leinster backline in an Ireland XV containing 11 players from the PRO14 champions
All seven Ireland backs for Saturday's game in Rome are from Leinster and Andy Farrell has included four more PRO14 champions in h…
Liam Heagney
25 Feb 2021, 8:08
'I think George almost fell out of love with the game for some time and that's why he didn't play well
North, 28, will bring up his century of appearances when Wales face England in Cardiff on Saturday.
PA
25 Feb 2021, 7:45
Townsend statement: 'It remains our position that we want to have all our eligible players available to us for that fixture'
Scotland Head Coach Gregor Townsend has reacted to news that this Sunday's Guinness Six Nations' fixture between France versus Sco…
Ian Cameron
25 Feb 2021, 7:06
Why Wales are backing a 184-cap duo that have started together just once before in their midfield
George North and Jonathan Davies have 184 Wales caps between them but they have only ever started once together as the No13/12 par…
Liam Heagney
25 Feb 2021, 6:40
'He slipped over': England explain Lawes training ground mishap that sees 19-year-old rookie Martin making the bench
Courtney Lawes was expected to start this weekend for England but a training ground injury has forced Eddie Jones into making a re…
Liam Heagney
25 Feb 2021, 4:38
France versus Scotland officially postponed
The France v Scotland game has been officially postponed - the Six Nations has confirmed.
Ian Cameron
25 Feb 2021, 4:36
Wales opt for five changes against England, four alterations coming in their backline
Having beaten Ireland and Scotland in their opening Six Nations games, Wales have now unveiled the XV for their Cardiff clash with…
Liam Heagney
25 Feb 2021, 4:09
REPORTS: France vs Scotland to be cancelled
French media are reporting that this Sunday's Guinness Six Nations match between France v Scotland is set to be postponed.
Ian Cameron
25 Feb 2021, 4:02
Training ground incident rules Courtney Lawes out of Wales game
Lawes was poised to continue at blindside flanker for the Cardiff showdown.
PA
25 Feb 2021, 3:30
Ireland change seven for their Italian job
Andy Farrell will seek to draw a line under the worst Ireland start to a championship since 1998 following successive Six Nations …
Liam Heagney
25 Feb 2021, 3:23
England change two of their starting pack to face Wales
Defending Six Nations champions England face a trip to Wales having got their title defence back on track with a round two win ove…
Liam Heagney
25 Feb 2021, 3:07
France suspend training and entire squad in isolation after another positive in camp
France have suspended training after yet another positive case in their squad, French Rugby have confirmed this morning.
PA
25 Feb 2021, 1:17
'I caught Dan the last time we played... I was chuffed': Lawes has sights set on Biggar
An intriguing battle within the battle when England visit Wales will be the tussle between Northampton pair Courtney Lawes and Dan…
PA
25 Feb 2021, 1:00
England bat away derogatory claims by legendary cricketer Ian Botham that they 'don't look a happy camp'
It was taking a while for the build-up to England versus Wales to turn spicy, but legendary cricketer Ian Botham has duly obliged.…
Liam Heagney
24 Feb 2021, 14:00
'They have crazy depth': Top 14 champion Richie Gray warns Scotland about understrength France
Nine of the France 23 that beat Ireland are ruled out of Six Nations round three but Richie Gray has warned Scotland to tread care…
PA
24 Feb 2021, 11:11
'Fingers crossed': Bristol still in the dark on the full extent of Harry Randall's England injury
It's been two days since Harry Randall withdrew from the England Six Nations squad and Bristol haven't been able to provide an inj…
Liam Heagney
24 Feb 2021, 9:23
Six Nations officials issue upbeat update on status of France vs Scotland
Hopes have considerably grown that the France vs Scotland match in the Six Nations will now go ahead as planned in Paris next Sund…
Liam Heagney
24 Feb 2021, 5:54
'That is something that sits in the back of my head': The mental scar driving England's Proudfoot on against Wales
Forwards coach Matt Proudfoot helped England to two 2020 wins over Wales but past Welsh scars with South Africa have him on edge t…
Liam Heagney
24 Feb 2021, 5:27
'He's a horrible person to run into if you're an attacker': Why Cowan-Dickie should keep his England place against Wales
The round two England win over Italy was only the fourth time in his 28-cap career that Luke Cowan-Dickie was chosen to start a ga…
Liam Heagney
24 Feb 2021, 2:32
'I've just been playing rubbish, I can't lie': Billy Vunipola agrees with recent criticism of his poor form
The England form of Billy Vunipola has come into some trenchant criticism and even the big No8 is readily admitting he has been of…
PA
23 Feb 2021, 14:00
Vote of confidence in Rees-Zammit: 'We back him to deal with anything that comes his way'
Louis Rees-Zammit has lit up the Six Nations but the biggest test of the 20-year-old's Wales career now awaits next Saturday again…
PA
23 Feb 2021, 10:38
Ireland skipper Johnny Sexton hints he might not be around for World Cup 2023
Amid uncertain times in Ireland, veteran Johnny Sexton has hinted he now might not make it as far as World Cup 2023 in France.
PA
23 Feb 2021, 10:09
'I don't know exactly what the rules are'
There is talk France vs Scotland in the Six Nations might be delayed and Exeter boss Rob Baxter is unsure what this means for Hogg…
Liam Heagney
23 Feb 2021, 8:30
Missing ingredient
Scotland have the players to cause plenty of damage but their rigid game plan is hampering their attack.
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Ben Smith
23 Feb 2021, 8:17
Wales deliver their latest Six Nations injury bulletin ahead of facing England
Aside from opposition red cards, injuries have been a major talking part in the Wales Six Nations campaign and they have now given…
PA
23 Feb 2021, 6:43
'We hope to remain on the field with 15 white jerseys'
With Wales benefiting from red cards in previous Six Nations games this February, John Mitchell has admitted England are now on hi…
Liam Heagney
23 Feb 2021, 5:44
Fagerson's appeal hearing going ahead on Tuesday afternoon
Banned Scotland prop Zander Fagerson will argue his case when his Six Nations suspension appeal is heard on Tuesday afternoon.
Sam Smith
23 Feb 2021, 2:39
Hopes rise in France after latest round of Six Nations testing results
It has been traumatic for France since their Six Nations win in Dublin but the latest testing results offer hope for the Scotland …
Liam Heagney
23 Feb 2021, 1:42
Ireland camp provide Covid update as positive cases in France squad continue to rise
France team manager Raphael Ibanez has said the squad's Covid cases may have started in Ireland.
Ciarán Kennedy
22 Feb 2021, 8:13
England lock Launchbury out for entire Six Nations
England look certain to be without Wasps lock Joe Launchbury for the entire Six Nations Championship following his fibia stress fr…
Chris Jones
22 Feb 2021, 6:47
France now without 10 players for Scotland as more positive tests confirmed
Gaetan Barlot, Thierry Paiva, Cyril Cazeaux, Baptiste Pesenti and Thomas Ramos have been called into the France squad.
PA
22 Feb 2021, 2:25
'He sets the example for all of us' - Daly's high praise for under-fire England team-mate
The club team-mates are expected to line up in the same backline when Eddie Jones’ Guinness Six Nations champions face Wales in …
PA
22 Feb 2021, 2:05
Andy Farrell resists calls for fresh faces as Ireland name 36-man squad to play Italy
In now looks likely that Farrell will go with a familiar looking team for Saturday's game, as Ireland look to get back to winning …
Ciarán Kennedy
22 Feb 2021, 1:40
Scotland add seven players to Six Nations squad, confirm they'll appeal Fagerson ban
Scotland have confirmed they will appeal the four-match ban handed to prop Zander Fagerson.
PA
21 Feb 2021, 11:04
Why Wales wunderkind Louis Rees-Zammit turned down an approach from Eddie Jones
Eddie Jones attempted to persuade Louis Rees-Zammit to choose England over Wales and having failed in his pursuit, he hopes the wi…
PA
20 Feb 2021, 18:15
'They are the worst for it' - Wilson explains why locks are avoided during contact sessions
When it comes to contact sessions, it's a good idea to say well clear of second rows - at least according to Glasgow Warriors No.8…
Ian Cameron
20 Feb 2021, 6:25
French Rugby statement: Two more France players test positive
Two more French players have tested positive for the coronavirus, French Rugby have confirmed in a statement.
Ian Cameron
20 Feb 2021, 4:57
'As soon as we talk about getting rid of head injuries completely I think the sport will struggle'
Concussion is very much back in the rugby headlines and England scrum-half Dan Robson has given an alternative perspective on the …
Liam Heagney
19 Feb 2021, 5:19
Sam Simmonds' England exile is starting to feel like it's personal - Andy Goode
George Martin is a brilliant prospect but the continuing omission of Sam Simmonds by Eddie Jones is starting to feel like it’s p…
Andy Goode
19 Feb 2021, 2:43
Wasps weigh up uncapped Odogwu coming back from England in late March having not played since January 8
Uncapped Paolo Odogwu is facing an eleven-week gap in between playing a match of any kind unless he can break into the England tea…
Liam Heagney
18 Feb 2021, 11:33
Self-isolating France boss Galthie tweets update on how he is coping
France boss Fabien Galthie must spend a minimum of seven days in self-isolation after testing positive for Covid after Six Nations…
Josh Raisey
18 Feb 2021, 8:28
Eddie Jones calls uncapped George Martin into his England Six Nations squad
England boss Eddie Jones has chosen 19-year-old uncapped George Martin as his Six Nations squad replacement for the injured Jack W…
Liam Heagney
18 Feb 2021, 7:22
'It makes you feel alive': Under pressure Ireland boss Andy Farrell comes out fighting
Andy Farrell has responded to criticism of his tenure as head coach following the worst Ireland start to a championship since 1998…
Liam Heagney
18 Feb 2021, 6:46
How Wales have rated Josh Adams on his return to training following two-game ban
Josh Adams created the wrong type of headlines for Wales before the start of the Six Nations with his two-game ban for a protocols…
Liam Heagney
18 Feb 2021, 5:57
Rees-Zammit vs May: 'They run against each other a lot in training, they're well versed on each other's strengths and weaknesses'
It's the England vs Wales head-to-head everyone is salivating over, the battle between Gloucester teammates Jonny May and Louis Re…
Liam Heagney
18 Feb 2021, 1:25
Recall for Demba Bamba one of three changes to France squad versus Scotland
Fresh from Six Nations wins over Italy and Ireland, the France squad to face Scotland shows three changes including a recall for D…
Liam Heagney
17 Feb 2021, 8:10
Ferris and Barclay lead the charge in questioning length of Fagerson ban compared to O'Mahony suspension
Decision by Six Nations disciplinary committee to ban Zander Fagerson for a week longer than Peter O'Mahony has ignited social med…
Josh Raisey
17 Feb 2021, 3:42
A third France staff member has tested positive for Covid
The Six Nations round two win in Dublin by France has come at a cost as a third staff member has now tested positive for Covid-19.…
PA
17 Feb 2021, 2:37
Eddie Jones names the role model the injured Jack Willis should look to for inspiration
The dust has settled on the round two win by England and Eddie Jones has a tip for the injured Jack Willis to follow in his rehabi…
PA
17 Feb 2021, 0:59
Wallabies rise up World Rugby rankings following Ireland's back-to-back Six Nations losses
The Wallabies have moved one place up the World Rugby rankings after Ireland opened their Six Nations campaign with back-to-back d…
Alex McLeod
16 Feb 2021, 20:21
Zander Fagerson's Six Nations campaign is over following 4-game ban
Scotland tighthead Zander Fagerson has paid a heavy price for his red-carded collision with Wyn Jones in last Saturday's Six Natio…
Liam Heagney
16 Feb 2021, 14:32
'I have been banging on for this since 2012': Ben Ryan's crocodile roll frustrations reach boiling point after Willis injury
It's nine years Ben Ryan first started aired concerns about the crocodile roll that left England back row Jack Willis injured last…
Josh Raisey
16 Feb 2021, 11:32
Confirmed: France boss Galthie tests positive for Covid-19
Preparations by France for their round three Six Nations match have been disrupted by Fabien Galthie testing positive for Covid-19…
Liam Heagney
16 Feb 2021, 9:09
'He's heavily motivated now': Wasps provide latest update on Jack Willis' England injury
It's now three days since Jack Willis was seriously injured while playing for England and Wasps have now had their say on their ba…
Liam Heagney
16 Feb 2021, 6:57
'It's a red card, it's not even up for debate': The Rugby Pod's reaction to Fagerson's sending-off
The second-half red card brandished to Zander Fagerson was a major talking point in the Scotland defeat last weekend to Wales.
