'Billows of smoke, then all of a sudden it lit up in a huge fire'
Eddie Jones has spoken about the Tuesday night fire drama that resulted in his England squad evacuating from their seafront hotel …
Liam Heagney
26 Jan 2022, 6:54
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England skipper Owen Farrell ruled out of entire 2022 Six Nations
England captain Owen Farrell has been ruled out of the entire Guinness Six Nations because of an ankle problem. Head coach Eddie J…
Liam Heagney
26 Jan 2022, 5:02
England squad evacuated from their Brighton hotel because of fire
England preparations for the upcoming Guinness Six Nations took another unexpected twist on Tuesday night when Eddie Jones’ squa…
Liam Heagney
26 Jan 2022, 4:41
'What's the hate around Owen Farrell in the media...'
A former Saracens teammate of Owen Farrell has questioned the media narrative that wanted the England skipper pushed out of the Ed…
Liam Heagney
25 Jan 2022, 14:01
Joe Marler withdrawn from the England training camp in Brighton
Seasoned loosehead Joe Marler has become the latest player to pull out of the England training camp in Brighton ahead of the Febru…
Liam Heagney
25 Jan 2022, 13:20
'Standout traits': The Leicester reaction to Ford's England recall
Steve Borthwick reckons George Ford owes his England call-up after ten months away from the international squad to his relentless …
Liam Heagney
25 Jan 2022, 12:08
'That is the hope': Gloucester shed light on the Jonny May injury
Gloucester boss George Skivington has claimed he is in the dark as to the severity of the knee injury that this week ruled Jonny M…
Liam Heagney
25 Jan 2022, 10:25
'I hate this...': Why England hooker Blamire nearly quit rugby
Jamie Blamire has his father to thank for convincing him to continue playing rugby as a teenager after the Newcastle Falcons hooke…
Chris Jones
25 Jan 2022, 9:09
Wales to release 6 players for URC action, confirm 1 Covid positive
Wales boss Wayne Pivac has given permission for six United Rugby Championship players in his Guinness Six Nations squad - Rhys Car…
Liam Heagney
25 Jan 2022, 7:32
Lancaster: 'A real strength' that Ireland have compared to England
Ex-England boss Stuart Lancaster has explained why his country’s wider player pool from across the Gallagher Premiership is a fa…
Liam Heagney
25 Jan 2022, 6:21
Referees expect criticism but rugby can do without the witch-hunts
Jonny Wilkinson missed around 13 per cent of his kicks at goal while 2.6 per cent of Roger Federer’s serves were double faults a…
Opinion
Paul Smith
25 Jan 2022, 3:29
'I think this looks like a deliberate snub': Scottish pundits miffed over Adam Hastings omission
The 25-year-old pivot had become a key contributor to Scotland over the last two Six Nations campaigns, firstly stepping up to gui…
Sam Smith
24 Jan 2022, 18:40
Ten players withdrawn from France's Six Nations squad
France have been hit by significant disruption ahead of the Guinness Six Nations, after being forced to withdraw ten players from …
Ian Cameron
24 Jan 2022, 14:51
Injury-hit England call up Ford and Daly
George Ford has replaced the injured Owen Farrell in England’s 36-man training squad ahead of the Six Nations, the Rugby Footbal…
PA
24 Jan 2022, 13:52
Antoine Dupont rewarded for impressive year with Rugby Union Writers' Club award
.France scrum-half Antoine Dupont has been voted the Rugby Union Writers’ Club’s personality of the year for 2021
Paul Smith
24 Jan 2022, 11:03
Three Ireland stars nursing injuries ahead of Six Nations
Three of Ireland's most high profile players are nursing injuries 12 days out from the opening Six Nations match against Wales in …
Kim Ekin
24 Jan 2022, 9:36
'He is bang on form': Exeter boss weighs in on Simmonds-Dombrandt debate
Exeter director of rugby Rob Baxter wants Sam Simmonds’ form to earn him an England chance in the Six Nations.
PA
24 Jan 2022, 0:15
George Ford to get England re-call
George Ford is set to be given the opportunity to revive his international career as a replacement for Owen Farrell while England…
PA
23 Jan 2022, 13:58
'I spent so much time in the gym I'd forgotten what it took to run'
It was so nearly the fully perfect week for Jack Nowell, the 28-year-old who was last Tuesday recalled to an England squad he hasn…
Interview
Liam Heagney
23 Jan 2022, 4:08
'I had to work nightshift in an Amazon warehouse' - Kyle Rowe, from redundancy to Scotland squad
Kyle Rowe's journey from unwanted winger working nightshift in a warehouse to the Scotland Six Nations squad.
Interview
Jamie Lyall
23 Jan 2022, 3:44
Rob Kearney: 'I'm still, to this day, waiting for an apology'
Recently retired Rob Kearney recalls one incident where he is still waiting - 13 years on - for an apology from the perpetrator of…
Ian Cameron
23 Jan 2022, 3:42
Eddie Jones hires Norwegian forensic psychologist
Eddie Jones insists that it is through the fine-tuning of psychology and clever use of data that England will benefit most.
PA
22 Jan 2022, 17:12
Saracens' bold prediction 'once Gregor sees Andy in the flesh'
If there was one social media post that surely made every rugby fan smile this past week it was that of Saracens back-rower Andy C…
Liam Heagney
22 Jan 2022, 7:38
The key factor England reckon will be decisive in 2022 Six Nations
England boss Eddie Jones reckons the upcoming 2022 Guinness Six Nations will be won by the team that proves to be the most adaptab…
Liam Heagney
22 Jan 2022, 4:36
'It's frightening that the same official is doing England v Wales'
Scottish referee Mike Adamson ignited a social media inferno over his controversial handling of Friday night’s Heineken Champion…
Liam Heagney
22 Jan 2022, 3:44
Ireland can welcome capacity crowds for Six Nations after restrictions eased
Ireland will play their Six Nations matches in front of capacity crowds following the easing of Covid-19 restrictions.
PA
21 Jan 2022, 15:33
Sam Underhill set for Bath start four days after England exclusion
Excluded England back-rower Sam Underhill will play his first club match in four weeks when he lines out for Bath in this Saturday…
Liam Heagney
21 Jan 2022, 10:49
England centre Henry Slade to start in France for Exeter
England centre Henry Slade has been named in Exeter’s team for their Heineken Champions Cup clash against Montpellier in France …
PA
21 Jan 2022, 7:50
The Esterhuizen-like player tipped for England start outside Smith
Former England utility back Austin Healey has called on Eddie Jones to pick Mark Atkinson as an Andre Esterhuizen-type player at i…
Liam Heagney
21 Jan 2022, 7:31
Saracens statement: Owen Farrell training ground injury setback
Owen Farrell appears to have been ruled out of contention for the upcoming England Six Nations opener away to Scotland on February…
Liam Heagney
21 Jan 2022, 6:42
Saracens react to latest England snub for Billy and Mako Vunipola
Saracens boss Mark McCall has given his take on the decision by Eddie Jones not to recall Billy or Mako Vunipola to the England sq…
Liam Heagney
20 Jan 2022, 7:51
Bubble tweaked to ensure England don't repeat 2021 Odogwu 6N issue
England players chosen in Eddie Jones’ 36-strong squad for the upcoming Guinness Six Nations won’t experience the championship…
Liam Heagney
20 Jan 2022, 7:14
'Run the game for him': Why Eddie Jones wants Farrell next to Marcus Smith
Eddie Jones has responded to criticism over the selection of Owen Farrell as England captain despite the Saracens star not playing…
Sam Smith
19 Jan 2022, 16:17
The GPS tweak which Sale hope can get Tuilagi back with England
Sale boss Alex Sanderson has explained they have adopted the GPS system used by England in order to get Manu Tuilagi fit “at som…
Liam Heagney
19 Jan 2022, 12:38
Lowe left out as Ireland name two uncapped players in squad of 37
Ireland boss Andy Farrell has named two uncapped players - Ulster’s Michael Lowry and Connacht’s Mack Hansen - in his 37-stron…
Liam Heagney
19 Jan 2022, 11:17
Why Owen Farrell's Saracens comeback will hinge on 'late decision'
England boss Eddie Jones is banking on his skipper Owen Farrell playing his first match in ten weeks this Sunday versus London Iri…
Liam Heagney
19 Jan 2022, 10:26
Townsend names five uncapped players in his 39-man Scotland squad
Gregor Townsend has named five uncapped players in his 39-man squad for the upcoming Guinness Six Nations, including Saracens back…
Liam Heagney
19 Jan 2022, 9:15
Why Eddie Jones deserves credit for changing his ways - Andy Goode
Eddie Jones’ England squad announcement has made waves again but, with one notable exception, he has picked on form and we shoul…
Opinion
Andy Goode
19 Jan 2022, 8:30
How Caelan Doris found 'peace of mind' after his concussion issues
Calean Doris has reflected on how he went from a concussion nightmare at the start of 2021 to finish the year getting voted as the…
Liam Heagney
19 Jan 2022, 6:27
Why England like 'really good adjustment' made by recalled Nowell
England boss Eddie Jones has followed the lead of Exeter coach Rob Baxter by heaping praise on Jack Nowell for the way he had fine…
Liam Heagney
19 Jan 2022, 4:24
5 of the biggest casualties as England name Six Nations squad
Accused throughout the 2021 Guinness Six Nations of being too loyal to certain favourites, Eddie Jones has continued on his missio…
Analysis
Liam Heagney
18 Jan 2022, 14:05
The 680 caps loss that has left Wales appointing Biggar as skipper
Head coach Wayne Pivac believes that the “wealth of experience” Dan Biggar has will be a key ingredient when he captains Wales…
PA
18 Jan 2022, 12:19
France name 7 uncapped players in a 42-man squad featuring Dupont
France have named a squad of 42 for the upcoming Guinness Six Nations championship that includes scrum-half Antoine Dupont, seven …
Kim Ekin
18 Jan 2022, 12:02
How can Eddie Jones get the best out of Tom Curry?
