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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.

09 Feb, 4:50

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, 21:47

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, 20:53

'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.

08 Feb, 19:59

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…

08 Feb, 14:44

'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, 13:58

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…

FEATURE

Jamie Lyall

08 Feb, 10:00

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, 5:58

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.

08 Feb, 4:59

'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.

08 Feb, 4:25

'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, 21:48

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.

07 Feb, 17:13

'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, 17:00

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.

07 Feb, 15:18

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…

07 Feb, 14:25

'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, 13:10

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, 12:53

Wales hang on to thrilling but ugly win over 14-man Ireland

Ireland had Peter O’Mahony sent off early in the contest.

07 Feb, 12:49

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, 12:26

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, 8:02

Maro Itoje: England players 'the ones responsible'

Gregor Townsend’s side produced a shock 11-6 win at Twickenham in their Six Nations opener.

07 Feb, 8:02

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, 7:12

'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…

07 Feb, 6:29

'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, 5:51

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, 5:10

'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, 4:17

'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…

07 Feb, 3:30

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.

07 Feb, 2:54

Redpath to success

Scotland's seemingly hopeless search for a permanent midfield fixture may finally be over.

FEATURE

Ben Smith

07 Feb, 0:14

'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…

06 Feb, 22:32

'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, 21:31

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, 21:04

'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, 18:50

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, 17:51

'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, 15:37

'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, 14:25

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 …

06 Feb, 14:01

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, 7:18

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, 6:33

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.

06 Feb, 6:15

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.

06 Feb, 5:28

'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, 5:15

'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.

06 Feb, 5:07

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, 3:21

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

06 Feb, 2:32

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…

05 Feb, 11:38

Six Nations preview: Italy

The Azzurri are going with youth as they seek their first Six Nations win since 2015

FEATURE

Jamie Lyall

05 Feb, 11:36

'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…

05 Feb, 10:16

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, 9:13

'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, 8:19

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, 7:54

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…

05 Feb, 6:23

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, 6:12

Wales players test clear after Adams breach

Winger Josh Adams received a two-match ban from the WRU on Wednesday for breaching coronavirus regulations.

05 Feb, 5:55

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, 5:11

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…

05 Feb, 4:18

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, 3:40

'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…

04 Feb, 15:27

'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, 14:44

'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, 13:40

'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, 13:10

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, 10:34

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, 9:44

'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, 9:06

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, 8:04

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, 7:08

Six Nations preview: Scotland

Can Gregor Townsend make Scotland contenders on the road, to align with their home dominance?

FEATURE

Jamie Lyall

04 Feb, 6:58

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, 6:49

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, 6:04

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, 4:54

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.

04 Feb, 4:00

'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.

04 Feb, 3:57

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…

03 Feb, 14:02

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…

03 Feb, 12:45

'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…

03 Feb, 12:31

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, 8:06

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, 5:45

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…

03 Feb, 4:55

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, 14:13

'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. …

02 Feb, 11:39

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, 10:55

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, 9:50

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, 7:43

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…

02 Feb, 7:27

'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.…

02 Feb, 4:45

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, 12:33

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…

31 Jan, 20:04

'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, 5:00

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, 8:40

'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, 5:38

Border crossing

The IRFU's willingness to transfer players between provinces offers a lifeline to some but pain to others.

FEATURE

Jonathan Bradley

30 Jan, 3:23

'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…

30 Jan, 0:10

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, 4:53

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 …

29 Jan, 1:02

'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, 6:12

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.

28 Jan, 5:35

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, 5:06

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.

28 Jan, 4:42

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…

28 Jan, 4:18

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, 4:06

'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.

28 Jan, 3:53

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…

27 Jan, 23:41

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…

27 Jan, 23:34

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, 14:23

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.

27 Jan, 13:57

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, 13:14

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, 12:10

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.

27 Jan, 10:40

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…

27 Jan, 10:20

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 …

27 Jan, 9:49

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.

27 Jan, 6:31

'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…

27 Jan, 5:50

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, 3:36

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, 8:11

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, 5:30

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, 4:45

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, 11:51

'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, 10:13

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, 9:11

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, 8:37

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, 8:21

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, 23:43

England centre Ollie Lawrence flattered by Manu Tuilagi comparisons

The England newcomer hopes to make a mark in the Six Nations.

24 Jan, 17:16

'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.

24 Jan, 0:56

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, 10:25

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, 9:57

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, 7:19

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, 6:44

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, 5:30

'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, 13:48

'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, 13:15

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, 12:03

'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, 5:54

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, 13:44

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…

21 Jan, 7:36

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, 5:54

'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, 14:25

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, 14:15

'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, 13:54

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…

20 Jan, 10:44

'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, 9:37

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, 8:04

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, 7:31

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, 7:11

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, 6:28

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, 5:30

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

19 Jan, 2:03

'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.

18 Jan, 3:50

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, 7:44

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, 11:52

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, 7:08

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, 5:00

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.

15 Jan, 11:51

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…

15 Jan, 10:30

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, 7:17

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…

14 Jan, 8:32

Escaping the straitjacket

With his bright dreadlocks and custom boots, Paolo Odogwu is a splash of colour in an often-grey sport.

FEATURE

Jamie Lyall

14 Jan, 7:42

'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, 13:48

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, 9:55

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, 5:54

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, 14:03

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…

12 Jan, 13:53

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, 12:21

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, 8:10

'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, 14:52

Split loyalties

Half-Irish, half-Welsh, Mike Ruddock is back 'home' after getting an SOS call from the Ospreys.

FEATURE

Ross Harries

10 Jan, 3:54

The French evolution

After a decade of turmoil, things are finally looking up for Les Bleus.

FEATURE

Gavin Mortimer

07 Jan, 9:54

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, 6:14

No summer Six Nations on cards say organisers

The competition is due to kick off on February 6.

04 Jan, 13:34

Reasons to be cheerful?

As we enter 2021, there are no guarantees a new year will signal a new dawn.

FEATURE

Jamie Lyall

01 Jan, 4:59

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, 6:11

'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.

12 Dec, 17:40

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…

07 Dec, 3:03

Rethinking the Argentina approach

Argentina's victory over New Zealand showed that more matches don't always lead to better results.

FEATURE

Tom Vinicombe

18 Nov, 19:05

'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, 23:51

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…

16 Nov, 6:56

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, 3:27

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…

13 Nov, 11:43

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.

09 Nov, 3:52

'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.

06 Nov, 10:46

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, 4:34

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, 6:32

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, 4:22

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, 13:01

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…

02 Nov, 12:29

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, 11:09

'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…

02 Nov, 8:59

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…

02 Nov, 5:00

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.

02 Nov, 4:18

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…

02 Nov, 3:57

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.

02 Nov, 3:00

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.

02 Nov, 2:37

Video - The moment England players lifted the Six Nations trophy

Coronavirus protocols meant the presentation took place within the squad’s bubble.

01 Nov, 13:09

Stuart Hogg prepared to step in at 10 for Scotland

Victory in Llanelli ended Scotland’s losing run on Welsh soil.

01 Nov, 11:00

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, 10:57

A Six Nations 'team of the tournament' selection

England and France players excel during long Six Nations campaign.

01 Nov, 8:46

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…

01 Nov, 8:29

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, 6:38

'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, 5:55

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…

01 Nov, 4:10

'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.

01 Nov, 2:52

'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.

31 Oct, 18:57

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, 18:30

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.

31 Oct, 18:27

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, 17:21

'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, 16:51

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…

31 Oct, 15:10

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, 14:40

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…

31 Oct, 14:34

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.

31 Oct, 12:27

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, 12:19

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…

31 Oct, 9:26

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, 3:31

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, 13:55

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, 12:39

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, 10:08

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…

29 Oct, 16:37

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 …

29 Oct, 14:16

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 …

29 Oct, 14:00

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, 13:05

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, 11:21

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, 10:30

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, 9:56

'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, 8:24

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, 7:27

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, 7:14

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, 6:29

'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, 14:18

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, 11:07

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…

28 Oct, 9:17

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, 8:55

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.

27 Oct, 16:04

'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.

