Six Nations XV of the Week - Round 3
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Alex Shaw
23 Feb 2020, 13:41
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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 2020, 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 2020, 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 2020, 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 2020, 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 2020, 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 2020, 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 2020, 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 2020, 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 2020, 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 2020, 3:34
Eddie Jones on why England's stars haven't fired yet in the Six Nations
Along with several of his team-mates, Itoje has yet to hit full throttle in the 2020 Six Nations but Jones insists he is about to …
Online Editors
22 Feb 2020, 18:05
'The officials may have got that one wrong' - Pivac unhappy over big decisions which cost Wales
Wayne Pivac felt the big refereeing decisions went against Wales as France claimed a first Six Nations win in Cardiff for 10 years…
Online Editors
22 Feb 2020, 17:51
Hogg: 'Our attitude was spot on... this is just the beginning'
The skipper gave Gregor Townsend’s under-pressure side the spark they needed after back-to-back defeats when he scored his 20th …
Online Editors
22 Feb 2020, 14:51
Wales player ratings vs France
Wales player ratings: Unsurprisingly, given the games over the past three years and the media sniping in the build-up, this was a …
Rhiannon Garth Jones
22 Feb 2020, 14:36
France remain on course for Six Nations Grand Slam after first win in Wales since 2010
Former Welsh defence coach Shaun Edwards, now performing the same role with the French, looked on as his team ran in tries from fu…
Online Editors
22 Feb 2020, 14:27
France player ratings vs Wales
France player ratings: Les Bleus first away game was always going to be a major litmus test for Fabien Gathie's young side.
Ian Cameron
22 Feb 2020, 13:57
George North suffers yet another sickening concussion
There had been much focus on player concussion leading into Saturday's match with Welsh out-half Dan Biggar being declared fit to …
Online Editors
22 Feb 2020, 13:38
'If Ed Sheeran is listening then he's always welcome into camp!'
U2 singer Bono made a motivational visit to the Irish camp at the start of the week and England have since decided which pop star …
Online Editors
22 Feb 2020, 12:14
Hogg turns around his miserable championship and inspires Scotland to win in Rome
The new skipper suffered costly mistakes in the defeats to Ireland and England, but he went some way to atoning for those blunders…
Online Editors
22 Feb 2020, 11:43
Scotland player ratings vs Italy
Scotland player ratings: Gregor Townsend's men came into the Wooden Spoon decider knowing a win was a must, not just for team mora…
Ian Cameron
22 Feb 2020, 11:19
Recap - Wales vs France LIVE | Guinness Six Nations
Follow all the action on the RugbyPass live blog from the Guinness Six Nations match between Wales and France at Principality Sta…
RugbyPass
22 Feb 2020, 11:15
Ireland U20s thump English counterparts in Franklin Gardens
England men U20s were defeated 39-21 by reigning U20 Six Nations champions Ireland U20s at Northampton's Franklin's Gardens.
Online Editors
22 Feb 2020, 9:00
The Martin Johnson milestone a bruised Lawes will equal on Sunday
Despite his right eye almost being shut due to extensive bruising sustained during a collision in training on Thursday, the Englan…
Online Editors
22 Feb 2020, 8:29
Recap - Italy vs Scotland LIVE | Guinness Six Nations
Follow all the action on the RugbyPass live blog from the Guinness Six Nations match between Italy and Scotland at Stadio Olimpic…
RugbyPass
22 Feb 2020, 8:10
'I wouldn't say they're way bigger than us or way stronger than us'
Johnny Sexton has warned that Ireland may need to surpass their monumental Grand Slam-clinching performance of two years ago to en…
Online Editors
22 Feb 2020, 7:19
'Some of Eddie's selections do look like they're influenced by his contract situation' - Andy Goode
Eddie Jones has been guilty of picking square pegs in round holes many times before but he has taken things to a new level with hi…
Andy Goode
22 Feb 2020, 4:53
'I have never lost in Cardiff. It's my 24th cap on Saturday, and I have never lost at home'
Wales try machine Josh Adams admits he is left “a little bit gutted” if he fails to score in games.
Online Editors
22 Feb 2020, 4:40
Eddie's latest 'hybrid-player' asked to provide multi-role cover for England
Ben Earl has emerged as Eddie Jones’ latest hybrid experiment after being picked as a multi-role replacement for Sunday’s Guin…
Online Editors
22 Feb 2020, 4:13
'I don't chase headlines... I definitely don't type Wayne Barnes into Google'
An assistant referee for Saturday's Wales versus France game, the veteran match official opens a treasure chest of anecdotes... fr…
Liam Heagney
22 Feb 2020, 3:47
'I didn't want this to be a talking point. The talking point should be about the rugby'
Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones says he hopes “the game and occasion” will provide post-match talking points following the verbal…
Online Editors
21 Feb 2020, 15:23
'If he was c**p that could be a different story' - Sexton lavishes praise on Farrell Jnr
Ireland captain Johnny Sexton believes Andy and Owen Farrell each possess an admirable ability to set aside their close father-son…
Online Editors
21 Feb 2020, 14:56
Hogg defends his form: 'Everybody concentrates on the negatives nowadays'
The new Scotland captan has appeared to struggle with the weight of armband, blowing a certain try in Dublin and making another co…
Online Editors
21 Feb 2020, 12:49
Devin Toner called into the Ireland team to start against England
The Leinster lock was excluded from Joe Schmidt's World Cup squad, but he is now back in favour under Andy Farrell and will start …
Online Editors
21 Feb 2020, 8:22
Boom or bust for Jones' bold England selection against Ireland in the Six Nations
There is an opportunity for England against Ireland in the Six Nations to re-establish themselves post-RWC, and Jones' unique sele…
Alex Shaw
21 Feb 2020, 7:38
Use of the 'C' word has ignited an already simmering RWC rivalry
With a French onslaught guaranteed three rounds into the Six Nations, new Wales coach Wayne Pivac needs all his gumption to stick …
Owain Jones
21 Feb 2020, 6:52
Barclay: 'One minute, people are touting you as one of the best in the world and the next you're dropped for your country's biggest game'
Make no bones about it, for Scotland, this weekend’s trip to Italy is all about winning.
After starting the Six Nations with …
John Barclay
21 Feb 2020, 6:25
England name team to face Ireland
England men’s head coach Eddie Jones has named his 23-man squad to play Ireland in the third round of the Guinness Six Nations a…
Online Editors
21 Feb 2020, 6:04
Welshman's 'rude' and 'childish' comments have disrespected the entire 'nation' of France
France coach Fabien Galthie has hit back at Wales prop Wyn Jones’ suggestion that the visiting scrum will “cheat” when the s…
Online Editors
20 Feb 2020, 15:33
Wales' starting line-up on Saturday contains a record 859 caps
More than half the Welsh side have played at least 50 Tests and skipper Alun Wyn Jones is edging close to 140 for his country.
Online Editors
20 Feb 2020, 12:51
Eddie Jones apologises after making 'half-Asian' joke in press conference
Eddie Jones was forced to apologise after making a bizarre remark about racism that has invited renewed scrutiny of his England re…
Online Editors
20 Feb 2020, 11:32
Six Nations charity case? Hold fire and judge Italy in 2023
Italy haven't had the smoothest of journeys in the Guinness Six Nations, though there is growing evidence that they can turn it ar…
Alex Shaw
20 Feb 2020, 10:38
Italy name their team to face Scotland
Buoyed by their resilience in the 22-35 round two defeat to France in Paris, interim head coach Franco Smith has kept the faith wi…
Online Editors
20 Feb 2020, 9:59
France make one change to their team to face Wales
Other than one injury-enforced switch, new coach Fabien Galthie has kept faith with the players that recorded successive February …
Online Editors
20 Feb 2020, 8:04
Wales make two changes to their team to face France
Looking to bounce back from the loss to Ireland in Dublin, new Welsh boss Wayne Pivac has made a couple of alterations for Saturda…
Online Editors
20 Feb 2020, 7:09
Cowan-Dickie reveals double life as one the best COD players in the world
Luke Cowan-Dickie is plotting a successful family dynasty as a Call of Duty gamer, but first the England hooker has Ireland in his…
Online Editors
20 Feb 2020, 4:35
'We know what he likes to bring in defence' - Wales hope inside information on Shaun Edwards will be to their advantage
Les Bleus will arrive in Cardiff on the crest of a wave after starting this season’s tournament with victories over England and …
Online Editors
19 Feb 2020, 21:33
Andy Farrell: Jones was right to sack me
Farrell was dismissed from his position as England defence coach in late 2015 shortly after Jones was appointed following the resi…
Online Editors
19 Feb 2020, 21:00
The French Enigma - Part 2: Galthie has cool glasses, wears white trainers with suits and already has a media profile
With Les Bleus due in Cardiff next Saturday, their coach has been accused of arrogance but the feeling in his homeland is that at …
Owain Jones
19 Feb 2020, 12:40
Townsend shuts down talk of Finn Russell at team press conference as feud continues
The Racing 92 star has missed the first two Guinness Six Nations clashes and will not travel to Rome this weekend.
Online Editors
19 Feb 2020, 12:28
Bono helps Ireland squad understand 'what it means to be Irish'
The Dublin-born U2 frontman delivered an impassioned talk as a special guest at the team hotel.
Online Editors
19 Feb 2020, 12:05
Eddie Jones issues update on the fitness of his England midfielders
Having lost the services of loosehead Mako Vunipola, the emphasis in the English camp has shifted to centre and whether Manu Tuila…
Online Editors
19 Feb 2020, 9:16
Ireland name team to face England
Fresh from defeating Scotland and Wales in Dublin, new boss Andy Farrell is heading to London with his team gunning for a Triple C…
Online Editors
19 Feb 2020, 8:19
Scotland name team with three changes to face Italy
Beaten by England last time out during Storm Ciara, Gregor Townsend has made some changes to his XV - two in the pack and one in m…
Online Editors
19 Feb 2020, 8:02
'I get revved up as soon as I know the team. After it's announced I'm buzzing'
Ludlam came from nowhere to secure a place at the World Cup in Japan and remains a central figure in Eddie Jones’ back-row plans…
Online Editors
19 Feb 2020, 7:58
Growing campaign for Genge to start in place of the absent Vunipola
Eddie Jones will be in quandary as to who he will replace the Saracens loosehead with given the events of the Guinness Six Nations…
Josh Raisey
19 Feb 2020, 5:59
Wales claim French scrum will 'cheat' and accuse Ireland's Furlong of getting away with it in round two
The Welsh haven't held back in their set-piece assessment of next Saturday's visitors to Cardiff after their front row ran into tr…
Online Editors
19 Feb 2020, 3:56
The French Enigma - Part 1: Real deal or another false dawn after near-decade of malaise?
With Les Bleus set to face Wales next Saturday in Cardiff, RugbyPass has gathered expert opinion for a two-part series on whether …
Owain Jones
18 Feb 2020, 15:05
Brian O'Driscoll accuses Eddie Jones of 'scaremongering'
The ex-Ireland skipper referenced the England coach's barb at Johnny Sexton’s parents four years ago as an example of the Austra…
Online Editors
18 Feb 2020, 11:34
Analysis: The evolution of George Ford
George Ford has always been a triple threat flyhalf, capable of splitting defences with his kicking, passing, or running game. But…
Rhiannon Garth Jones
18 Feb 2020, 10:04
Wales call up just one extra player to their squad to face France
Despite rumours that Rhys Priestland was in line for a call-up, Wayne Pivac has made a different alteration to his squad to face F…
Online Editors
18 Feb 2020, 7:50
Mako Vunipola misses England's match against Ireland as the prop flies back to Tonga for 'family reasons'
Bath's Beno Obano has been called into Eddie Jones' 33-man squad for round three fixture versus the Irish at Twickenham.
Online Editors
18 Feb 2020, 7:10
Clive Woodward calls on the SRU to take drastic action against Finn Russell
England's 2003 World Cup-winning coach has in no uncertain terms sided with Gregor Townsend in his stand-off with Scotland's missi…
Online Editors
17 Feb 2020, 12:47
Ireland name 36-strong squad to prepare for England
There is just one change from the 37-man squad Andy Farrell used to prepare for the Guinness Six Nations round two win over Wales.…
Online Editors
17 Feb 2020, 10:12
'Spectacular' TV numbers recorded in France on the back of Galthie's revival
The sudden level of increased interest in the team is seen as a vitally important development with the French set to host the 2023…
Online Editors
17 Feb 2020, 7:35
Callum Sheedy has had his say on speculation that he will be called up by Wayne Pivac's Wales
Dan Biggar is recovering from his third concussion this season following the defeat to Ireland and Jarrod Evans is currently the o…
Liam Heagney
17 Feb 2020, 5:17
'We remember two years ago' - Ford says England will tap into anguish of 2018 defeat ahead of Ireland clash
Two years ago the St Patrick’s Day festivities were ignited by a 24-15 victory that completed only the third clean sweep in Iris…
Online Editors
16 Feb 2020, 20:36
Wales could be about to abandon 60-cap rule - reports
Wales could be forced to abandon their 60 cap selection rules due to the ongoing injury crisis at flyhalf.
Ian Cameron
16 Feb 2020, 13:36
Barclay: I can't help but respect Finn's decision
Sadly, after the events of last week, I struggle to see a way back into the Scotland squad for Finn Russell while Gregor Townsend …
John Barclay
16 Feb 2020, 5:12
'We did it in 2013 after losing our first game at home' - Leigh Halfpenny confident Wales can still win Six Nations
Leigh Halfpenny insists history can repeat itself and Wales can win the Guinness Six Nations title despite losing to Ireland.