Will Eddie Jones continue to employ Tom Curry in the No 8 jersey in 2022?
LONG READ
Nick Bishop
18 Jan 2022, 11:20
The one thing that Eddie Jones admits could make him 'an idiot'
Eddie Jones stuck to his guns on Tuesday, opting not to recall the out-of-favour George Ford or the Vinupola brothers to the Engla…
Liam Heagney
18 Jan 2022, 10:58
The 4 reasons why England have backed Farrell to remain skipper
Eddie Jones has insisted Owen Farrell remains the right player to lead England even though he played just once in November’s thr…
Liam Heagney
18 Jan 2022, 9:10
'Extraordinary ability': Eddie Jones on his six new England picks
Eddie Jones has outlined his reasons for including each of the six uncapped players in his England squad that will assemble in Bri…
Analysis
Liam Heagney
18 Jan 2022, 8:38
England explain dropping Underhill and reveal Tuilagi setback
Eddie Jones has explained the absence of Sam Underhill and Manu Tuilagi - two starters in the win last time out versus the Springb…
Liam Heagney
18 Jan 2022, 7:40
Wales name Biggar to skipper squad containing 3 uncapped players
Wayne Pivac has named three uncapped players - Ospreys duo Dewi Lake (hooker) and Jac Morgan (back row) alongside Cardiff's James …
Liam Heagney
18 Jan 2022, 6:45
England squad includes 6 uncapped players but no recall for Ford
Eddie Jones has named a 36-strong squad for the 2022 Guinness Six Nations that includes six uncapped players - Orlando Bailey, Alf…
Liam Heagney
18 Jan 2022, 5:54
'Hey, that's life': Stockdale rules out Six Nations with Ireland
Ireland 2018 Grand Slam star Jacob Stockdale has taken to social media to confirm he will miss the upcoming Guinness Six Nations w…
Liam Heagney
18 Jan 2022, 4:29
The hybrid 'bruiser' that Brad Shields is tipping for England
The 21-year-old back row, who can also play hooker, has produced some eye-catching displays of late.
PA
17 Jan 2022, 4:19
WRU statement: Full crowds permitted for home Six Nations matches
The WRU have welcomed the Welsh Government decision to ease restrictions on crowds, meaning Wales’ upcoming three home matches a…
Liam Heagney
14 Jan 2022, 10:30
The 'little concern' Wasps have about England prospect Barbeary
Wasps have backed their uncapped back-rower Alfie Barbeary for an England Guinness Six Nations call-up but Lee Blackett, the Galla…
Liam Heagney
14 Jan 2022, 5:29
Nowell tipped for England after hitting some 'highest physical stats'
Rejuentated Exeter winger Jack Nowell has been tipped for an England squad call-up next Tuesday 27 months after he earned the last…
Liam Heagney
14 Jan 2022, 4:08
Italy name six uncapped players in a 33-strong Six Nations squad
Former All Blacks full-back Kieran Crowley has named a 33-strong Italy squad for his first Guinness Six Nations in charge of the A…
Liam Heagney
13 Jan 2022, 11:56
'It's absolutely terrible' - Wales set to be at Six Nations disadvantage - Davies
Wales’ first Six Nations home game is against Scotland.
PA
13 Jan 2022, 4:22
Red-carded Sutherland learns fate on Scotland Six Nations opener
Recent Lions Test series prop Rory Sutherland can breathe a sigh of relief after learning that his ban for last Sunday’s Gallagh…
Liam Heagney
12 Jan 2022, 6:52
Leinster's Dan Leavy to miss another Six Nations with Ireland
Leinster back-rower Dan Leavy can consider himself one of the most luckless players in recent times as his career has again been a…
Kim Ekin
12 Jan 2022, 4:24
Scottish Rugby statement: Government decision on Murrayfield fans
Scottish rugby officials have exhaled a massive sigh of relief following the confirmation that they can welcome a full capacity cr…
Kim Ekin
12 Jan 2022, 3:51
Coach confident strength of Glasgow and Edinburgh bodes well for Scotland
A Scottish coach believes the form of the country's two URC club sides bodes well for the national team ahead of the Six Nations.
PA
10 Jan 2022, 17:49
Cancel games and award non-French sides 28-0 wins - Andy Goode
Europe may be going full steam ahead but we need a decision on the postponed games now and I can see the French teams losing out.
Andy Goode
08 Jan 2022, 6:42
The 'chat' the RFU had after England boss Jones used 'poison' word
It's now ten months since Eddie Jones was on the receiving end of a damaging Six Nations backlash after England collapsed in that …
Liam Heagney
08 Jan 2022, 5:54
RFU confirms date for the England Six Nations squad announcement
The RFU have confirmed the date for the announcement of the England squad for the 2022 Six Nations by head coach Eddie Jones.
Liam Heagney
07 Jan 2022, 11:33
Welsh Government briefing delivers Six Nations body blow to WRU
The WRU will have a headache over Wales' home Six Nations games following the latest pandemic update by the local government.
PA
07 Jan 2022, 10:40
Louis Rees-Zammit's 'fans' tweet ignites lively Six Nations debate
Louis Rees-Zammit has posted his thoughts on the speculation that Wales could stage their upcoming home Six Nations matches in Eng…
Liam Heagney
06 Jan 2022, 3:51
Premiership club boss backs radical 'one host' Six Nations idea
A radical idea that the Six Nations should mirror recent Rugby Championships staged in one country has got the support of Rob Baxt…
Liam Heagney
05 Jan 2022, 7:56
Picking rugby's winners and losers of 2022 in eight bold predictions
Which teams will flourish and which teams will flounder in 2022? Here are some predictions for the rugby year ahead.
Alex McLeod
03 Jan 2022, 0:08
'Huge step backwards' - Biggar on potential of a fan-less Six Nations
Under Covid restrictions, only 50 spectators are currently permitted to view outdoor events in Wales.
PA
31 Dec 2021, 12:16
Jamie George returns earlier than planned to boost England's Six Nations hopes
Jamie George has recovered from a knee problem to give England’s Six Nations title quest a lift.
PA
31 Dec 2021, 10:28
2022 will be France's year - Andy Goode
There’ll be a lot of people glad to see the back of 2021 but rugby has survived, improved as a spectacle and shown there’s muc…
Opinion
Andy Goode
31 Dec 2021, 5:16
'I really want to continue to push to get into England and be a staple there'
Alex Dombrandt has set the New Year’s resolution of surpassing a standout 2021 by cementing a place in England’s back row and …
PA
28 Dec 2021, 9:18
Sergio Parisse is looking for an Italy recall at the age of 38
Sergio Parisse, the legendary Azzurri No8, has this week revealed he has had talks with Kieran Crowley about playing for Italy aga…
Liam Heagney
14 Dec 2021, 8:25
Latest twist in the Six Nations TV deal given a January 7 deadline
BBC and ITV have tabled a TV proposal to the UK’s communications regulator after targeting the next three Six Nations championsh…
Liam Heagney
07 Dec 2021, 7:23
'They got lucky' - ex-Ireland player predicts Wales in for rude awakening
Wales are set to be given a rude awakening when the Guinness Six Nations comes around in just over two months' time - according to…
Ian Cameron
26 Nov 2021, 8:13
Eddie Jones searching for next ingredient to add to England's winning formula
Aside from the pleasing results, the campaign was notable for the emergence of a group of young prospects, with full-back Freddie …
PA
22 Nov 2021, 19:38
England Jones' England already targeting one of their Six Nations rivals
Head coach Eddie Jones has warned England’s Six Nations rivals that his young team still has plenty of improvement to make after…
Chris Jones
22 Nov 2021, 7:17
Ex-Six Nations and Lions boss Feehan lands role in another sport
It was April 2018 when John Feehan was ousted as the Six Nations and Lions CEO after his 16-year stewardship of both rugby propert…
Liam Heagney
21 Oct 2021, 8:14
Mohamed Haouas burglary trial is postponed again
The much-delayed robbery trial of French international prop Mohamed Haouas has today been postponed for a third time.
Paul Smith
20 Sep 2021, 7:28
Sergio Parisse confirms when he will finally bid 'arrivederci' to rugby union
Italy star Sergio Parisse has confirmed he will retire at the end of the season.
Paul Smith
12 Sep 2021, 10:23
Wales star's welcome return balances teammate's less positive diagnosis
Wales received good news ahead of their busy 2021/22 season when fly half Gareth Anscombe emerged unscathed from his long-awaited …
Paul Smith
12 Sep 2021, 6:04
Sharks boss claims Springboks 'will definitely' join Six Nations
The Springboks "will definitely" join the Six Nations over the coming years, according to the chief executive of the Sharks.
Sam Smith
23 Jul 2021, 22:09
U20 Six Nations Report Card: England star as Scotland stumble
Delayed due to the global pandemic, the 2021 U20 Six Nations took place in Cardiff over the last month and we have a review of all…
Alex Shaw
14 Jul 2021, 9:57
'The label does bother me, though not as much as it used to'
England prop Ellis Genge insists his notoriety is undeserved as he warns the USA and Canada that any attempt at...
PA
30 Jun 2021, 17:11
Springboks' Six Nations inclusion 'only a matter of time'
Sunday Times writer and former England international Stuart Barnes believes the Springboks inclusion in the Six Nations is 'only a…
Ian Cameron
21 Jun 2021, 8:18
Ireland's special project
Ireland's recent policy of recruiting foreign-born players has boosted the team but divided opinion.
LONG READ
Jonathan Bradley
10 Jun 2021, 5:42
Six Nations strikes new free-to-air exclusivity deal with ITV and BBC
There were fears the Six Nations was set to go behind a paywall in the UK but a deal has been struck to continue with free-to-air …
Liam Heagney
21 May 2021, 9:28
Delayed U20s Six Nations to be played at one venue with 26 players in each matchday squad
No match has been played in the U20s Six Nations since Scotland beat Wales at Colwyn Bay in March 2020 before the lockdown.