Liam Heagney
16 Feb 2021, 4:39
Ireland squad update: A dozen players released back to their provinces
Rookie Six Nations boss Andy Farrell is picking up the pieces after the worst Ireland start to a championship since 1998.
Liam Heagney
16 Feb 2021, 3:18
Entire France team and management placed in isolation
Testing in France following their round two win in Ireland has resulted in the Fabien Galhie and his Six Nations squad going into …
Liam Heagney
16 Feb 2021, 2:21
'There was not one second of freedom... It was one of the toughest I have played, personally' - Charles Ollivon
Les Bleus underlined their status as tournament favourites by grinding out a 15-13 win in Dublin.
PA
15 Feb 2021, 12:10
Did Bernard Le Roux double dip with a second trip after being sin binned for same offence?
Andy Goode and many eagle-eyed viewers on social media have spotted an attempted trip by France’s Bernard Le Roux on Irish scrum…
Josh Raisey
15 Feb 2021, 9:51
'We put him at 13, and on a plastic pitch with lots of space, he just absolutely tore it up'
Gloucester wing has made a startling impression in international rugby.
PA
15 Feb 2021, 7:47
'The highs and lows of rugby' - Willis vows to come back stronger from horror injury
Willis was only on the pitch six minutes when he injured his leg when being cleared out of a ruck.
Ciarán Kennedy
15 Feb 2021, 2:42
'Poor comments from me' - Watson backtracks on emotional red card outburst
Scotland flanker Hamish Watson has backtracked on comments he made in the immediate aftermath of Scotland's loss to Wales at the w…
Ian Cameron
15 Feb 2021, 2:36
'It should be a good show' - Wales sensation Louis Rees-Zammit ready to take on Gloucester teammate Jonny May
The Wales wing’s show-stopping performance against Scotland came just a few hours after England speedster May collected his 32nd…
PA
15 Feb 2021, 2:01
Eddie Jones admits 'jungle tiger' Kyle Sinckler's temperament is a worry
Sinckler made his first appearance of the Guinness Six Nations in Saturday’s 41-18 victory at Twickenham after completing a two-…
PA
15 Feb 2021, 1:06
Hamish Watson: 'That was a rubbish call. An absolutely dreadful call. That's not rugby, that call'
The prop was dismissed in the defeat to Wales.
PA
15 Feb 2021, 0:28
Ref Watch: Scottish reds, Welsh elbows, English cheap shots, Irish cynicism and why Jonny May's leap was legal
For a second consecutive weekend a sending off dominated Six Nations headlines as Scotland’s Zander Fagerson followed Ireland’…
Paul Smith
14 Feb 2021, 13:19
What Andy Farrell told a dejected Ireland changing room in aftermath of French loss
Andy Farrell’s side have suffered back-to-back defeats.
PA
14 Feb 2021, 11:17
Ireland's Six Nations all but over after running France close in Dublin
Ireland’s Guinness Six Nations title aspirations were prematurely ended as France underlined their status as tournament favourit…
PA
14 Feb 2021, 9:48
Irish player ratings vs France - 2021 Six Nations
They say forwards win rugby matches but this was maybe a case of Ireland's backs being unable to capitalise on their pack's domina…
Ian Cameron
14 Feb 2021, 7:11
Ireland vs France LIVE | Six Nations 2021
Follow the action live right here on RugbyPass as Ireland meet France in the 2nd round of the 2021 Six Nations Championship
RugbyPass
14 Feb 2021, 6:41
Matt Dawson becomes latest big name to call for Owen Farrell to be dropped by England
Former British and Irish Lions scrum-half Matt Dawson is the latest big name in English rugby to call for skipper Owen Farrell to …
Ian Cameron
14 Feb 2021, 6:11
Watson lauds Jonny May finish despite Nigel Owens stating it was illegal
May leapt almost four feet into the air to evade a despairing late cover tackle from Luca Sperandio.
PA
14 Feb 2021, 4:59
'So sorry about what happened yesterday' - Italian flanker's message for injured Jack Willis
Italian flanker Sebastian Negri has issued a heartfelt message to England back row Jack Willis, who suffered a sickening knee inju…
PA
14 Feb 2021, 3:28
Fabien Galthie: Penaud picked to combat 'sector of the game we imagine the Irish will rely on'
Les Bleus will take to the field against Ireland in Dublin as tournament favourites.
PA
14 Feb 2021, 0:22
'That must stop': Nigel Owens takes aim at England captain Owen Farrell after his antics against Italy
Former rugby referee Nigel Owens has taken aim at England captain Owen Farrell in a passionate column written and the refereeing i…
Sam Smith
13 Feb 2021, 21:41
'It just felt that there wasn't the right angles or a proper discussion': Townsend calls into question review process after pivotal red card
Scotland were looking to build on last week’s historic Twickenham win over England and got off to the perfect start at Murrayfie…
PA
13 Feb 2021, 19:32
Louis Rees-Zammit is causing a meltdown on TikTok as young ladies 'simp' over Wales' new heart-throb
Rees-Zammit's popularity is skyrocketing across multiple demographics, the most startling of which is with young females on Twitte…
Sam Smith
13 Feb 2021, 18:28
'He is going to be one of the most highly rated wingers in world rugby' - Louis Rees-Zammit put on the same level as Springbok star Cheslin Kolbe after Wales win
Welsh winger Louis Rees-Zammit has sent social media into a frenzy, with some calling him a Lions bolter after the 20-year-old sco…
Online Editors
13 Feb 2021, 17:36
Scotland fans vent as Liam Williams 'lucky' to escape on-field sanction after forearm incident
Welsh winger Liam Williams has been described as 'lucky' by Scottish fans after escaping any on-field review following an incident…
Sam Smith
13 Feb 2021, 16:17
Owen Farrell's pitchside reaction after 'some honest conversations' got England back on track
Captain Owen Farrell was delighted England were back to playing like themselves, when questioned pitchside immediately after their…
PA
13 Feb 2021, 13:28
'The laws should change NOW' - calls for action after 'horrible' Jack Willis injury
There have been calls to change the laws around 'crocodile rolls' and 'can opener' rucking after a nasty looking injury to England…
Ian Cameron
13 Feb 2021, 12:19
'Smart way to finish. Absolutely brilliant': England's response to Jonny May's try-scoring acrobatics
Jonny May took a big leap at Twickenham to score against Italy and fire his way into second place on the all-time England try-scor…
Liam Heagney
13 Feb 2021, 12:19
'Harsh' - Zander Fagerson red card has divided opinion, splitting pundits online
A red card for Scottish prop Zander Fagerson - which once again skewed a Six Nations match in favour of Wales - has split rugby op…
Ian Cameron
13 Feb 2021, 11:53
Eddie Jones' reaction to England shockingly falling behind to minnows Italy
England eventually beat Italy by a 23-point margin but the defending champions were sucker-punched in the opening minutes by Monty…
Liam Heagney
13 Feb 2021, 11:31
14-man Scotland undone by Louis Rees-Zammit in thrilling Wales comeback win
Scotland hopes were wrecked when Zander Fagerson was sent off for a dangerous clear-out and Wales ruthlessly exploited their man a…
PA
13 Feb 2021, 11:26
Scotland player ratings vs Wales - 2021 Six Nations
Scotland player ratings: Scotland were unable to back up their Calcutta Cup win of last weekend as they fell to Wales at Murrayfie…
Gavin Harper
13 Feb 2021, 11:15
'That's up to the referee to interpret': Eddie Jones on the crocodile roll that seriously injured Jack Willis
England boss Eddie Jones has reacted to the sickening knee injury suffered by Jack Willis in the Six Nations win over Italy.
Liam Heagney
13 Feb 2021, 9:55
Wales player ratings vs Scotland - 2021 Six Nations
Wales player ratings: You sensed Wales came to Scotland with their tails up but little did they know they would they once against …
Ian Cameron
13 Feb 2021, 9:15
RECAP: Scotland vs Wales LIVE | Six Nations 2021
Follow the action live right here on RugbyPass as Scotland face Wales in the 2nd round of the 2021 Six Nations Championship.
RugbyPass
13 Feb 2021, 8:52
Jonny May soars for England but Willis injury mars victory over Italy
Jonny May accelerated clear as England’s second-highest try-scorer with a stunning finish as Italy fell to a 41-18 Guinness Six …
PA
13 Feb 2021, 8:40
England player ratings vs Italy - 2021 Six Nations
England player ratings from their 41-18 win over Italy at Twickenham in the 2021 Six Nations, as they earned some much-needed mome…
Alex Shaw
13 Feb 2021, 8:20
'Terrible call' - Owen Farrell appears to get off Scot-free after latest questionable hit
Owen Farrell is the subject of debate yet again online after the England centre appeared to get away with a hit that left both he …
Ian Cameron
13 Feb 2021, 7:57
11th-hour Ireland cover call-ups for John Cooney and the uncapped Harry Byrne
Amid fear their four selected half-backs versus France could pull up injured pre-game, Ireland have called in John Cooney and Harr…
Liam Heagney
13 Feb 2021, 7:27
'Ludicrous' - Jonny May's airborne finish has England fans going nuts online
Flying wing Jonny May has the internet salivating once again after a phenomenal finish extended England's lead over Italy at Twick…
Ian Cameron
13 Feb 2021, 7:21
'Gripping start to this wooden spoon decider' - Italy shock England with outstanding try after just 3 minutes
Those forecasting an English hammering of Guinness Six Nations whipping boys Italy were given a rude awakening when a fired-up Azz…
Ian Cameron
13 Feb 2021, 6:44
White: Finn guided Scotland can storm crowd-less Paris
Former Scotland captain Jason White has said that his country’s Calcutta Cup win will have given them the confidence to face Fra…
Josh Raisey
13 Feb 2021, 5:10
'They were all coming back just hating it, it was just an absolute slog but I get a feeling this is different now'
Nick Abendanon used to regularly heard gripes about the France set-up from his old Clermont teammates but those criticisms have st…
Liam Heagney
13 Feb 2021, 4:27
How Italy boss Franco Smith is describing the task of playing England in Twickenham
An array of grim statistics point to a harrowing afternoon in store when Italy face England at Twickenham.