Online Editors
15 Feb 2020, 21:50
'The wing started tipping right over and Rhys Webb was shouting... the landing was a bit hairy'
Beaten 24-14 last Saturday, Hadleigh Parkes and the Welsh team were caught up in Storm Ciara when they tried to travel home on Sun…
Online Editors
15 Feb 2020, 10:18
Ellis Genge's TV antics get the support of referee Nigel Owens
Plaudits for the prop's performance in England's win over Scotland were followed by criticism for a post-match TV interview where …
Online Editors
15 Feb 2020, 5:29
Insider knowledge of Edwards' system could play to Wales' advantage says scrumhalf
Gareth Davies is planning to give Shaun Edwards a taste of his own medicine when the former Wales defence coach returns to Cardiff…
Online Editors
14 Feb 2020, 8:59
Cohort of Ireland players return to Leinster starting XV
After a mini-break Leinster return to action for the first time in four weekends and Cullen has called upon a mixture of youth and…
Online Editors
14 Feb 2020, 8:02
France and the evolution of the modern fly-half - and the rebirth of a prototype
Historically, France has had a love-meh relationship with its 10s - think Jules Plisson, David Skrela, Francois Trinh-Duc, Remi Ta…
James Harrington
14 Feb 2020, 5:27
Analysis: Justifying the hype - Andrew Conway
In Round 2 of the Six Nations, without wishing to fall into exactly that trap of overhyping, Andrew Conway had pretty much a perfe…
Rhiannon Garth Jones
13 Feb 2020, 15:29
'England are arrogant' - but ex-Ireland backrow fears men in white
A former Irish international has branded England 'arrogant', but suggests that is why they will beat Ireland when the sides meet i…
Ian Cameron
13 Feb 2020, 15:06
Wales release 7 players back to regions
Wales have released seven players back to their respective regions for action this weekend in the Guinness PRO14.
Ian Cameron
13 Feb 2020, 10:46
No Welsh fears despite last Saturday being Dan Biggar's third head injury this season
The out-half is currently going through concussion protocols after clashing heads with Ireland centre Robbie Henshaw during the 24…
Online Editors
13 Feb 2020, 10:15
Anthony Watson now a doubt for entire Six Nations
Anthony Watson’s participation in the remainder of England’s Guinness Six Nations campaign is uncertain after he was ruled out…
Online Editors
13 Feb 2020, 10:11
Jones issues mixed update on availability of Tuilagi and Watson for Ireland clash
England are in training ahead of their February 23 home game with the unbeaten Irish and their coach has given the latest on his s…
Online Editors
13 Feb 2020, 9:56
Slade's inclusion leaves fans hopeful of an England midfield revival
The Exeter midfielder is in the 25-man Test squad for rehabilitation alongside partner Manu Tuilagi ahead of Ireland’s visit to …
Josh Raisey
13 Feb 2020, 6:48
Analysis: Why Adam Hastings has proved Scotland will be fine without Finn Russell
After two key clashes, Hastings has handled the promotion remarkably well. His direction at 10 was brilliant in Dublin and his com…
Ben Smith
12 Feb 2020, 20:00
Farrell v Farrell: Comparing father and son ahead of Six Nations clash
Owen Farrell will captain England against an Ireland side coached by dad Andy.
Online Editors
12 Feb 2020, 14:47
Last thing Eddie Jones needed was Dombrandt winning an award on same day he was ignored by England
Fans have criticised the England boss after a 25-man training squad ahead of the contest against Ireland listed a back row devoid …
Josh Raisey
12 Feb 2020, 12:19
Signs not looking good for Manu Tuilagi
Manu Tuilagi will also be involved alongside a 25-man squad named by Eddie Jones.
Online Editors
12 Feb 2020, 9:33
One addition, one rested as England name 25-man training squad for London week
Manu Tuilagi and Henry Slade will partake in England's training camp in central London this week, but lock Courtney Lawes will be …
Ian Cameron
12 Feb 2020, 6:16
Three of France's heaviest hitters set to return for Wales
Three of France's most potent attacking threats are set to return for their side's Guinness Six Nations clash with Wales.
Ian Cameron
12 Feb 2020, 5:42
It is Europe where Six Nations should be looking for growth... not South Africa
Rumours are rife that the Six Nations is close to securing the addition of the Springboks to the tournament, but it is to Europe t…
Alex Shaw
11 Feb 2020, 15:19
Analysis: Wales mixing the old with the new and borrowing Eddie Jones' attacking system from England
Whilst a controversial statement and possibly coincidental, Wales’ new attack shape is similar to Japan's and England's under Jo…
Conor Wilson
11 Feb 2020, 14:12
Henson wades into Russell row with stinging rebuke for senior player groups
The Racing 92 player has been the centre of attention after going home from the Scotland training camp ahead of the Six Nations...…
Josh Raisey
11 Feb 2020, 11:13
Wales' title defence further dented by extent of Williams' injury
The Gloucester player pulled up lame during the warm-up at Aviva Stadium last Saturday and was replaced on the bench by Jarrod Eva…
Online Editors
11 Feb 2020, 10:39
IRELAND MID-TERM REPORT: Captain Sexton, Stander and Ryan lead the way but room for improvement at Twickenham
With Scotland and Wales both beaten in Dublin to set up a Triple Crown visit to England, RugbyPass grades all 25 players used so f…
Liam Heagney
11 Feb 2020, 6:44
The glaringly obvious problem in Scotland's game plan that has to stop
In both of these losses, there are similar skeletons buried in the grave, and if you rewind to last year’s tournament you will f…
Ben Smith
10 Feb 2020, 19:09
RPA warns of a mass player revolt over Seven Nations plot
The chief executive of the Rugby Players Association, which looks after England’s leading players, has warned against expanding …
Chris Jones
10 Feb 2020, 13:05
Hartley says weekend's events threaten to 'end rugby as you know it'
The former England captain has has his say on a number of incidents that sparked controversy as England beat Scotland on Saturday.…
Josh Raisey
10 Feb 2020, 12:32
Townsend issues explosive response to Finn Russell interview
Russell remains absent from the Scotland squad following an alleged drinking session the week before the opening round of Six Nati…
Ciarán Kennedy
10 Feb 2020, 11:35
Form is temporary, class is permanent: What Ireland's first two games tell us about the debate
In terms of team selection, new head coach Andy Farrell has opted for a mix of form and class for Ireland's opening two Six Nation…
Rhiannon Garth Jones
10 Feb 2020, 10:45
More doubts have been thrown on Springboks joining Six Nations
Reports on Saturday claimed that negotiations have taken place that will lead to the Springboks joining a new Six Nations champion…
Online Editors
10 Feb 2020, 9:12
'I just want him back': Maitland weighs in on Russell v Townsend feud
The stand-off has cast Russell's international future into serious doubt after revealing a worrying breakdown in relations with hi…
Online Editors
10 Feb 2020, 8:45
Andy Farrell releases 13 players from Ireland squad for Pro14 duty
Farrell will bring a reduced squad of just 23 players to a two day mini training camp in Cork this week.
Ciarán Kennedy
10 Feb 2020, 7:24
A familiar problem continues to plague the French
France raced to an early lead against Italy, and dominated the opening 20 minutes of the match with tries from Teddy Thomas and Ch…
Josh Raisey
10 Feb 2020, 6:45
'When any team puts 50 on you, there's a wee element of surprise there'
Ireland travel to Twickenham buoyed by successive Six Nations wins.
Online Editors
10 Feb 2020, 6:22
Pivac shields North from blame after latest low-key performance
Wales’ defeat in Dublin was their first Six Nations loss since Ireland beat them two years ago.
Online Editors
10 Feb 2020, 5:09
'We need them': All Blacks head coach Ian Foster's plea to keep South Africa in Rugby Championship
New All Blacks boss Ian Foster has stressed the importance of keeping South Africa in the Rugby Championship.
Online Editors
09 Feb 2020, 20:56
Fans are waking up with a realisation that France may have the world's best at scrumhalf
The scrumhalf showed Faf De Klerk-like defence by obliterating Willie Heinz from the base of the scrum against England, while his …
Online Editors
09 Feb 2020, 18:42
Eddie Jones warns against Six Nations expansion
Eddie Jones has cautioned the Six Nations against expanding the competition after revelling in a wrestle between England and Scotl…
Online Editors
09 Feb 2020, 16:59
Genge admits strained relationship with Eddie Jones made him a better player
Murrayfield match winner Ellis Genge admits he has exchanged sharp words with Eddie Jones after taking exception to criticism from…
Online Editors
09 Feb 2020, 16:59
Six Nations XV of the Week - Round 2
RugbyPass' Six Nations XV of the Week for Round 2 of the tournament, as Ireland and France moved into commanding positions atop th…
Alex Shaw
09 Feb 2020, 12:47
Romain Ntamack seals bonus-point victory for France over Italy
Romain Ntamack raced in the bonus-point score in Paris to seal five-try France a patchy 35-22 victory over Italy.
Online Editors
09 Feb 2020, 12:45
France player ratings vs Italy
France player ratings: France were on a hiding to nothing in this match against a heavily unfancied if developing Italian outfit i…
Ian Cameron
09 Feb 2020, 12:09
'Murrayfield never disappoints! The bus ride is always entertaining, especially when you get off'
Ben Youngs insists England’s Guinness Six Nations-rescuing victory over Scotland is all the more satisfying knowing they had ent…
Online Editors
09 Feb 2020, 9:21
'Have I done enough to keep the jersey? I hope so'
Adam Hastings has pleaded with Scotland coach Gregor Townsend to give him one more chance to show he can fill Finn Russell’s boo…
Online Editors
09 Feb 2020, 9:05
Recap: France vs Italy LIVE | Guinness Six Nations
Follow all the action on the RugbyPass live blog from the Guinness Six Nations match between France and Italy at Stade de France.…
RugbyPass
09 Feb 2020, 7:23
Farrell's winning Ireland have scripted Triple Crown plot that not even Hollywood would think of
The new Irish boss must now plot the downfall of an opposition skippered by his own son Owen after a liberating Sexton-led show of…
Liam Heagney
09 Feb 2020, 6:49
Finn Russell breaks silence on Townsend row as Scotland feud deepens
The Racing 92 playmaker said “there’s no relationship” between him and Gregor Townsend.
Online Editors
09 Feb 2020, 6:37
SRU respond to alleged bottle throwing incident that saw England staffer hit in head
Eddie Jones has criticised the hostile reception England received on arrival at Murrayfield after a member of his backroom staff w…
Online Editors
09 Feb 2020, 4:53
'Kick Italy out and bring in Georgia, that is just rubbish chat... very short-sighted'
Jake Polledri was 19 years old when there was last a W placed alongside the Italians on the championship table... five years and 2…
Liam Heagney
09 Feb 2020, 4:02
New England 2023 core begins to show itself in the Edinburgh deluge
The 13-6 win for England over Scotland in the Guinness Six Nations on Saturday was an insightful indicator of the core of this new…
Alex Shaw
09 Feb 2020, 3:47
Ellis Genge hits back at 'sausages' in media after Murrayfield victory
Match winner Ellis Genge hit out at the critics and head coach Eddie Jones took a swipe at the Murrayfield crowd following England…
Online Editors
08 Feb 2020, 16:24
'He's an inch or two away from making a brilliant decision' - Townsend defends Hogg after goal line fumble costs Scotland for the second week running
A second horror goal line moment from Scotland fullback Stuart Hogg gave England the crucial possession to break a 3-all deadlock …
Online Editors
08 Feb 2020, 15:58
Eddie Jones bags Scottish crowd in post-match BBC interview
England head coach Eddie Jones couldn't resist a parting shot at the Scottish crowd, describing the thousands in attendance as lac…
Ian Cameron
08 Feb 2020, 15:40
England battle past Scotland and Storm Ciara
Swirling wind and driving rain turned the round two contest into a lottery as points became a precious commodity that were fought …
Online Editors
08 Feb 2020, 14:45
Two from two under Farrell, Sexton tackles 'culture of fear' allegations about life under Schmidt
There was some damning ‘culture of fear’ commentary in the build-up to round two, allegations that suggested life under the Ki…
Liam Heagney
08 Feb 2020, 14:10
England player ratings vs Scotland
England player ratings from their 13-6 win over Scotland, as torrential conditions at Murrayfield made it a slog for the Calcutta …
Alex Shaw
08 Feb 2020, 13:40
Scotland player ratings vs England
Scotland player ratings vs England: Dreadful conditions killed this game as a spectacle and it was a hard day to be judged, but ye…
Ian Cameron
08 Feb 2020, 13:23
Stockdale: Ireland physicality taken to 'next level'
Wing Jacob Stockdale felt Ireland took their physicality to a new level in their 24-14 bonus-point win over Wales in the Guinness …
Online Editors
08 Feb 2020, 12:42
Ireland player ratings vs Wales
Andy Farrell’s Irish now stand two from two against the Celts, just like Joe Schmidt's class of 2014 when he first got his teeth…
Liam Heagney
08 Feb 2020, 12:37
From nowhere to viral sensation... the incredible rise of France's Anthony Bouthier
You wouldn’t have found much if you googled the rookie prior to last Sunday's win over England... but one extraordinary kick now…
Rhiannon Garth Jones
08 Feb 2020, 12:15
Four-try Ireland end Pivac's short Wales honeymoon
Ireland fullback Jordan Larmour has scored a fine solo try as they claimed a deserved 24-14 bonus-point victory over defending cha…
Online Editors
08 Feb 2020, 11:31
Wales player ratings vs Ireland
Wales player ratings vs Ireland: Wayne Pivac described this game as the toughest of his coaching career and it was certainly much …
Rhiannon Garth Jones
08 Feb 2020, 11:21
Tadhg Furlong's bullocking dart for the line delights the internet
Ireland tighthead Tadhg Furlong is a certified Guinness Six Nations favourite and he's first try against Wales delighted the inter…
Ian Cameron
08 Feb 2020, 10:12
Brian Moore: Majority of TV audience 'know very little about rugby'
Brian Moore has launched a rousing defence of his commentating style after copping flak from trolls on Twitter.