Liam Heagney
18 May 2021, 12:28
Friday night rugby returns to the Six Nations as 2022 fixtures confirmed
The dust only recently settled on a dramatic 2021 Six Nations and the fixtures have now been confirmed for the 2022 campaign.
Liam Heagney
28 Apr 2021, 9:32
'Fatuous' and 'cringeworthy' - Clive Woodward rips into RFU's Six Nations debrief
Rugby World Cup-winning coach Sir Clive Woodward has torn into the RFU's Six Nations debrief, describing it as 'cringeworthy'.
Ian Cameron
23 Apr 2021, 6:15
RFU's Six Nations debrief reads like a list of excuses - Andy Goode
The RFU’s Six Nations debrief has backed Eddie Jones to the hilt but it seems to have absolved him of responsibility and reads l…
Andy Goode
22 Apr 2021, 6:58
'What I was meaning...': Hamish Watson has again revisited his comments about Zander Fagerson's Six Nations red card
Scotland forward Hamish Watson had plenty to say at the time about the red card for Zander Fagerson and he has now revisited the c…
Liam Heagney
13 Apr 2021, 12:52
'Damaging nonsense': Danny Cipriani issues stern rebuke after allegations made about him being a bad influence on Rees-Zammit
New Bath signing Danny Cipriani has hit out at allegations that he led new Wales star Louis Rees-Zammit astray while playing for G…
Liam Heagney
02 Apr 2021, 10:38
No England player picked as six Welsh, five Irish, three Scots and one French make the Six Nations Team of the Championship
A shortlist for the Six Nations Team of the Championship resulted in 1.3 million people voting and Wales wound up with six picks i…
Josh Raisey
02 Apr 2021, 9:46
'That will put him in a really strong position for the Lions': Hamish Watson named Six Nations player of the tournament
Wayne Pivac led Wales to this year’s Six Nations title but Scotland flanker Hamish Watson has been named player of the tournamen…
PA
02 Apr 2021, 9:16
'Maybe four but at least three of them were deserved': Nigel Owens reviews the five Six Nations red cards and hands out end-of-tournament awards
Last Friday's red card for Finn Russell made it five reds for this year's Six Nations and Nigel Owens has given his end-of-tournam…
Liam Heagney
02 Apr 2021, 5:19
'I was in a pretty rough place': How celebrations went for surprise call-up Ryan Wilson following Scotland's win in Paris
Ryan Wilson hadn't played for Scotland since October 2019 but an incredible chain of events resulted in him being in the thick of …
Liam Heagney
01 Apr 2021, 12:48
RugbyPass Offload - Episode 23: Ryan's French miracle and Mike Phillips on the Lions, Wales and Gatland
RugbyPass Offload - Episode 23 has Wales and Lions legend Mike Phillips checking in from Dubai to join Ryan Wilson and Christina M…
RugbyPass
01 Apr 2021, 4:43
The WRU verdict on Wayne Pivac's Wales tenure
There were calls last November for Wayne Pivac to be sacked as Wales boss but the WRU didn't agree and their decision has been vin…
Sam Smith
31 Mar 2021, 10:50
'Social media shot up after the Scotland game. I got 70,000 people following me... it was very weird'
Louis Rees-Zammit has told The Rugby Pod what it was like becoming an overnight sensation as part of the 2021 Wales Six Nations ti…
Liam Heagney
31 Mar 2021, 6:39
Love, hate relationship
The rise and fall of Eddie Jones is a story New Zealanders are not surprised to be reading.
LONG READ
Tony Johnson
30 Mar 2021, 21:01
'Very surprised with the process of Wayne Barnes... but in France you don't get all the pictures'
Wayne Barnes gave Scotland an awful Six Nations fright with his red card for Finn Russell near the end of last Friday's win over F…
Liam Heagney
30 Mar 2021, 7:46
Russell receives 3-week ban after red card against France
The Scotland and Racing out-half appeared before a disciplinary hearing via video conference this evening.
Ciarán Kennedy
29 Mar 2021, 14:49
World Rugby's rankings system comes under fire as England move to third
Only the Six Nations champions Wales and Ireland improved in their ranking from the beginning of the tournament.
Josh Raisey
29 Mar 2021, 12:45
Russell handed early disciplinary hearing following France red card
The out-half was sent off during Scotland's defeat of France after catching Brice Dulin near the throat area with his elbow.
Ciarán Kennedy
29 Mar 2021, 6:24
Ref Watch: Six Nations officiating report card
Almost half of the red cards shown in the Six Nations’ 21-year history have come in the 2021 competition.
Paul Smith
28 Mar 2021, 6:51
Ref Watch: Wayne Barnes' off day and the Law loophole that Penaud's try exposed
The ability to make consistently good decisions under pressure marks out the great from the good in many walks of life.
Paul Smith
28 Mar 2021, 5:24
Wayne Pivac defends use of appalling curtains in his house
The decor in the Australian’s rented house was mocked after a television interview celebrating his side’s Six Nations title.
PA
27 Mar 2021, 14:04
Alun Wyn Jones must captain the Lions and four other things we learned from the 2021 Six Nations
The tournament ended with Scotland playing France on Friday night.
PA
27 Mar 2021, 11:43
The 5 best matches of the 2021 Guinness Six Nations Championship
Wales were crowned Guinness Six Nations champions for the second time in three years but were denied another Grand Slam following …
PA
27 Mar 2021, 9:22
'It means a lot to them, it means a lot for Scottish rugby, and hopefully for the people in our nation'
Scotland had not claimed an away victory over France since 1999.
PA
27 Mar 2021, 8:27
From Stuart Hogg to Alun Wyn Jones - Six Nations team of the tournament
The Guinness Six Nations was once again highlighted by memorable individual performances as the title race went down to being deci…
PA
27 Mar 2021, 4:21
The four players that made the difference in Wales' Six Nations triumph
Wales have been crowned 2021 Guinness Six Nations champions as coach Wayne Pivac enjoyed success after taking over from Warren Gat…
PA
27 Mar 2021, 3:11
Scotland player ratings vs France - 2021 Six Nations
A first win on French soil this century is reward enough for Scotland after an imperfect but gutsy win for Gregor Townsend's men.
Gavin Harper
26 Mar 2021, 18:38
Scotland out gut France to hand Wales 2021 Six Nations title
France needed to score four tries and beat Scotland by 21 points to deny Wales the title but the visitors stunned their hosts with…
PA
26 Mar 2021, 18:29
France player ratings vs Scotland - 2021 Six Nations
France player ratings: A weird and wonderful end to the most dramatic and beguiling of Guinness Six Nations.
Ian Cameron
26 Mar 2021, 18:18
'We maybe owe Wales a favour from 1999'
It was 1999 when Welsh heroics handed Scotland the title and Gregor Townsend now wants a Six Nations win in Paris to repay that fa…
Liam Heagney
26 Mar 2021, 6:25
'I wasn't sat there thinking this was going to be hard': Ewels never saw England's Ireland crash coming
Charlie Ewels was sat in the Aviva Stadium dressing room pre-game fully believing England were set for another good Six Nations da…
Liam Heagney
26 Mar 2021, 5:24
'I wouldn't get rid of him' - Neil Back defends Jones despite bad call on Saracens players
England fell to their worst Six Nations performance by finishing fifth.
AAP
25 Mar 2021, 10:16
Scotland No.8 Matt Fagerson to miss Paris showdown following training ground injury
Scotland have confirmed that No.8 Matt Fagerson will miss Friday’s Guinness Six Nations match vs France through an injury sustai…
Sam Smith
25 Mar 2021, 9:14
RugbyPass Offload - Episode 22: Jack Nowell, Zebo and Roberts on Six Nations drama, Lions tours and career highs and lows
RugbyPass Offload – Episode 22 sees England winger Jack Nowell join Jamie Roberts and Simon Zebo to recap an incredible Six Nati…
RugbyPass
25 Mar 2021, 5:55
'His durability is outstanding': How Harlequins have reaped the huge benefit of Joe Marler's England no-show
Severe bubble restrictions saw Joe Marler turn down his 2021 England call-up and Harlequins have reaped the rewards in the past ei…
Liam Heagney
25 Mar 2021, 5:24
'It's an important game for Finn': How Scotland believe the Russell effect can work in their favour in France
Over the concussion he suffered versus Ireland, Finn Russell has been recalled to the Scotland XV for the Six Nations re-fixture i…
Liam Heagney
24 Mar 2021, 15:20
Exeter react to loss of two Scotland players this week and give update on Henry Slade's England injury
Agreement between PRL and the SRU has left Exeter without Hogg and Skinner this week, while they are also missing England's Henry …
Liam Heagney
24 Mar 2021, 14:59
On a wing and a prayer
Scotland can still party like it's 1999 in France despite missing Sean Maitland
LONG READ
Jamie Lyall
24 Mar 2021, 13:33
Townsend's take on Scotland being restricted to just five Premiership picks versus France
Gregor Townsend has reacted to the deal that limited the Scotland Six Nations pick vs France to just five Premiership-based player…
Liam Heagney
24 Mar 2021, 10:01
Time to breathe
Thumping England was a huge fillip for Andy Farrell and his Ireland reign. The next step is to win a trophy.
LONG READ
Garry Doyle
24 Mar 2021, 9:07
Four changes for Scotland as they seek to deny France a Six Nations title win
Gregor Townsend has named his Scotland team for their final match of the 2021 Six Nations, Friday’s away date versus France.