27 Oct, 12:12

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, 11:22

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…

27 Oct, 10:38

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 …

27 Oct, 8:58

'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…

26 Oct, 19:44

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…

26 Oct, 11:19

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, 14:18

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.

25 Oct, 8:23

'That pass I threw, we can't do that next week' - Johnny Sexton knows Ireland need to improve if they are to topple France

Ireland have a chance of securing a fourth Six Nations title in seven years.

25 Oct, 7:25

'The third one probably wouldn't have come about if the second hadn't been disallowed'

The Leinster wing became the eighth Irishman to score two tries on his Test bow but could have had an historic hat-trick.

25 Oct, 6:24

Garry Ringrose's Six Nations is over with broken jaw

Garry Ringrose missed two of the three Ireland Six Nations games last February and he was in the wars again on Saturday in Dublin.…

Liam Heagney

24 Oct, 14:35

Ireland player ratings vs Italy

Ireland got the Six Nations back up and running with a win over Italy where debut-making Will Connors was the official man of the …

Liam Heagney

24 Oct, 13:50

Rookies help Ireland to bonus-point win but soft Italian tries leaves title door open for England

Ireland began the Six Nations restart with a 50-17 win over Italy, but they will fear they have left title door open for England t…

Liam Heagney

24 Oct, 12:48

Farrell explains why he has gone for Ireland flankers with just 2 Test caps

The starting Ireland back row at Twickenham had 131 caps - next Saturday's against Italy will have just 43 after Farrell changes i…

Liam Heagney

21 Oct, 8:52

Ireland make six changes to XV after England loss, handing debuts to Keenan and Connors

Following their Six Nations defeat to England last February, Ireland have made six changes to their XV to take on Italy on Saturda…

Liam Heagney

21 Oct, 7:47

The lesson the Six Nations can teach New Zealand Rugby when it comes to All Blacks tests

Sunday’s Bledisloe Cup encounter at Eden Park answered several questions and raised a few others.

Campbell Burnes

21 Oct, 0:21

The extra steps Owen Farrell is taking to legalise his tackle technique ahead of England return

Farrell was sent off for knocking Wasps’ Charlie Atkinson unconscious with a high hit last month and as a result of the ensuing …

21 Oct, 0:00

Johnny Sexton provides fitness update as Ireland prepare for Six Nations restart

It was October 2 when Johnny Sexton limped out of a Leinster PRO14 match and the Ireland skipper has now spoken about his fitness.…

20 Oct, 11:29

Suspended Henderson will miss Ireland's Six Nations title bid

Iain Henderson was viewed as a likely starter when Ireland complete their delayed Six Nations campaign but he has now been suspend…

Online Editors

15 Oct, 9:25

CVC's touted £300m investment in the Six Nations suffers another complication - reports

The proposed CVC buy into the Six Nations has become a drawn-out saga and a fresh reason for the ongoing delay has now emerged. …

Online Editors

09 Oct, 12:11

Fiji unveil outrageous lineup of coaches gathered from across the globe

Fiji Rugby have finally confirmed their coaching lineup for the upcoming Autumn Nations competition - and it's laden with talent f…

Online Editors

17 Sep, 2:06

All of Wales' 8 Nations matches will be free-to-air

The Welsh Rugby Union have confirmed that all of Wales pool matches in the '8 Nations' competition, including England, will be liv…

Online Editors

14 Sep, 7:07

England captain or not, Farrell deserves a lengthy ban - Andy Goode

Whether it’s the England captain or a player making his Premiership debut in the dock, the hit that got Owen Farrell sent off sh…

Andy Goode

06 Sep, 5:37

SANZAAR deny reports Springboks in 'advanced discussions' to play in European tournament

SANZAAR CEO Andy Marinos has reportedly denied claims that South Africa are set to shun the Rugby Championship this year and play …

Online Editors

30 Aug, 21:48

Laporte: Springboks on verge of joining Eight Nations

Six Nations vice-president Bernard Laporte has revealed that the Springboks are advanced talks to join this Autumn's Eight Nations…

Ian Cameron

30 Aug, 4:38

Blow for Wales as Williams ruled out for up to four months

Tomos Williams started three of the four Six Nations games played in 2020 by Wales but he will now miss the Test restart through i…

Online Editors

26 Aug, 7:49

North's availability for Wales' remaining Six Nations game in jeopardy after red-card ban

Wales are playing Scotland on October 31 but there is doubt over George North following his suspension for last Sunday's Ospreys r…

Online Editors

25 Aug, 9:55

French rugby hit by extended ban on large public gatherings, Montpellier shut down collective training

Concerns about increased coronavirus cases have led to the French ban on public gatherings of no more than 5,000 being increased a…

Online Editors

11 Aug, 12:38

Iain Henderson is an injury doubt for Ireland's Six Nations campaign restart

Ulster have issued a medical bulletin that does not contain good news for Andy Farrell regarding the availability of Iain Henderso…

Online Editors

11 Aug, 5:10

Not one Scot makes the cut in Lewis Moody's Six Nations 'Greatest XV'

Former England skipper Lewis Moody has picked a swashbuckling Greatest Six Nations XV, but there isn't any room for any Scots or I…

Ian Cameron

09 Aug, 10:45

Ireland boss Farrell insists Six Nations title still 'there to be won'

Ireland have two matches remaining in the competition.

08 Aug, 14:25

Six Nations confirm dates and venues for suspended games

The 2020 Six Nations Championship, which was postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic, will restart on Saturday, October 24.

Ciarán Kennedy

05 Aug, 9:15

Questions being asked of 'Eight Nations' pool groupings

The new tournament will see Japan and Fiji join the Six Nations teams in a two-group format, and will replace the original Test sc…

Ian Cameron

04 Aug, 9:20

Major blow for Leinster and Ireland as Ryan ruled out for up to 12 weeks

The province have confirmed that Ryan suffered a shoulder injury recently and has had a procedure to address the issue.

Ciarán Kennedy

03 Aug, 9:02

Fiji's invite is for November only but here is why they would be a long-term Six Nations asset

The politics surrounding the game in Fiji leave much to be desired but there is one very good reason why they would be a useful as…

Chris Jones

24 Jul, 13:21

Six Nations have responded to Fiji claims that they are joining the annual tournament

A statement from the Fiji Rugby Union suggested they were joining the Six Nations but it appears something has got lost in the tra…

AAP

24 Jul, 4:50

Six Nations issues statement following weekend Laporte claim deal is done with CVC

Six Nations officials have issued a statement following the done deal claims last weekend by Bernard Laporte regarding CVC Capital…

Online Editors

07 Jul, 14:01

England to stage Six Nations warm-up match prior to Italy in search of cash boost

Having just shed 139 jobs due to the pandemic, the RFU will look to claw back some cash by staging a Six Nations warm-up game for …

Chris Jones

07 Jul, 6:19

Bernard Laporte: CVC will acquire share of Six Nations

World Rugby vice-chairman Bernard Laporte has revealed that CVC have acquired a 14.5 per cent stake in the Guinness Six Nations.

Online Editors

05 Jul, 14:02

'I didn't sexually assault someone in the workplace. I tickled someone's k**b, as a laugh.'

England prop Joe Marler has broken his silence on the Alun Wyn Jones incident in typical Joe Marler fashion.