PA
13 Feb 2021, 2:35
Double trouble, naughty rucking, six-day turnarounds and very different MOTMs... the build-up to Scotland vs Wales
Unless the encounter is drawn, Scotland or Wales will head into round three in a few weeks' time with a Grand Slam still in their …
Liam Heagney
13 Feb 2021, 1:52
'Eddie calls him sardines. I don't know why' - Ellis Genge breathlessly describes the personality of each of England's props
The England props are a diverse group of personalities and Ellis Genge has filmed a Reservoir Dogs style piece to give insight on …
Liam Heagney
13 Feb 2021, 1:00
RECAP: England vs Italy LIVE | Six Nations 2021
Follow all the action live on RugbyPass as England host Italy in the 2nd round of the 2021 Six Nations Championship.
RugbyPass
13 Feb 2021, 0:55
Andy Farrell is being praised online for one particular selection call after Wales defeat
Andy Farrell’s decision to back Billy Burns this week against France in the Guinness Six Nations has been praised by the Irish p…
Josh Raisey
12 Feb 2021, 11:15
Why Ireland are backing Billy Burns for start a week after shock error against Wales
It's been a roller coaster few days for Billy Burns, getting hammered for last Sunday's error as a sub to now starting for Ireland…
Liam Heagney
12 Feb 2021, 10:45
'You can't give a guy like him time and space because he's going to cause some problems'
Hogg led Scotland to their first win at Twickenham since 1983 last weekend.
PA
12 Feb 2021, 9:45
Stats and snapshots: episode one
How did Scotland's matador, Finn Russell, toy with the English defence? What must Eddie Jones do next? Rob Vickerman reveals all.
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Andy Clarke
12 Feb 2021, 9:19
'It was a bit weird' - How Alun Wyn Jones and Jake Ball burried the hatchet in 'awkward' behind the scenes moment
Wales skipper Alun Wyn Jones and Jake Ball have metaphorically kissed and made-up after their behind the scenes bust-up last week …
Ian Cameron
12 Feb 2021, 6:37
The crazy odds one bookie has against England's losing to Italy and 4 other major talking points
Eddie Jones’ side lost to Scotland in their opener.
PA
12 Feb 2021, 5:14
'It stunk on so many grounds': Farrell bites back over French attack on Sexton
Before Johnny Sexton was ruled out by Ireland medics, his health was subject to negative comments in France from two neurologists.
Liam Heagney
12 Feb 2021, 5:03
Every lineup for Round 2 of the 2021 Guinness Six Nations
All the starting line-ups from Round 2 of the Guinness Six Nations, as England tee up Italy, Wales face Scotland and Ireland take …
PA
12 Feb 2021, 4:51
France make two changes for Sunday's clash with Ireland
Fabien Galthie has named his France team for their showdown with Ireland at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin this weekend.
Liam Heagney
12 Feb 2021, 3:53
Four changes for Ireland including fresh set of half-backs
Beaten by Wales last Sunday in Cardiff, Andy Farrell has named the Ireland team that will look to pick up the pieces versus France…
Liam Heagney
12 Feb 2021, 3:35
'He's the one we're going for' - Ireland will target 'world's best player' Antoine Dupont
Scrum-half Dupont has received widespread adulation for his electric performances.
PA
12 Feb 2021, 2:19
'We want him to be a 50-cap player': The England verdict on their axing of Ollie Lawrence
Ollie Lawrence has paid a heavy price for defeat to Scotland, but England coach Eddie Jones believes the axe will be a long-term p…
Liam Heagney
12 Feb 2021, 1:10
Eddie Jones' most bizarre reason yet why England lost to Scotland
The fallout from last weekend's shock loss has been difficult for England and Eddie Jones has now given another layer to the post-…
Liam Heagney
11 Feb 2021, 14:00
Shane Williams: 'I am fully confident that Wales can beat Scotland at Murrayfield'
Former wing Williams believes Wayne Pivac will challenge his players to go on and win the championship.
PA
11 Feb 2021, 12:41
Wales shed light on why they have chosen uncapped Halaholo rather than recall popular veteran Roberts
Uncapped Willis Halaholo has been called up to the Wales bench for Saturday, a decision likely to upset fans wanting Jamie Roberts…
Liam Heagney
11 Feb 2021, 11:44
Josh Macleod's joy and despair: Back row stretchered off at training 30 minutes after being told he would debut for Wales
Josh Macleod experiencd an incredible 30 minutes on Wednesday, going from being told he would debut for Wales to suffering a serio…
Liam Heagney
11 Feb 2021, 8:17
Italy mimic England selection with recalls and positional selection for Twickenham
Italy have recalled experienced duo Carlo Canna and Andrea Lovotti to their starting XV for Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations clas…
PA
11 Feb 2021, 8:13
Cameron Redpath's 2021 Six Nations could be over after just one Scotland game
Test debut star Cameron Redpath presented with an injury last Sunday that Scotland haven't been able to put a definite timeframe o…
Liam Heagney
11 Feb 2021, 6:53
'That's rough' - The Eddie Jones' selection sacrifice that's upset England fans
Eddie Jones’ England squad to face Italy this Saturday was always going to cause debate after such a poor showing against Scotla…
Josh Raisey
11 Feb 2021, 6:35
England explain reverting back to Ford and dropping half of their beaten Six Nations pack
Beaten England have outlined the reasons why they have dropped one-third of the starting Six Nations XV ambushed last weekend by S…
Liam Heagney
11 Feb 2021, 5:53
Former Saints wing's warning for England as they face rising star of Italian rugby
Two English expats in Italy have had their say ahead of Saturday’s Six Nations match at Twickenham.
PA
11 Feb 2021, 4:48
Scotland make three injury-enforced changes to their team to play Wales
Fresh from their incredible win away to England, Scotland have named their team for the round two Murrayfield clash with Wales thi…
Liam Heagney
11 Feb 2021, 4:20
Wales make five changes for Saturday's round two trip to Scotland
Beating Ireland in round one was a massive boost for Wayne Pivac who has now picked his Wales team for round two away to Scotland.…
Liam Heagney
11 Feb 2021, 4:08
England make five changes for their round two game with Italy
Ambushed in round one by Scotland, Eddie Jones has named the England team for their round two match at Twickenham versus Italy.
Liam Heagney
11 Feb 2021, 3:05
'It's very hard for me because I don't want to go against those guys... the way we're looked after now is very different'
The fly-half remains a doubt for Sunday’s Guinness Six Nations clash with France.
PA
11 Feb 2021, 1:26
'I guess his wife is there to do that for him and my job is to give him a little prod.'
Rehabilitation on an Achilles injury saw the 30-year-old miss last weekend’s shock 11-6 defeat at home to Scotland in the Guinne…
PA
10 Feb 2021, 20:10
'Just give George the ball and see what he can do': Justin Tipuric hails 'absolute freak' George North ahead of his 100th Wales cap
North, who suffered a scratched eye against Ireland last weekend, could reach a century of caps for his country when Wales tackle …
PA
10 Feb 2021, 18:56
The 8 England changes Eddie Jones should make for Italy - Andy Goode
Eddie Jones needs to take the shackles off this England team and make up to eight changes in his XV for this weekend's game agains…
Andy Goode
10 Feb 2021, 11:24
Aaron Smith's verdict on scrum-half rival Antoine Dupont
It takes a heck of a lot to impress an All Black but scrum-half Aaron Smith is flabbergasted by the current form of Antoine Dupont…
Josh Raisey
10 Feb 2021, 10:50
'Think how aggressive he used to be in tackling and smashing people': Ex-England international claims Farrell isn't the feared player he once was
Owen Farrell was red-carded in September and ex-England out-half Andy Goode believes fear of more cards has drained his tackling p…
Liam Heagney
10 Feb 2021, 10:06
'You must give credit to what Scotland did': Proudfoot holds hands up after England defeat
Losing last Saturday has been a bitter pill for England to swallow but assistant coach Matt Proudfoot won't begrudge Scotland thei…
PA
10 Feb 2021, 7:07
Sexton slams French doctor's claim that he has suffered '30 concussions'
A doctor in France has made what Ireland skipper Johnny Sexton has branded as "highly inaccurate" claims about his concussion reco…
PA
10 Feb 2021, 6:33
The next frontier
If rugby is serious about broadening its appeal then it needs to learn from NFL.
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Laura-Jane Jones
10 Feb 2021, 4:37
Wales draft in uncapped Willis Halaholo
Juggling a lengthy injury list after last Sunday's win over Ireland, Wales boss Wayne Pivac has called up uncapped centre Willis H…
PA
10 Feb 2021, 4:26
The Exeter reaction to having Harry Williams back after latest England axe
Exeter's Harry Williams earned his 19th England cap last weekend but he has been cut from the squad by Eddie Jones for the game ve…
Liam Heagney
10 Feb 2021, 4:10
Rugby Pod's damning England verdict: 'There is no free-thinking in there at all and that comes from having a coach like Eddie Jones'
The Rugby Pod have not held back in their criticism of last weekend's defeat for England, blaming Eddie Jones for how it all unrav…
Liam Heagney
10 Feb 2021, 2:39
Jones strenuously defends under-fire Farrell, insisting England are not in any slump
Eddie Jones faced media three days after the shock England loss to Scotland and he vigorously defended the reputation of skipper O…
Liam Heagney
09 Feb 2021, 14:00
Red-carded O'Mahony banned until round five of the Six Nations
Peter O'Mahony was red-carded by Wayne Barned early in the first half in Cardiff and will now miss the next three Ireland matches.…
Liam Heagney
09 Feb 2021, 10:52
Dan Lydiate's emotional message to Wales fans after likely season-ending injury confirmed
After 27 months out of the Wales team, last Sunday's comeback by back row Dan Lydiate lasted just a dozen minutes as he injured hi…
Josh Raisey
09 Feb 2021, 9:57
Eddie Jones' latest take on England's failure: 'There is five million situations in the game, we don't coach five million situations'
Beaten England boss Eddie Jones has held a media conference three days after the shock Six Nations ambush by Scotland at Twickenha…
Liam Heagney
09 Feb 2021, 8:59
Confirmed: Wales face major rejig as 4 starters versus Ireland ruled out of Scotland match
Sunday's Six Nations win for Wales over Ireland has come at a heavy price as four starters have been ruled out of round two select…
Liam Heagney
09 Feb 2021, 5:59
England add two forwards to their Six Nations squad to take on Italy
Ambushed in the opening round of the Six Nations by Scotland, England have made two changes to their round two squad to face Italy…
Liam Heagney
09 Feb 2021, 3:38
Ireland add two forwards to their squad to face France
Ireland have reacted to the opening round Six Nations defeat to Wales by calling up two Leinster forwards for the round two game w…
Liam Heagney
09 Feb 2021, 3:15
5 things to watch going into Six Nations round two... including Jones' selection, desperate Italy and power of Scotland
Round one of the Six Nations certainly whet the appetite and there are many areas of intrigue ahead in next weekend's round two.