Liam Heagney
24 Mar 2021, 8:45
France make five changes to XV to face Scotland in Six Nations title decider
Not since 2010 have France been crowned Six Nations champions and Fabien Galthie has named the team he hopes will bridge that gap.…
Liam Heagney
24 Mar 2021, 7:52
RFU CEO Sweeney bites back at Clive Woodward over damning Eddie Jones criticism
Clive Woodward hasn't held back in his recent criticism of England and Eddie Jones, commentary that has provoked a response from t…
PA
24 Mar 2021, 5:53
The verdict is in from the Paul Willemse 'eye area contact' red card disciplinary hearing
Paul Willemse was red-carded by Luke Pearce near the end of last Saturday's dramatic comeback win by France versus Wales in the Si…
Liam Heagney
23 Mar 2021, 17:46
'There will be a few boys who are gutted... but we can't think about that'
Finn Russell reflects on the Scotland player release deal with Premiership Rugby that came with a sting in the tail for some of th…
PA
23 Mar 2021, 15:54
'It was f***ing horrendous': What Adam Jones felt when France struck at the death but he now predicts a Lions tour silver lining for Wales
A three-time Grand Slam winner, Adam Jones was left gobsmacked by last-gasp France but he hopes Wales players will now dominate th…
Liam Heagney
23 Mar 2021, 15:27
Wales' Liam Williams has posted a riposte after being subjected to online abuse
The reaction of some so-called Wales fans left a lot to desired following the loss in France and Liam Williams has now posted a re…
Josh Raisey
23 Mar 2021, 14:45
Bundee Aki has learned his fate after last Saturday's red card and it's a longer ban than Peter O'Mahony got
Bundee Aki was red-carded playing for Ireland in last Saturday's win over England and he has now learned how long his suspension w…
Liam Heagney
23 Mar 2021, 14:14
Pomp to 'poison'
After five years in charge, now bereft of the Saracens swagger, it is increasingly unlikely Eddie Jones is the man to rediscover E…
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Sam Peters
23 Mar 2021, 9:15
Eddie Jones' future hangs in balance as RFU schedule talks
Bill Sweeney must decide whether recent results represent permanent stagnation or a temporary slide that Jones is equipped to reve…
PA
22 Mar 2021, 16:11
The big winners and losers from Ireland's Six Nations campaign
After five games that produced mixed performances, Andy Farrell will now have a clearer idea of his strongest squad.
Ciarán Kennedy
22 Mar 2021, 13:36
Agony and ecstasy
A modern-day classic in Paris, a humbling in Dublin and a walkover in Edinburgh, the Six Nations finale had it all
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Jamie Lyall
22 Mar 2021, 10:20
Ellis Genge escapes citing over Sexton incident
England prop Ellis Genge has escaped a citing for his altercation with Johnny Sexton in Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations rout by …
PA
22 Mar 2021, 9:45
Maitland not included as Scotland name 29-man squad for rearranged Six Nations meeting with France
Glasgow's Adam Hastings is available for selection and returns to the squad following a three-match suspension.
Ciarán Kennedy
22 Mar 2021, 9:35
Scots lose out again as Monye and Dallaglio pick their Six Nations XV
Lawrence Dallaglio and Ugo Monye have picked their Guinness Six Nations team of the tournament, with five Welsh players making the…
Josh Raisey
22 Mar 2021, 7:58
France's Willemse and Ireland centre Aki get date for disciplinary hearings
Both players were red carded during a dramatic day of Six Nations action last Saturday.
Ciarán Kennedy
22 Mar 2021, 6:53
Eddie Jones addresses claims his England future is on the line
Saturday's 32-18 defeat to Ireland in Dublin sealed a fifth place finish for England in this year's Six Nations.
PA
22 Mar 2021, 5:24
'The abuse players are receiving has to stop' - Welsh Rugby Union reveals online abuse sent to Wales players after France defeat
Wayne Pivac’s team had victory snatched from their grasp at the end of the Paris contest.
PA
21 Mar 2021, 17:05
'Unacceptable ' - Dallaglio leads England 2003 heavyweights calling for change
Descent from champions to a fifth-place finish was confirmed by Saturday’s 32-18 defeat in Dublin.
PA
21 Mar 2021, 14:37
'Warren came in during the week and watched our training session... Some lads are dead certs'
Andy Farrell believes Ireland’s players have given British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland “one or two more headaches” …
PA
21 Mar 2021, 14:06
Galthie: Welsh players specialise in getting opponents red cards
France head coach Fabien Galthie has sensationally accused Wales players have attempting to get their opponents' red cards followi…
Ian Cameron
21 Mar 2021, 13:57
'It was good to start in my normal position given I won my first cap on to the wing and I was thrown into the back-row'
The Harlequins ace made his first start for Scotland as Gregor Townsend’s team ran up a record-breaking 52-10 triumph over Italy…
PA
21 Mar 2021, 10:53
CJ Stander serenaded with Tina Turner classic as he bids farewell to Ireland duty
Ireland’s triumphant players serenaded the retiring CJ Stander with a Tina Turner classic after he helped dismantle England on h…
PA
21 Mar 2021, 10:14
'Second to none' - Itoje mounts passionate defence of under fire Jones
Jones is fighting for his Twickenham future after a 32-18 defeat by Ireland condemned last year’s champions to fifth place.
PA
21 Mar 2021, 9:09
'It is just desperately frustrating' - Scotland hold Wales' title fate in their hands - Pivac
Next Friday’s clash between France and Scotland will determine who will be crowned Six Nations champions.
PA
21 Mar 2021, 8:02
The RFU face pivotal moment over Eddie Jones' future
England slipped to three defeats in five games.
PA
21 Mar 2021, 7:49
'He's gutted, Bundee. He is good mates with Billy as well'
Saturday's red card was the second for Bundee Aki in 17 months and Ireland boss Andy Farrell has given his verdict on this latest …
Liam Heagney
21 Mar 2021, 6:00
Ref Watch: The Grand Slam decider and the one call they got wrong
Luke Pearce is the rising star of international refereeing and as I have previously written, in my opinion, the heir apparent to W…
Paul Smith
21 Mar 2021, 5:58
What Andy Farrell said in the dressing room to the retiring CJ Stander after Ireland did clinical number on England
CJ Stander played his 51st and last game for Ireland on Saturday and Andy Farrell had a message for him in the post-game dressing …
Liam Heagney
21 Mar 2021, 4:41
'Is there really no better 9 and 10 in this country?': England's fifth placed finish has fans lost over Eddie Jones' continued selections
England slumped to their second fifth-placed finish of the Eddie Jones' era with their third loss of the Six Nations against Irela…
Sam Smith
21 Mar 2021, 3:15
'There is no consolation in that': Why Wales were left 'numb' after Grand Slam slipped away
Wayne Pivac admitted Wales were left numb as a France try two minutes into injury time inflicted a 32-30 defeat and deprived them …
PA
20 Mar 2021, 22:03
The Six Nations lives on as France snuff out Wales' Grand Slam dream in Parisian
France claimed a dramatic last-gasp 32-30 victory to deny Wales the Guinness Six Nations Grand Slam after a controversial Paris ep…
PA
20 Mar 2021, 18:46
Wales player ratings vs France - 2021 Six Nations
Wales player ratings: What a difference four months make. Wales were calm and level-headed in the face of France's red-blooded ear…
Ian Cameron
20 Mar 2021, 17:38
'You don't blame other people' - Clive Woodward blasts Eddie Jones in post-match rant
Sir Clive Woodward, the World Cup-winning coach, has called on Twickenham chiefs to ask Eddie Jones to explain why England have …
Chris Jones
20 Mar 2021, 17:13
'A lot of positive things in the game': Eddie Jones' bizarre take on England's latest bruising loss
Despite a third defeat in 2021 and a fifth-place Six Nations finish, Eddie Jones has insisted things are not all that bad for Engl…
Liam Heagney
20 Mar 2021, 16:41
Ellis Genge is going viral after using excessive force on Johnny Sexton's head pinned on the ground
With England on attack inside the five trying to burrow over from close range, Genge ends up tangled with Johnny Sexton on the gro…
Sam Smith
20 Mar 2021, 16:37
Watch: Ireland were practising the Keith Earls move prior to kick-off
Footage has emerged showing Ireland practising the move that lead to Keith Earls' try prior to kick-off in today's Guinness Six Na…
Online Editors
20 Mar 2021, 15:32
Ireland player ratings vs England - 2021 Six Nations
Here are the Ireland player ratings after they delivered a 'statement' win over England to finish their 2021 Six Nations campaign …
Liam Heagney
20 Mar 2021, 15:30
CJ Stander gets his send-off as Ireland add to England's woes with emphatic Six Nations win
England collapsed to their joint-worst Guinness Six Nations finish after being routed 32-18 by Ireland as an ill-fated title defen…
PA
20 Mar 2021, 15:17
English clubs agree to release Scottish players for France
Relieved Gregor Townsend has thanked English Premiership clubs for agreeing to release his Scotland stars for next week’s delaye…
PA
20 Mar 2021, 15:01
England player ratings vs Ireland - 2021 Six Nations
England came to Dublin favourites to make it five wins from five against the Irish and exit the Guinness Six Nations on a high, an…
Ian Cameron
20 Mar 2021, 14:31
Having moaned on Thursday about media 'rat poison', Eddie Jones better brace himself for another deluge after meekly losing this battle of the also-rans
Eddie Jones doesn't like it but there are valid reasons - as highlighted by Ireland on Saturday - why the England critics are out …
Liam Heagney
20 Mar 2021, 13:57
Scotland run in eight tries as they sweep aside Italy at Murrayfield
Hooker Dave Cherry and wing Duhan Van Der Merwe each scored a brace of tries.
PA
20 Mar 2021, 12:42
Late change for England as Ollie Lawrence to start
Ollie Lawrence was promoted to England’s starting XV for the Guinness Six Nations clash with Ireland after full-back Max Malins …
PA
20 Mar 2021, 12:07
Slimmed down Stockdale to unleash new-look physique against England
Stockdale feared he would miss the entire Championship having suffered a problematic knee injury.
PA
20 Mar 2021, 9:50
'I'm really nervous' - Stuart Hogg admits he isn't comfortable playing number 10 role for Scotland
The Exeter full-back will switch to fly-half with Finn Russell ruled out against Italy.