Online Editors

30 Jun, 22:11

Report: All Blacks end of year tour in major doubt after plans for new Northern tournament

The All Blacks' end of year tour looks to be in major doubt with a new eight-team tournament, involving the Six Nations and two gu…

Online Editors

30 Jun, 20:22

New global calendar up for discussion as international and club bosses set for major World Rugby meeting

A number of proposals surrounding the global rugby calendar are set to be discussed during an online forum hosted by World Rugby o…

Online Editors

15 Jun, 7:28

Confirmed: First ever home-and-away Six Nations one of 3 options on table for Test restart

With the traditional November tour fixtures under threat, the RFU have revealed England could be involved in an extended Six Natio…

Chris Jones

04 Jun, 8:19

Date set for global calendar summit that could change the rugby schedule forever - report

Following talks between Six Nations and SANZAAR, a follow-up is now scheduled for Dublin that includes Premiership, Top 14, PRO14 …

Online Editors

30 May, 5:20

Six Nations and SANZAAR issue joint global calendar statement detailing 7 key principles

Six Nations and SANZAAR have been working closely over the lockdown period to try and develop proposals for an aligned global cale…

Liam Heagney

22 May, 4:25

'Inaccurate speculation': Upset Six Nations issue statement about 4 Nations rumour

Fears that travel restrictions may still be in place next November created speculation the Six Nations could stage a 'Four Nations…

Online Editors

19 May, 4:57

Six Nations reported to now be open-minded about doing the unthinkable

It was always felt due to its dominance that the Six Nations was an immovable object and would ultimately remain the stumbling blo…

Online Editors

15 May, 8:44

Scottish Rugby Union suggests all is not lost yet for 2019/20 PRO14 season

SRU chief operating officer Dominic McKay, who is a PRO14 board member, stressed any resumption would be dependent on getting appr…

07 May, 4:14

'A massive opportunity will have been missed': Sir Clive Woodward slams Fiji, Samoa, Six Nations for backing World Rugby chairman Sir Bill Beaumont

Sir Clive Woodward has launched a stinging rebuke aimed towards the nations - both established and emerging - who helped re-elect …

Online Editors

03 May, 23:27

Bill Beaumont: Six Nations won't be moved

World Rugby’s re-elected chair says “embryonic” talks have begun with representatives from both hemispheres.

03 May, 11:10

Watch: Farrell's alpha moment backfires as Scotland break 10-year Calcutta Cup drought

With Scotland's Calcutta Cup drought entering its tenth year, there was nothing to suggest England would be troubled. They had pou…

Online Editors

02 May, 19:46

'We voted for Gus Pichot': New Zealand Rugby hits out at Six Nations rivals, demands change at World Rugby

New Zealand Rugby has unequivocally outlined its voting stance for the World Rugby chairman elections.

Online Editors

30 Apr, 21:18

Re-design the Nations Championship for the growth of rugby, not as a Tier 1 cabal

The proposed Nations Championship has again reared its head as Sir Bill Beaumont and Agustin Pichot vie for World Rugby chairman. …

Alex Shaw

29 Apr, 8:45

Watch: The moment Owen Farrell proved he possessed the greatness gene

England's captain Owen Farrell has grown into the rugby world's most polarising figure, but many detractors overlook his vast arra…

Online Editors

26 Apr, 17:34

England prop Joe Marler set to complete suspension without missing a match

England prop Joe Marler was handed the suspension on March 12 after he was found guilty of grabbing Alun Wyn Jones' genitals durin…

Online Editors

24 Apr, 21:15

'Even the Springboks would struggle in the Six Nations' - Italy's South African coach offers reality check

Former Bulls and Stormers flyhalf Marius Goosen, currently an assistant coach with Italy, believes that even the Springboks would …

Online Editors

22 Apr, 19:31

Report: CVC Six Nations deal stalled

The multi-million pound Six Nations investment deal tabled by private equity firm CVC appears to have stalled - according to repor…

Ian Cameron

19 Apr, 9:25

He's a long shot but Pichot could be just what rugby needs - Andy Goode

With the election result for World Rugby chairman due to be announced on May 12, the Argentine is a late entrant in a contest ofte…

Andy Goode

18 Apr, 7:04

Ex-Ireland international explains why Six Nations won't budge from February/March slot... and the reason isn't money

The European spring has always been the traditional time for the tournament, but there have been calls in recent years for the Six…

Online Editors

17 Apr, 8:02

England preparing for October tour of Japan if historic July matches are cancelled

The RFU are also preparing for the prospect of a second Six Nations taking place throughout October and November.

Online Editors

10 Apr, 20:31

Why a second 2020 Six Nations could be played in November - reports

It has already been a busy week in conjuring up new ideas - it was only Sunday night when it emerged from France that a Club World…

Online Editors

07 Apr, 6:40

Analysis: Why Stuart Hogg's shortened Six Nations campaign provides hope for the future

This year's Six Nations campaign has seen Hogg continue his evolution as a player, transitioning from a player that performs feats…

Ben Smith

07 Apr, 1:15

Where are they now: the Welsh Grand Slam champions of 2012

Wales entered the 2012 Six Nations in high spirits, after a young squad of players came fourth in the Rugby World Cup in New Zeala…

Josh Raisey

05 Apr, 9:17

A move to the Six Nations would be all positive for the Springboks - but what would their opposition think?

There are certainly some positives for the Six Nations of welcoming the three-time world champion Springboks. However, in the long…

Online Editors

02 Apr, 16:57

How the coronavirus outbreak has affected rugby union

Postponements and cancellations mean there are more questions than answers currently. Postponements and cancellations have hit acr…

Online Editors

02 Apr, 10:34

Former Springbok turned kicking coach utterly seduced by the Six Nations

One time Springbok Nicolaas Vlok Cilliers believes that South Africa joining the Six Nations would be a 'no brainer' - report Rugb…

Online Editors

02 Apr, 6:58

The unusual facility Dan Biggar is using to keep his kicking on point during lockdown

The Wales out-half last played on March 7 and with the sport now on ice for the foreseeable future, he has been come up with some …

Online Editors

27 Mar, 11:04

Where are they now: France's 2010 Grand Slam winning team

The strangest thing is that the decade actually started with a lot of promise for France under Marc Lièvremont, with a Grand Slam…

Josh Raisey

27 Mar, 6:12

Year of Les Bleus put on hold

Fresh from a World Cup Final defeat to South Africa in Japan, Eddie Jones’ men were in far better shape than their Northern Hemi…

Online Editors

26 Mar, 17:19

The uncomfortable rugby truth exposed by the global pandemic

Rugby has always been inclined to puff out its chest and tell you just how much it’s growing. In a report by Nielsen Sports in 2…

Owain Jones

26 Mar, 5:25

Andy Goode and Jim Hamilton on THAT Joe Marler incident

The boys discuss all things Joe Marler after some questionable behaviour in England's powerful display against Wales.

Rugby Pod

23 Mar, 6:00

Six players whose stock rose in the 2020 Six Nations

The conclusion of the 2020 Guinness Six Nations has been left in the air due to the coronavirus outbreak, but a number of players …

Online Editors

22 Mar, 11:54

The astonishing sacrifice of ambulance-driving Maxime Mbanda in Italy's fight against coronavirus

Instead of representing Italy in the Guinness Six Nations this month, the suspension of rugby has left the back row busy with acti…

Online Editors

21 Mar, 8:40

'It is very disappointing': Six Nations just took another small step towards a paywall

Negotiations are taking place for the broadcasting rights of the 2022-24 Six Nations tournaments.

Online Editors

20 Mar, 12:34

Fears recede that Premiership player release row could ruin potential Six Nations restart

There was concern that non-English players who play in the Premiership would not be released to Wales, Scotland and Italy as rearr…

Online Editors

20 Mar, 10:49

Welsh Rugby Union braced for substantial financial losses

All rugby in Wales has been suspended by the WRU until the end of this month following the coronavirus outbreak.

Online Editors

18 Mar, 16:34

'Is touching someone in an inappropriate area three times worse than punching someone in the head?'

The former England flanker believes the punishments are ‘out of kilter’.

Online Editors

18 Mar, 16:19

Scotland's first COVID-19 death was Six Nations fan who travelled from France - reports

The first death due to the coronavirus in Scotland appears to have been a French Six Nations fan who travelled to Murrayfield for …

Ian Cameron

18 Mar, 10:13

'As a player, he is probably the most professional man I've ever come across in my time'

George North has hailed his “incredible” Wales team-mate Alun Wyn Jones as he closes in on rugby union’s world Test match ap…

Online Editors

18 Mar, 6:19

Questions raised about timing of Wales' players Caribbean holiday

With much of Europe going into lockdown in reaction to the coronavirus pandemic, flights are being restricted more and more, leavi…

Josh Raisey

17 Mar, 14:49

Just one Scot makes the ITV Six Nations XV

Scotland followed narrow losses to Ireland and England with wins over Italy and France, but their improvement wasn't reflected in …

Josh Raisey

17 Mar, 12:43

Coronavirus curtails Scotland's 30th anniversary Grand Slam reunion

Murrayfield bosses were due to host a lunch on Tuesday for coaches Ian McGeechan, Jim Telfer and their players to mark the milesto…

Online Editors

17 Mar, 10:44

Clive Woodward: The flaw in rugby exposed by coronavirus

With tournaments having indefinitely ground to a halt due to the coronavirus outbreak, there are talks about extending the season …

Online Editors

17 Mar, 6:53

'We lost the Grand Slam because of the delay' - Former Ireland captain on Six Nations disruption

The current Six Nations has been temporarily abandoned due to the spread of Covid-19 with rescheduled fixtures likely to be played…

Online Editors

16 Mar, 12:55

Jonny May gives post-surgery update

The Leicester Tigers star was forced from the field after only eight minutes during England’s victory over Wales in the Guinness…

Josh Raisey

16 Mar, 7:30

Gregor Townsend admits his fears for Scotland summer tour

Gregor Townsend admits Scotland’s summer tour could come under threat from the coronavirus.