Ian Cameron
08 Feb 2020, 8:51
Recap: Scotland vs England LIVE | Guinness Six Nations
Follow all the action on the RugbyPass live blog from the Guinness Six Nations match between Scotland and England at BT Murrayfie…
RugbyPass
08 Feb 2020, 7:45
Recap: Ireland vs Wales LIVE | Guinness Six Nations
Follow all the action on the RugbyPass live blog from the Guinness Six Nations match between Ireland and Wales at Aviva Stadium.…
RugbyPass
08 Feb 2020, 6:39
Preview: End of the Schmidt, Gatland rivalry has made for a very different Ireland-Wales build-up
The lead-in to Saturday’s showdown has contrastingly been all sweetness and light after too many years of tetchiness and rancour…
Liam Heagney
08 Feb 2020, 4:39
Biggar urges Wales to make life uncomfortable for Ireland fly-half Sexton
Ireland and Wales won their opening Six Nations fixture ahead of their clash in Dublin.
Online Editors
08 Feb 2020, 1:12
South Africa in secret talks to exit Rugby Championship and join Six Nations - reports
South Africa are set to leave the Rugby Championship and form a seven-team Six Nations after the next World Cup, according to repo…
Online Editors
07 Feb 2020, 20:01
Forget talks of war, this seismic Calcutta Cup battle doesn't need hyping
Last Friday, Eddie Jones spoke about the visceral bludgeoning England would visit upon a callow France, the “absolute brutality…
Jamie Lyall
07 Feb 2020, 13:55
All teams, refs and kick-off times for this weekend's Six Nations matches
All teams, refs and kick-off times for this weekend's Six Nations matches.
Online Editors
07 Feb 2020, 12:59
Fogarty hoping impending Storm Ciara won't ruin Ireland Wales game
Andy Farrell’s team laboured to a 19-12 win over Scotland in their Six Nations opener.
Online Editors
07 Feb 2020, 12:12
Why England are in dire need of greater competition at scrum-half
Having an edge to selection is often the bedrock upon which great teams are formed, but Eddie Jones has lost out in that departmen…
Josh Raisey
07 Feb 2020, 11:43
Italy name team to face France
New Azzurri boss Franco Smith has opted not to make wholesale changes following last weekend 42-0 beating at Wales.
Online Editors
07 Feb 2020, 10:35
England prop Joe Marler shows his class in changing room encounter with opposition prop
England prop Joe Marler has showed a touch of class in an exchange with his French adversary in Paris last weekend.
Ian Cameron
07 Feb 2020, 10:04
Hogg won't drop the ball over England mind games
Stuart Hogg refused to get embroiled in a war of words with England as the Scotland skipper insisted he is not interested in Eddie…
Online Editors
07 Feb 2020, 9:31
'Hate is for terrorists. Not rugby players'
Former Scotland captain Peter Brown, elder brother of fellow international Gordon, has tried to defuse what he believes is needles…
Chris Jones
07 Feb 2020, 8:45
France name team to play Italy
The French opened their Guinness Six Nations campaign with a win over England, but they have been forced into making one change to…
Online Editors
07 Feb 2020, 8:21
'It was a big bulls*** that could have cost us dearly'
Antoine Dupont played a blinder last Sunday, but the perfectionist is ruing his last-minute time-keeping error that helped give En…
Online Editors
07 Feb 2020, 5:28
Tompkins' promotion from the bench is proving popular
After the 42-0 victory over Italy last weekend, the main question was what Wayne Pivac would do with George North, Johnny McNichol…
Josh Raisey
07 Feb 2020, 4:35
Sexton: Alun Wyn Jones puts 'pressure on the refs'
Ireland captain Johnny Sexton believes Wales counterpart Alun Wyn Jones “is a great example” of a player who is able to put pr…
Online Editors
07 Feb 2020, 4:23
Eddie Jones plays down fan abuse incident
England head coach Eddie Jones reflected on the time he was targeted by fans after his side’s Six Nations defeat to Scotland two…
Online Editors
07 Feb 2020, 3:53
Townsend to 'reassess' Russell's Scotland future after England match
The out-half was stood down from action last weekend after breaching team rules with a late-night drinking session in the build-up…
Online Editors
06 Feb 2020, 13:33
Sexton on the 'biggest problem' for Conor Murray
Ireland captain Johnny Sexton insists “marked man” Conor Murray is doing enough to justify his starting role for the Guinness …
Online Editors
06 Feb 2020, 13:03
The Alun Wyn Jones mistake that has led to Nick Tompkins getting a Welsh nickname
The Saracens midfielder has only been in the Wales camp a short time and his inclusion left his skipper confused at the recent Six…
Online Editors
06 Feb 2020, 12:55
England fans decide whether Eddie Jones has addressed the issues flagged in France
After a humbling loss in Paris, there were vocal demands all week for changes and the coach has responded by making five to the st…
Josh Raisey
06 Feb 2020, 10:48
Eddie Jones' England selection no nearer to addressing wider issues with squad
Eddie Jones and England have made a number of changes to counter the threat of Scotland in the Six Nations, though are they just p…
Alex Shaw
06 Feb 2020, 7:51
Just one change as Scotland name team to face England
Number 8 Magnus Bradbury is the only change Scotland’s starting line-up for this Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations Test against …
Online Editors
06 Feb 2020, 7:35
Wales name team to face Ireland
Fresh from a huge win over Italy in Cardiff, Wayne Pivac has decided to make only one change to his starting XV for Saturday's tri…
Online Editors
06 Feb 2020, 7:10
Jones ramps up verbal attacks on Scotland with comments about their tactics
Eddie Jones has continued his war of words with Scotland claiming Gregor Townsend’s side are one of the “biggest kicking teams…
Chris Jones
06 Feb 2020, 6:49
England name team to face Scotland
Facing a round two trip to Scotland on Saturday with their Guinness Six Nations title hopes now on the line after their round one …
Online Editors
06 Feb 2020, 5:43
'We're coming for them' - Ludlam fired up for war against Scotland
Eddie Jones’ squad head to Murrayfield on Saturday with the aim of propelling themselves back into title contention after fallin…
Online Editors
06 Feb 2020, 3:59
'Finn is a great player but I have full belief in everyone in the team'
The 23-year-old made his Scotland debut during the corresponding fixture in 2018. The key to opening up the Auld Enemy’s defence…
Online Editors
05 Feb 2020, 15:53
Watson injury opens door for uncapped 23-year-old sensation
Following confirmation that Anthony Watson won't be travelling to Edinburgh due to injury, there has been a show of online support…
Josh Raisey
05 Feb 2020, 15:00
Jones cuts his England squad to 25 ahead of trip to Scotland
It has been a short turnaround for the English boss since last Sunday's opening round loss in Paris and he has chosen who he is ta…
Online Editors
05 Feb 2020, 13:43
John Barclay: What I texted Hoggy after the game and that drop
Desperately fine margins are the difference between joy and despair in Test-match rugby. Nowhere was that more evident than in Dub…
John Barclay
05 Feb 2020, 12:42
Uncapped duo added to Wales squad
Fresh from the opening round win over Italy, Wayne Pivac has officially added two rookie forwards to his Six Nations squad after t…
Online Editors
05 Feb 2020, 10:25
Eddie Jones' verbal warfare not lost on at least one member of enemy camp
Scotland prop Allan Dell expects Eddie Jones to pick his words more wisely ahead of Saturday’s Calcutta Cup duel after seeing th…
Online Editors
05 Feb 2020, 10:25
France absentee Anthony Watson to miss Scotland game too
England wing Anthony Watson will miss Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations clash with Scotland because of a calf injury.
Online Editors
05 Feb 2020, 9:40
Steve Diamond gives wonderfully blunt assessment of England's 'Curry at 8' experiment
Eddie Jones' decision to go with Tom Curry as his No8 in Paris came in for much criticism... now Curry's club coach, Sale's Steve …
Chris Jones
05 Feb 2020, 8:54
Henderson comments hint at a culture of 'fear' during Schmidt reign
Ireland lock Iain Henderson has praised Andy Farrell for creating an open forum for tactical discussions after suggesting some pla…
Online Editors
05 Feb 2020, 5:33
Guinness Six Nations: Team by team expectations after Rd1
The Guinness Six Nations is one of the most fiercely competitive tournaments in sport. Despite being annual, no team has ever won …
Rhiannon Garth Jones
05 Feb 2020, 5:09
The Curry at No8 debate rages on
Whenever a player is played out of position, they are often the first one to be blamed when the result goes badly... this is the t…
Josh Raisey
05 Feb 2020, 4:40
Why fans fear Andy Farrell's Irish evolution is moving too slowly
The Englishman is supposed to be moving Ireland on from the Joe Schmidt era but supporters fear his XV for Wales is too similar to…
Josh Raisey
04 Feb 2020, 12:31
Two days after his 'brutal physicality' remark backfired, Eddie Jones is at it again
Despite being made a laughing stock for remarks about France that came back to haunt him, the England boss has been at it again ah…
Online Editors
04 Feb 2020, 10:03
Latest update on Liam Williams' injury comeback is a worry
The potent Saracens back hasn't played since getting injured for Wales at the World Cup and his country has just given on insight …
Online Editors
04 Feb 2020, 9:38
Ireland name team to face Wales
Despite the unconvincing nature of the opening win of his tenure versus Scotland, Andy Farrell has kept his changes to a minimum f…
Online Editors
04 Feb 2020, 9:11
England centre Tuilagi OUT of Scotland clash
The Leicester Tigers midfielder limped off in the early stages of last Sunday's defeat at the Stade de France and will now miss th…
Online Editors
04 Feb 2020, 8:52
Haskell: Jones right to select Curry at No8
The England coach has faced a backlash for switching the blindside to cover for the injured Billy Vunipola in the Six Nations defe…
Chris Jones
04 Feb 2020, 7:38
The sole positive from England's loss to France
Eddie Jones' side were well beaten in Paris but despite being 24 points down with 20 minutes remaining, they still managed to do s…
Josh Raisey
04 Feb 2020, 7:06
Fears are growing that the Finn Russell issue runs far deeper than first thought
It was hoped the Scotland star's omission from the Test squad might last just one game, but he hasn't been included for Six Nation…
Josh Raisey
04 Feb 2020, 5:56
Toothless England look a shadow of former selves
The 24-17 loss for England away to France in the Six Nations highlighted plenty of issues, few of which are likely to be fixed in …
Alex Shaw
03 Feb 2020, 12:48
Scotland find another new way to lose, but the future looks bright
While Saturday's defeat to Ireland may feel like a missed opportunity, it could be the starting point for a heartening Six Nations…
Jamie Lyall
03 Feb 2020, 11:26
The reason why everyone thinks France are ready to challenge for the Six Nations
In a match where England had significantly more possession, territory and carries, they found it almost impossible to penetrate th…
Josh Raisey
03 Feb 2020, 9:57
Russell stand-off continues as Scotland name squad for England clash
Russell was sensationally left out of the squad for last Saturday's defeat to Ireland in Dublin following a breach of team protoco…
Ciarán Kennedy
03 Feb 2020, 8:26
Why Wales fans should be confident as they chase first win in Dublin since 2012
In the post-match wrap-up of Saturday's win against Italy, the Welsh management felt the positives outweighed the negatives.
Owain Jones
03 Feb 2020, 6:49
Eddie got selection badly wrong and needs to hold his hands up - Andy Goode
England’s Six Nations campaign got off to a miserable start in Paris and Eddie Jones has to take responsibility because of his t…
Andy Goode
03 Feb 2020, 5:26
Ringrose ruled out while Furlong also a doubt for Ireland
Andy Farrell will have to plan without the Leinster centre for the Six Nations games with Wales and England.
Ciarán Kennedy
03 Feb 2020, 5:18
Tuilagi's Six Nations in doubt as troublesome groin problem strikes again
Tuilagi limped off 16 minutes into a one-sided showdown in the Paris, robbing Eddie Jones’ men of their most destructive carrier…
Ciarán Kennedy
03 Feb 2020, 5:01
Gregory Alldritt says France used Eddie Jones' pre-match words as motivation
Eddie Jones caused controversy in French rugby circles via his pre-match comments, and they duly backfired.
Online Editors
02 Feb 2020, 18:12
Wayne Pivac braced for 'massive step up' ahead of Ireland clash
New Wales boss Wayne Pivac is braced for “a massive step up” in next Saturday’s Six Nations showdown against Ireland followi…
Online Editors
02 Feb 2020, 17:41
England's 5 worst performances under Eddie Jones
England were soundly beaten in their Guinness Six Nations opener against France on Sunday.
Online Editors
02 Feb 2020, 15:31
Jones: 'Why would a result like this change the 23 for the next game?'
Eddie Jones denied England’s sluggish first-half performance in their 24-17 loss against France was the consequence of a World C…
Online Editors
02 Feb 2020, 14:23
Six Nations XV of the Week - Round 1
We have picked out our standout XV from the opening weekend of the 2020 Guinness Six Nations, with Ireland and Wales featuring pro…
Alex Shaw
02 Feb 2020, 13:45
May masterclass in vain as England battered in France
Jonny May’s solo masterclass saved England from humiliation in Paris as one of the worst performances of the Eddie Jones era end…
Online Editors
02 Feb 2020, 12:31
France player ratings vs England
France player ratings: Galthie's team of athletic, young Frenchman might have been light in experience but they made up for it wit…
Ian Cameron
02 Feb 2020, 12:02
England player ratings vs France
Player ratings for all 23 of England's contingent in their 24-17 loss to France in Paris on Sunday afternoon, as Fabien Galthie's …
Alex Shaw
02 Feb 2020, 11:56
Manu Tuilagi injury theory circulating after centre lasts just 15 minutes
Many questioning whether or not Manu Tuilagi was carrying an injury coming into England's opening Guinness Six Nations match again…
Ian Cameron
02 Feb 2020, 11:10
The Friday night phonecall between Adam Hastings and exiled star Finn Russell
The Glasgow playmaker came in for the defeat to Ireland because of the absence of talisman Finn Russell.