PA
09 Feb 2021, 1:50
All Blacks rise up World Rugby rankings following Scotland victory over England
England have lost their status as the world's second-ranked side following their Six Nations defeat to Scotland on Saturday.
Alex McLeod
08 Feb 2021, 18:47
Rugby's most prominent figures call for calm over Billy Burns' mistake as Irish flyhalf is swamped on social media
Ireland's replacement flyhalf Billy Burns came on with his side chasing the lead in the final quarter of their Six Nations clash i…
Online Editors
08 Feb 2021, 17:53
'Right the wrongs of last time': Wyn Jones looking to avenge autumn defeat when Wales take on Scotland
Scotland celebrated a first victory in Wales for 18 years in October with a 14-10 win in Llanelli.
PA
08 Feb 2021, 16:59
Jamie Ritchie addresses 'kneegate' row and explains why most Scotland players didn't take a knee
Scotland forward Jamie Ritchie insists he showed full support to anti-racism messages at Twickenham after being criticised for not…
PA
08 Feb 2021, 11:44
'Mental' - The best viral video reactions as Scotland toppled England
Scotland’s victory over England on Saturday was a result as unfamiliar as this current Covid-19 Six Nations.
Josh Raisey
08 Feb 2021, 10:58
Six Nations: Team of round one
After a rout in Rome, a hoodoo shattered, and a needle-laden Cardiff tussle, The XV picks out the stars of the opening round of th…
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Jamie Lyall
08 Feb 2021, 7:00
Ref Watch: Wayne Barnes' reaction to doling out red card told own story
In a new feature, former referee Paul Smith looks at the refereeing performances of officials during each Six Nations match. Welco…
Paul Smith
08 Feb 2021, 2:58
Eddie Jones to oversee 'forensic' inquest into malfunctioning England
Jones’ side were stunned 11-6 as the Scots secured a first win at Twickenham since 1983.
PA
08 Feb 2021, 1:59
'We could be top of the table next week' - Sexton says Ireland can still win Six Nations
The early dismissal of flanker Peter O’Mahony contributed heavily to Sunday’s frustrating loss to Wales.
PA
08 Feb 2021, 1:25
'The worst I have ever seen England play': Sir Clive Woodward issues his former side a scathing rebuke
Former England head coach Sir Clive Woodward has issued his former side a scathing rebuke in the wake of their shock defeat to Sco…
Sam Smith
07 Feb 2021, 18:48
Cameron Redpath reveals the major role Stuart Hogg played in him choosing Scotland
The 21-year-old Bath centre starred on his international debut in the 11-6 win over England at Twickenham.
PA
07 Feb 2021, 14:13
'Madness': How the media reacted to Peter O'Mahony's red card in Ireland's Six Nations defeat to Wales
"Madness" is the way one headline put it, as a red card against Ireland helped under-siege Kiwi coach Wayne Pivac to his best win …
Sam Smith
07 Feb 2021, 14:00
Wayne Pivac counts heavy physical cost of Wales' bruising victory over Ireland
The New Zealander was finally able to celebrate a notable win as Wales head coach.
PA
07 Feb 2021, 12:18
Scottish Rugby issue statement after backlash over players taking a knee or not
The Scottish Rugby Union insists it stands firmly behind the fight against racism after just four players choosing to take the kne…
PA
07 Feb 2021, 11:25
'They're just not good enough' - Warburton calls for Italy to face Six Nations relegation playoff
Sam Warburton has lost patience with Italy, suggesting that the Azzurri must now face a relegation playoff to justify their ongoin…
Ian Cameron
07 Feb 2021, 10:10
Ireland player ratings vs Wales | 2021 Six Nations
It was a frustrating Six Nations day in Cardiff yet again for beaten Ireland and their inconsistencies were mirrored in the player…
Liam Heagney
07 Feb 2021, 9:53
Wales hang on to thrilling but ugly win over 14-man Ireland
Ireland had Peter O’Mahony sent off early in the contest.
PA
07 Feb 2021, 9:49
Wales player ratings vs Ireland | 2021 Six Nations
Wales player ratings: Both sides came into this fixture with plenty to prove, but the stakes were always going to higher for Wales…
Ian Cameron
07 Feb 2021, 9:26
Recap: Wales vs Ireland | 2021 Six Nations
Follow all the action live on RugbyPass as Wales host Ireland in the opening round of the 2021 Six Nations Championship.
Sam Smith
07 Feb 2021, 5:02
Maro Itoje: England players 'the ones responsible'
Gregor Townsend’s side produced a shock 11-6 win at Twickenham in their Six Nations opener.
PA
07 Feb 2021, 5:02
REPORT: Alun Wyn Jones punched in training ground incident
Welsh skipper Alun Wyn Jones will take to the field with a black eye after getting punched in a training ground incident.
Ian Cameron
07 Feb 2021, 4:12
'Clueless' - Lawrence Dallaglio leads condemnation as Sunday papers tear into England
Former England captain Lawrence Dallaglio led the condemnation of a “clueless” 11-6 defeat by Scotland as Eddie Jones’ champ…
PA
07 Feb 2021, 3:29
'Enough is enough' - Mike Brown wants Owen Farrell dropped
Mike Brown believes it is time that his former teammate, Owen Farrell, is dropped by Eddie Jones to give England's dangerous backl…
Ian Cameron
07 Feb 2021, 2:51
Scotland's madcap, glorious truth? This was no heist
At the end of it all, rain lashing at his brow and pride erupting in his heart, Stuart Hogg sank to his haunches and stared into t…
Jamie Lyall
07 Feb 2021, 2:10
'It was an incredible debut': Scotland verdict on first Redpath outing
Cameron Redpath played like a seasoned international player when he made his Test debut as a 21-year-old for Scotland on Saturday.…
Liam Heagney
07 Feb 2021, 1:17
'Just because he's a quiet character, doesn't mean he hasn't got the intent or the physicality'
Andy Farrell says Ireland must make a statement of intent against Wales to demonstrate their Guinness Six Nations title credential…
PA
07 Feb 2021, 0:30
Five major talking points ahead of Wales' Six Nations clash with Ireland
Wales and Ireland will conclude the opening weekend of this season’s Guinness Six Nations when they clash in Cardiff on Sunday.
PA
06 Feb 2021, 23:54
Redpath to success
Scotland's seemingly hopeless search for a permanent midfield fixture may finally be over.
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Ben Smith
06 Feb 2021, 21:14
'We can't say we didn't know it was coming': Why the returning Alun Wyn Jones is hungry for Ireland clash
Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones says he has had “a pretty seamless” recovery from injury ahead of his comeback in Sunday’s Guin…
PA
06 Feb 2021, 19:32
'Pure lunacy': Scotland fans have collective heart attack over Finn Russell's 'brain fart' that could have tipped the result in England's favour
Flyhalf Finn Russell attempted a drop goal with less than sixty seconds left on the clock that ended up getting charged down, leav…
Sam Smith
06 Feb 2021, 18:31
For all the tough things Scotland did right, the stupid errors will have Gregor Townsend quietly fuming
Scotland's first win over England at Twickenham since 1983 is reason for celebration but when Gregor Townsend and his troops re-gr…
Tom Vinicombe
06 Feb 2021, 18:04
'Owen Farrell not in the top eight England flyhalves': Rusty Saracens cause for concern for faltering title favourites
There were suspicions going into England's opening match of the year that a contingent of their players wouldn't be ready for the …
Sam Smith
06 Feb 2021, 15:50
The best scrumhalf in the world? Plaudits rain in for Antoine Dupont's masterclass performance in Six Nations opener
We've known for some time now that Antoine Dupont is a class operator and the French scrumhalf's performance against Italy in the …
Sam Smith
06 Feb 2021, 14:51
'Everyone's a good selector after the game. I'm sure you're a good selector after the game'
England boss Eddie Jones was cranky at his post-match media conference on Saturday, but he still managed to heartily congratulate …
Liam Heagney
06 Feb 2021, 12:37
'Vunipola, if we didn't know the pubs were closed you'd swear he had been in one. He was out of shape'
Ex-Scotland coach Matt Williams has claimed on Irish TV the England players from Saracens, including Billy Vunipola, weren't at th…
Liam Heagney
06 Feb 2021, 11:25
Scotland flower in Twickenham to make history and grab Calcutta Cup
Scotland celebrated the 150th anniversary of the oldest rivalry in rugby by stunning England 11-6 to claim their first victory at …
PA
06 Feb 2021, 11:01
RECAP: Italy vs France | 2021 Six Nations
Follow all the action live on RugbyPass as Italy host France at Stadio Olimpico in the opening match of the 2021 Six Nations Champ…
Sam Smith
06 Feb 2021, 4:18
The surprise omission from Andy Farrell's Ireland selection for Wales
The response to Andy Farrells Ireland selection was generally positive but one omission, in particular, stood out with fans.
Josh Raisey
06 Feb 2021, 3:33
Every lineup for the opening weekend of the 2021 Six Nations
In case you missed them during the week, here are all six team lineups ahead of round one of the Guinness Six Nations.
PA
06 Feb 2021, 3:15
Jonathan Davies injury blow for Wales
Wales are braced to be without centre Jonathan Davies for their first two games of this season’s Guinness Six Nations.
PA
06 Feb 2021, 2:28
'He was very bad at rugby': New France wing Gabin Villiere was written off as an 18-year-old
Gabin Villiere was a skinny 18-year-old scrum-half who couldn't pass or kick but he is now playing Six Nations for France on the w…
Liam Heagney
06 Feb 2021, 2:15
'I'm up against it in training' - Ben Youngs on what Scotland will face today against England
While England’s attack has rarely ignited over the past year, their ferocious defence has been a pillar of strength.