PA
20 Mar 2021, 8:56
The one Ireland omission Chris Robshaw 'can't quite believe'
It's been a shrieked from the rooftops by Ireland fans for some time, and former England captain Chris Robshaw is in agreement: wh…
Ian Cameron
20 Mar 2021, 7:12
'I don't think I opened the curtains for about three weeks after that'
Worcester boss Jonathan Thomas is enjoying the 2021 Wales revival, rekindling memories of going from 2007 RWC elimination to 2008 …
Liam Heagney
20 Mar 2021, 6:00
Groundhog Day
More heartbreak and yet more frustration. Will Scotland ever become Six Nations contenders?
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Jamie Lyall
20 Mar 2021, 5:06
No evidence of innovation from Eddie's England - Andy Goode
Eddie Jones says he’s an innovative and forward-thinking coach but, despite there being nothing but pride on the line in Dublin,…
Andy Goode
20 Mar 2021, 3:59
Attack force one
If Super Rugby looks to be a different game entirely to the Six Nations, that's because it is.
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Gregor Paul
19 Mar 2021, 18:07
Premiership Rugby issues statement on Scotland player release versus France
The rearranged France versus Scotland game takes place on March 26 and Premiership Rugby have issued a statement on player release…
Liam Heagney
19 Mar 2021, 14:39
Every line-up and kick-off time for the final round of Guinness Six Nations matches
Every team line-up and kick-off time for the final round of the Guinness Six Nations - excluding Scotland's rescheduled match with…
PA
19 Mar 2021, 11:41
Mitchell: 'You never have Ireland's number. They're a tenacious side and a tenacious country'
John Mitchell said: “You never have Ireland’s number” after four straight wins.
PA
19 Mar 2021, 10:13
What Grand Slam-chasing Wayne Pivac now thinks of the critics who wanted him sacked last November
Just 18 weeks ago Wayne Pivac fielded queries on whether he had lost the Wales dressing room - now he is on the cusp of Grand Slam…
Liam Heagney
19 Mar 2021, 9:27
'None of us knew this until post-match' - The tactical order Owen Farrell was given during French game
Former England captain Dylan Hartley has revealed the “tactic” his successor Owen Farrell was given last weekend - to not talk…
Josh Raisey
19 Mar 2021, 9:02
Taking the hits
The England v Ireland games were always feisty affairs according to 48-cap Lions prop Nick Popplewell
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Nick Popplewell
19 Mar 2021, 7:45
The England barb that Conor Murray has dismissed as 'outside noise'
Conor Murray is set to make his first Ireland start since round one and his style of play has been commented on by England boss Ed…
Liam Heagney
19 Mar 2021, 6:26
The stat that suggests history is very much on Wales' side ahead of Grand Slam decider
Wales will land the Guinness Six Nations title and complete a Grand Slam if they beat France in Paris on Saturday.
PA
19 Mar 2021, 5:55
Wales highlight the most improved aspect of their play in 2021 and salute Alun Wyn Jones' influence this week
With a Grand Slam tilt very new territory for Wayne Pivac, he has been happy that Wales veteran Alun Wyn Jones is wielding influen…
Liam Heagney
19 Mar 2021, 5:50
Andy Farrell's take on Elliot Daly's selection at 13 and why Ireland must be 'couragous'
Ireland have not beaten England since their Grand Slam success of 2018.
PA
19 Mar 2021, 5:32
Eddie Jones sheds light on why Paolo Odogwu is still uncapped after eight weeks in England set-up
Uncapped Paolo Odogwu arrived into England camp as a player on form at Wasps but he will leave empty-handed as he didn't make a Te…
Liam Heagney
19 Mar 2021, 4:59
Scotland could yet be without Premiership players for France game
Scotland may be without all of their English-based players for next weekend’s rescheduled Six Nations match against France.
Gavin Harper
18 Mar 2021, 18:00
'That rat poison gets into players' heads': Eddie Jones fires back at England critics
With England back on track and looking to finish the Six Nations with a win in Ireland, Eddie Jones has had a pop at recent critic…
Liam Heagney
18 Mar 2021, 18:00
The startling French statistic that has Grand Slam-chasing Wales working extra hard on the training pitch
One particular statistic is on the mind of Wayne Pivac as Wales prepare for this Saturday's Grand Slam assignment in France.
Liam Heagney
18 Mar 2021, 18:00
After five years, Elliot Daly is finally back in his 'actual position'
Pundit Maggie Alphonsi is one of many people who have said that Elliot Daly’s best position is outside centre after he was hande…
Josh Raisey
18 Mar 2021, 16:05
Six Nations officials finally confirm date for rescheduled France versus Scotland match
Rugby fans now know when the 2021 Six Nations will end as tournament officials have at last confirmed a new date for France versus…
Liam Heagney
18 Mar 2021, 15:38
Farrell explains why he has axed Lowe and also rejigged the Ireland back row
Andy Farrell has made a half-dozen changes to his Ireland XV to take on England, including the unceremonious axing of winger James…
Liam Heagney
18 Mar 2021, 14:17
Italy make two changes in team for Scotland
Having endured four more Six Nations losses on the bounce, Italy have picked the team they hope can avoid a 2021 whitewash away to…
Sam Smith
18 Mar 2021, 12:00
James Lowe dropped entirely as Ireland make six changes for England
Andy Farrell has revealed his Ireland team to take on England this Saturday in Dublin in a 2021 Six Nations finale.
Sam Smith
18 Mar 2021, 11:25
Scotland make seven changes for Italy while Stuart Hogg also switches position
Beaten by Ireland at home despite a late fightback, Scotland have announced their Six Nations team that will now host Italy this S…
Liam Heagney
18 Mar 2021, 10:15
'He is a big man, we're up against big men': The reason why Wales have made one change to Grand Slam-chasing pack and shaken-up their bench
Wales boss Wayne Pivac has explained why he resisted the temptation to stick with Cory Hill and instead start Adam Beard versus Fr…
Liam Heagney
18 Mar 2021, 9:26
'His preferred position': England explain why they have backed Elliot Daly for a first start since 2016 at outside centre
It's four years and four months since Elliot Daly last started a Test match at outside centre for England but he will wear No13 on…
Liam Heagney
18 Mar 2021, 8:25
Proudfoot: 'When England toured South Africa we highlighted him as one of the main threats in the team'
England forwards coach Matt Proudfoot has been full of praise for flanker Tom Curry ahead of their final match of the Guinness Six…
Josh Raisey
18 Mar 2021, 8:10
France shake up bench for Six Nations decider
Having had their Grand Slam dream shredded by England, France have named their Six Nations team to pick up the pieces versus Wales…
Ian Cameron
18 Mar 2021, 7:20
England make one change to their team to face Ireland
Fresh from the revitalising win over France, Eddie Jones has named his England team for Saturday's Six Nations finale away to Irel…
Liam Heagney
18 Mar 2021, 7:08
Wales make just one change in team for Six Nations decider
Rejuvenated Wales are just one more win away from clinching the 2021 Six Nations Grand Slam and they have named their team to face…
Sam Smith
18 Mar 2021, 7:04
'At the end of the day, it's all about player-welfare': Josh Navidi's new cause after overcoming concussion injury
Concussion sidelined Navidi for the entire Autumn Nations Cup campaign earlier this term, and after returning to Test rugby off th…
PA
18 Mar 2021, 0:21
'I want to see my family': Ellis Genge says Six Nations bubble has taken a psychological toll on the team
An extended period living under strict coronavirus safety protocols will end after Saturday’s climax to the tournament against I…
PA
18 Mar 2021, 0:13
RugbyPass Offload - Episode 21: Hand of Back, England 2003, red carpets and World Cup memories
RugbyPass Offload - Episode 21 welcomes English royalty as 2003 World Cup winner Neil Back joins co-hosts Dylan Hartley and Ryan W…
RugbyPass
17 Mar 2021, 16:18
'A lot of people probably look at it as a negative for Paolo but there is an argument both ways'
Paolo Odogwu had hoped Six Nations 2021 would see him capped by England but there are seemingly positives to him returning to Wasp…
Liam Heagney
17 Mar 2021, 15:18
The consolation Jamie Ritchie has taken from the latest Scotland loss
Scotland have lost their way since the opening day Six Nations win over England but Jamie Ritchie isn't totally negative about the…
PA
17 Mar 2021, 14:25
'I don't know if talks are still ongoing': The mystery surrounding France vs Scotland and whether Premiership players will be released
There is still no confirmation about the suggested March 26 France vs Scotland Six Nations re-fixture and the player release situa…
Liam Heagney
17 Mar 2021, 11:04
Sam Underhill's crocodile roll verdict: 'I don't think the game would be any poorer if they got rid of it'
Crocodile roll debate intensified last month after Jack Willis' terrible injury and England back row Sam Underhill has now had his…
Liam Heagney
17 Mar 2021, 9:26
Exeter provide update on the England training ground injury suffered by Henry Slade
Henry Slade pulled up on the Six Nations training ground on Monday with England and Exeter have now provided an injury update.
Liam Heagney
17 Mar 2021, 8:20
'If we don't back it up then I'm going to be devastated'
England sparked back into life with last Saturday's Six Nations win over France but Jonny May reckons it must now be backed up in …
PA
17 Mar 2021, 5:47
'I have always played fairly': Peter O'Mahony breaks silence on his Six Nations red card
Back in the Ireland set-up following his Six Nations suspension, Peter O'Mahony has spoken about his February 7 red card away to W…
Liam Heagney
16 Mar 2021, 15:37
'A lot is said about England not wanting to attack but that has never been a message pushed on us as players'
Injury ruled Joe Launchbury out of the Six Nations but he has plenty to say about the criticism of the England attack prior to las…
Liam Heagney
16 Mar 2021, 15:02
'They still have a hell of a lot to play for and the DNA of the team doesn't change'
Defeat to England has knocked France out of the Grand Slam reckoning but Wales don't believe it will make their job any easier in …
PA
16 Mar 2021, 12:49
'Shocked. Didn't see it coming': How Ireland skipper Sexton reacted when told CJ Stander is quitting
Ireland skipper Johnny Sexton hadn't a clue what was going on when called to a Monday meeting with Andy Farrell and the retiring C…
Liam Heagney
16 Mar 2021, 10:55
Henry Slade suffers England training ground injury
Henry Slade was injury in training on Monday and a decision on his availability for England in Dublin is expected on Tuesday.