Online Editors
02 Feb 2020, 7:58
Recap: France vs England LIVE | Guinness Six Nations
Follow all the action on the RugbyPass live blog from the Guinness Six Nations match between France and England at Stade de Franc…
RugbyPass
02 Feb 2020, 7:30
How 'true Irish grit' was Andy Farrell's calling card after a near 62-week wait to start his new job
It was November 2018 when it was first confirmed that Englishman Faz would take over and the opening win over Scotland showed sign…
Liam Heagney
02 Feb 2020, 5:10
'We were walking down Fifth Avenue, and every ten seconds people were stopping him. French people, Irish people, even Americans'
After featuring in eight Le Crunch encounters, France-England is now very much a past tense fixture for Mathieu Bastareaud as he s…
Liam Heagney
02 Feb 2020, 4:31
Eddie Jones contract extension: 'The players will let me know'
England face France in their Six Nations opener on Sunday with Jones believing his side can one day become ‘the best rugby team …
Online Editors
02 Feb 2020, 4:05
Video: The full Stuart Hogg press conference after 'schoolboy' gaffe costs Scotland
Shell-shocked Stuart Hogg has apologised for the incredible “schoolboy” gaffe that cost Scotland dear in Dublin.
Online Editors
01 Feb 2020, 16:30
The truth behind Johnny Sexton's latest compelling return from injury
Sidelined since limping out of action with Leinster in early December, it was only two days before the Six Nations opener that his…
Liam Heagney
01 Feb 2020, 15:59
Italy's continued inclusion in Six Nations questioned after 23rd consecutive loss
Italy coach Franco Smith has defended their right to be in the Six Nations championship despite the 42-0 loss to Wales in Cardiff …
Chris Jones
01 Feb 2020, 15:56
Ireland player ratings vs Scotland
Andy Farrell's reign as Irish boss got underway with a hard-fought win over Scotland that was in contrast to their dominance when …
Liam Heagney
01 Feb 2020, 14:26
Jonny Sexton scores every point in tense victory over Scotland
Johnny Sexton starred on his first outing as permanent Ireland captain as Andy Farrell's tenure as head coach began with an unconv…
Online Editors
01 Feb 2020, 14:24
Scotland player ratings vs Ireland
Scotland player ratings: There were ten changes to the starting side that faced Japan in Scotland’s final match of the Rugby Wor…
Ian Cameron
01 Feb 2020, 13:53
Rating Wayne Pivac's first Test as coach
Wayne Pivac marked his first competitive game as Wales head coach with a 42-0 Guinness Six Nations victory over Italy in Cardiff.
Online Editors
01 Feb 2020, 13:26
Wales give Pivac his perfect start against Italy
Wales made a strong start to their defence of the Guinness Six Nations title by beating Italy 42-0 at the Principality Stadium.
Online Editors
01 Feb 2020, 12:50
'Sublime' - Biggar moment of magic leaves Twitter gushing
A moment of magic from Welsh stand-off Dan Biggar has been lauded on Twitter.
Ian Cameron
01 Feb 2020, 10:56
'Bring it' - Ibanez welcomes England's brutal physicality
Raphael Ibanez declared “bring it on” in anticipation of the forward onslaught expected from England in Paris on Sunday.
Online Editors
01 Feb 2020, 10:34
Recap: Wales vs Italy LIVE | Guinness Six Nations
Follow all the action on the RugbyPass live blog from the Guinness Six Nations match between Wales and Italy at Principality Stad…
RugbyPass
01 Feb 2020, 8:53
Who Tom Curry sought advice from as he makes transition to No.8
Tom Curry has taken tips from Billy Vunipola and David Pocock to ease his adjustment to No.8, but the England back row will still …
Online Editors
01 Feb 2020, 8:04
Recap: Ireland vs Scotland LIVE | Guinness Six Nations
Follow all the action on the RugbyPass live blog from the Guinness Six Nations match between Ireland and Scotland at Aviva Stadiu…
Liam Heagney
01 Feb 2020, 6:23
Noises from Scotland suggest reconciliation with Russell not high on agenda
Finn Russell’s expulsion from Scotland’s squad has long been “parked” and presents a major opportunity for Adam Hastings t…
Online Editors
01 Feb 2020, 4:56
England could be on for Grand Slam if they negotiate tough Paris test - Andy Goode
The last two teams to have beaten France away on the opening weekend of the Six Nations have gone on to win a Grand Slam and I thi…
Andy Goode
01 Feb 2020, 4:16
The tale of two Irish hookers... one in contractual limbo and a rival ready to make his Test debut
It's 33 months since Tadgh McElroy chose Saracens over the Ireland scene... he's now fighting for a way back into the pro ranks wh…
Liam Heagney
01 Feb 2020, 3:59
Le Crunch: Three match-ups and one prediction
France and England are set to battle it out in the Six Nations on Sunday in what is an intriguing match-up of two teams at differe…
Alex Shaw
01 Feb 2020, 3:36
'I've been thinking about this moment for a long time': Turn of the 'JMac' as Wales welcomes Johnny McNicholl to Six Nations stage
‘GMac’ enjoyed memorable sporting success in Wales – but it could be the turn of ‘JMac’ when the 2020 Six Nations kicks …
Online Editors
31 Jan 2020, 17:47
Eddie Jones unrepentant after demanding England bring brutality to 'Le Crunch'
England are intent on tearing into France after Eddie Jones stuck by his pledge to unleash “brutal physicality” in Paris.
Online Editors
31 Jan 2020, 17:29
Galthie sends dark warning to England following Jones' comments
England have been warned to expect a French onslaught in Paris on Sunday as Fabien Galthie reacted to Eddie Jones’ promise of …
Online Editors
31 Jan 2020, 11:29
'I grew up in South Africa with the Five Nations… it was the trendsetter'
Poised to become the first South African-born coach to take charge of a side in the Six Nations, new Italy boss Franco Smith has b…
Liam Heagney
31 Jan 2020, 11:26
Stander joked about Doris taking his jersey with his new team-mate's father 7 months previously
Ireland’s CJ Stander has revealed he once joked about Caelan Doris taking his number eight jersey with his new team-mate’s fat…
Online Editors
31 Jan 2020, 9:53
Pivac's honeymoon period will be shorter than Ed Griffiths' return to Saracens if Wales fluff their lines
Bonhomie and heartfelt platitudes have been the order of the day in this Six Nations build-up for Wayne Pivac, but he is about to …
Owain Jones
31 Jan 2020, 9:22
Recalled Teddy Thomas' shocking revelation about his RWC omission
The Racing 92 winger had travelled down to his family in Biarritz expecting to hear good news about Japan, but his world then sudd…
Online Editors
31 Jan 2020, 6:38
England name team to face France - Farrell starts at 12
England head coach Eddie Jones has selected his side to play France in England’s opening match of the 2020 Guinness Six Nations …
Online Editors
31 Jan 2020, 5:33
'While South Africa were tremendous in the final, if they played five times, England would win four'
Casteignede is backing “x-factor” scrum half Antoine Dupont to provide the magic to give France victory over England in their …
Chris Jones
31 Jan 2020, 4:18
Faletau's admission: I thought career might be over
Wales star Taulupe Faletau has admitted he wondered if he could still play rugby after spending lengthy spells on the sidelines.
Online Editors
31 Jan 2020, 4:05
'The only black people you see on TV at the minute are complaining about everything'
Courtney Lawes is comfortable sharing his political views on social media due to what he sees as the absence of voices representin…
Online Editors
30 Jan 2020, 17:09
Rees-Zammit mania continues among Welsh fans despite his exclusion
The hysteria surrounding the Gloucester winger over the past few weeks has barely been seen before for a player so young... and it…
Josh Raisey
30 Jan 2020, 14:24
England fans wary after France name fear inducing backline
The new era of French rugby has begun under Fabien Galthié after he named a young and exciting team to face England in the Six Na…
Josh Raisey
30 Jan 2020, 13:07
Anthony Watson out for England as 25-man squad confirmed
England men’s head coach Eddie Jones has confirmed his 25-man squad that has travelled to Paris ahead of England’s 2020 Guinne…
Ian Cameron
30 Jan 2020, 12:14
Townsend: Don't expect a repeat of Yokohama
The Dark Blues got off to a terrible start in Japan as they slumped to a 27-3 loss in their World Cup opener.
Online Editors
30 Jan 2020, 11:46
Italy name team to face Wales
Interim Azzurri boss Franco Smith has pulled a surprise by including an uncapped lock who has featured in the local Italian league…
Online Editors
30 Jan 2020, 9:30
Heinz: The game that must be England's blueprint
England overwhelmed the back-to-back world champions to reach the World Cup final in Japan.
Online Editors
30 Jan 2020, 9:07
France name team to face England
New French boss Fabien Galthie has named Romain Ntamack at fly-half for Sunday's Guinness Six Nations opener against the English i…
Online Editors
30 Jan 2020, 8:25
Fans satisfied that form players have been rewarded by Scotland
Gregor Townsend has made ten changes from their last outing, a reshuffle that includes the inclusion of uncapped Australian-born b…
Josh Raisey
30 Jan 2020, 8:06
Wales name team to face Italy
New boss Wayne Pivac has selected his first Guinness Six Nations XV and it includes one new cap and the curious repositioning of w…
Online Editors
30 Jan 2020, 7:09
Scotland name team to face Ireland
Fresh from their embarrassing World Cup pool elimination at the hands of Japan, Gregor Townsend has made ten changes to his XV for…
Online Editors
30 Jan 2020, 6:10
French squad forced to make another injury-enforced front row change
Racing 92’s Teddy Baubigny replaced club colleague Camille Chat earlier this week in Fabien Galthie's squad and they have now ha…
Online Editors
30 Jan 2020, 4:39
Watson: 'I don't think personally I'll ever get over the final'
Anthony Watson admits he will never recover from the heartbreak of England’s World Cup final defeat but intends to use the disap…
Online Editors
30 Jan 2020, 4:05
Wales fans warming to an alternative to putting North at No13
While Jonathan Davies and Willis Halaholo are still set to miss the entire tournament, Wayne Pivac’s problems have eased with th…
Josh Raisey
29 Jan 2020, 12:39
The Championship club that can boast a total of 10 ex-players in current Six Nations squads
Three former Hartpury academy products have named in Six Nations squads, bringing to ten the number of past players competing for …
Ian Cameron
29 Jan 2020, 11:03
Luke Cowan-Dickie leaves England's Portugal training base
The Exeter Chiefs hooker could miss the Guinness Six Nations opener against France in Paris on Sunday after departing the Algarve …
Online Editors
29 Jan 2020, 9:42
How the Murray-ahead-of-Cooney selection went down with Irish fans
The Ireland No9 shirt for the Guinness Six Nations opener against Scotland has been the subject of much debate over the course of …
Josh Raisey
29 Jan 2020, 8:39
'I would never have said he was 18, and he is a big boy, that's for sure'
George North and Louis Rees-Zammit might be at opposite ends of the Test rugby spectrum – but Wales star Justin Tipuric says he …
Online Editors
29 Jan 2020, 4:43
Before criticising Farrell, look to the evolving spine of Ireland
Andy Farrell may have come in for criticism for his first Ireland selection, though the glimpse to the future comes in the form of…
Alex Shaw
29 Jan 2020, 4:00
Finn Russell's absence is a major deal... but only outside of Scotland
Scotland centre Huw Jones insists the squad are unperturbed by Finn Russell’s dramatic departure as he backed Glasgow team-mate …
Online Editors
28 Jan 2020, 16:42
Is Finn Russell's absence merely laddish exuberance gone too far, or is something more sinister at play?
Doing without the star out-half for any length of time is incredibly damaging to Scotland and Gregor Townsend... nobody comes out …
Jamie Lyall
28 Jan 2020, 14:40
'Twelve weeks in camp was tough, I don't know how I got through it'
Manu Tuilagi is gearing up for the start of the Six Nations this weekend with memories of all the hard work put into the World Cup…
Online Editors
28 Jan 2020, 12:32
Farrell's first XV isn't the revolution some Ireland fans hoped for
With the Englishman finally taking the reins after working under Joe Schmidt since 2016, a contingent of Irish fans had their fing…
Josh Raisey
28 Jan 2020, 12:13
Andy Farrell names Ireland team to face Scotland
The Englishman has taken over at the helm from Joe Schmidt and his XV to face Scotland in Saturday's Six Nations opening includes …
Online Editors
28 Jan 2020, 8:46
Townsend sheds a little more light on Finn Russell walk out
The 27-year-old was disciplined for a breach of team protocol following an incident at the team hotel on January 19 when he was in…
Online Editors
27 Jan 2020, 12:55
This is the team Andy Farrell should pick for his first game as Ireland head coach
New Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has some big calls to make as he prepares for his first game since succeeding Joe Schmidt.
Ciarán Kennedy
27 Jan 2020, 12:38
France dealt injury blow ahead of Six Nations opener against England
France are currently holding a training camp in Nice as they fine-tune their preparations for Sunday's game at the Stade de France…
Online Editors
27 Jan 2020, 10:55
Ritchie: 'Something obviously had to change from the World Cup'
Scotland will look to put a disappointing World Cup behind them when they open their 2020 Six Nations campaign with a trip to Dubl…
Online Editors
27 Jan 2020, 8:55
Lewis Ludlam reveals unusual motivation technique using World Cup kitbag
Eddie Jones’ back-row bolter for Japan 2019 is in contention to start the Guinness Six Nations opener against France on Sunday.