Online Editors

15 Mar, 12:58

The WRU video that was due to honour the late Matthew Watkins at the Wales vs Scotland match

It was last Saturday, the day of Wales’ defeat away to England, that the ex-Test midfielder tragically passed away at the age of…

Online Editors

14 Mar, 11:59

England the 'most unlikeable team in recent memory' claims former Ireland international

Former Ireland international Alan Quinlan has launched a remarkable attack on Eddie Jones' England team as the Six Nations comes t…

Ian Cameron

14 Mar, 7:44

Nigel Owens brilliantly simplifies the debate surrounding the Manu Tuilagi red card

The England midfielder was sent off in the closing minutes last weekend for a tackle on Wales’ George North and was subsequently…

Liam Heagney

14 Mar, 5:43

North staggered by the social media abuse Alun Wyn Jones gets

The Wales captain came under fire on social media after England prop Joe Marler, who was banned for ten weeks, grabbed Jones’ ge…

Online Editors

14 Mar, 4:08

WRU chairman breaks silence to explain late decision to postpone Wales vs Scotland

The WRU insisted on Friday morning that Saturday’s game in Cardiff would be played before a 74,500-capacity Principality Stadium…

Online Editors

13 Mar, 15:23

'Utterly shambolic' - Furious online reaction to Six Nations' last minute cancellation

Despite leaving it late, the Guinness Six Nations encounter between Wales and Scotland has eventually been postponed.

Josh Raisey

13 Mar, 12:53

Six Nations make U-turn in TV rights tendering process

The UK Digital, Culture, Media and Sport committee have been lobbying the Six Nations following a reported £300million TV paywall…

Online Editors

13 Mar, 11:34

Wales vs Scotland postponed four hours after WRU statement insisted it was going ahead as planned

An updated statement read: "We have decided to fall in line with recent measures taken across the UK and global sports industries.…

Liam Heagney

13 Mar, 10:17

Harlequins issue statement on length of Marler 'season-ending' ban

The London club’s loosehead was banned by a Six Nations independent disciplinary committee on Thursday until Monday, June 8.

Online Editors

13 Mar, 8:00

'There was a losing culture. There are blokes that won't say that, but that was the truth

Dan Parks is talking about his great “reincarnation” as a Scotland player, the mortifying and largely self-inflicted collapse …

Jamie Lyall

13 Mar, 7:01

WRU issues update on Saturday's Wales vs Scotland clash

The other round five matches - Italy vs England in Rome and France vs Ireland in Paris - have both been postponed, but rugby autho…

Online Editors

13 Mar, 5:49

Joe Marler handed lengthy ban by Six Nations disciplinary committee

The loosehead prop had been the subject of a citing complaint by the independent citing commissioner, Peter Ferguson, following la…

Online Editors

12 Mar, 14:52

Sick Scotland player does not have coronavirus - Townsend

Scotland coach Gregor Townsend says that the coronavirus is not responsible for the one of the Scottish players withdrawing throug…

Ian Cameron

12 Mar, 13:35

Guinness PRO14 season suspended due to coronavirus outbreak

Explaining their rationale in a statement issued on Thursday afternoon, tournament organisers said: “The PRO14 is an internation…

Online Editors

12 Mar, 12:31

Townsend: 'It would be a surprise if the game was called off this late'

England’s trip to Italy and France-Ireland in Paris have been postponed this weekend but Scotland are continuing to prepare to f…

Online Editors

12 Mar, 12:14

RFU issue statement over Eddie Jones' ref comments

The RFU have released a statement in the aftermath of Eddie Jones' comments regarding referee Ben O'Keeffe following the Six Natio…

Ian Cameron

12 Mar, 11:17

'Gutted' Sexton opens up about Ireland's coronavirus-hit Six Nations

A number of games have been postponed in this year’s Championship, including Ireland’s fixture with Italy last weekend in Dubl…

Josh Raisey

12 Mar, 11:09

Wales make four changes to their team to play Scotland

New Welsh coach Wayne Pivac has had a difficult campaign so far, losing to Ireland, France and England following an opening day wi…

Online Editors

12 Mar, 8:14

Scotland make three changes to their team to play Wales

Having ended France’s Grand Slam hopes with a resounding success last Sunday at BT Murrayfield, Gregor Townsend had responded to…

Online Editors

12 Mar, 7:53

'We don't want robots... otherwise, you might as well just talk to a computer'

Eddie Jones' 79 per cent win ratio with England is valuable enough to overlook his frequent verbal detonations claims the admiring…

Online Editors

12 Mar, 4:52

Ex-England player claims Jones' post-match protest against Marler only motivated by Wales losing

Joe Marler's chequered disciplinary record has left him facing a substantial ban on Thursday but an ex-England team-mate insists t…

Online Editors

12 Mar, 3:54

French prop Haouas handed ban for red-carded punch at Murrayfield

The forward appeared before an independent disciplinary committee in London following his 36th minute sending off at BT Murrayfiel…

Online Editors

11 Mar, 13:45

Jones should face action over O'Keeffe comments - Andy Goode

Coaches shouldn’t be able to get away with casting aspersions on referees and Eddie Jones should face sanctions for his comments…

Andy Goode

11 Mar, 12:40

Analysis: How Tom Curry has become England's jack of all trades

Billy Vunipola is an irreplaceable player and Eddie Jones made clear he was looking for an alternative way for England to play wit…

Rhiannon Garth Jones

11 Mar, 12:36

Wounded Wales on soft error warpath after shipping 84 points and 10 tries in three defeats

The Welsh go into Saturday’s Principality Stadium clash against Scotland on the back of three successive Six Nations defeats, so…

Online Editors

11 Mar, 10:27

Ex-England captain fears Dublin 'trial by social media' for Joe Marler

There is a clear divide in opinion over the incident and Lewis Moody is concerned the English forward has been condemned on social…

Josh Raisey

11 Mar, 6:59

'Gregor Townsend is the Ole Gunnar Solskjaer of rugby'

When not pick-pocketing opponents at the breakdown, Scotland forward Hamish Watson spends his time cheering on Manchester United a…

Online Editors

11 Mar, 6:23

Ex-All Blacks prop calls on Alun Wyn Jones to 'grab his own balls' and support Joe Marler at disciplinary hearing

The England loosehead has been cited for grabbing the genitals of Wales skipper Jones during last Saturday’s Guinness Six Nation…

Liam Heagney

11 Mar, 5:59

Wales reiterate that Marler antics are 'not what we want in the game'

The England prop courted major controversy after he grabbed Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones’ genitals during the first half of a ga…

Online Editors

10 Mar, 15:16

'If we win we'll be sitting at the top of the table... it's a really strange scenario'

If Scotland follow up recent victories over Italy and France with a win in Cardiff, Hamish Watson and co will have the honour of s…

Online Editors

10 Mar, 12:04

Six Nations/PRO14 confirms more matches are off next weekend and beyond

Officials have followed up Monday’s announcement that the France versus Ireland men’s tournament finale has been postponed by …

Online Editors

10 Mar, 10:00

Danny Care wades into the Joe Marler 'Grabgate' controversy

The England loosehead must appear before a disciplinary hearing in Dublin on Thursday where he could be hit with a twelve-week ban…

Online Editors

10 Mar, 9:18

'These are the kind of nasty, confrontational blokes Scotland need'

The Scottish pack were at the heart of a rousing afternoon… Jamie Ritchie and Hamish Watson hunted and scavenged like wild dogs,…

Jamie Lyall

10 Mar, 7:52

Woodward claims England must copy All Blacks' 'no d***heads' policy in wake of Marler incident

The loosehead will appear at a disciplinary hearing in Dublin on Thursday for an alleged infringement of law 9.27, grabbing the ge…

Online Editors

10 Mar, 7:07

Halloween 'Super Saturday' finale the solution to coronavirus-affected Six Nations

For the first time since 2001, when the foot-and-mouth outbreak also postponed three matches and led to a delayed autumnal climax,…

Liam Heagney

10 Mar, 6:07

Marler 'nothing more than an egotistical narcissist' - Ex-Wales skipper blasts England prop

A former Welsh skipper has branded England prop Joe Marler as 'nothing more than an egotistical narcissist'.