PA
06 Feb 2021, 2:07
Handbrake attacks, Faz vs Finn, Redpath's defection and the maturing of Beno... the build-up to England vs Scotland
With multiple subplots surrounding the latest England vs Scotland Six Nations clash, RugbyPass looks at some key issues to watch o…
Liam Heagney
06 Feb 2021, 0:21
Nobody outside Scotland camp is expecting them to win - Andy Goode
Eddie Jones might say the expectation will be “heavy” for Scotland but the truth is the pressure is all on England and there…
Andy Goode
05 Feb 2021, 23:32
Wales spell out why Dan Lydiate will earn his first cap in 27 months on Sunday
Not since November 2018 has the name Dan Lydiate featured on a Wales teamsheet but that will change for Sunday's clash with Irelan…
PA
05 Feb 2021, 8:38
Six Nations preview: Italy
The Azzurri are going with youth as they seek their first Six Nations win since 2015
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Jamie Lyall
05 Feb 2021, 8:36
'Stuart is massively OCD, really bad... Jonny can be a little bit superstitious about things'
England lock Jonny Hill knows his Exeter club colleagues Stuart Hogg and Jonny Gray inside out and can't wait to face them against…
PA
05 Feb 2021, 7:16
Andy Farrell rubbishes Irish media claims that 'useless' Wales are ripe for a thrashing
Media pundits in Ireland have been busy this week writing off Wales as useless but Andy Farrell has wisely chosen not to agree wit…
Liam Heagney
05 Feb 2021, 6:13
'He is one of those players that didn't have the escalator through the pathway... he's a fighter'
Sam Underhill's absence created a vacancy in the England back row this weekend and Eddie Jones sounds glad Mark Wilson will fill i…
Liam Heagney
05 Feb 2021, 5:19
Andy Farrell explains why Ireland have gone for 'surprise pick' James Lowe
It's eleven weeks since James Lowe last played a rugby match of any kind but that inactivity has not stopped him being picked by I…
Liam Heagney
05 Feb 2021, 4:54
Lydiate starts as Wales name team for Ireland
After the midweek drama of banning Josh Adams for two games, Wales boss Wayne Pivac has now picked his team to face Ireland on Sun…
PA
05 Feb 2021, 3:23
Ireland make four changes to their team to face Wales
Having ended 2020 with a third-place Nations Cup finish, Andy Farrell has named his Ireland team to face Wales in Six Nations 2021…
Liam Heagney
05 Feb 2021, 3:12
Wales players test clear after Adams breach
Winger Josh Adams received a two-match ban from the WRU on Wednesday for breaching coronavirus regulations.
PA
05 Feb 2021, 2:55
Josh Strauss' Twickenham 2019 confession: 'I'd forgotten my boots, if I had told Gregor he would have blown a gasket'
The incredible Scotland comeback wasn't the only memorable thing for Josh Strauss vs England in 2019 - he turned up to play minus …
Liam Heagney
05 Feb 2021, 2:11
A pint of beer cost 62p - Facts and events from when Scotland last beat England at Twickenham
Scotland are desperate to end one of the most extraordinary barren spells in world rugby when they seek a first victory over Engla…
PA
05 Feb 2021, 1:18
The remarkable stat that Eddie Jones miscalculated about 'project player' Ollie Lawrence
Ollie Lawrence has recently forced his way into the England XV but Eddie Jones was mistaken about one statistic he outlined on his…
Liam Heagney
05 Feb 2021, 0:40
'I think he realises he's been a bit stupid doing it like that, but they've reacted very quickly'
Former Wales international Jonathan Davies has praised the Welsh Rugby Union for taking swift action to suspend Josh Adams followi…
PA
04 Feb 2021, 12:27
'He's strong through the middle of his body, his hips and his torso, so he can get through contact'
Cameron Redpath has only ever started 13 Premiership matches but that was ample exposure to showcase why is he is now a Scotland s…
Liam Heagney
04 Feb 2021, 11:44
'There were no cheap shots': Bruising training game versus Ulster has Ireland primed for Six Nations
Country vs province games have been frowned on since Munster beat Ireland in 1999 but there was a throwback 'friendly' last weeken…
Liam Heagney
04 Feb 2021, 10:40
'He spent most of the time on the toilet' - England verdict on inexperienced injury replacements Hill and Stuart
With Kyle Sinckler and Joe Launchbury absent, there is a 97-cap shortfall in the England pack with Jonny Hill and Will Stuart pick…
Liam Heagney
04 Feb 2021, 10:10
One uncapped player included as Italy make six changes for opener against France
Beaten last time out by Wales a Llanelli, Italy have opted to change six of their XV for this Saturday's Six Nations clash with Fr…
Liam Heagney
04 Feb 2021, 7:34
Eddie Jones has pop at Scotland, questioning whether Hogg and co can handle Calcutta Cup pressure
It wouldn't be a proper Calcutta Cup build-up without England boss Eddie Jones tossing a verbal grenade the way of Scotland.
Liam Heagney
04 Feb 2021, 6:44
'Fearless mindset': The reason why Scotland have picked Cameron Redpath for his Test debut
Having suggested a few weeks ago that Cameron Redpath could enjoy a 10-year Scotland career, Gregor Townsend has now given him a d…
Liam Heagney
04 Feb 2021, 6:06
Eddie Jones explains 10/12 rejig that sees George Ford benched this weekend
George Ford has been an England regular at No10 in recent times but Eddie Jones has changed tack for Six Nations opener versus Sco…
Liam Heagney
04 Feb 2021, 5:04
Scotland make five changes to their Six Nations team to play England
Gregor Townsend has named his Scotland team to face England at Twickenham in this Saturday's Six Nations opener.
Liam Heagney
04 Feb 2021, 4:08
Six Nations preview: Scotland
Can Gregor Townsend make Scotland contenders on the road, to align with their home dominance?
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Jamie Lyall
04 Feb 2021, 3:58
Fabien Galthie names France team for Italian job
Head coach Fabien Gathie has named his France team to take on Italy at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome on Saturday in the opening roun…
Ian Cameron
04 Feb 2021, 3:49
England make four changes to face Scotland in Six Nations opener
England boss Eddie Jones has named his team to face Scotland on Saturday in London in the opening round of the Guinness Six Nation…
Liam Heagney
04 Feb 2021, 3:04
Years after he quit playing, rookie England assistant Robinson is still coping with concussion symptoms
Rookie England coach Ed Robinson was only 19 when a complex concussion ended his playing career and to this day he still has sympt…
Liam Heagney
04 Feb 2021, 1:54
Sexton: 'You can't be saying those things if you're not even Six Nations champions because people would just laugh at you'
England head coach Eddie Jones came out with an ambitious statement early last year.
PA
04 Feb 2021, 1:00
'It's weird. I don't really like doing that'- Jonny May admits he didn't like Lions jersey ritual
Every member of Eddie Jones’ squad had a photo taken in the famous red shirt at St George’s Park last Wednesday.
PA
04 Feb 2021, 0:57
Wales' Josh Adams suspended for first two Six Nations matches
Wayne Pivac warned Wales players in October they would clamp down hard on bubble breaches and Josh Adams has now paid a heavy pric…
PA
03 Feb 2021, 11:02
Sexton declares himself fit while O'Mahony critiques an Ireland back row minus Doris
It wouldn't have been a typical Ireland build-up to the Six Nations if there wasn't the annual injury scare surrounding Johnny Sex…
PA
03 Feb 2021, 9:45
'I was a nervous wreck': How England's Max Malins reacted the first time he met Jonny Wilkinson
Max Malins is a newcomer to the England set-up and he still can't quite believe his kicking is being nurtured by his hero, Jonny W…
PA
03 Feb 2021, 9:31
The Rugby Pod is divided over who will win the Six Nations
England are widely fancied to retain the Six Nations title but the verdict of Andy Goode wasn't fully supported on this week's The…
Liam Heagney
03 Feb 2021, 5:06
O'Driscoll mourns 'big loss' of Ireland's best player in the autumn
Leinster back row Caelan Doris lit up the Ireland pack in the autumn but he won't face Wales in this Sunday's Six Nations opener i…
Josh Raisey
03 Feb 2021, 2:45
Owen Farrell vs Finn Russell: The Calcutta Cup's potentially decisive head-to-head battle
Next Saturday's respective Six Nations 10s at Twickenham, Owen Farrell of England and Scotland's Finn Russell, have a licence to t…
PA
03 Feb 2021, 1:55
The one major difference from the Joe Schmidt era Paul O'Connell has spotted under Andy Farrell
Paul O'Connell finished as captain to Joe Schmidt's Ireland in 2015 and one major difference has now struck him working under Andy…
Liam Heagney
02 Feb 2021, 11:13
'You have to be ready for everything': England's Daly issues warning about fearless Russell
Elliot Daly has been on England and Saracens teams in recent years that have suffered from the fearless ability of Finn Russell. …
PA
02 Feb 2021, 8:39
The back row Andy Powell wants Wales to pick to face Ireland
Andy Powell enjoyed a colourful career in the Wales back row and he has outlined who he wants to see playing in that sector next S…
Josh Raisey
02 Feb 2021, 7:55
England give Mako injury update, size up back row selection battle between Wilson and Earl
England latest on the rehabilitation of prop Mako Vunipola and how Mark Wilson and Ben Earl are shaping up in their back row selec…
Liam Heagney
02 Feb 2021, 6:50
Doris and Roux out of Ireland's Six Nations opener with Wales, two uncapped players called up
Caelan Doris will be missing from the Ireland team when they open their latest Six Nations campaign away to Wales next Sunday.
Online Editors
02 Feb 2021, 4:43
Mitchell signs England contract extension
Defence coach John Mitchell first came into the Eddie Jones England set-up in 2018 as the replacement for Paul Gustard, who joined…
PA
02 Feb 2021, 4:27
'We can do a job on them': Scotland's Rory Sutherland has no England fears
Scotland have not won at Twickenham since 1983 but prop Rory Sutherland is adamant Saturday's latest Six Nations trip is winnable.…
PA
02 Feb 2021, 1:45
When every Six Nations team will be named this week
England will be the first team to name their matchday 23 this week ahead of the Calcutta Cup game at Twickenham.
Ciarán Kennedy
01 Feb 2021, 9:33
George Ford on the pivotal lesson England took from the draw with Scotland two years ago
England had built a seemingly unassailable lead by storming 31-0 ahead, only for a breathtaking fightback orchestrated by Finn Rus…
PA
31 Jan 2021, 17:04
'I really took it out on people if I had a bad game': Monty Ioane on converting to Islam, his dapper tattoos and uncle Digby's tears on his Italy debut
Buoyed by his recent conversion to Islam, the stylish Monty Ioane is poised to light up the Six Nations with minnows Italy.
Liam Heagney
31 Jan 2021, 2:00
How David Beckham is keeping Billy Vunipola company ahead of England title defence
England are preparing for the Six Nations at the home of English football and Billy Vunipola is taking heart from a particular Bec…
Liam Heagney
30 Jan 2021, 5:40
'Being reckless is not a trait you want but sometimes how I play my best is just throwing my body into things'
England No8 Billy Vunipola has revealed a candid pep talk from Eddie Jones was pivotal in getting him back to his wrecking-ball be…
Liam Heagney
30 Jan 2021, 2:38
Border crossing
The IRFU's willingness to transfer players between provinces offers a lifeline to some but pain to others.
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Jonathan Bradley
30 Jan 2021, 0:23
'A lot of people are afraid of saying, 'I want to go on the Lions tour' and making that clear, but that's one of my goals'
Billy Vunipola insists England must hunt down Scotland in search of Lions places as well as the prize of a successful start to the…
PA
29 Jan 2021, 21:10
Six Nations latest: Quarantine exemptions granted for Wales and Scotland games in Paris
Six Nations CEO Ben Morel was unable on Wednesday to give a guarantee that the Scotland and Wales games in Paris were going ahead.…
Online Editors
29 Jan 2021, 1:53
Five players who could light up this year's Six Nations
Some of rugby’s finest talent will be on display during the 2021 Six Nations and with a Lions tour scheduled to take place this …
PA
28 Jan 2021, 22:02
'England will be a good barometer when it comes to it, how much we have improved'
With Ireland losing their last 4 games to England by an aggregate 131-54, Johnny Sexton accepts their next Six Nations clash will …
Liam Heagney
28 Jan 2021, 3:12
Johnny Sexton admits Ireland 'didn't turn up' against France in 2020 and haven't thought about England 'at all'
The 35-year-old has already won three Six Nations titles, including a Grand Slam in 2018.