Online Editors
27 Jan 2020, 6:35
'I don't believe it is the players' fault so why would I have issues with it?'
Jonathan Joseph insists England have refused to allow the Saracens salary cap scandal to divide the squad knowing any festering re…
Online Editors
26 Jan 2020, 8:40
'Is there frustration? Absolutely' - England scrumhalf Robson won fight with DVT, now he must win over Eddie Jones
Dan Robson won his battle to save his rugby career and now wants to convince Eddie Jones that he is the scrumhalf England need to …
Chris Jones
26 Jan 2020, 6:17
Changing room photo suggests Finn Russell doing just fine despite Scottish dramas
A post-match changing room photograph taken following Racing 92 hammering of 27 - nil hammering of Castres suggests exiled Scottis…
Ian Cameron
26 Jan 2020, 5:45
No side faces a 'boom or bust' Six Nations as much as France
With the Six Nations nearly upon us, it's shaping up to be a defining tournament for France, who have committed heavily to a rebui…
Alex Shaw
26 Jan 2020, 3:59
The Internet's best responses to Finn Russell leaving Scotland's camp on the eve of Six Nations
Since the news broke that Scotland's star flyhalf Finn Russell has been sent home for behavioural issues ahead of their first Six …
Online Editors
26 Jan 2020, 0:50
'We're working with our psych to unpack anything that might be there' - Underhill urges England to put pain of World Cup final defeat behind them
Eddie Jones’ squad for the Guinness Six Nations have conducted a post-Japan 2019 debrief at their training camp in Portugal guid…
Online Editors
25 Jan 2020, 17:24
Pat Lam's sage advice for snubbed England No.8 Hughes
Bristol boss Pat Lam praised discarded England No.8 Nathan Hughes’ man-of-the-match display in a 34-16 Gallagher Premiership vic…
Online Editors
25 Jan 2020, 14:15
Wales and Bath No.8 Faletau plays down injury fears
Bath number eight Taulupe Faletau played down fears about his fitness ahead of Wales’ opening Six Nations match against Italy af…
Online Editors
25 Jan 2020, 13:39
Launchbury ruled out of England Six Nations opener
The 28-year-old Wasps lock sustained an injury in last weekend's 27-0 Challenge Cup defeat by Bordeaux-Begles and is receiving tre…
Online Editors
25 Jan 2020, 10:20
Former Ireland international omits Cooney, Stockdale from his XV for Scotland
Former Irish international Alan Quinlan has omitted form scrumhalf John Cooney from his proposed Ireland XV to face Scotland.
Ian Cameron
25 Jan 2020, 9:16
Scottish fans welcome the one silver lining to their terrible week
It's been Six Nations torture so far for the Scots, Darcy Graham's injury on Friday following Thursday's confirmation that naughty…
Josh Raisey
25 Jan 2020, 7:16
We need to talk about Rhys Webb
We need to talk about Rhys Webb. The 31-cap Wales and Lions scrum-half is reported to have bid a final adieu to Toulon after a cha…
Owain Jones
25 Jan 2020, 5:25
What England teammates told Saracens players at 'clear-the-air' meeting
Eddie Jones squad enter the Guinness Six Nations united after addressing any grievances over the Saracens salary cap scandal, whic…
Online Editors
24 Jan 2020, 16:37
England star Jonny May faced post-RWC court summons
The winger was brought back down to earth after his country's march to the World Cup final by a court summons and a drubbing at No…
Online Editors
24 Jan 2020, 16:20
Darcy Graham adds to Scotland woes after Russell exclusion
The Edinburgh wing was ruled out of the early Six Nations games by a knee injury after fly-half Russell was dropped for disciplina…
Online Editors
24 Jan 2020, 12:26
Owen Lane released from Wales squad following 'significant' training injury
Cardiff Blues winger Owen Lane has been released from Wales’ Guinness Six Nations squad following a “significant” hamstring …
Online Editors
24 Jan 2020, 12:11
Weir replaces Scottish bad-boy Russell
Worcester Warriors stand-off Duncan Weir has been added to the Scotland squad ahead of the national team’s Guinness Six Nations …
Online Editors
24 Jan 2020, 11:33
England have held players-only clear-the-air talks over the Saracens scandal
All 34 players taken to Portugal for a pre-championship training camp gathered in the dining room of their Algarve base to voice a…
Online Editors
24 Jan 2020, 11:21
'He was a bit of a maverick' - England back Thorley taking inspiration from unlikely hero
Gloucester wing Ollie Thorley is taking inspiration from “maverick” former Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli as he attempts to …
Chris Jones
24 Jan 2020, 9:14
The most obvious call to replace Vunipola at No.8
With England set to lose Billy Vunipola for the Six Nations with a broken arm, who are the other options that Eddie Jones can turn…
Alex Shaw
24 Jan 2020, 8:52
Russell warned he must make the first move to salvage Scotland career
Finn Russell has been told it is down to him to salvage his Scotland career after he was stood down for the Guinness Six Nations o…
Online Editors
23 Jan 2020, 15:42
A reason has emerged as to why Finn Russell was disciplined by Scotland
The 27-year-old has been disciplined for a breach of team protocol following an incident at the team hotel last Sunday and will mi…
Online Editors
23 Jan 2020, 15:01
'We did an unbelievable amount of outstanding things under Joe... I'd be absolutely foolish not to harness those bits'
Without doubt, Andy Farrell's domineering frame stands out a mile when keeping company but the pressing question is can he quickly…
Liam Heagney
23 Jan 2020, 13:47
Zebo's cryptic Finn Russell Tweets are perlexing the internet
Simon Zebo, club teammate of Scotland’s Finn Russell, has left a series of cryptic Tweets after the Scot returned to Racing 92 f…
Josh Raisey
23 Jan 2020, 12:25
Upset Scotland fans hit out at the SRU after Finn Russell's sanction
Given the considerable impact this decision could have on Gregor Townsend’s team, it's understandable the Scottish public want m…
Josh Raisey
23 Jan 2020, 10:14
Disciplined Finn Russell OUT of Scotland's opening Six Nations match versus Ireland
The Scots have been preparing for their February 1 opener versus Ireland in Dublin, but they are now doing so without their influe…
Online Editors
23 Jan 2020, 8:06
Eddie Jones couldn't resist taking a Gatland reference pop at Wayne Pivac
England are not scheduled to meet Wales until round four in this year's Six Nations, but their outspoken boss has already had a go…
Liam Heagney
23 Jan 2020, 7:38
Parisse send-off: Italy boss strongly defends controversial plan
Italy coach Franco Smith has defended his decision to give former captain Sergio Parisse a final farewell cap against England in R…
Chris Jones
23 Jan 2020, 5:54
Guinness Six Nations - fixtures, kick-off times and referees
Guinness Six Nations: kick-off times: The Guinness Six Nations Championship has a cherished and permanent place on rugby union…
RugbyPass
23 Jan 2020, 4:49
The favourites to win the Six Nations
The Guinness Six Nations Championship has a cherished and permanent place on rugby union’s global landscape.
Online Editors
23 Jan 2020, 4:33
Hastings questions Scotland's direction as Six Nations looms
2019 was supposed to be the year Scotland came of age – but instead Gregor Townsend’s team of bright young things found themse…
Online Editors
23 Jan 2020, 4:02
'I saw a huge change in him between Lions tours. He was like a different person'
Just 17-and-a-half weeks since the Irish blew a gaping hole in the Scots’ World Cup campaign in Japan, they are bracing themselv…
Liam Heagney
23 Jan 2020, 3:22
U20 Six Nations - Ones to Watch
We have picked out six of the brightest talents to watch over the next two months in the U20 Six Nations, with the age-grade tourn…
Alex Shaw
23 Jan 2020, 3:20
The father and son snap that was the talk of the Six Nations launch in London
Rugby union is a game littered with father and son duos.
Bill and Josh Beaumont; Bryan and Cameron Redpath; Bill and Tevita Cav…
Ian Cameron
22 Jan 2020, 16:36
'I have just had a protein bowl with him and a coffee in the green room out the back'
Six Nations. Two tournaments. One main topic of discussion. This Saracens saga is only going to run and run and run.
Liam Heagney
22 Jan 2020, 15:04
Andy Farrell posed the one question that all Irish fans want answered
Conor Murray had been the long-term first-choice scrum-half under former Irish boss Joe Schmidt, but a campaign for John Cooney's …
Liam Heagney
22 Jan 2020, 12:51
'For us to aim to beat sides like Scotland would be a misinterpretation of what we are trying to do'
Italy interim head coach Franco Smith does not expect Wales to be nursing a Warren Gatland hangover for their Guinness Six Nations…
Online Editors
22 Jan 2020, 10:34
'If I told Johnny that he's going into a game to play second fiddle, he'd think I'd gone mad'
Ireland captain Johnny Sexton expects to be fit to lead his country into a new era under head coach Andy Farrell.
Online Editors
22 Jan 2020, 10:20
Ireland skipper Sexton 'ahead of schedule' in recovery from knee injury
Ireland captain Johnny Sexton is “ahead of schedule” in his recovery from injury and expects to be fit for the Guinness Six Na…
Online Editors
22 Jan 2020, 9:48
Jones and Farrell: England 'best thing' for Saracens players
Eddie Jones believes England’s Six Nations campaign can help his Saracens players deal with the ramifications of relegation from…
Chris Jones
22 Jan 2020, 9:31
Townsend: Saracens relegation will make or break England
Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend believes Saracens’ imminent Premiership relegation will either galvanise rivals England or c…
Online Editors
22 Jan 2020, 7:32
Wales need to 'cut ties' with Gatland era - captain Alun Wyn Jones
Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones has warned it will be a bumpy road for the Guinness Six Nations champions following Warren Gatland’…
Online Editors
22 Jan 2020, 7:03
Pivac: 'Massive' Warburton role in Wales set up revealed
Wayne Pivac, the new Welsh coach, and captain Alun Wyn Jones today revealed details of the key role Sam Warburton has been given i…
Chris Jones
22 Jan 2020, 6:31
Saracens' plight doesn't make it good time to face England, says France captain
France captain Charles Ollivon has dismissed suggestions Saracens’ impending Premiership relegation means it is favourable to st…
Online Editors
22 Jan 2020, 6:13
The message is writ-large: cherish Alun Wyn Jones before he unlaces his size 15s for the last time
A post-AWJ future is an unpalatable prospect for Welsh fans, but time won't wait for the talisman who is in his 15th year of Test …
Owain Jones
21 Jan 2020, 14:27
Zebo's bold claim about his Racing team-mate's current form heading into the Six Nations
The Parisian club's outside centre bagged two tries in the first half at Saracens last Sunday, running in from 40 metres for their…
Josh Raisey
21 Jan 2020, 8:36
'This time last year I was playing for Yorkshire at Richmond on a Saturday night... it's been a whirlwind year'
The son of ex-Samoa star Mike and nephew of former All Black Tana will now fly out to Portugal on Wednesday for a week’s warm-we…
Online Editors
21 Jan 2020, 8:04
Eddie Jones has baffled fans with his England scrum-half selection
This is a burst of young players in what was already a fairly youthful England team, but options remain limited at No9 as the coac…
Josh Raisey
21 Jan 2020, 6:15
England to hold crisis talks to resolve any resentment towards Saracens players
Eddie Jones will preside over the discussions in Portugal on Thursday when his 34-man squad begins a seven-day training camp to pr…
Online Editors
20 Jan 2020, 18:34
Ulster centre Stuart McCloskey drafted into Ireland's Six Nations squad
Ulster centre Stuart McCloskey has been called into Ireland’s squad for the Guinness Six Nations.
Online Editors
20 Jan 2020, 16:02
Fresh injury concern over Larmour ahead of Six Nations
Leinster have issued an injury update following Saturday's Champions Cup defeat of Benetton, and there is some worrying news surro…
Ciarán Kennedy
20 Jan 2020, 11:38
Italy name new captain after Parisse left out of Six Nations squad
Parisse is set to retire from international rugby later this year and has been left out of the squad by interim head coach Franco …
Online Editors
20 Jan 2020, 9:50
Jones gives honest assessment of new coaches at rival Six Nations teams after naming England squad
The England head coach wants his team to play the 'greatest rugby' the sport has ever seen in the upcoming Six Nations championshi…
Chris Jones
20 Jan 2020, 8:48
Nowell misses out as Jones includes eight uncapped players in England Six Nations squad
Jones has named a 34-man squad for the 2020 Six Nations, with their campaing beginning against France on February 2nd.
Online Editors
20 Jan 2020, 7:08
Italy bring in highly rated kicking and skills coach ahead of Six Nations
Toyota Cheetahs Kicking and Skills Coach, Albert Keuris, will be assisting Italy as a consultant in preparation for the Six Nation…
Online Editors
20 Jan 2020, 6:33
The three apprentices Eddie Jones must name in his Six Nations squad
England's head coach has a penchant for including apprentices in his senior squad and RugbyPass has identified a trio who would be…
Alex Shaw
17 Jan 2020, 12:30
Manu Tuilagi gives England's Six Nations hopes a timely boost
The Tigers centre has missed three games due to a groin injury but he will captain them in south-west France on Saturday in their …
Online Editors
17 Jan 2020, 10:29
Andy Farrell appears to hail from the 'if it ain't broke, don't fix it' school of thought
The new Ireland coach's message is his squad is dynamic, powerful and aggressive with a lot of skill and speed, but how true can t…
Liam Heagney
16 Jan 2020, 14:40
Wales' cross-border reconnaissance would have made the Viet Cong proud
RugbyPass have joined the melee to offer a considered view on the 38-man squad primed to defend Wales’ Six Nations title.