PA
16 Mar 2021, 9:00
The England blueprint: 'We have been trying to attack like this since the autumn'
A fortnight after conceding the title in Cardiff, England rescued their Six Nations from disaster by edging tournament favourites …
PA
16 Mar 2021, 6:53
Ireland back row CJ Stander announces shock retirement
50-cap Ireland back row CJ Stander had caused a shock this Tuesday by announcing he will retire from all forms of rugby this summe…
Liam Heagney
16 Mar 2021, 6:24
'It was absolutely disgusting... There are not too many tighthead props in world rugby who can do that'
Former Ireland international Mike Ross believes Tadhg Furlong is reaping the benefits of his year out of the game.
Ciarán Kennedy
16 Mar 2021, 2:45
'Neanderthal rugby straight out of the 1950s': Why Super Rugby Aotearoa 'leaves the Six Nations for dead'
The Six Nations is great for its history and the passion it engenders, not to mention the fact that Scotland periodically lowers a…
Campbell Burnes
15 Mar 2021, 17:17
'Please Johnny, don't be scared' - Romain Poite bags soundbite of the Six Nations
The sight of referee Romain Poite chasing after Johnny Sexton shouting “Please Johnny, don’t be scared” is not one many expe…
Josh Raisey
15 Mar 2021, 14:04
TMO Joy Neville the latest target of online abuse
Referee Joy Neville has been the victim of a barrage of online abuse after the most recent round of Guinness Six Nations action.
Josh Raisey
15 Mar 2021, 12:50
Ireland suffer two major injury blows ahead of England clash
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has named an updated squad ahead of Saturday's round five meeting with England in Dublin.
Ciarán Kennedy
15 Mar 2021, 12:40
Scott Cummings forced to withdraw from Scotland squad through injury
Glasgow lock Cummings suffered a suspected hand fracture during Sunday’s 27-24 loss to Ireland at Murrayfield.
PA
15 Mar 2021, 11:38
'So many inner city kids are missing out. The game could be so much bigger'
Of England’s starting XV in the 2019 World Cup final, seven were from black or ethnic minority backgrounds.
PA
15 Mar 2021, 9:09
The beautiful game
Six Nations rugby proved what an attractive competition it can be for its new partners CVC this weekend
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Jamie Lyall
15 Mar 2021, 8:09
Johnny Sexton admits Ireland are currently falling short of being a top team
Victory at Murrayfield moved Ireland second in the Six Nations standings ahead of next weekend’s showdown with England.
PA
15 Mar 2021, 8:01
'I wasn't aware of that statistic' - the Wales' attacking stat that rubbishes claims they're lucky
Alun Wyn Jones says Wales will embrace the challenge of entering uncharted Six Nations Grand Slam territory in Paris next Saturday…
PA
15 Mar 2021, 5:23
Maro Itoje has directly addressed talk about his discipline
The second row’s penalties against Wales were a blip in an otherwise consistent Six Nations campaign.
PA
14 Mar 2021, 18:17
'That's just not acceptable' - James Lowe heavily criticised over latest defensive no-show
Despite Ireland's confidence-boosting Guinness Six Nations win over Scotland at Murrayfield, winger James Lowe is once again in th…
Ian Cameron
14 Mar 2021, 17:15
'Ballerina rhino' - Tadhg Furlong's double side step is exactly what every rugby fan needed
Scotland were pipped 27-24 by the boot of Ireland's Johnny Sexton in an empty Murrayfield, leaving Wales and France to battle it o…
AAP
14 Mar 2021, 14:20
Scotland player ratings vs Ireland - 2021 Six Nations
Scotland’s winless run against Ireland extended to six matches as the visitors recorded a 27 - 24 win at BT Murrayfield this aft…
Gavin Harper
14 Mar 2021, 13:43
Ireland edge thriller to end Scotland's Six Nations hopes
A mistake by Ali Price allowed Ireland to claim the win as Scotland suffered more disappointment at home.
PA
14 Mar 2021, 13:33
Ireland player ratings vs Scotland - 2021 Six Nations
Ireland player ratings: The pace and brutality of the game was right up there in what was a bitterly close contest between two sid…
Ian Cameron
14 Mar 2021, 13:17
'They sound likes the Krankies' - Murrayfield PA in firing line over empty stadium cacophony
Stadium public announcement systems are a bugbear for many fans, but Murrayfield took the biscuit in the lead up to Scotland's Gui…
Ian Cameron
14 Mar 2021, 11:08
Disappointment tinges England's win over France
Maro Itoje’s late try at Twickenham on Saturday powered Eddie Jones’ men to their best win since the 2019 World Cup.
PA
14 Mar 2021, 8:36
'When I told him that Gregor Townsend had called me, my dad was a bit quiet and taken aback'
Little Josh Bayliss clamped himself to his father’s legs and wept, arms straining in the forlorn hope that through sheer will al…
Jamie Lyall
14 Mar 2021, 7:42
'I think over the last couple of games it's the calmest I've ever been, it's the calmest I've seen Finn and Ali'
The Dark Blues have not played for a month after their clash with France was postponed.
PA
14 Mar 2021, 7:01
'You can put Joe Schmidt, Wayne Smith, the great coaches in the world in there and it's not going to make a significant difference'
Defeat to Wales on Saturday was the 31st in a row for Italy in the Six Nations and it despaired an ex-Test coach and an ex-Italian…
Liam Heagney
14 Mar 2021, 6:00
'One of the best defensive 13s in the world game just now': The transformation of Chris Harris from Scotland nobody to potential Lions starter
Chris Harris initially made just five Scotland starts in 27 months but is now set for a 10th consecutive start and is touted as a …
Liam Heagney
14 Mar 2021, 5:19
Ref Watch: The two missed calls that proved vital for England
Irish referee Andrew Brace returned to Twickenham for the first time since the Autumn Nations Cup final to take charge of the rema…
Paul Smith
14 Mar 2021, 5:12
'We got a new one today, the captain's challenge which we didn't know about... we must be off the memo list'
Eddie Jones was chuffed England beat France on Saturday but he was keen to query a late-game incident that saw a penalty decision …
Liam Heagney
13 Mar 2021, 15:45
England dash French Grand Slam hopes with late Maro Itoje try
France led 20-16 until the 76th minute when Maro Itoje bulldozed over the whitewash from short range to give England the lead at T…
PA
13 Mar 2021, 13:56
England player ratings vs France - Six Nations
England player ratings: Le Crunch found two teams on the opposite side of the momentum charts.
Ian Cameron
13 Mar 2021, 13:20
'We're very pleased to be four from four with an opportunity that we can now finally talk about'
It has been an incredible time for Wayne Pivac, going from calls for him to be sacked to bringing Wales to within 80 minutes of a …
Liam Heagney
13 Mar 2021, 12:51
Wales just one more win away from Six Nations Grand Slam after thumping Italy
Unbeaten Six Nations leaders Wales reeled off a third successive bonus-point victory with a comfortable win over hapless Italy in …
PA
13 Mar 2021, 11:55
Wales player ratings vs Italy - 2021 Six Nations
Wales player ratings: The Italy fixture is fast becoming each weekend's foregone conclusion, but Wayne Pivac named a strong side a…
Ian Cameron
13 Mar 2021, 11:21
Clear the air conversations in camp have 'clarifed things' for England - Slade
Henry Slade insists England are ready to deliver a performance of disciplined ferocity when they launch their Guinness Six Nations…
PA
13 Mar 2021, 9:09
Andy Farrell admits Ireland plan to starve Finn Russell and Stuart Hogg of quick ball
Fly-half Russell and captain Hogg have been central to Scotland’s recent resurgence.
PA
13 Mar 2021, 6:40
'That hit home with me' - The Kyle Sinckler advice that changed everything for Anthony Watson
He took on board the prop’s advice to focus solely on playing and avoid any distractions.
PA
13 Mar 2021, 6:12
'They have created a modern version of their old roles': What Eddie Jones really thinks of Galthie's France
Eddie Jones is usually all for verbal sparring in Test match build-ups but the England boss has been nothing but courteous about F…
Liam Heagney
13 Mar 2021, 5:01
'The mindset is absolutely the same as if we were playing England again' - Dan Biggar
Dan Biggar says Wales’ mindset is “absolutely the same” for their Rome appointment with Italy on Saturday as if they were fa…
PA
13 Mar 2021, 4:53
England have lost their identity - Andy Goode
Eddie Jones has resisted the clamour for major changes but the pressure is really on now for England to rediscover their identity.
Andy Goode
13 Mar 2021, 3:43
Scotland explain why first start in 17 months for a soon-to-be 35-year-old is best way to replace banned Fagerson
Not since October 2019 when Scotland were beaten by Japan and eliminated from the World Cup has WP Nel started a Test match for th…
Liam Heagney
12 Mar 2021, 13:47
'He's like a nice Pinotage, he has matured well': The making of 50-cap Anthony Watson
Things came easily for Anthony Watson early in his career but England boss Eddie Jones now has nothing but admiration for the matu…
Liam Heagney
12 Mar 2021, 13:35
Scotland No.8 Fagerson brands Welsh prop's actions 'pathetic' in explosive interview
Scotland No.8 Matt Fagerson has refused to pull any punches in delivering his take on the red shown to his brother Zander in Round…
Ian Cameron
12 Mar 2021, 11:49
'There wasn't going to be a 28-0 win or even a draw'
Scotland were blameless for the Six Nations postponement versus France but Gregor Townsend isn't cribbing his side didn't get a wa…
Liam Heagney
12 Mar 2021, 11:14
Kick-off times and every team line-up for this weekend's Round 4 Guinness Six Nations matches
In case you missed them, here is every team line-up for this weekend's Round 4 Guinness Six Nations matches.