PA
28 Jan 2021, 2:35
Bristol's player release rebuke: 'If the WRU or the Scottish want to make that happen, pay the clubs'
Wales boss Wayne Pivac had pleaded for England-based players such as Bristol's Callum Sheedy not to have to go back to their clubs…
Liam Heagney
28 Jan 2021, 2:06
2021 Guinness Six Nations fixtures, kick-off times and referees
All the fixtures, referees, venues and kick off times for the 2021 Guinness Six Nations Championship.
PA
28 Jan 2021, 1:42
The odds-on favourites for an unprecedented Six Nations
Ireland, Scotland, Wales and Italy will also be looking to impress in a tournament that has been affected by the coronavirus pande…
PA
28 Jan 2021, 1:18
Newcastle embrace radical tactic to ensure Gary Graham remains ready for Scotland
Scotland depend on numerous Premiership-based players and Newcastle are going to an extreme length to ensure Gary Graham is 'bubbl…
Chris Jones
28 Jan 2021, 1:06
'My big worry is if we lose Russell, then Jaco Van Der Walt comes in' - Lions prop not convinced by 10 back-up
Russell is back in Gregor Townsend’s squad after playing less than an hour of Test rugby during 2020.
PA
28 Jan 2021, 0:53
England's undercooked Championship players defiant: 'It's not like we have been sat on a physio bed'
Owen Farrell insists England’s Saracens contingent will race out of the blocks when the Guinness Six Nations begins against Scot…
PA
27 Jan 2021, 20:41
How Wayne Pivac's Wales plan on avoiding record-equaling loss to Ireland
Wayne Pivac accepts that Ireland will present “a formidable challenge” in his team’s opening Guinness Six Nations game as Wa…
PA
27 Jan 2021, 20:34
RugbyPass Offload - Episode 14: Mr Nice, the darker side of Galthie, changing rooms and the legend of Pete Murchie
Ryan Wilson and Jamie Roberts are joined on the RugbyPass Offload panel by former Scotland international and Francophile Johnnie B…
RugbyPass
27 Jan 2021, 11:23
Six Nations title hype: 'It's a young team, the average age is 24, the players have ten caps on average'
England boss Eddie Jones has talked up France but Fabien Galthie is more reserved about their 2021 Six Nations title chances.
PA
27 Jan 2021, 10:57
How Kyle Sinckler is coping with F-bomb ban: 'Today we came off our team run and he was one of the most vocal'
Two weeks after Kyle Sinckler was banned for the start of the Six Nations, Bristol boss Pat Lam has outlined how his England prop …
Liam Heagney
27 Jan 2021, 10:14
Six Nations still waiting on French government travel guarantee for Scotland and Wales games
It still isn't fully certain that Scotland will be able to travel to France for the late February Six Nations game in Paris.
AAP
27 Jan 2021, 9:10
Giant chessboards, fire-pits, open-sided marquee: Life in England's Six Nations camp with tightened rules for socialising
What happened to Fiji at the Autumn Nations Cup has had ramifications for England and how they will run their Six Nations camp.
PA
27 Jan 2021, 7:40
Wales issue fitness update on Jones' knee ahead of Six Nations opener
Alun Wyn Jones was injured on December 5 and the race is on to see can he be fit in time for the February 7 Wales versus Ireland g…
PA
27 Jan 2021, 7:20
Scotland's plan for England: 'Get in their face and make it confrontational'
Scotland kick off the 2021 Six Nations away to England and Stuart Hogg has outlined the blueprint needed for first Twickenham win …
PA
27 Jan 2021, 6:49
Ireland deliver latest medical bulletin on skipper Sexton and prop Furlong who last played 11 months ago
It wouldn't be a proper Six Nations build-up without the traditional injury scare for Ireland out-half Johnny Sexton.
PA
27 Jan 2021, 3:31
'No ifs or buts, it's as clear as a day': Eddie Jones has given his take on Joe Marler's England future
Joe Marler pulled out of the England squad on Monday and Eddie Jones has spoken two days later about the loosehead's Test level fu…
PA
27 Jan 2021, 2:50
Paolo Odogwu jokes at his own expense, admitting he signed new club contract 15 days before England call-up
People feel Paolo Odogwu is quids in at Wasps, signing a new deal after England call-up, but he has admitted he put pen to paper b…
Liam Heagney
27 Jan 2021, 0:36
Sam Underhill becomes third England forward to drop out of Six Nations squad
England lost two forwards on Monday for the 2021 Six Nations and they have now lost a third as back row Sam Underhill has opted ou…
Liam Heagney
26 Jan 2021, 5:11
Mako Vunipola opens up on Joe Marler's latest England absence
Joe Marler has opted out of England duty for the 2021 Six Nations, a development fellow loosehead Mako Vunipola has had his say on…
Chris Jones
26 Jan 2021, 2:30
Six Nations defectors: 40 players who swapped allegiances
Playing for 2 countries at Test level has been outlawed for some time but Six Nations highlights how changing allegiance still hap…
Josh Raisey
26 Jan 2021, 1:45
Winners and losers from Ireland's 36-man Six Nations squad
Andy Farrell has included two uncapped players, but as usual those who missed out are stealing the headlines.
Ciarán Kennedy
25 Jan 2021, 8:51
'Tired' Minozzi the headline omission in Italy's 32-man Six Nations squad
Franco Smith has named a squad largely similar to the group selected for the autumn international window, with the addition of six…
Online Editors
25 Jan 2021, 7:13
Joe Marler explains the 'personal reasons' behind his England withdrawal
England loosehead Joe Marler has taken to Twitter to explain the 'personal reasons' behind why he's withdrawing from England duty.…
Ian Cameron
25 Jan 2021, 6:11
Marler and Launchbury withdrawn from England squad
England have been forced to withdraw Harlequins prop Joe Marler and Wasps second row Joe Launchbury from their Guinness Six Nation…
Ian Cameron
25 Jan 2021, 5:37
Brian O'Driscoll takes swipe at Irish moaners in wake of Six Nations squad
The criticism that the Ireland squad has received by fans is not something that is new to Brian O’Driscoll these days.
Josh Raisey
25 Jan 2021, 5:21
Virimi Vakatawa withdrawn from France's Six Nations squad as Les Bleus injury toll rises
France have been dealt another personnel blow in the lead-up to their Six Nations campaign.
Online Editors
24 Jan 2021, 20:43
England centre Ollie Lawrence flattered by Manu Tuilagi comparisons
The England newcomer hopes to make a mark in the Six Nations.
PA
24 Jan 2021, 14:16
'I feel embarrassed being at the same table as him': The 'outstanding' coach that left Eddie Jones in awe
England head coach Eddie Jones admits to being embarrassed by the brilliance of a coaching supremo in advance of the Six Nations.
PA
23 Jan 2021, 21:56
England's mission: 'The ball is in play 32 minutes... and we want to be an impossible team to play against'
With England heading into 2021 unbeaten in their last eight outings, Eddie Jones has set them a mission for their Six Nations titl…
Liam Heagney
23 Jan 2021, 7:25
Virimi Vakatawa suffers Six Nations injury scare
Virimi Vakatawa was included in the 37-strong France squad named on January 11 but there is now a doubt over his Six Nations parti…
Liam Heagney
23 Jan 2021, 6:57
Andy Goode: My takeaways from England's Six Nations selection
A couple of names may be making the headlines but England’s Six Nations squad is largely as expected and they should be able to …
Andy Goode
23 Jan 2021, 4:19
Sinckler ban and Redpath defection off limits at England squad announcement
Chatty Eddie Jones unveiled his England Six Nations squad on Friday but Kyle Sinckler and Cameron Redpath were 2 names that made h…
Liam Heagney
23 Jan 2021, 3:44
The Bob Dwyer advice which convinced Eddie Jones that 'world-class' Paolo Odogwu was England must-pick
When it came to considering Paolo Odogwu for an England call-up, long-ago advice from Bob Dwyer made the difference for Eddie Jone…
Liam Heagney
23 Jan 2021, 2:30
'Has it been disruptive? Not one iota': Eddie Jones' self-isolation boast
England boss Eddie Jones was four days down, six more to go in self-isolation when he unveiled his 28-strong Six Nations squad on …
Liam Heagney
22 Jan 2021, 10:48
'There was no hesitation about the fact that he wanted to play for England'
In a week Cameron Redpath was lost to Scotland, Eddie Jones has expressed delight Harry Randall and Paolo Odogwu have declared for…
Liam Heagney
22 Jan 2021, 10:15
The ten major omissions from England's Six Nations squad
There were always going to be casualties in a limited England Six Nations squad of 28-men and Eddie Jones has had to make hard dec…
Online Editors
22 Jan 2021, 9:03
'I was actually planning that night out with Alex Cuthbert with ten minutes left of the game'
England were tipped to win the 2013 Six Nations Grand Slam in Cardiff but it instead became one of greatest nights out for Jamie R…
Liam Heagney
22 Jan 2021, 2:54
What happened to the 8 uncapped England players chosen last January for the start of the 2020 Six Nations
Unlike this Friday's 2021 Six Nations squad announcement, Eddie Jones had ample room for fresh faces when he unveiled England Clas…
Liam Heagney
21 Jan 2021, 10:44
England bolter tipped for selection despite little room for Six Nations squad experimentation
Eddie Jones’ scope to surprise when he names England’s Guinness Six Nations squad from self-isolation has been severely restri…
PA
21 Jan 2021, 4:36
Winners and losers from Scotland's 35-man Six Nations squad
It is typically hard to predict a Gregor Townsend squad and even harder to guess how Scotland will fare this spring, as they look …
Jamie Lyall
21 Jan 2021, 2:54
'Criminal': England fans fume as Scottish pick Redpath becomes latest player to slip through net
Wales' Johnny Williams, Callum Sheedy, Nick Tompkins and now Scotland pick Cameron Redpath has all slipped through the England net…
Josh Raisey
20 Jan 2021, 11:25
Why Scotland have 38 at training next week while round one rivals England will make do with 28
Gregor Townsend has selected a Scotland Six Nations squad of 35 and an additional three youngsters for training next week at Oriam…
Liam Heagney
20 Jan 2021, 11:15
'If Dan Lydiate is being selected - and he certainly deserves to be - then Jamie Roberts does too'
Wayne Pivac's 36-strong squad for the 2021 Six Nations has fired up Wales fans who were looking for in-form Jamie Roberts to be re…
Josh Raisey
20 Jan 2021, 10:54
WRU 'blocked' Rhys Priestland's Wales recall
With Rhys Priestland expected to join Cardiff next season, Wayne Pivac asked the WRU if they could bend the 60-cap Wales players a…
PA
20 Jan 2021, 7:44
'It could be a 10-year international career': Scotland celebrate capture of ex-England age-grade player Redpath
Ex-England U20 Cameron Redpath turned down Scotland for the Autumn Nations Cup but he is now ready to follow in the footsteps of d…
Liam Heagney
20 Jan 2021, 6:37
Eddie Jones has added a Championship coach to his England staff for the Six Nations
With John Mitchell the last coach standing this week, Eddie Jones has recruited an assistant from the Championship for the Six Nat…
Online Editors
20 Jan 2021, 5:04
Cameron Redpath one of 4 uncapped players as Scotland name 35-man Six Nations squad
Having finished off last year's Six Nations with an October flourish in Wales, Gregor Townsend has named his Scotland 35 for 2021.…
Online Editors
20 Jan 2021, 4:31
Wales include one uncapped player in 36-man Six Nations squad, ignore calls for Priestland recall
The pressure is on Wayne Pivac to deliver with Wales in 2021 and the Kiwi has announced a 36-man squad for the upcoming Six Nation…
Online Editors
20 Jan 2021, 4:11
Eddie Jones forced to self-isolate for 10 days after England assistant coach tests positive
Eddie Jones lost one assistant coach last week and the England boss has now been forced to self-isolate because of issues with ano…
Online Editors
20 Jan 2021, 3:28
England unveil 150-year anniversary jersey for February 6 Six Nations opener versus Scotland
The RFU is 150 years old and Umbro have launched a commemorative jersey to be worn by England in the Six Nations versus Scotland n…
Online Editors
19 Jan 2021, 2:30
France dealt a blow as after losing fullback ahead of Six Nations campaign
France have been dealt an personnel blow as they continue their preparations for the upcoming Six Nations campaign.