Owain Jones
16 Jan 2020, 12:19
Fans hail du Preez's Scotland recall after his unique and harrowing injury
The Worcester back row has been called up to Gregor Townsend’s squad for the Six Nations two years after he earned his sixth and…
Josh Raisey
16 Jan 2020, 9:52
Wales' 60-cap rule is again causing confusion on both sides of the Severn
The presence of ten English-based players in Wayne Pivac’s Wales squad for the Six Nations has reopened the debate surrounding t…
Josh Raisey
16 Jan 2020, 5:40
Townsend blames 'ridiculous' English rugby schedule for decision not to select Taylor
Gregor Townsend has blamed English rugby chiefs for his decision to leave Saracens centre Duncan Taylor out of Scotland’s Six Na…
Online Editors
16 Jan 2020, 4:25
How big a loss to English rugby is new Wales capture Nick Tompkins?
The 24-year-old is a versatile centre who has very good attacking skills, has been honed in Saracens’ impressive defensive syste…
Alex Shaw
15 Jan 2020, 14:45
England's Freddie Burns revels in younger brother's Ireland call-up
The Ulster fly-half is one of five uncapped players in Andy Farrell’s squad, alongside provincial team-mate Tom O’Toole and Le…
Josh Raisey
15 Jan 2020, 14:15
Fans react to Tompkins' Wales call-up: 'England, what have you done?'
The 24-year-old Saracens midfielder comes in during an injury crisis at outside centre which sees the likes of Jonathan Davies and…
Josh Raisey
15 Jan 2020, 13:24
Ban rules Carre out of Wales' Six Nations opener
The Saracens front row had an enjoyable Wednesday morning with selection in Wayne Pivac's Test squad, but his day was to eventuall…
Online Editors
15 Jan 2020, 12:38
'Not at all' - England had no bearing on Rees-Zammit selection
The 18-year-old, who has scored nine tries in ten games this season for Gloucester, had been sounded out by Eddie Jones' camp abou…
Online Editors
15 Jan 2020, 12:11
Ireland name 35-man squad for the Six Nations
New Ireland boss Andy Farrell has it all to do after succeeding Joe Schmidt and he has included five uncapped players in his squad…
Online Editors
15 Jan 2020, 11:25
Townsend: Hogg won't repeat McInally's failure as Scotland skipper
Captaining his country at the World Cup was too much of a burden for the hooker, leaving Gregor Townsend turning to his star full-…
Online Editors
15 Jan 2020, 9:43
Heavyweight prop snubbed by Gatland who bench presses 210kg ready for Six Nations debut
WillGriff John, the 20-stone Sale Sharks prop, has taken a circuitous route to the top... now that he has reached it, he tells Rug…
Chris Jones
15 Jan 2020, 7:27
Wales name 38-man squad for the Six Nations
After twelve years of Warren Gatland at the helm, new Wales coach Wayne Pivac has named his first Guinness Six Nations squad which…
Online Editors
15 Jan 2020, 6:11
Scotland name 38-man squad for the Six Nations
Gregor Townsend is hoping to bounce back to 2019's World Cup disappointment in Japan with a revamped squad containing six uncapped…
Online Editors
15 Jan 2020, 5:52
Eddie Jones confirms new additions to England coaching team ahead of Six Nations
The England head coach has brought in two new coaches, while there is also a change of role for the long-serving Steve Borthwick.
Ciarán Kennedy
13 Jan 2020, 8:09
'Dream' Wales cap the next goal as Rees-Zammit commits future to Gloucester
The 18-year-old has already scored nine tries in all competitions for the Premiership club this season.
Ciarán Kennedy
13 Jan 2020, 7:36
Cuts, bolters and momentum versus renewal: Picking a 33-man England Six Nations squad
With the Six Nations rapidly approaching, we take a look at England's potential squad as Eddie Jones balances momentum and fresh i…
Alex Shaw
13 Jan 2020, 6:14
Bath boss Stuart Hooper plays down Anthony Watson injury scare
Initial fears about Anthony Watson's leg injury have been quelled by the Bath boss.
Online Editors
10 Jan 2020, 23:46
Why France should break protocol for Crusaders' coach Scott Robertson
There wouldn’t be a side more feared, particularly in New Zealand where many thought he should have got the All Blacks’ job, t…
Ben Smith
09 Jan 2020, 1:15
Carbery will miss Ireland's entire Six Nations campaign
Fears that the injury the back-up Test out-half picked up in Belfast with Munster could affect his participation in Andy Farrell's…
Online Editors
08 Jan 2020, 10:47
19 uncapped played in France's Six Nations squad... and Galthie also reveals a new captain
Amid much hype about the new era in French rugby after Jacques Brunel stepped aside, new boss Fabien Galthie has shaken things up …
Online Editors
08 Jan 2020, 8:25
Sergio Parisse planning Six Nations farewell with a cunning twist
It was feared the Italian talisman's Test career had ended with match cancellation versus New Zealand at the World Cup, but a Plan…
Online Editors
07 Jan 2020, 11:31
Italian Campagnaro reveals the devastating consequences of his Twickenham injury
The Harlequins midfielder cut a sorry figure when helped off the pitch last weekend and it will be quite a while before he is seen…
Online Editors
04 Jan 2020, 7:16
Life After Rugby - Andy Powell
Life After Rugby: Andy Powell - a RugbyPass Original documentary.
RugbyPass
01 Jan 2020, 11:10
Henry Slade facing lengthy spell on the sidelines
Exeter centre Henry Slade will miss the sold-out Gallagher Premiership clash with Saracens at Sandy Park through injury.
Online Editors
24 Dec 2019, 1:11
Brad Shields' Six Nations hopes take a big hit as injury strikes again
Injury will prolong England loose forward Brad Shields' absence from the international arena.
Online Editors
24 Dec 2019, 0:00
Wales blow as two internationals go under the knife
Wales begin their defence of their Six Nations title against Italy on February 1.
Online Editors
21 Dec 2019, 9:14
Sexton's Six Nations worry as Leinster confirm out-half will miss Northampton game
Sexton was forced off in Leinster's 43-16 win at Franklin's Gardens on Saturday after falling awkwardly while being tackled.
Online Editors
09 Dec 2019, 7:41
English referees get the green light to open and close the 2020 Six Nations
The World Cup may have only just finished but preparations are well underway for next year's 2020 Six Nations with World Rugby ann…
Online Editors
04 Dec 2019, 11:39
Nigel Owens may retire at end of season
Nigel Owens is deliberating over whether or not he will retire at the end of the current season.
Ian Cameron
01 Dec 2019, 6:44
Eddie's book will be box office but he shouldn't have been allowed to publish it - Andy Goode
Eddie Jones’ book is released today and, while there’s no doubt it’ll make for interesting reading, how it’s been allowed …
Andy Goode
21 Nov 2019, 13:43
'To be clear, I support our players playing for England 100 per cent'
England's boss had expressed fears that players from the London club might opt out of the 2020 Six Nations to bolster their battle…
Online Editors
21 Nov 2019, 5:06
Manu Tuilagi on the 'tough' club or country decision facing Saracens' England players
With the Londoners 26 points adrift of Tuilagi’s Leicester in the Gallagher Premiership, the England midfielder has his say on t…
Online Editors
20 Nov 2019, 14:18
Joe Marler calls for unity in England squad in face of Saracens sanctions
England prop Marler would be surprised if Saracens’ players decided to play for their club instead of the Six Nations in Februar…
Online Editors
20 Nov 2019, 0:10
Gatland's fury over England's antics following Wales' 2019 Six Nations win
The now former Wales coach has just released a book where he takes umbrage at how Eddie Jones' beaten team behaved in the aftermat…
Online Editors
13 Nov 2019, 11:19
Saracens supporters 'abused in the street'
Saracens supporters have been abused in the street in the wake of this week’s punishment over breaches of salary cap rules.
Online Editors
09 Nov 2019, 9:54
Japan reportedly on brink of 'shock' Six Nations invite following Rugby Championship 'dithering'
Japan could be set for an invite into the Six Nations following their spectacular run to the World Cup quarter-finals, according t…
Online Editors
05 Nov 2019, 22:25
How having a star-studded squad will hinder - not help - Saracens' bid to avoid relegation
Saracens have, on paper, a star-studded team capable of going on a relegation-preventing winning run, but their efforts will be hi…
Chris Jones
05 Nov 2019, 8:11
England's World Cup may have ended in disappointment, but it's not been the worst - or best - part of Eddie Jones' coaching reign
Eddie Jones suffered the agony of World Cup final defeat again. It's one of the most disappointing results of Jones' tenure with E…
Online Editors
03 Nov 2019, 0:38
Steve Hansen fires a parting shot at the self-interested Six Nations
With Japan 2019 having caught the imagination of the non-rugby public around the world, Steve Hansen has called on the Six Nations…
Online Editors
01 Nov 2019, 10:01
Wales fullback Liam Williams could be sidelined for three months
Wales fullback Liam Williams could face a lengthy lay-off after being injured at the World Cup.
Online Editors
30 Oct 2019, 6:06
Joe Schmidt's coaching regrets: 'In six and a half years, I've not taken one full day off.'
Outgoing Ireland coach Joe Schmidt has expressed regret with the way he prepared his players for the World Cup, saying the team's …
Online Editors
22 Oct 2019, 23:30
Why adding Japan to an existing competition is the worst solution to World Rugby's growing problem
After an excellent performance at the 2019 World Cup, calls are growing by the day for Japan to be added to either the Six Nations…
Tom Vinicombe
22 Oct 2019, 1:28
Fans divided as to where Japan's future best lies
Having beaten Ireland and Scotland to top Pool A at the World Cup, a debate has ignited on whether Japan should join Six Nations o…
Josh Raisey
15 Oct 2019, 11:29
A history of cancelled rugby matches, from wild weather to political impasses
World Cup matches have been cancelled for the first time in the competition's history. There are only a handful of Tests - and som…
Online Editors
10 Oct 2019, 6:25
Russell fires warning to Ireland: 'It should be the real Scotland we see now'
Scotland's Six Nations campaign was riddled by inconsistency, but Finn Russell believes Gregor Townsend's squad has now solved the…
Online Editors
17 Sep 2019, 10:19
'We don't know enough about the ins and outs of that deal, it's been shrouded' - World Rugby on Six Nations' CVC investment
It was early July when RugbyPass reported Six Nations would sell a stake to CVC and World Rugby bosses are now concerned after the…
Online Editors
17 Sep 2019, 6:00
Stadiums confirmed for England's under-20s home matches in the 2020 Six Nations
Look to bounce back from a disappointing campaign in 2019, the RFU have confirmed the stadiums that will host the England under-20…
Alex Shaw
13 Sep 2019, 7:01
Steve Hansen blasts World Rugby, Six Nations for lack of progress in Pacific
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has laid blame for the plight of Pacific Island rugby on the unwillingness of World Rugby to stand u…
Online Editors
08 Sep 2019, 1:13
How England's Jamie George and the Irishman skippering English cricket became drinking buddies
After England's one-day cricket team showed last month how it is possible to win a World Cup, Jamie George is hoping to catch up w…
Liam Heagney
06 Aug 2019, 4:09
Finn Russell lifts lid on half-time dressing room chat that transformed Scotland's dire Calcutta Cup display
Scotland's incredible second-half comeback at Twickenham was one of the most memorable halves of Six Nations rugby ever... now Fin…
Online Editors
31 Jul 2019, 5:00
Principality Stadium to stick with alcohol-free zone
The Principality Stadium will make their alcohol-free zone permanent following a successful two-year trial.
Online Editors
29 Jul 2019, 12:38
'I'll fight to the death for my jersey... I won't be shying away from that'
Greig Laidlaw's demotion to the bench suggested it was the beginning of the end for his Scotland career, but he is spoiling for a …
Online Editors
22 Jul 2019, 5:10
Six Nations will no longer be shown exclusively on free-to-air TV
Following the failure of World Rugby to set up the Nations Championship, investment firm CVC are set to buy into the Six Nations w…
Chris Jones
12 Jul 2019, 9:24
Scotland haven't won Six Nations for ages but their man is the new tournament chairman
It's been quite a while since Scotland led the way regarding anything to do with the Six Nations, but their representative John Je…
Online Editors
12 Jul 2019, 5:57
World Cup winner makes startling revelation about try-scoring success
Former England World Cup winner Ben Cohen has made a remarkable admission as to why he scored so many tries during his career.
Josh Raisey
11 Jul 2019, 13:30
'I was very lucky' - BBC's Sonja McLaughlan hospitalised after accident at home
The BBC's Sonja McLaughlan has been hospitalised following a fall at her home earlier this week.
Ian Cameron
30 Jun 2019, 6:33
World Rugby sets deadline for decision on Nations Championship proposal
Global rugby chiefs face a deadline to back or shun World Rugby’s Nations Championship plan. Reaction to the plans for a new int…
Online Editors
18 Jun 2019, 8:15
'If you were to have Six Nations relegation tomorrow the issue is you don't have a robust, viable tier two'
Introducing relegation into the Six Nations is a hot topic, but it's something RFU chief Bill Sweeney doesn't believe will be adop…
Online Editors
14 Jun 2019, 5:52
Alex Cuthbert says he's a better player for leaving Cardiff Blues
Wales international relishing life with title-chasing Chiefs.
Online Editors
30 May 2019, 11:17
Nations League given lifeline as Six Nations opts to take peek at the figures
Only one of the member countries of the Six Nations is currently in favour of the proposed Nations League, but they have collectiv…
Online Editors
18 Apr 2019, 3:40
From a former Chief to a future Warrior: Could Cruden revitalise his career at Glasgow?