Online Editors

09 Mar, 15:52

Culture secretary says there is 'no need to cancel' sporting events despite coronavirus fears

Government ministers in the United Kingdom are meeting with sporting bodies in London to discuss possible next steps.

Online Editors

09 Mar, 13:17

Date set for Marler and Tuilagi disciplinary hearings

England's Courtney Lawes has also been cited for a dangerous tackle following the 33-30 defeat of Wales.

Online Editors

09 Mar, 11:14

Six Nations issue update on Wales v Scotland game

The Six Nations have issued an update on the game following the postponement of Saturday's meeting of France and Ireland Paris.

Ciarán Kennedy

09 Mar, 9:27

Monye fears Marler's England career could be over

Former England wing Monye knows Marler well and believes the prop could retire for a second time from test rugby after the inciden…

Chris Jones

09 Mar, 8:06

France v Ireland postponed, Wales v Scotland could follow - reports

There are reports that the remaining Six Nations games will now not be played until late October as the number of coronavirus case…

Ciarán Kennedy

09 Mar, 7:18

After weeks of disruption, Hogg reflects on one of his greatest days with Scotland

The full-back celebrated his first home win as captain as Gregor Townsend’s team stunned France 28-17 at Murrayfield.

Online Editors

09 Mar, 7:00

Eddie Jones to discuss England future with RFU

The head coach, who is contracted until next summer, plans to meet chief executive Bill Sweeney for dinner.

Online Editors

08 Mar, 18:14

France Ireland match likely to be canned after Macron cracks down further on public gatherings

Major doubt has been cast on France Ireland as French President Emmanuel Macron announced a ban on gatherings of more than 1,000 p…

Ian Cameron

08 Mar, 17:39

Joe Marler breaks silence on incident with Alun Wyn Jones

England prop Joe Marler has broken his silence on the Alun Wyn Jones incident in typically irreverent fashion on Twitter.

Online Editors

08 Mar, 15:52

Six Nations XV of Round 4

The pick of performers in the Six Nations as we select our XV of Round 4 in the competition, with England & Scotland picking up va…

Alex Shaw

08 Mar, 15:31

Scotland leave France grand slammed after prop's haymaker

Scotland brought France's Grand Slam quest to a shuddering halt as Sean Maitland's try double sealed a 28-17 win at BT Murrayfield…

Online Editors

08 Mar, 13:42

France player ratings vs Scotland

France player ratings from their 28-17 loss to Scotland at Murrayfield, a result which rules them out from winning a rare Grand Sl…

Alex Shaw

08 Mar, 13:28

Scotland player ratings vs France

Scotland player ratings: Gregor Townsend made three changes to his Scotland XV to play France in Murrayfield.

Ian Cameron

08 Mar, 13:26

England face anxious wait on Manu Tuilagi and Joe Marler disciplinary decisions

England will discover by Monday evening the extent of the fallout regarding the red card given to Manu Tuilagi and and footage of …

Online Editors

08 Mar, 10:00

Stuart Barnes' take on Alun Wyn Jones' hairline raises eyebrows in Wales

An assessment of Welsh skipper Alun Wyn Jones performance in his side's Six Nations defeat to England by Sunday Times columnist St…

Ian Cameron

08 Mar, 9:48

Scotland vs France LIVE | Guinness Six Nations

Follow all the action on the RugbyPass live blog from the Guinness Six Nations match between Scotland and France at BT Murrayfiel…

RugbyPass

08 Mar, 9:47

England's Kyle Sinckler: 'I definitely cost the team a Grand Slam'

On that day Sinckler eventually reacted to repeated wind-ups from Jones by conceding two penalties in quick succession.

Online Editors

08 Mar, 8:47

Gareth Thomas issues Twitter apology over on-air joke

Gareth Thomas has felt the need to apologise to a 'small minority' online who took offence at a joke he made following an incident…

Ian Cameron

08 Mar, 7:41

Go easy on Wayne Pivac. He's got a massive decision to make

The shy and retiring Eddie Jones made an interesting point in his post-match missives. He laid out a staunch defence of Wayne Piva…

Owain Jones

08 Mar, 7:13

Weird Six Nations sees England enter era of the 5.5 and the 6-2 split

Over after just four games due to the Coronavirus outbreak, England still have plenty of Six Nations takeaways to consider before …

Alex Shaw

08 Mar, 5:10

Scotland skipper Stuart Hogg has one 'big message' for his teammates

Hogg hopes his team-mates can cut loose when the Grand Slam hopefuls come to Murrayfield.

Online Editors

08 Mar, 4:11

It is absolute rubbish - Eddie Jones furious with '16th man' over Manu Tuilagi red

Eddie Jones raged against referee Ben O’Keeffe after Manu Tuilagi was sent off for a dangerous tackle in England’s 33-30 Guinn…

Online Editors

07 Mar, 16:58

Kruis explains wave as he walked off the pitch and it's not what you think

England lock George Kruis denied he was waving goodbye to Twickenham for the last time after helping defeat Wales 33-30 in what is…

Chris Jones

07 Mar, 16:30

Joe Marler's 'nut grab' and subsequent Gareth Thomas joke delight nearly everyone... but not this former England 10

Andy Goode has taken fellow rugby pundit Gareth Thomas to task over a joke he made in the aftermath of Joe Marler's nut grab on We…

Ian Cameron

07 Mar, 15:53

Wales player ratings vs England

Wales player ratings: The conclusion of the 2020 Six Nations tournament might currently be uncertain but the importance of an Engl…

Rhiannon Garth Jones

07 Mar, 15:13

England player ratings vs Wales

Eddie Jones' side beat Wales 33-30 at Twickenham to clinch the Guinness Six Nations Triple Crown.

Alex Shaw

07 Mar, 14:15

Tuilagi sees red but Wales can't stop 13-man England bagging Triple Crown

England temporarily signed off a Guinness Six Nations abbreviated by coronavirus by winning the Triple Crown in a 33-30 victory ov…

Online Editors

07 Mar, 14:10

The internet is reacting to Joe Marler's 'ball and all' Alun Wyn Jones pinch

An incident that saw England prop Joe Marler get intimately acquainted with Alun Wyn Jones didn't go unnoticed as England and Wale…

Ian Cameron

07 Mar, 12:22

'Gutted' Mako Vunipola: Eddie apologised to me on phone after medical ban

Mako Vunipola today admitted he was gutted to be banned by England’s medical staff from facing Wales at Twickenham.

Chris Jones

07 Mar, 11:03

England vs Wales LIVE | Guinness Six Nations

Follow all the action on the RugbyPass live blog from the Guinness Six Nations match between England and Wales at Twickenham.

RugbyPass

07 Mar, 10:40

Wales U20s draw first blood in Six Nations clash with England

England men U20s were defeated 23-22 by Wales in the U20 Six Nations Championship at Gloucester’s Kingsholm Stadium.