PA
12 Mar 2021, 11:12
France have a new name for last month's awkward Six Nations postponement
Chasing a first Six Nations win at Twickenham since 2005, France have given a new name to last month's postponement saga.
PA
12 Mar 2021, 10:18
'I'm sure like a player they improve, they make mistakes and get better. We're expecting Andrew to referee the law'
Referee Andy Brace was a focus of attention when England played France in December and again last month in the Six Nations loss to…
Liam Heagney
12 Mar 2021, 9:13
Scotland make four changes, including a recall for Sean Maitland who lost with Saracens in the Championship last weekend
After an unscheduled four-week break in between Six Nations games, Gregor Townsend's Scotland return to action this Sunday against…
Liam Heagney
12 Mar 2021, 6:43
Ireland make three changes for Scotland but keep Conor Murray in reserve
Having seen Ireland get off to their worst start since 1998, Andy Farrell is now looking to build on the Six Nations win over Ital…
Liam Heagney
12 Mar 2021, 6:39
'I understand people have opinions. That's fine' - England captain Owen Farrell not dwelling on the past
Owen Farrell has moved on from the toughest period of his captaincy as he looks to spearhead an England resurgence in the final tw…
PA
12 Mar 2021, 5:45
'Maro has had to carry the load': The reason Charlie Ewels has been chosen as Itoje's England lock partner
With Jonny Hill as his second row partner in February, Maro Itoje hasn't dominated for England and Charlie Ewels has been called u…
Liam Heagney
12 Mar 2021, 5:36
Six Nations talking points
Against the backdrop of coronavirus angst and bonkers refereeing, the show goes on.
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Jamie Lyall
12 Mar 2021, 5:17
Louis Rees-Zammit didn't sleep for two days over single incident against England
Louis Rees-Zammit helped roar Wales to their last Grand Slam as an excited spectator – but two years on he is chasing the dream …
PA
12 Mar 2021, 5:15
'He has made a few adjustments to his lifestyle': Why Cowan-Dickie is now getting a look-in as an England starter
First capped in 2015, it hasn't been until recent weeks that Luke Cowan-Dickie has come to the fore as a starting England option a…
Liam Heagney
12 Mar 2021, 4:45
Stats and snapshots: episode three
With a Triple Crown, Wales have taken the Six Nations by storm. Rob Vickerman explains how they've done it.
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Andy Clarke
12 Mar 2021, 3:44
'His skin folds have come down 15 per cent': How Ollie Lawrence responded to the England axe
Much was made last month about the callous way England dropped Ollie Lawrence but Eddie Jones has been enthused by the rookie's re…
Liam Heagney
12 Mar 2021, 3:26
'A bad call by the referee, unfair conditions in the game': How England have tailored training to ensure they cope with French adversity
Eddie Jones has used RFU referees at England training this week to create adverse situations so his players can cope with in-game …
Liam Heagney
11 Mar 2021, 17:00
'Give me the ball and I'll sprint' - how Duhan van der Merwe won over Finn Russell
Scotland stand-off Finn Russell and strike running winger Duhan van der Merwe have formed an unlikely friendship in Scotland camp,…
Ian Cameron
11 Mar 2021, 15:08
Gareth Davies: 'I feel like there is a bit of pressure on me to perform as well as he did'
Wales in pursuit of Six Nations title and Grand Slam.
PA
11 Mar 2021, 12:32
'Sometimes in the back of your mind it crawls in, 'is my conditioning up to standard here?''
Scotland’s round-three fixture was postponed due to a coronavirus outbreak in France’s squad.
PA
11 Mar 2021, 12:00
Pembrokeshire-born Stephen Varney returns to Italy side to face Wales
Gloucester scrum-half Stephen Varney will return to the Italy team for Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations clash against Wales in Ro…
PA
11 Mar 2021, 11:42
'There is no correlation' - Six Nations chief denies CVC deal means axing free-to-air Six Nations
Private equity firm CVC Capital Partners has acquired a 14.3 per cent stake in the tournament.
PA
11 Mar 2021, 11:19
England explain gamble with Malins and what they admire most about this France side
Amid claims that France kick the most and the longest in world rugby, England have gone with rookie Max Malins as their starting f…
Liam Heagney
11 Mar 2021, 7:34
Vakatawa returns as France make four changes for England
French offensive weapon Virimi Vakatawa will start against England after making his return to the France XV after an injury layoff…
Ian Cameron
11 Mar 2021, 6:34
Time to change tack
If England are to regain form, Owen Farrell needs to show more maturity when dealing with referees
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Andrew Elliott
11 Mar 2021, 6:13
England make three changes, including giving Max Malins a first Test start
Beaten last time out by Wales in Cardiff, England have named their round four Six Nations team to face France this Saturday at Twi…
Liam Heagney
11 Mar 2021, 6:07
'They will look back when Hogg dropped the ball over the line - that's a big moment in that game'
Gregor Townsend’s men lost 19-12 in Dublin on the opening weekend of the 2020 tournament.
PA
11 Mar 2021, 5:40
Six Nations finally seal £365million CVC deal
The money-spinning buy-in by investment company CVC into the Six Nations has been long talked about and has now been formally made…
Liam Heagney
11 Mar 2021, 4:17
'There's no such thing as untouchables': Mako Vunipola on the allegation Eddie Jones has undroppable England favourites
Despite a deluge of criticism over how Eddie Jones picks his England teams, Mako Vunipola insists the coach doesn't have his favou…
Liam Heagney
10 Mar 2021, 17:02
RugbyPass Offload - Episode 20: Finn Russell, Parisian nights out, World Rugby awards and open-top buses
RugbyPass Offload – Episode 20 features Scottish royalty as Finn Russell comes on to chat with his old mates Simon Zebo and Ryan…
RugbyPass
10 Mar 2021, 16:08
'We are fortunate': Where Wayne Barnes has really stood out helping England at training this week
Test referees Wayne Barnes and Matthew Carley have visited the England camp this week to help iron out their Six Nations penalties…
Liam Heagney
10 Mar 2021, 13:24
Dean Richards backs exiled Simmonds: 'If it was my England team then he would be there or thereabouts'
Dean Richards knows plenty about what is needed to be a Test level No8 and he has now shared his thoughts on England exile Sam Sim…
Chris Jones
10 Mar 2021, 10:14
'I'm not going to be Antoine Dupont... I'm going to be a Ben Youngs and the best version of myself'
Ben Youngs admires the style of play Antoine Dupont is producing at scrum-half but the England veteran isn't going to copy his Fre…
Liam Heagney
10 Mar 2021, 8:00
Wayne Pivac sheds light on why he is sticking by Dan Biggar and not starting Callum Sheedy for Wales
Wales made 10 changes when they last visited Rome two years ago but Wayne Pivac has just made two and has kept Callum Sheedy in re…
Liam Heagney
10 Mar 2021, 5:40
'The scar has cleared up, thanks for asking': Tom Curry two years on from being left a bloodied England mess by France
It's 25 months since Tom Curry was left a bloodied mess playing for England against France, the rival they are hosting again this …
Liam Heagney
10 Mar 2021, 3:53
England have taken the drastic action of having referees at training to help curb their Six Nations penalties problem
Eddie Jones' England are tied with Italy for the dubious title of most indisciplined Six Nations team, conceding 41 penalties in t…
Liam Heagney
09 Mar 2021, 17:03
'It's a constant discussion with Andy': The one thing rookie Test coach Paul O'Connell has found really challenging with Ireland
Six Nations title-winning skipper Paul O'Connell was brought back into the Ireland fold in January to accelerate progress under An…
Liam Heagney
09 Mar 2021, 13:45
Wales explain why they brought forward their XV announcement by two days and highlight what they want from the recalled Gareth Davies
Wales weren't due to name their round four XV until Thursday but Wayne Pivac showed his hand two days early for reasons explained …
Liam Heagney
09 Mar 2021, 12:43
'It's the best Scottish team I've ever gone up against as a coach or a player': Ireland legend pays Scotland the ultimate compliment
Scotland were rubbished in December by ex-Ireland coach Eddie O'Sullivan but Paul O'Connell has a very different opinion on Townse…
PA
09 Mar 2021, 11:02
Title-chasing Wales make two changes to their Six Nations XV to face Italy
Wales have named their team early to face Italy in the Six Nations, making two changes to their XV after the round three win over …
Sam Smith
09 Mar 2021, 9:54
'That is the great thing about the situation we are currently in': The straw England are clutching after losing Six Nations title grip
Defending champions England head into Six Nations round four with their title defence in ruins but they claim all isn't completely…
Liam Heagney
09 Mar 2021, 8:18
'There is no better feeling': Scotland's Sam Johnson dreaming of rugby fans' return following Rangers celebrations
After watching the football title celebrations of Rangers, Sam Johnson has returned to Scotland Six Nations duty with a spring in …
PA
09 Mar 2021, 7:48
'That is a good observation backed up by measurement': Why England have Dupont in their sights
Grand Slam-chasing France are coming to Twickenham on Saturday and England have their sights set on livewire scrum-half Antoine Du…
Liam Heagney
09 Mar 2021, 7:28
'Obviously it is a concern' - Skinner hopes clubs will allow Scotland access to top players
Gregor Townsend will require the blessing of Gallagher Premiership and Top 14 chiefs to include his 10 exiles for the game against…
PA
08 Mar 2021, 12:47
Exeter's Sam Skinner included in updated 34-man Scotland Six Nations squad
Gregor Townsend's team return to action when they welcome Andy Farrell's Ireland to BT Murrayfield on Sunday.
Ciarán Kennedy
08 Mar 2021, 8:12
Jacob Stockdale back in Ireland squad for Six Nations games against Scotland and England
Andy Farrell's only fresh injury concern surrounds Josh van der Flier, who will go through the graduated return to play protocols.
Ciarán Kennedy
08 Mar 2021, 5:16
Star duo return as France name 31-man team for England
Romain Ntamack and Virimi Vakatawa are the big-name returnees as France named their 31-man training squad ahead of their Guinness …
Ian Cameron
07 Mar 2021, 10:07
'I've had at least three or four players ring me during the week' - Eddie Jones
The team have leaked a ruinous average of 13.6 penalties per game with the collapse in Cardiff the nadir.