OPINION: Since leaving New Zealand's shores at the end of 2017, Aaron Cruden has experienced a torrid time in the south of France.…
Tom Vinicombe
17 Apr 2019, 1:05
Has France found their new coach?
Rumours out of France suggest that an ex-Toulon coach could be on the cusp of taking over the national team.
Online Editors
16 Apr 2019, 17:49
'I saw him at 12.30 and was operated on at two o'clock... it all happened pretty quickly'
Ben Youngs had no inclination that he would need surgery to fix a Six Nations shoulder injury, but a visit to a specialist quickly…
Online Editors
16 Apr 2019, 9:13
Dan Robson still has shot at making the World Cup following update on his recent illness
There were grave concerns surrounding Dan Robson when he pulled out of England's squad to face Scotland, but Wasps have confirmed …
Online Editors
12 Apr 2019, 8:54
Galthie to join France coaching set-up 'within days' - reports
Former international scrum-half Galthie to take on short-term role, despite not having been involved in coaching a senior men's si…
James Harrington
11 Apr 2019, 16:19
'Farrell has a leadership quality, a real conviction how he sees the game... he's pretty ruthless'
Owen Farrell came in for an avalanche of criticism following the Six Nations, but his England playmaker predecessor, the World Cup…
Online Editors
11 Apr 2019, 12:11
Nations Championship deadline extended as unions weigh up options
World Rugby has told unions that time to consider the Nations Championship, the most radical revamp of international rugby since t…
Online Editors
04 Apr 2019, 21:21
New France coach 'will be appointed before 2019 World Cup'
FFR President Bernard Laporte plans to appoint next coach of France's national rugby side before the tournament in Japan - but two…
James Harrington
04 Apr 2019, 13:10
Eddie Jones set to lead British & Irish Lions in South Africa
Eddie Jones has been offered the role of head coach for British & Irish Lions when they travel to South Africa in 2021.
Online Editors
01 Apr 2019, 1:24
Mad Bernie lives up to reputation as FFR to hold bizarre referendum
France's rugby at Test level might not be up to much, but the level of off-field entertainment surrounding their set-up continues …
Online Editors
29 Mar 2019, 19:08
Maro Itoje finally ready for action following eight-week lay-off
Maro Itoje's knee injury was serious enough for him to miss four England Six Nations matches, but he is finally ready to make his …
Online Editors
29 Mar 2019, 10:06
Wales fans rage at Martin Johnson's latest comments
Former England captain Martin Johnson has come under some criticism from Welsh fans over his latest comments regarding the Grand S…
Josh Raisey
26 Mar 2019, 14:15
RFU chief lays out 'catastrophic' consequences if Nations Championship format gets go-ahead
England's relegation from the Guinness Six Nations would be "catastrophic" for the game on these shores, according to acting Rugby…
Online Editors
26 Mar 2019, 10:11
What went wrong for England against Scotland?
The Rugby Pod attempt to analyse what happened in Twickenham last weekend.
Rugby Pod
24 Mar 2019, 7:18
Dai Young: We want Shaun Edwards
Shaun Edwards would be welcomed back at Wasps if he opts out of coaching Wigan Warriors, says director of rugby Dai Young.
Alex Fisher
23 Mar 2019, 23:15
'I have done business on many occasions on the basis of an oral agreement over a handshake'
Wigan Warriors boss Ian Lenagan has finally held his hands up and explained what has gone wrong in their supposed deal with Shaun …
Online Editors
22 Mar 2019, 16:18
'Maybe for some reason there is a consensus among the rugby public that they don't rate us'
Gareth Anscombe says Six Nations champions Wales have reason to believe they can "ruffle a few feathers" at the World Cup later th…
Online Editors
22 Mar 2019, 12:33
Alun Wyn Jones wins Six Nations Player of the Championship
Second row Alun Wyn Jones has been named the 2019 Guinness Six Nations Player of the Championship. Jones captained Wales to their …
Online Editors
22 Mar 2019, 5:23
The multi-million pound battle between the British & Irish Lions and the Premiership
There is a battle brewing between the British and Irish Lions and Premiership Rugby as preparations are well underway for the 2021…
Online Editors
21 Mar 2019, 18:49
England pair Ben Te'o and Billy Vunipula caught up in late night hotel drama
England pair Ben Te'o and Billy Vunipola have been reprimanded after breaching team protocol following England's final round 38-a…
Online Editors
20 Mar 2019, 16:41
Post-Six Nations - Which 31 players make Ireland's plane to the Rugby World Cup in Japan?
Having used 36 players in the 2019 Six Nations, Joe Schmidt has some manoeuvring to do to cut the numbers down and ensure he takes…
Liam Heagney
20 Mar 2019, 12:40
Vunipola the latest to defend Owen Farrell
Owen Farrell has come in for criticism after a poor second half against Scotland, but Billy Vunipola says it is unwarranted.
Peter Thompson
20 Mar 2019, 10:15
2020 Six Nations fixtures reveal who Pivac and Farrell face in their opening matches
Wayne Pivac and Andy Farrell have learned they will enjoy home comforts when they take respective charge of Wales and Ireland at t…
Online Editors
20 Mar 2019, 7:16
Rugby union's latest civil war set to involve England, France and money - reports
With the clock ticking on World Rugby's World League proposal, the Six Nations countries have had a falling out over the potential…
Online Editors
20 Mar 2019, 6:35
'I will probably never be the darling boy of Welsh rugby' - Anscombe puts the boot in
Having booted Wales to a first Grand Slam in seven years, Gareth Anscombe hasn't held back from telling the power-brokers in Welsh…
Online Editors
20 Mar 2019, 5:50
Wales strike blow against Premiership by convincing Slam star Adams to come home
Regional rugby has been at a low ebb in Wales this month due to the row over possible mergers, but the Blues have received a real …
Online Editors
19 Mar 2019, 15:34
A pair of Warriors opt to extend their deals at Glasgow until 2021
Glasgow's end-of-season run-in has been boosted by two props returning from Six Nations duty with Scotland and signing contract ex…
Online Editors
19 Mar 2019, 13:50
'This is not mumbo jumbo...' - Spoon-bending psychic wants to fix England's psychological problems
Eddie Jones' admission that he will recruit an expert to cure England's second-half psychological problems has brought an invite f…
Online Editors
19 Mar 2019, 8:33
Lancaster clarifies position on Ireland as speculation continues
Stuart Lancaster has poured cold water on the suggestion that he could still link up with Ireland after the 2019 World Cup.
Online Editors
19 Mar 2019, 7:57
Laporte reveals reasons why he bizarrely confronted France's players during the Six Nations
A dressing down from the union president is unheard of in elite Test level rugby, but that is exactly what struggling France playe…
Online Editors
19 Mar 2019, 6:28
An English city council has been forced to apologise for celebrating the Welsh Grand Slam
An English council has apologised after flying the Welsh flag on St Patrick's Day.
Online Editors
18 Mar 2019, 15:22
Twitter reacts: Weary England fans aren't buying Eddie's latest scapegoat
Eddie Jones has faced some heavy criticism from fans on Twitter after blaming England’s 2015 World Cup exit for their current me…
Josh Raisey
18 Mar 2019, 14:31
Don't be seduced by the Calcutta Cup second half, it masks Scotland's grim failings
The danger when reviewing Scotland’s Six Nations championship is that the dizzying second half at Twickenham erases the horror o…
Jamie Lyall
18 Mar 2019, 13:36
Ex-England captain Will Carling leaps to the defence of Owen Farrell on Twitter
In light of England’s unprecedented collapse against Scotland on Saturday, and indeed their Six Nations as a whole, captain Owen…
Josh Raisey
18 Mar 2019, 12:50
Eddie's England need a Plan B... and Cipriani - Andy Goode
We’re all still catching our breath after perhaps the craziest international match ever at Twickenham on Saturday and the review…
Andy Goode
18 Mar 2019, 12:43
Jim Hamilton's Six Nations XV
It's been a roller coaster of a Six Nations.
Scotland retained the Calcutta Cup, Wales became legitimate World Cup contenders a…
Jim Hamilton
18 Mar 2019, 11:24
Eddie Jones looks to blame 2015 World Cup exit under Lancaster for England's mental fragility
Eddie Jones believes England are suffering from a fault line exposed during the 2015 World Cup as he plans to recruit outside help…
Online Editors
18 Mar 2019, 6:58
Why England's Six Nations campaign was a success in the bigger picture
Through the highs and lows, Eddie Jones achieved a number of successes in terms of building towards the ultimate prize in Japan la…
Ben Smith
18 Mar 2019, 2:33
France's miserable campaign has reignited speculation about an ex-skipper coming in to help them
French rugby has fallen into disarray during the Jacques Brunel reign and momentum is growing that a former national team captain …
Online Editors
17 Mar 2019, 18:01
Wales dominate Six Nations Player of the Championship shortlist
The six-man shortlist for the Six Nations' Player of the Championship award features four Wales players and two from England.
Christopher Devine
17 Mar 2019, 16:53
'Pathetic. Pitiful. Practically pointless' - Irish media turn knife into Irish team
Ireland's lacklustre 25 - 7 defeat to Wales in the Principality Stadium yesterday brought a grueling and underwhelming Six Nat…
Ian Cameron
17 Mar 2019, 13:54
Me, myself and I: England's split personalities are their strength and their weakness
As England come to terms with a remarkable encounter with Scotland at Twickenham, they close the book on a relatively productive S…
Alex Shaw
17 Mar 2019, 12:42
The 'big' Wasps announcement forecast by Andy Goode might already be out of the bag
Wigan legend Shaun Edwards agreed to join the Super League champions next year, but says he has not yet signed a contract.
Peter Thompson
17 Mar 2019, 12:13
Eddie Jones explains the thinking behind removing Owen Farrell from the Calcutta Cup cauldron
Eddie Jones has revealed he brought off Owen Farrell at a critical phase of Saturday's remarkable 38-38 draw with Scotland at Twic…
Online Editors
17 Mar 2019, 9:06
Shaun Edwards' return to League thrown into further doubt following post-match comments
Wales coach Shaun Edwards has not finalised his next move after the World Cup, with an agreed switch to rugby league side Wigan ap…
Online Editors
17 Mar 2019, 8:21
Video - England's Ben Youngs literally lost for words in post match interview
Having become England’s most-capped scrum-half in the breathless draw with Scotland at Twickenham, Ben Youngs spoke to RugbyPass…
Nick Heath
17 Mar 2019, 8:12
Alex Shaw's 2019 Guinness Six Nations XV of the tournament
Wales picked up the Grand Slam, Ireland wilted and England offered promise, whilst Scotland licked wounds, France struggled and It…
Alex Shaw
17 Mar 2019, 7:25
Jack Nowell: 'I could have stopped a couple of tries'
With just sixty-six seconds on the clock, Exeter Chiefs winger Jack Nowell scored England’s opening try at Twickenham against Sc…
Nick Heath
17 Mar 2019, 6:47
Wales Player Ratings - vs Ireland
Wales secured their third Grand Slam under Warren Gatland with a dominant 25-7 defeat of Ireland at the Principality Stadium.
Martyn Thomas
17 Mar 2019, 5:56
'We haven't been catastrophic' - Schmidt assesses Ireland's Six Nations
Joe Schmidt was disappointed Ireland could not retain the Six Nations but does not see great cause for concern.
Ben Spratt
17 Mar 2019, 3:51
The numbers behind Wales' successful Six Nations campaign
After Wales won the Six Nations Grand Slam on Saturday, we used Opta data to review the 2019 campaign.
Ben Spratt
17 Mar 2019, 3:33
Gatland's message for Wales after his final Six Nations campaign
Wales will say goodbye to Warren Gatland later this year and the coach hopes he has instilled lasting values in the team.
Ben Spratt
17 Mar 2019, 0:09
Analysis: How going 'all-in on Finn' saved the Calcutta Cup for Scotland
They settled for a draw against England, but after a 31-point second-half explosion at Twickenham without Hogg or Jones, the case …
Ben Smith
16 Mar 2019, 23:57
Match Highlights: Scotland retain Calcutta Cup after unthinkable 31-point comeback
An astonishing second-half rally saw Scotland retain the Calcutta Cup, but they were denied victory by England at Twickenham.
Ben Spratt
16 Mar 2019, 17:55
Townsend makes shock admission about Scotland's halftime team talk
Scotland's sensational draw with England at Twickenham came as a surprise to most, including head coach Gregor Townsend.
Ben Spratt
16 Mar 2019, 17:14
Eddie Jones rues mental flaws that left England 'seduced by the scoreboard'
Eddie Jones has described England's failure to maintain control in the second half of a match as a recurring theme that is blighti…
Online Editors
16 Mar 2019, 16:40
Scotland Player Ratings - vs England
What a game of rugby.
With the Championship decided the Twickenham crowd initially seemed more concerned with merriment that wh…
Ian Cameron
16 Mar 2019, 16:21
England Player Ratings - vs Scotland
All the England player ratings from a spectacular 38-38 draw at Twickenham, where the hosts gave up six unanswered second half tri…
Alex Shaw
16 Mar 2019, 15:51
'These players will run through a brick wall for you' - Gatland's tribute to champions Wales
Having revelled watching the commitment of his Six Nations-winning players, Warren Gatland can't wait to start Wales' preparations…
Online Editors
16 Mar 2019, 15:35
Match Report - Calcutta Cup descends into utter chaos in Twickenham
England collapsed in spectacular fashion but Scotland were still unable to register their first victory at Twickenham since 1983 a…
Online Editors
16 Mar 2019, 15:14
Warburton hails 'phenomenal effort' as Wales bridge six-year title gap
Wales were waiting since 2013 finish on top the Six Nations and the way they finished the job versus Ireland left former skipper S…
Online Editors
16 Mar 2019, 14:46
'I would like to think that the genuine supporter will still be 100 per cent behind us'
Joe Schmidt admitted Ireland were not good enough for Wales in Cardiff, but he has assured his team's supporters they will peak at…
Online Editors
16 Mar 2019, 14:28
'The tournament is a disappointment. We are disappointed with this tournament'
France may have won against Italy on Saturday, but Jacques Brunel still considered the Six Nations a disappointment.