Online Editors

07 Mar, 10:36

Poppy Cleall hat-trick inspires England to thumping Wales win

The Twickenham Stoop hosts made it four wins from as many Women’s Six Nations matches in a dominant 66-7 victory over Wales, put…

Online Editors

07 Mar, 10:36

Kyle Sinckler has changed - England teammate warns Wales off provoking prop

Courtney Lawes has warned Wales that any attempt to provoke Kyle Sinckler in a repeat of last year’s Cardiff showdown will backf…

Online Editors

07 Mar, 8:31

'A lot of people were bullied... he was a real Jekyll and Hyde of coaching'

Ex-Scotland international Johnnie Beattie was signed by Fabien Galthie in 2012 and what unfolded under the current France coach at…

Liam Heagney

07 Mar, 5:43

Courtney Lawes vows to smash club-mate Dan Biggar when England play Wales

Courtney Lawes has warned Northampton team-mate Dan Biggar to expect special attention when England welcome Wales to Twickenham in…

Online Editors

07 Mar, 4:35

'Surreal' - Tompkins describes prospect of facing former England teammates

England Under-20 World Cup winner Nick Tompkins will run out at Twickenham in the red shirt of Wales on Saturday and admits it is …

Online Editors

07 Mar, 4:18

England v Wales has a weird feel but hosts need to finish on a high - Andy Goode

There may be a weird backdrop to England v Wales that makes it feel like there’s less than usual riding on it but the home side …

Andy Goode

06 Mar, 23:36

Scotland-France Womens' game scrapped after player tests positive for coronavirus

Six Nations have postponed tomorrow's Scotland versus France Six Nations women’s match at Scotstoun Stadium, Glasgow after a pla…

Online Editors

06 Mar, 17:03

Public Health England criticise England's decision to axe Mako Vunipola

The prop was initially named in Eddie Jones’ training squad for Saturday's Twickenham showdown but was withdrawn once RFU medics…

Online Editors

06 Mar, 12:14

'I am not a medical professional. All I know is he is on the teamsheet and he is going to play'

Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones has tried to ease fears fly-half Dan Biggar will not be fit enough to feature against England and ins…

Online Editors

06 Mar, 11:46

Wales share picture of injury doubt Dan Biggar at captain's run training

It looked as though the fly-half would miss out on this Test when he was forced off the field last weekend against Saracens with a…

Josh Raisey

06 Mar, 10:26

Pob lwc, Wales... England can scare the living bejesus out any pack showing the merest hint of fragility

The odds favour Eddie Jones’ men, so there will be puffed out chests in West car park before kick-off. As for Welsh support, it …

Owain Jones

06 Mar, 9:43

Scotland make three changes to their team to play France

Fresh from the round three win over Italy in Rome after opening defeats to Ireland and England, the Scots have opted to rejig thei…

Online Editors

06 Mar, 8:23

France make two changes to their team to face Scotland

The only side still capable of achieving the Grand Slam in this year’s tournament, the French visit Murrayfield on the back of F…

Online Editors

06 Mar, 7:38

MPs get stuck into Six Nations over TV rights bidding process

Sky are reported to be interested in securing the rights to the tournament, which is currently shared between the BBC and ITV who …

Online Editors

06 Mar, 6:33

Neil Back: England will target Biggar and his injured knee

Neil Back spent his England career hunting outside halves and today warned Wales No10 Dan Biggar to expect a torrid examination of…

Chris Jones

06 Mar, 5:14

'When he played for Wales against New Zealand, Steve Hansen asked who he was because he was so impressed with him'

England have not been beaten at home by Wales in the Six Nations since 2012.

Online Editors

06 Mar, 4:26

'There are bigger things that are more critical than us playing in a rugby game'

England's George Ford recalls the impact Super Typhoon Hagibis had on last autumn’s World Cup as covid-19’s spread causes chao…

Online Editors

06 Mar, 4:19

Barclay: The tried and tested game plan we used to beat France and the man Scotland must target

In my time with Scotland, I never felt that worried about playing France at BT Murrayfield. And when they beat us in Paris, I felt…

John Barclay

05 Mar, 15:11

Marler posts cryptic tweet after Eddie Jones' latest England selection

The coach has continued to push the envelope with his selections, attempting to remould players in different positions and adoptin…

Josh Raisey

05 Mar, 13:15

Why Wayne Pivac has every confidence in Liam Williams after 20-week layoff

The Scarlets wing has not played since Wales beat World Cup quarter-final opponents France on October 20, suffering an ankle probl…

Online Editors

05 Mar, 12:12

Two new additions can't thwart Eddie's Six Nations selection masterplan

England have made two changes to their team to face Wales this weekend in the Six Nations from the one that beat Ireland two weeks…

Josh Raisey

05 Mar, 12:01

Six Nations finally issue statement on status of Italy vs England match

The March 14 match scheduled for Rome has been subject to much speculation and the tournament organisers have given an update.

Online Editors

05 Mar, 9:34

Eddie Jones still smarting 13 months after loss in Cardiff

A year ago England were powering towards the Grand Slam as they followed up emphatic victories over Ireland and France by building…

Online Editors

05 Mar, 8:44

Wales make four changes to their team to face England

Beaten by Ireland and France in their most recent outings, the defending champions have changed things up ahead of Saturday's trip…

Online Editors

05 Mar, 7:10

Six key questions answered about how coronavirus has affected the Six Nations

England’s Guinness Six Nations clash away to Italy on March 14 has been postponed due to the coronavirus, the PA news agency und…

Online Editors

05 Mar, 7:05

England make two changes to their team to face Wales

The English swept aside Ireland in the round three encounter, but coach Eddie Jones has opted to alter his selection to face the W…

Online Editors

05 Mar, 5:56

Jonny Wilkinson spotted in England camp this week

England’s game is so heavily built upon kicking, so having a guru to call upon of the likes of the ex-World Rugby player of the …

Josh Raisey

05 Mar, 5:09

Woodward: Cancel entire Six Nations

Clive Woodward has called for the cancellation of the entire Six Nations amid fears around the spread of the coronavirus.

Ian Cameron

05 Mar, 4:54

England's Six Nations clash with Italy postponed due to coronavirus

Tournament organisers faced the option of playing the game behind closed doors at the Stadio Olimpico or delaying it until later i…

Online Editors

05 Mar, 4:29

What Springbok coach Matt Proudfoot has done to England's scrum strategy since arriving

Proudfoot performed the same role for South Africa during their march to World Cup glory that ended with a 32-12 victory in the Yo…

Online Editors

04 Mar, 17:44

'We know what is coming' - Ross Moriarty says Wales need to take silence the Twickenham crowd early

It was a clear sign of what Wales can expect when they go in search of a first Six Nations win on English soil since 2012 and avoi…

Online Editors

04 Mar, 17:34

Moriarty: I'm not ashamed of English past life

Ross Moriarty has no doubt that Wales will need to meet England head-on in the physical battle at Twickenham this weekend.

Online Editors

04 Mar, 16:58

Misery for England fans as Italian government orders all sporting events to take place behind closed doors until April

Italy’s Guinness Six Nations match versus England on March 14 will have to be played behind closed doors at Stadio Olimpico in R…

Online Editors

04 Mar, 15:08

The confusing Mako Vunipola fallout: RFU accused of overreacting, Saracens under fire for their response

What is clear is that England and Saracens cannot have completely different reactions to these circumstances without raising more …

Josh Raisey

04 Mar, 13:46

Terrestrial TV isn't the be all and end all for the Six Nations - Andy Goode

There’s been quite the backlash since it was leaked that the Six Nations TV rights could be sold to a satellite broadcaster but …

Andy Goode

04 Mar, 13:27

SRU unveil raft of anti-coronavirus measures for this weekend's Scotland-France matches

A wide-ranging initiative to protect public health will be implemented at BT Murrayfield, Scotstoun and Netherdale stadiums for th…

Online Editors

04 Mar, 12:00

Draft Italian government decree suggests plug will be pulled on Italy-England

Six Nations officials declared on Monday that all remaining matches were going ahead as planned except for the already postponed I…

Online Editors

04 Mar, 11:02

England's Ollie Devoto cited for alleged dangerous tackle on Exeter duty

After featuring off the bench in Chiefs’ Gallagher Premiership defeat last Saturday at Harlequins, he has been asked to account …

Online Editors

04 Mar, 5:20

Saracens issue statement on Vunipola brothers following return via coronavirus-affected Hong Kong

Loosehead Mako was initially set to link up with Eddie Jones’ England squad on Monday for a training camp, with a view to featur…

Online Editors

04 Mar, 3:37

Analysis: The twenty minutes of baiting from Alun Wyn Jones that led to Kyle Sinckler's demise