Online Editors
18 Jan 2021, 23:03
'Firstly I'd rather play than train. I can't get my head around training all the time as it's not my goal'
The Saracens number eight wants to get in shape in time for England’s Guinness Six Nations title defence.
PA
18 Jan 2021, 0:50
Report: Rhys Patchell out of entire Six Nations
Welsh flyhalf Rhys Patchell is set to miss the entire 2021 Guinness Six Nations, The Rugby Paper are reporting.
Ian Cameron
17 Jan 2021, 4:44
French Rugby statement: £365million CVC Six Nations deal
The French Federation of Rugby (FFR) have approved CVC's five-year deal worth £365million that will see them buy into the Six Nat…
Ian Cameron
16 Jan 2021, 8:52
Andy Goode: 'You would have to question the morality of the decision if he was allowed to be named in the England squad'
Eddie Jones operating with just a 28-man England squad throws up a number of issues for him, most notably what to do about Kyle Si…
Andy Goode
16 Jan 2021, 4:08
The Sinckler F-bomb fallout: 'This is something you can't let go any further'
England prop Kyle Sinckler and Wales back Liam Williams didn't cover themselves in glory last weekend with the way they spoke to r…
Liam Heagney
16 Jan 2021, 2:00
England to pick from 28-man squads for Six Nations under new protocol
Eddie Jones had previously selected an initial squad of around 32 players.
PA
15 Jan 2021, 8:51
French Rugby: Six Nations 'will take place'
Doubts exist at government level in France over whether to allow Les Bleus travel for 2021 Six Nations games versus England and Ir…
PA
15 Jan 2021, 7:30
The Six Nations appoint 'Director of Rugby'
Six Nations Rugby have announced the appointment of Julie Paterson in their newly minted Director of Rugby role.
Online Editors
15 Jan 2021, 4:17
Ban rules Liam Williams out of Six Nations opener with Wales
England's Kyle Sinckler won't be only high profile absentee in Six Nations round one as Liam Williams of Wales will also be missin…
PA
14 Jan 2021, 5:32
Escaping the straitjacket
With his bright dreadlocks and custom boots, Paolo Odogwu is a splash of colour in an often-grey sport.
LONG READ
Jamie Lyall
14 Jan 2021, 4:42
'Last 15 per cent is difficult bit': Latest on Alun Wyn Jones' Six Nations fitness battle
Wales skipper Alun Wyn Jones injured his knee on December 5 against Italy, leaving him racing against time to be fit for the Six N…
Online Editors
13 Jan 2021, 10:48
Six Nations to kick-off as scheduled, but women's and U20s tournaments shelved until later in 2021
Fears the 2021 men's Six Nations could be delayed have been allayed, meaning England will play Scotland at Twickenham on February …
Liam Heagney
13 Jan 2021, 6:55
Kyle Sinckler banned for F-bomb, will miss England's Six Nations opener
England prop Kyle Sinckler was cited following Bristol's win at Exeter, threatening his availability for the start of the 2021 Six…
Liam Heagney
13 Jan 2021, 2:54
Fans' verdict on whether Jamie Roberts, last capped in 2017, should be recalled by Wales
Not since November 2017 has Jamie Roberts been capped by Wales but fans are backing him for a Test recall at the age of 34.
Josh Raisey
12 Jan 2021, 11:03
Question mark hangs over Six Nations as French government makes latest worrying statement
There are growing concerns about the state of play with France, who are due to visit Dublin and London in this season's Six Nation…
PA
12 Jan 2021, 10:53
CVC's £365million buy-in set to be confirmed before 2021 Six Nations kicks-off - reports
It has taken two years of negotiations but confirmation of a deal between CVC and Six Nations is due before the start of the 2021 …
Online Editors
12 Jan 2021, 9:21
France name 3 uncapped players in 37-strong Six Nations squad
France have been fastest out of the blocks ahead of the 2021 Six Nations, naming a 37-strong squad that contains three newcomers.
Online Editors
12 Jan 2021, 5:10
'I think we shouldn't be alarmed': French rugby boss Laporte confident Six Nations will go ahead as scheduled
On Saturday, the French sports ministry recommended that European rugby union games against British clubs be postponed amid the…
AAP
10 Jan 2021, 11:52
Split loyalties
Half-Irish, half-Welsh, Mike Ruddock is back 'home' after getting an SOS call from the Ospreys.
LONG READ
Ross Harries
10 Jan 2021, 0:54
The French evolution
After a decade of turmoil, things are finally looking up for Les Bleus.
LONG READ
Gavin Mortimer
07 Jan 2021, 6:54
Six Nations agreement reached in France to ensure no repeat of Autumn Nations Cup friction
Last autumn's Test window was fraught in France but a player availability deal has been reached with Top 14 clubs ahead of the Six…
Online Editors
05 Jan 2021, 3:14
No summer Six Nations on cards say organisers
The competition is due to kick off on February 6.
PA
04 Jan 2021, 10:34
Reasons to be cheerful?
As we enter 2021, there are no guarantees a new year will signal a new dawn.
LONG READ
Jamie Lyall
01 Jan 2021, 1:59
Exeter deliver update on severity of Stuart Hogg's hamstring injury five and a half weeks before 2021 Six Nations start
The sight of Stuart Hogg limping away from the Exeter fray with a hamstring injury six weeks before Six Nations left Scotland fans…
Liam Heagney
30 Dec 2020, 3:11
'The Amazon situation's gone very well': Future Six Nations broadcasting rights potentially on the table says RFU Chief
BBC and ITV hold the current rights for the tournament.
PA
12 Dec 2020, 14:40
Josh Adams was asked to rate Wales' 2020 out of 10
.Josh Adams says he can understand the sense of frustration surrounding Wales after a year that delivered just three Test match vi…
PA
07 Dec 2020, 0:03
Rethinking the Argentina approach
Argentina's victory over New Zealand showed that more matches don't always lead to better results.
LONG READ
Tom Vinicombe
18 Nov 2020, 16:05
'They want instant results': Wayne Pivac's former protege calls for patience as the new Wales head coach finds his feet
Wales' fifth-place finish in the Six Nations was followed up by a disappointing showing against Ireland, leaving Wayne Pivac with …
Online Editors
17 Nov 2020, 20:51
Woeful Wales - what has happened to last year's No.1 ranked rugby team?
Wales, Six Nations Grand Slam champions last year, are currently experiencing an alarming form slump that has seen them lose six s…
PA
16 Nov 2020, 3:56
Bin the soundbites Eddie, a 50-point win is a must - Andy Goode
It was a case of smoke and mirrors again from Eddie Jones this week with eight forwards and seven backs selected in the starting X…
Andy Goode
14 Nov 2020, 0:27
Georgia coach's Autumn Nations Cup plea to rugby's superpowers: 'It's not an excuse, but we need time'
Georgia’s elevation into the Autumn Nations Cup has been billed as the chance to prove they warrant a place at Europe’s top ta…
PA
13 Nov 2020, 8:43
On this day in 2007: Warren Gatland appointed Wales head coach
The New Zealander had previously coached Ireland and led London Wasps to domestic and European titles.
PA
09 Nov 2020, 0:52
'I'd be amazed if he doesn't start and play in two or three games' - Flatman backs England backrow newbie
The former England prop says the Wasps flanker is the best player in the Gallagher Premiership.
PA
06 Nov 2020, 7:46
Six Nations hold talks about delaying start of 2021 championship - reports
Having finished the 2020 Six Nations behind closed doors, Wales have revealed talks to delay the 2021 edition in the hope fans can…
Online Editors
06 Nov 2020, 1:34
Scotland make just one addition to Autumn Nations Cup squad
Head Coach Gregor Townsend has updated the Scotland squad for the forthcoming Autumn Nations Cup and has confirmed that Finn Russe…
Online Editors
05 Nov 2020, 3:32
Ex-Ireland head coach says Sexton threw Andy Farrell 'under the bus' with 'worst possible reaction'
A former Ireland head coach has accused Jonathan Sexton of throwing Andy Farrell under the bus with his reaction as he walked off …
Ian Cameron
05 Nov 2020, 1:22
The 5 key areas Ireland need to fix
RugbyPass examines the five key areas Andy Farrell will look to fix after a Six Nations which stirred up more questions than answe…
Ciarán Kennedy
02 Nov 2020, 10:01
The six players nominated for 'Player of the Championship' award
England pair Maro Itoje and Ben Youngs have been nominated for the 2020 Guinness Six Nations player of the championship award, but…
PA
02 Nov 2020, 9:29
Fiji set for massive boost even as they fight to contain virus outbreak in camp
Bristol centre Semi Radradra is understood to have made a rapid recovery from a serious hamstring injury and is set to take his pl…
Chris Jones
02 Nov 2020, 8:09
'We always have that ability, I believe, to score 14 points within two minutes'
Gregor Townsend believes that consistency has been key to Scotland’s impressive Guinness Six Nations campaign following their Wo…
PA
02 Nov 2020, 5:59
Eddie Jones: England team bonded with beers over course of 'lovely' night
Eddie Jones reflected on the bonds forged during the aftermath of Saturday’s Six Nations triumph as he trumpeted a period of Eng…
PA
02 Nov 2020, 2:00
Farrell's admission: Ireland didn't '100 per cent' believe in themselves in Six Nations decider
Andy Farrell will send Ireland into the fast-approaching Autumn Nations Cup demanding his players stick to their convictions.
PA
02 Nov 2020, 1:18
Report Cards: How each nation is faring ahead of Autumn Nations Cup
With a marathon Guinness Six Nations Championship that extended to 274 days finally done and dusted, attention will now turn to th…
PA
02 Nov 2020, 0:57
Josh Adams' heartfelt message for Wales fans over losing run
Josh Adams says he can understand supporters’ sense of frustration after Wales slumped to a fifth successive defeat this year.