Ben Spratt
16 Mar 2019, 14:18
'Our set-piece wasn't up to the standards we expect and they came after us'
Wales' fast start made it difficult for Ireland to get into the Six Nations clash in Cardiff, according to Rory Best.
Tom Webber
16 Mar 2019, 14:07
Italy will hurt 'more than ever' after France defeat - O'Shea
As Italy ended the Six Nations without a victory, having squandered big chances against France, Conor O'Shea acknowledged their hu…
Ben Spratt
16 Mar 2019, 14:01
Match Report - Wales crush shambolic Ireland to land Grand Slam
Wales were crowned Six Nations Grand Slam champions as they demolished Ireland 25-7 in Cardiff to claim European rugby's glitterin…
Online Editors
16 Mar 2019, 12:53
Match Report - No romance for Parisse as Italy fall short against France
Italy's losing sequence in the Guinness Six Nations extended to a record 22 matches but France were pushed all the way before prev…
Online Editors
16 Mar 2019, 10:50
Ireland Player Ratings - versus Wales
Having demanded to have the Principality Stadium roof left open, Ireland found themselves left all at sea on a rainy Cardiff after…
Liam Heagney
16 Mar 2019, 10:35
Fofana's Six Nations farewell ruined
Jacques Brunel recalled Wesley Fofana for the trip to Italy but the France centre has been ruled out late on due to injury.
Tom Webber
16 Mar 2019, 9:04
Eddie Jones makes time for one final Scotland taunt
Eddie Jones has taunted Scotland on the eve of Saturday's Calcutta Cup showdown by responding to their failure to win at Twickenha…
Online Editors
16 Mar 2019, 7:40
Alun Wyn Jones used to collect Rory Best's laundry
Rory Best has tipped rookie lineout caller James Ryan to come of age against the "world's best lock" Alun Wyn Jones in Cardiff.
Online Editors
16 Mar 2019, 7:06
An U20 Six Nations XV - Grand Slam-winning Ireland dominate
Ireland wrapped up their first ever Grand Slam at the U20 Six Nations on Friday evening. We have rounded up the top performers in …
Alex Shaw
16 Mar 2019, 5:17
Wales vs Ireland - Pre-match analysis
Expectations are high that this Six Nations finale for Warren Gatland and Joe Schmidt will be an engrossing, close contest that yo…
Martyn Thomas
15 Mar 2019, 20:17
'You'd be stupid to turn it down' - Why Zach Mercer chose England over Scotland
After representing Scotland at U16 level following a shift north from Leeds as an eight-year-old, England loose forward Zach Merce…
Online Editors
15 Mar 2019, 18:41
Jones relishing Ireland showdown in 'crazy' Cardiff atmosphere
Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones is relishing Saturday's crunch Six Nations showdown in Cardiff, which will be played with the roof op…
Peter Thompson
15 Mar 2019, 17:41
Ireland need best performance yet to beat Wales - Best
Ireland must beat Wales to retain hope of keeping their Six Nations crown - and Rory Best believes they will need to step up a gea…
Ben Spratt
15 Mar 2019, 17:41
'These two Kiwis have massively broken the mould,' says Jim Hamilton as he savours their Six Nations finale
Saturday's result in Cardiff will decide who walks away with the historical bragging rights in a New Zealand coaching rivalry that…
Liam Heagney
15 Mar 2019, 13:14
England ready to exorcise Murrayfield demons - Andy Goode
March 16 will have been circled in the calendars of some England players since February 2018 and I just can’t see them losing at…
Andy Goode
15 Mar 2019, 11:25
One England coach is watching Braveheart to help get handle on historic Scottish rivalry
When you're an outsider, sometimes turning to Hollywood is the best way for an England coach to get a handle on the age-old rivalr…
Online Editors
15 Mar 2019, 10:47
The key lessons Ireland have learned from the 2019 Six Nations - Neil Best
Ireland face Wales in their Six Nations finale on Saturday at the Principality Stadium with Joe Schmidt's side still in with a sho…
Neil Best
15 Mar 2019, 10:05
Open Principality Stadium roof provokes furious debate
Ireland’s decision to keep the roof of the Principality Stadium open against Wales tomorrow has been the catalyst of a huge disc…
Josh Raisey
15 Mar 2019, 9:17
The Breakdown: A statistical look at the fifth round of Six Nations matches
The fifth round of fixtures in the 2019 Six Nations sees Wales, Ireland and England vie for the title.
Ben Spratt
15 Mar 2019, 8:54
England vs Scotland - Pre-match analysis
We take a look at where and by whom the Calcutta Cup will be won this weekend, with England chasing the Six Nations title and Scot…
Alex Shaw
15 Mar 2019, 5:39
The Irish player that is striking fear into the hearts of Welsh fans
Joe Schmidt has named a very strong Irish side to travel to Wales this weekend with the hopes of derailing their pursuit of a Gran…
Josh Raisey
14 Mar 2019, 16:36
How a battle with childhood dyslexia helped forge Chris Robshaw's England captaincy
There was a time when Chris Robshaw would be have been driven daft at the prospect of being at an England Test match and not being…
Liam Heagney
14 Mar 2019, 16:06
'At the moment it's quite bleak' - Three player deaths and damaging defeats leave French rugby under a dark cloud
RugbyPass hears how France's poor performances in the 2019 Six Nations have failed to help move the sport on locally from the blea…
Liam Heagney
14 Mar 2019, 15:17
Eddie Jones explains Cokanasiga's surprise omission from England 23
As Eddie Jones prepares his England side to play their last competitive fixture before Rugby World Cup 2019, he spoke to RugbyPass…
Nick Heath
14 Mar 2019, 12:40
Picking a Wales vs Ireland 'Composite XV'
With Wales chasing their first Grand Slam since 2012 in Cardiff this weekend and Ireland bidding to keep alive their slim Six Nati…
Alex Shaw
14 Mar 2019, 11:48
Ireland name team for Wales
With a successful title defence still within their grasp as they travel to Cardiff, Joe Schmidt has tweaked the Ireland team that …
Online Editors
14 Mar 2019, 10:32
Scotland name team for England
Despite being encouraged by their second-half show in the loss to Wales, Gregor Townsend has made multiple changes to his Scotland…
Online Editors
14 Mar 2019, 9:26
Eddie Jones flings final round grenade at 'tired' Wales
England head coach Eddie Jones found time to fling one final round grenade in the direction of Wales following England's team anno…
Online Editors
14 Mar 2019, 9:02
Italy name team for France
Conor O'Shea has opted to shake things up as Italy try to end a 20-game losing streak in the Six Nations when France visit Rome on…
Online Editors
14 Mar 2019, 8:48
Twitter not altogether surprised that Joe Cokanasiga has been dropped
Twitter is currently a flood with exasperated England fans that cannot believe Eddie Jones’ decision to drop Joe Cokanasiga for …
Josh Raisey
14 Mar 2019, 8:18
Wales name team for Ireland
Warren Gatland has stood by the team that got Wales their win in Scotland by selecting the same side for Saturday's Grand Slam mat…
Online Editors
14 Mar 2019, 8:08
England name team for Scotland
England head coach Eddie Jones has named his team to play Scotland in their last 2019 Guinness Six Nations match at Twickenham Sta…
Online Editors
14 Mar 2019, 6:30
France name team for Italy
Embarrassed when beaten by Ireland in Dublin last Sunday, under-fire France coach Jacques Brunel has wielded the axe and changed s…
Online Editors
14 Mar 2019, 5:49
World League up in smoke? Six Nations receive mouth-watering offer
World Rugby's Nations Championship faces its first acid test with reports suggesting that the Six Nations is considering a stagger…
Online Editors
13 Mar 2019, 17:37
'I actually played a couple of games for Sunderland Academy!' - England 10's secret soccer past
Scoring a match-winning penalty at the Gallowgate End last season was a special moment for lifelong Newcastle United fan Toby Floo…
Online Editors
13 Mar 2019, 10:39
Premiership shareholders CVC now angling for a very different tournament stake - reports
Having spent a reported £200million on a 27% stake in the English Premiership, private equity firm CVC are now eyeing a 30% stake…
Online Editors
13 Mar 2019, 5:56
'It wasn't really tunnelgate, it was more push the smallest lad in the team in the back'
George Ford insists England have resolved to do their targeting on the pitch but will still be ready for anything when Scotland vi…
Online Editors
13 Mar 2019, 5:37
Sam Warburton: Gatland changed us
Sam Warburton believes that Warren Gatland has "changed the perception" of Welsh rugby as he prepares for his final Six Nations ga…
Online Editors
13 Mar 2019, 5:19
Jones trims England squad, but makes one key switch at half-back
Eddie Jones, who has beating Scotland firmly in his sights next Saturday, is keeping a squad of 26 with him in camp while he also …
Online Editors
12 Mar 2019, 15:10
Brian O'Driscoll gives withering France assessment and makes bold prediction
Irish legend Brian O’Driscoll has said that Italy will beat France this weekend if they play the way they did against the Irish.
Josh Raisey
12 Mar 2019, 14:28
Ireland's unsettled back row needs Cardiff tweak following latest squad update
Joe Schmidt hasn't been able to select the same back row from game to game in the Six Nations and injury means a selection tweak w…
Online Editors
12 Mar 2019, 12:37
Sexton fires warning to Wales
Ireland superstar Johnny Sexton has pointed to recent big results against New Zealand and England as evidence that they can defeat…
Ben Spratt
12 Mar 2019, 11:51
'Slam is a chance in a lifetime for some of these boys - and that is not lost on anybody'
Assistant coach Robin McBryde reckons Wales will have to beat "arguably the best side in world rugby" to fulfil the chance of a li…
Online Editors
12 Mar 2019, 11:31
Moriarty targets the one big improvement Wales must make this week
Wales got the job done in Edinburgh to keep their Grand Slam bid alive, but Ross Moriarty has his sights set on making a big impro…
Online Editors
12 Mar 2019, 5:50
England defence coach Mitchell starts mind games with Wales
England need a favour from Ireland to keep their Six Nations title hopes alive and defence coach John Mitchell has started playing…
Online Editors
12 Mar 2019, 5:10
The remarkable metre per second speed 6'4, 18 stone Cokanasiga clocked in training
It's been a big weekend for 'Big Joe' Cokanasiga.
His man of the match display against Italy saw former England headcoach Sir …
Ian Cameron
11 Mar 2019, 14:25
The 'jealousy' factor driving Wales in Grand Slam decider
Warren Gatland readily accepts there is "added spice" when Wales play Ireland as he looks to sign off in the Six Nations with a ti…
Online Editors
11 Mar 2019, 14:08
France call up two injury replacements for Six Nations finale
Tommy Seymour, Blair Kinghorn and Stuart Hogg will miss Scotland's final Six Nations match, while France will also be without two …
Christopher Devine
11 Mar 2019, 10:15
Surprise selection in England squad has irked many fans on Twitter
Eddie Jones has announced his 31-man squad to train this week ahead of the final Six Nations match against Scotland, and there is …
Josh Raisey
11 Mar 2019, 8:59
Two added as Scottish back-three ruled out for Twickenham
A tale of two halves for Scotland.
They were blown off the park in the opening 40 minutes, with Wales looking odds on for a con…
Online Editors
11 Mar 2019, 7:20
Itoje leaves England camp as Eddie names 31-man squad
England head coach Eddie Jones has finally accepted that Maro Itoje needs to be allowed to fully recover from the knee injury that…
Chris Jones
11 Mar 2019, 6:03
'Twickenham is nice. You don't get people spitting on you'
Eddie Jones has painful personal memories of last season’s Calcutta Cup disaster and is promising to repay Scotland with a inten…
Chris Jones
11 Mar 2019, 5:35
'There aren't many better places to play in world rugby'
Ireland's bonus-point win over France kept them in the hunt to defend their title in what will be Rory Best's final Six Nations ou…
Russell Greaves
11 Mar 2019, 4:55
Schmidt: I will miss this immensely
Ireland's bonus-point win over France was Joe Schmidt's final home Six Nations game at the helm and he was feeling emotional after…
Russell Greaves
11 Mar 2019, 4:51
Ireland Player Ratings - vs France
Ireland remain mathematically in contention to retain their Six Nations title after a 26-14 four-try bonus point victory over Fran…
Nathaniel Cope
10 Mar 2019, 16:01
Five things we learned from Round 4 of the Six Nations
Wins for Wales, England and Ireland have set up an intriguing final round to the 2019 Guinness Six Nations with Warren Gatland's G…
Online Editors
10 Mar 2019, 14:48
Match Report - Late tries mar Ireland's thumping of hapless France
Ireland rediscovered their 2018 mojo to thump France 26-14 and sustain their slender Guinness Six Nations title hopes.
Online Editors
10 Mar 2019, 13:16
England's Jamie George sends coded warning to Scotland
Defeat to Scotland 12 months ago kick-started England's terrible five-game losing run, but hooker Jamie George believes the Eddie …
Online Editors
10 Mar 2019, 11:56
Brother's arrival from NZ heaped pressure on Parkes
Kiwi Hadleigh Parkes is revelling in the party atmosphere surrounding Wales' attempt to clinch a first Six Nations Grand Slam sinc…
Online Editors
10 Mar 2019, 11:32
Wales Player Ratings - vs Scotland
Wales were made to dig deep as they withstood a second-half onslaught from Scotland at Murrayfield to maintain their Six Nations G…
Martyn Thomas
10 Mar 2019, 6:53
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