What would transgress in the second half was a huge momentum swing in Wales favour off the back of a targeted period of off-the-ba…

Ben Smith

03 Mar, 22:01

'If you run into him, he will hit you bl***y hard'

A midfield combination of Owen Farrell, Tuilagi and Henry Slade put the Wallabies to the sword and with the Exeter back now fit ag…

Online Editors

03 Mar, 17:40

IRFU under fire after Joey Carbery's season-ending setback

The Ireland international was already nursing a wrist injury but is now ruled out until 2020/21 pre-season after dealing with an a…

Josh Raisey

03 Mar, 14:07

Racing maverick plotting French downfall following Townsend truce

Finn Russell has not featured at all during Scotland's Guinness Six Nations campaign amid a fall-out with his head coach, but they…

Online Editors

03 Mar, 13:47

Eddie Jones cuts seven players from England's squad to face Wales

The England coach had called up a 34-strong squad on Monday to train ahead of the round four Twickenham encounter but he has now r…

Online Editors

03 Mar, 13:25

Sam Warburton issues Dan Biggar fitness update

The out-half suffered a knee injury during Northampton’s Gallagher Premiership defeat to Saracens last Saturday and fellow Wales…

Online Editors

03 Mar, 11:12

Mako Vunipola in self-isolation due to coronavirus fears

The 29-year-old was set to link up with Eddie Jones squad on Monday for a training camp with a view to featuring in Saturday's Gui…

Online Editors

03 Mar, 10:26

Mako Vunipola ruled out of England's clash with Wales

After recently travelling to Tonga for unspecified personal reasons, the Saracens prop was set to return to the fold after being i…

Online Editors

03 Mar, 9:23

Wales' Hallam Amos ruled out for Twickenham... and for remainder of season

The full-back sustained an injury in the closing stages of Cardiff's February 23 fixture and he now drops out of the Wales squad a…

Online Editors

03 Mar, 7:35

Martin Johnson's paywall warning for Six Nations tournament officials

The 2003 World Cup-winning England skipper believes the tournament must remain on free-to-air TV in the UK or suffer a massive dec…

Online Editors

03 Mar, 5:07

Biggar injury could force Pivac into surprise fly-half selection

Biggar sustained a knee injury while playing for Northampton Saints against Saracens over the weekend.

Josh Raisey

02 Mar, 12:47

Six Nations confirm fixtures will go ahead despite coronavirus fears

The Six Nations committee met in Paris earlier today to discuss the threat posed by the spread of the coronavirus across Europe.

Ciarán Kennedy

02 Mar, 11:29

Politicians launch bid to prevent Six Nations going behind paywall

Fans and journalists have staunchly argued against the possibility of the Championship moving behind a paywall in 2022.

Josh Raisey

02 Mar, 9:47

Farrell includes Leinster sensation in 35-man Ireland squad

Farrell's squad will train this week at the IRFU’s High Performance Centre in preparation for their round five fixture against …

Ciarán Kennedy

02 Mar, 6:18

Six Nations insider fears sponsor backlash over £300m paywall deal

Six Nations chiefs have been warned they could face a backlash from sponsors if they take the Championship away from terrestrial t…

Chris Jones

02 Mar, 5:24

Six Nations £300m paywall deal: 'We would not rule anything out'

Six Nations chiefs are distancing themselves from “speculative” claims the tournament will operate behind a paywall under a ne…

Chris Jones

01 Mar, 12:01

Darcy Graham out of Six Nations as Scotland name 37-man squad

Scotland will be denied the services of wing Darcy Graham for the rest of the Six Nations.

Bryn Palmer

01 Mar, 9:52

Finn Russell will play no further part in Scotland's Six Nations but crucially a return is on the cards

Exiled fly-half Finn Russell will play no part in the rest of Scotland’s Six Nations campaign but talks have begun over his rein…

Bryn Palmer

01 Mar, 9:16

Athleticism has finally trumped weight for France

Just over a year ago France fielded the heaviest pack ever seen in international rugby history. It tipped the scales at a staggeri…

Ian Cameron

01 Mar, 6:36

Analysis: There's so much more to Dan Biggar than negative press

Dan Biggar is a man who knows something about being pigeon-holed: having made his debut for Wales twelve years ago, he has racked …

Rhiannon Garth Jones

01 Mar, 4:08

'Let's not go there on Mike Phillips!' - Ben Youngs not counting his chickens early

It should be reached by the end of this Guinness Six Nations with two rounds left to play, but the spread of the coronavirus might…

Online Editors

29 Feb, 19:56

'It is uncharted territory' - Alun Wyn Jones says Wales under pressure to avoid third consecutive Six Nations defeat

Wales have not lost three Six Nations games on the bounce since the 2007 Championship when Gareth Jenkins’ side actually suffere…

Online Editors

29 Feb, 18:17

Northampton issue update on Dan Biggar's latest injury

The Wales international returned to domestic duties after featuring in the opening three rounds of the Guinness Six Nations but wa…

Online Editors

29 Feb, 13:54

Another Six Nations headache for Wales as Dan Biggar off injured for Northampton

The out-half was forced off in the first half at Franklin's Gardens with what looked to be a worrying injury ahead of next weekend…

Online Editors

29 Feb, 13:16

The France Ireland Six Nations game dealt potential death blow

The French government has placed a ban on gatherings of over 5,000 people, casting serious doubt over the France Ireland Six Natio…

Online Editors

29 Feb, 11:36

Barclay: 'You would never have seen giants like Paul O'Connell or Martin Johnson acting like that'

I want to use this week’s column as a platform to address some embarrassing behaviour that has grown increasingly common during …

John Barclay

29 Feb, 5:59

Wales have another back three injury worry ahead of trip to Twickenham

Josh Adams has been ruled out of the Six Nations and Wayne Pivac’s other winger George North is undergoing head injury protocols…

Online Editors

29 Feb, 4:33

Kruis on verge of final Twickenham appearance

George Kruis could be poised to make his final appearance at Twickenham as Jamie George reflects on the “competition winner” w…

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28 Feb, 14:20

Ireland boss Farrell quizzed on fears Coronavirus will claim French game

Andy Farrell insists Ireland are pressing ahead with preparations for their Guinness Six Nations clash with France despite the thr…

Online Editors

28 Feb, 12:52

School where England trained now self-isolating amid Coronavirus fears - reports

A school where the England Rugby team trained yesterday is now self-isolating amid fears over the coronavirus - according to repor…

Ian Cameron

28 Feb, 12:05

Six Nations postponement left Johnny Sexton thinking about doing a very rare thing

Having featured in just 16 of his club's 69 league games in the last three seasons, the Ireland captain hasn’t appeared for Lein…

Online Editors

28 Feb, 9:26

Premiership could be set for Six Nations player release standoff

Tournament chiefs are set to use World Rugby’s gathering in Paris for the second annual player welfare and laws symposium as the…

Online Editors

28 Feb, 4:40

Wales issue bulletin on George North's health after his latest concussion

The winger was forced off during the early stages of the Six Nations defeat to France in Cardiff last Saturday after suffering a h…

Online Editors

27 Feb, 12:05

Rees-Zammit's Test selection hopes versus England dealt a blow at Gloucester

With Josh Adams unavailable through injury and doubts about whether the concussed George North will make it back, Wales boss Wayne…

Online Editors

27 Feb, 8:24

Tonga named as England's fourth November internationals opponent

Tonga has been confirmed as the fourth opponent that England will host at Twickenham Stadium in autumn 2020 for the Quilter Novemb…

Online Editors

27 Feb, 4:07

Jamie George reveals the psychological warfare England are using on everyone during this year's Six Nations

Jamie George insists England’s aborted World Cup match against France has prepared them to cope with any disruption caused by th…

Online Editors

26 Feb, 20:04

England fixture with Italy discussed in Parliament amid coronavirus fears

The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Matt Hancock has addressed England’s upcoming fixture against Italy in the Six…

Josh Raisey

26 Feb, 12:54

Six Nations issue update on status of other championship matches following Ireland-Italy postponement

Ireland had men’s, women’s and under-20s fixtures scheduled for the weekend of March 6-8 versus the Azzurri, but the IRFU soug…