PA
02 Nov 2020, 0:00
Maro Itoje sends warning to rest of rugby world about what England are capable of
The Saracens lock is excited by England’s potential for future success.
PA
01 Nov 2020, 23:37
Video - The moment England players lifted the Six Nations trophy
Coronavirus protocols meant the presentation took place within the squad’s bubble.
PA
01 Nov 2020, 10:09
Stuart Hogg prepared to step in at 10 for Scotland
Victory in Llanelli ended Scotland’s losing run on Welsh soil.
PA
01 Nov 2020, 8:00
Eddie Jones: Referees to blame for stifling speed of the game
Eddie Jones is calling for referees to help Six Nations champions England develop their attacking game in the Autumn Nations tourn…
Chris Jones
01 Nov 2020, 7:57
A Six Nations 'team of the tournament' selection
England and France players excel during long Six Nations campaign.
PA
01 Nov 2020, 5:46
Five things we learned from the Six Nations
A 2020 Six Nations interrupted for seven months by the coronavirus pandemic ended with England seizing the crown tamely surrendere…
PA
01 Nov 2020, 5:29
Six Nations decider tops French television viewing figures
Despite a strange end to the elongated 2020 Guinness Six Nations, television viewing figures for France versus Ireland were strong…
Online Editors
01 Nov 2020, 3:38
'He's almost one of the lads...' - Rob Kearney World Cup anecdote illustrates sea change between Farrell and Schmidt eras
Recently retired Ireland star Rob Kearney has shed a little light on the difference between current Ireland head coach, Andy Farre…
Ian Cameron
01 Nov 2020, 2:55
Johnny Sexton defends his substitution reaction: '...so what would you like me to be doing?'
Ireland captain Sexton cut an annoyed figure at being replaced by Ross Byrne in the final quarter of his side’s galling defeat a…
PA
01 Nov 2020, 1:10
'Finn is in more pain than Adam' - Scotland face potential flyhalf crisis ahead of Autumn Nations Cup
Scotland face a potential outside-half crisis ahead of the Autumn Nations Cup amid fears that Finn Russell might require surgery.
PA
01 Nov 2020, 0:52
'It's a massive achievement for us' - Owen Farrell eyes Autumn Nations Cup success after clinching Six Nations crown
A 34-5 victory over Italy in Rome was enough to pip France by points difference in the standings.
PA
31 Oct 2020, 15:57
Ireland player ratings vs France - Six Nations Super Saturday
Ireland went into the Six Nations finale in Paris knowing a win by seven points would net them the title... here's how their playe…
Liam Heagney
31 Oct 2020, 15:30
Magical halves pairing sees France to strong win over Ireland - but not strong enough to snare Six Nations title from England
France crushed Ireland’s slender hopes of a fourth Six Nations title in seven years.
PA
31 Oct 2020, 15:27
Brian Moore's on-air 'bulimia' comment triggers storm on Twitter
BBC commentator Brian Moore has upset great deal of people on Twitter after light-heartedly questioning if an Irish player vomitin…
Online Editors
31 Oct 2020, 14:21
'No discipline, no tactics, no idea' - Welsh fans put the knife in after first loss at home to Scotland in 18 years
Speaking to the press after the match, Wayne Pivac said it was the 'worst defeat' in terms of the performance by the side without …
Online Editors
31 Oct 2020, 13:51
Centurion Ben Youngs scores twice as England put pressure on Ireland for title
England set Ireland the challenge of claiming a bonus-point victory in Paris to win the Guinness Six Nations title after they dism…
PA
31 Oct 2020, 12:10
England player ratings vs Italy - Six Nations Super Saturday
Here are the England player ratings after their 29-point win versus Italy put pressure on Six Nations title rivals Ireland and Fra…
Liam Heagney
31 Oct 2020, 11:40
The salient point Alun Wyn Jones just made about the 12 years under Gatland
Alun Wyn Jones has pointed at the skewed nature of the Welsh public's expectations around the Wayne Pivac era following his side l…
PA
31 Oct 2020, 11:34
Scotland ruin Alun Wyn Jones' record appearance with victory in Llanelli
The pre-match Six Nations hype was all about record-breaking Alun Wyn Jones but the Wales party was ruined by visiting Scotland.
PA
31 Oct 2020, 9:27
Scotland player ratings vs Wales - Six Nations Super Saturday
Scotland player ratings: Scotland won for just the second time on Welsh soil in the history of the Six Nations.
Ian Cameron
31 Oct 2020, 9:19
Justin Tipuric ruled out of Scotland match
Wales suffered a blow ahead of their Guinness Six Nations clash against Scotland in Llanelli when flanker Justin Tipuric was ruled…
PA
31 Oct 2020, 6:26
England to set target that Ireland can't match - Andy Goode
Despite missing a few first choice players, England can still put a scary looking team out that will surely set a target against I…
Andy Goode
31 Oct 2020, 0:31
The story behind Bundee Aki's freshly-toned rig: 'There are muscles on muscles'
Bundee Aki looked for some time to be carrying excess baggage but his freshly-toned rig is now a thing of beauty for title-chasing…
Online Editors
30 Oct 2020, 10:55
England's Plan B minus Farrell: 'Every time he has stepped into the 10 he looks an absolute natural there'
Eddie Jones hasn't picked a specialist 10 on the England bench, so he will improvise in an emergency with George Furbank or Henry …
Liam Heagney
30 Oct 2020, 9:39
How England are approaching Saturday's Rugby United Against Racism message
Billy Vunipola didn't take a knee when the Premiership restarted and he has now spoken about the approach England will take this S…
Online Editors
30 Oct 2020, 7:08
Two women's Six Nations matches called off
England had already won the title but there was still plenty to play for in the women's Six Nations this weekend before two postpo…
PA
29 Oct 2020, 13:37
Record-breaking Alun Wyn Jones backed to make a fifth World Cup at the age of 38
Veteran Alun Wyn Jones is 35 but Wayne Pivac believes age doesn't matter when the lock's form means he is the first name on Wales …
PA
29 Oct 2020, 11:16
Townsend: Why tough Hastings-Russell selection call swung in favour of re-integrated Finn
With Finn Russell back in the Scotland mix after mending his relationship with Finn Russell, Adam Hastings has paid a Six Nations …
PA
29 Oct 2020, 11:00
Italy make just 1 change for Saturday's Six Nations visit by England
Italy are on a horrible losing streak in the Six Nations and things won't get any easier with title-chasing England in Rome on Sat…
Online Editors
29 Oct 2020, 10:05
Fresh England bench excites fans despite drop in experience from 160 caps to just 41
England have named their XV to take on Italy on Saturday but the composition of their Six Nations bench has piqued the attention o…
Josh Raisey
29 Oct 2020, 8:21
Vunipola: Barbarians fiasco a 'timely reminder' of responsibility to play by the rules
Mako Vunipola missed the last England game in March due to self-isolation and he's keen everyone plays by the rules after Barbaria…
Chris Jones
29 Oct 2020, 7:30
Scotland change 4 for Six Nations finale at Llanelli
Winning away in Six Nations is what Warren Gatland wants from potential 2021 Lions players from Scotland, starting at Wales on Sat…
Online Editors
29 Oct 2020, 6:56
'He hits hard, carries hard, sort of a no-nonsense player similar to the George Kruis mould'
With George Kruis heading to Japan, Eddie Jones recently scoured the Premiership for an England lock and he found one in Jonny Hil…
Liam Heagney
29 Oct 2020, 5:24
Wales make 6 changes to face Scotland, give Lewis-Hughes a back row debut
Beaten for the fourth time in five outings last weekend, new Wales boss Wayne Pivac is hoping for a Six Nations pick-me-up against…
Online Editors
29 Oct 2020, 4:27
England make 7 changes for Italian job, hand lock Jonny Hill a debut start
England have unveiled the team they hope can put up a big score on Italy on Saturday and leave them in the frame to win the Six Na…
Liam Heagney
29 Oct 2020, 4:14
France make one change to face Ireland after win over Wales
France had their Grand Slam hopes shattered at Scotland last March but they can still win the Six Nations title on Saturday.
Online Editors
29 Oct 2020, 3:29
'Ollie's physically blessed: his genetics are really good, he's a very explosive athlete with X-factor'
Manu Tuilagi's injury has opened the door for Ollie Lawrence to earn a debut England cap and he comes highly recommended.
Chris Jones
28 Oct 2020, 11:18
Covid risk forces Ireland to bring 31-man squad to Paris, but still no room for Cooney
Covid meant recent Republic of Ireland soccer away games were a calamity, something Andy Farrell and Ireland rugby are intent not …
Liam Heagney
28 Oct 2020, 8:07
Willi Heinz out of England's Six Nations clash with Italy
Willi Heinz was expected to provide England back-up to Ben Youngs who is set to win his 100th Test cap this Saturday away to Italy…
PA
28 Oct 2020, 6:17
Ireland make one change for Six Nations title finale against France
Ireland head into the final match of their 2020 Six Nations campaign on the back of a 50-17 win last Saturday over Italy in Dublin…
Liam Heagney
28 Oct 2020, 5:55
Bernard Le Roux escapes ban for cheap shot on Jones
France would have feared losing lock Bernard Le Roux to a ban but he is in the clear after his cheap shot on Alun Wyn Jones.
PA
27 Oct 2020, 13:04
'Jack is definitely ready': Ringing endorsement for Willis ahead of possible England debut
There has been months of England hype surrounding Jack Willis and forwards coach Matt Proudfoot has declared him ready to debut.
PA
27 Oct 2020, 9:12
Ireland won't have injury-hit Teddy Thomas to worry about next Saturday
Left out by Racing for the Champions Cup final, Teddy Thomas made a try-scoring return for France last Saturday but he is now inju…
Online Editors
27 Oct 2020, 8:22
Wales call in scrum-half last capped in 2016 due to Webb fitness concern
Rhys Webb started for Wales last Saturday for the first time since 2017 but they have now called in a cover player who last featur…
PA
27 Oct 2020, 7:38
Final-round permutations as Ireland, England and France chase Six Nations glory
The latest 'Super Saturday' finale to the Six Nations is just days away and three teams are still in with a chance of lifting the …
PA
27 Oct 2020, 5:58
'Look at the example of Daniel Carter. He was at his best at 35' - Jones expecting slow introduction for new England fly-half Jacob Umaga
Jacob Umaga is set to make his England debut off the bench in Saturday’s Six Nations match against Italy as cover for Owen Farre…
PA
26 Oct 2020, 16:44
Jacob Umaga could make England debut this Saturday
Eddie Jones has confirmed that Ford and Daly will miss the Stadio Olimpico showdown because of respective achilles and shin proble…
PA
26 Oct 2020, 8:19
Le Roux cited for cheap shot on Alun Wyn Jones
France lock Bernard Le Roux has found himself in trouble following his moment of madness against Wales on Saturday.
Online Editors
25 Oct 2020, 11:18
Alun Wyn Jones refuses to comment on Le Roux incident
A return to Six Nations duty looms large for Wales following their comprehensive defeat against France.
PA
25 Oct 2020, 5:23
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