Online Editors

26 Feb, 12:47

Ireland rejig their squad in wake of Italian match postponement

With their March 7 Six Nations match at home to Italy now set to be postponed, Andy Farrell has released two players from the 28-m…

Online Editors

26 Feb, 11:50

Borthwick: Coronavirus threat to Six Nations 'not a distraction'

Eddie Jones’ side are due to visit Rome on the final day of the tournament on March 14, but that game appears in growing danger …

Online Editors

26 Feb, 10:30

Neither Irish government nor IRFU want to make call on Coronavirus threatened Italy game

Both the Irish government and the IRFU appear reluctant to make the final call when it comes to cancelling the Ireland Italy game …

Ian Cameron

26 Feb, 9:08

Fans believe Twickenham is the ideal stage to give Rees-Zammit a Test debut

Johnny McNicholl is likely to be promoted from the bench to face England and Liam Williams is conveniently nearing a return, but c…

Josh Raisey

26 Feb, 4:43

Two significant omissions as new apprentice called into 25-man England squad

England men's head coach Eddie Jones has recalled 25 players for three days of training in Oxford this week ahead of England’s n…

Online Editors

26 Feb, 4:15

Analysis: How England exploited the systemic risk in Ireland's defence… again

With Rob Kearney replaced by the younger, more agile, excitement-machine Jordan Larmour, Ireland haven’t changed the system.

Ben Smith

26 Feb, 0:55

The lack of meaningful games until the next World Cup is hurting the Southern Hemisphere game

Meaningful games? The All Blacks won’t play one between now and the knockout rounds of the next Rugby World Cup.

Hamish Bidwell

25 Feb, 16:29

IRFU issue statement on COVID19 cancellation threat to Ireland-Italy match

The IRFU have issued a statement following news that the Irish government said it was their position that the Ireland Italy match …

Ian Cameron

25 Feb, 16:05

Fresh concerns for North's future after his latest concussion

The 27-year-old came off the field in the eleventh minute against France last Saturday after clashing with Gael Fickou in the air,…

Josh Raisey

25 Feb, 13:03

Fit-again Penaud back in the mix for Grand Slam-chasing France

The Clermont winger was absent from the first three rounds of the Guinness Six Nations championship but he is now in with a shout …

Online Editors

25 Feb, 12:21

Cian Healy's Six Nations campaign with Ireland is over

The loosehead made way for David Kilcoyne during the first-half at Twickenham and will now miss the March matches at home to Italy…

Online Editors

25 Feb, 10:54

Josh Adams' Six Nations and possibly his entire season over

The Wales winger will play no further part in his country's championship campaign following an ankle injury sustained in the loss …

Online Editors

25 Feb, 9:19

Six Nations issues update on status of Italy's coronavirus-threatened game with England

Measures to combat the outbreak in the Lombardy, Emilia-Romagna and Veneto regions have forced Italian rugby authorities to cancel…

Chris Jones

25 Feb, 8:45

Sexton's ex-Ireland teammate tackles online abuse in wake of loss to England

The trolls got stuck into the Irish skipper's afternoon to forget at Twickenham where his wayward kicking was compounded by an err…

Josh Raisey

25 Feb, 7:34

Sick Nations... coronavirus sparks fears the tournament faces delayed conclusion

The previous occasion a health scare affected the tournament, Ireland’s 2001 matches away to Scotland and Wales and the home gam…

Online Editors

25 Feb, 4:30

Mako Vunipola set to miss Wales game but Anthony Watson could return for England

Vunipola is in Tonga for family reasons while Watson is fighting to overcome a calf problem.

Online Editors

25 Feb, 3:51

'They probably would have felt they could get to a cricket score'

Ireland must quickly regroup after dreams of a Grand Slam were abruptly destroyed by an emphatic 24-12 defeat at Twickenham.

Online Editors

24 Feb, 21:39

France reach highest world rankings position in six years following victory over Wales

The world rankings take on extra importance this year as teams are drawn into their 2023 World Cup pools in November.

Alex McLeod

24 Feb, 17:08

Behaviour like Dan Biggar's is making referees leave the sport

Former referee Paul Smith believes rugby has always had a team ethic and culture very much of its own, and that it is now under th…

Paul Smith

24 Feb, 12:46

Officials in firing line after England's win over Ireland

Some of the officiating during England's Six Nations win over Ireland has come in for heavy criticism.

Josh Raisey

24 Feb, 11:11

Wales slump to another defeat but perspective needed in analysing start of the Pivac era

It's now two losses on the bounce and a first home defeat for Wales in the Six Nations since 2017, but all hope is not lost.

Owain Jones

24 Feb, 9:27

Ireland squad set for 'frank discussions' after Twickenham defeat

Ireland’s Triple Crown and Grand Slam dreams were shattered after they were comprehensively outclassed by England.

Online Editors

24 Feb, 8:41

French flair must still exist in more structured approach, says Edwards

France made it three wins in a row with a pulsating 27-23 victory against reigning champions Wales on Saturday.

Chris Jones

24 Feb, 7:45

How the world reacted to England's dominant Six Nations victory over Ireland

Media and fans alike have been quick to react to England's storming 24-12 victory over Ireland at Twickenham.

Online Editors

23 Feb, 21:18

The man who laid the foundation for England's RWC destruction left his fingerprints all over Ireland win

England and their forwards excelled against Ireland under the tutelage of coach Matt Proudfoot. Is the South African's influence a…

Alex Shaw

23 Feb, 15:46

Triumphalist Eddie Jones can't resist cricket jibe after brushing aside Ireland

Eddie Jones claimed England were so dominant in their 24-12 victory over Ireland that they could have declared at half-time.

Online Editors

23 Feb, 14:48

George Ford's warning for England's future opponents

George Ford has warned England’s opponents they are creating the best defence in world rugby under the direction of John Mitchel…

Chris Jones

23 Feb, 14:01

Six Nations XV of the Week - Round 3

The latest Six Nations XV of the week sees a number of French and English players involved, as both nations picked up impressive w…

Alex Shaw

23 Feb, 13:41

England's crushing victory over Ireland keeps Triple Crown hopes alive

England's claim they were ready to rediscover the form that swept them to last autumn's World Cup final materialised into a crushi…

Online Editors

23 Feb, 13:27

England player ratings vs Ireland

England player ratings from their 24-12 victory over Ireland, as they breathe fresh life into their Guinness Six Nations title asp…

Alex Shaw

23 Feb, 12:28

Ireland player ratings vs England

Ireland player ratings: As pointed out this week by Russ Petty on Twitter, the team that leads at half-time nearly always wins thi…

Ian Cameron

23 Feb, 12:22

Faletau: Wales' Championship 'too far fetched now'

Taulupe Faletau says that a win against England at Twickenham would not define Wales’ Guinness Six Nations campaign.

Online Editors

23 Feb, 8:49

England vs Ireland LIVE | Guinness Six Nations

Follow all the action on the RugbyPass live blog from the Guinness Six Nations match between England and Ireland at Twickenham.

RugbyPass

23 Feb, 8:11

'Was it difficult to recover my confidence? A little bit yeah, if I'm honest'

Les Bleus head to Edinburgh in two weeks’ time looking to take another step towards a Guinness Six Nations clean sweep

Online Editors

23 Feb, 6:51

Coronavirus hits Six Nations: Women's match postponed

Coronavirus has claimed its first Six Nations fixture, with Italy and Scotland Womens' match in Northern Italy now officially post…

Ian Cameron

23 Feb, 6:05

Dan Biggar has been trending on Twitter

Dan Biggar's antics in Wales' loss to France yesterday in the Principality Stadium have gone down so well with the public at large…

Ian Cameron

23 Feb, 5:24

The truth about rugby union and CVC's £15 billion private equity play

Speculation – some of it mild, some of it wild – has been swirling around CVC’s motives in the sport of rugby union, what ar…

Jonathan Beardmore

23 Feb, 4:30

'The Saracens debacle and fallout, you can see it in the performances that it has clearly impacted'

Lewis Moody was knocking around south-west London on Saturday just like old times. There in the shadows of Twickenham, the great T…

Liam Heagney

23 Feb, 3:34

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