PA
07 Mar 2021, 8:46
'My message to Maro' - Jamie George publicly issues advice to England teammate Itoje
Itoje’s indiscipline cost England against Wales.
PA
07 Mar 2021, 4:17
Former Hurricane Willis Halahalo's rise from gangs and heavy drinking to Wales international
Willis Halaholo has reflected on his remarkable rise from Auckland’s gang culture to the brink of winning a Guinness Six Nations…
PA
06 Mar 2021, 21:09
'C'mon, people have got to see this... pick him!': Lawrence Dallaglio's plea for England to select Sam Simmonds
Ex-England skipper Lawrence Dallaglio has called on Eddie Jones to pick Sam Simmonds after he again impressed for Exeter in the Pr…
Liam Heagney
06 Mar 2021, 13:20
Eddie releasing only one England player for club duty can mean only one thing - Andy Goode
With Beno Obano the only player released by Eddie Jones to play for his club this weekend, we can only assume there’ll be change…
Andy Goode
06 Mar 2021, 3:52
'If that happened to us... we would be kicking ourselves. And we'd take full responsibility'
Wales’ first try against England at the weekend was a point of contention between Jamie Roberts and Dylan Hartley on RugbyPass O…
Josh Raisey
05 Mar 2021, 14:32
England's Jack Willis posts six-minute video diary detailing shocking array of damage to his knee and reveals when he might be back fit
Faced with a long recovery after his awful Six Nations setback, Jack Willis has posted a revealing Instagram video about his Engla…
Liam Heagney
05 Mar 2021, 12:13
Dan Lydiate revisits traumatic moment he 'obliterated' ACL on his Wales comeback
Veteran Wales flanker Dan Lydiate guested on RugbyPass Offload talking ACL, his emotional Wales recall and his fleeting time with …
Liam Heagney
05 Mar 2021, 11:07
France allowed to continue in the Six Nations
Fears that the French government could throw Fabien Galthie's France team out of the Six Nations have been allayed ahead of the En…
PA
05 Mar 2021, 8:29
Hastings' Scotland comeback hopes dashed by PRO14 ban
Fit-again Adam Hastings was hoping selection for Glasgow would lever him into Gregor Townsend's Scotland plans this month.
Liam Heagney
04 Mar 2021, 14:14
Ministers to probe France rugby boss Laporte on Friday over postponement farce
France rugby boss Bernard Laporte can expect a difficult Friday morning as ministers want answers over how Les Bleus' bubble was b…
Sam Smith
04 Mar 2021, 13:00
Wales issue Biggar injury update and size up prospect elsewhere of yet another scrum-half change
Dan Biggar limped out the win over England by Wales who also have concerns at scrum-half after Kieran Hardy's campaign-ending inju…
Liam Heagney
04 Mar 2021, 9:29
'He isn't perfect': Callum Sheedy became a Wales hero last Saturday but praise is hard-earned back at Bristol
Wales replacement Callum Sheedy came of age as a Test-playing out-half last Saturday but it's been busy as usual back at Bristol t…
Liam Heagney
04 Mar 2021, 7:20
Wales confirm that Kieran Hardy's Six Nations is over following injury against England
Rookie Kieran Hardy didn't look out of place against England but an injury last Saturday means he will miss remaining Wales Six Na…
Liam Heagney
04 Mar 2021, 6:25
RugbyPass Offload - Episode 19: Rule breakers, Slam makers, Lydiate's favourite Lions memories and food fit for a king
Christina Mahon, Dylan Hartley and Jamie Roberts are joined on RugbyPass Offload - Episode 19 by Wales and Lions back row Dan Lydi…
RugbyPass
03 Mar 2021, 15:34
England defeat left Mike Brown awkwardly dressed at Harlequins training this week
Last Saturday's England defeat to Wales had training ground consequences at Harlequins for long-serving full-back Mike Brown.
Josh Raisey
03 Mar 2021, 13:25
Nigel Owens leaps to Owen Farrell's defence and offers advice to Maro Itoje
Veteran referee Nigel Owens has used his latest newspaper column to critique the efforts of England pair Owen Farrell and Maro Ito…
Liam Heagney
03 Mar 2021, 11:17
Uncapped David Ribbans called up by England who have now also changed restrictions on Premiership player release
Uncapped lock David Ribbans, the South African who qualifies for England through his grandfather, has been called up for Six Natio…
Liam Heagney
03 Mar 2021, 8:36
'Whether that is a mistake, that is not for me to say': Bristol on lack of England game time for Earl and Malins
Bristol have spoken about the tricky issue of Earl and Malins, along with the injured Randall, having limited or no England game t…
Liam Heagney
03 Mar 2021, 6:11
Leicester respond to the death threats their England prop Ellis Genge received in recent days
Rugby's image was tarnished at the weekend by a variety of online abuse which included alleged death threats to England prop Ellis…
Liam Heagney
02 Mar 2021, 12:07
'I'm sorry... I'm embarrassed by some of my comments': The Rugby Pod's Jim Hamilton has apologised 17 weeks after writing off Alun Wyn Jones' Lions chances
The Rugby Pod ignited a huge social media debate in November when Jim Hamilton said Alun Wyn Jones shouldn't be picked for the Lio…
Liam Heagney
02 Mar 2021, 8:17
Five things we learned from game-changing Guinness Six Nations weekend
Wales and Ireland were the winners as France and Scotland sat out round three.
PA
01 Mar 2021, 14:50
'I think twice about tweeting things and probably am less controversial than I would be in person'
Social media abuse followed Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations game between Wales and England.
PA
01 Mar 2021, 11:41
'It's up to Eddie what he does with him, they have control of him' - Wasps concerned by Odogwu's lack of game-time
Odogwu has yet to be involved in England's Six Nations campaing despite being a member of Eddie Jones’ 28-man squad.
PA
01 Mar 2021, 10:09
Ireland release 13 players from training squad to play in PRO14 derbies
Andy Farrell’s side picked up their first win of this year’s Six Nations by beating Italy 48-10 on Saturday.
PA
01 Mar 2021, 8:23
Head of referees says Gauzere has admitted he got big calls wrong in Wales' defeat of England
The French referee was at the centre of two highly controversial decisions as Wayne Pivac's side claimed the Triple Crown in Cardi…
Sam Smith
01 Mar 2021, 7:26
Galthie confirmed as France camp's 'patient zero'
A total of 16 members of the France camp tested positive for Covid-19 after their Six Nations win over Ireland.
Sam Smith
01 Mar 2021, 5:13
Eddie Jones: 'Sometimes the referees tend to over-referee a player like Maro'
Tournament favourites France visit Twickenham on Saturday week before England face Ireland in Dublin in the final round of this ye…
PA
01 Mar 2021, 3:48
Wales knew choking England enough would see discipline crack - Callum Sheedy
Callum Sheedy says Wales knew that England’s discipline would crack “if we could choke them enough” after he put the boot in…
PA
28 Feb 2021, 17:00
Game of thrones
New Zealand seems to want uncertainty to prevail when it comes to major coaching roles.
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Gregor Paul
28 Feb 2021, 16:48
Ellis Genge receives 'death threats' as post-match tunnel video goes viral
England prop Ellis Genge has revealed that he received death threats after a video appeared to show the loosehead not clapping dur…
Ian Cameron
28 Feb 2021, 15:21
England Rugby, Six Nations and BBC condemn abuse directed at presenter
Both England Rugby, the Six Nations and the BBC have condemned abuse directed at presenter Sonja McLaughlan.
Ian Cameron
28 Feb 2021, 11:22
Alun Wyn Jones' remarkable claim about talk in Wales Six Nations camp
Alun Wyn Jones insists there is no Grand Slam chat in the Wales camp after his team moved ominously towards achieving another Guin…
PA
28 Feb 2021, 7:36
England won't make official complaint about Pascal Gauzere
England have opted against lodging an official complaint to World Rugby over the performance of Pascal Gauzere in Saturday’s 40-…
PA
28 Feb 2021, 6:25
Sexton likens Irish debutant to Wilkinson: 'I don't think I have ever come across anyone like him'
Ireland debutant Craig Casey possesses a similar mentality to influential England great Jonny Wilkinson, according to his national…
PA
28 Feb 2021, 5:28
Ref watch: What Dan Biggar said to Gauzere, Farrell's useless anger and England's biggest offender
Four French officials stepped into the spotlight for this weekend’s Six Nations games in Rome and Cardiff – Mathieu Raynal and…
Paul Smith
28 Feb 2021, 5:08
'Manna from heaven': Have Wales found their RWC 2023 flyhalf?
Most of the talk following Wales' 40-24 win over England in Round 3 of the Six Nations focussed on some questionable refereeing de…
Sam Smith
27 Feb 2021, 23:33
'In my car crying. Hope you're happy' - BBC pundit Tweets after trolls send online abuse
BBC journalist Sonja McLaughlin says she has been left in tears after trolls hounded her on social media in the aftermath today's …
Ian Cameron
27 Feb 2021, 16:41
'I would be livid if I was Owen Farrell' - Sam Warburton and BBC pundits goes off on Gauzere
There were no red cards, but Six Nations officiating once again took centre stage after Wales' drama-filled 40 - 24 win over Engla…
Ian Cameron
27 Feb 2021, 16:03
'I want my dog to eat food so I'm not allowed to say anything': Eddie Jones on referee Gauzere
Eddie Jones opted not to speak his mind regarding the debatable decisions of refeere Pascal Gauzere in the England Six Nations los…
Liam Heagney
27 Feb 2021, 15:45
Eddie Jones: 'If I was Wayne Pivac, I'd go to a blackjack table and have a bit of a go'
England head coach was magnanimous in the face of England's crucial Guinness Six Nations 40 - 24 defeat to Wales at the Principali…
PA
27 Feb 2021, 15:16
Indiscipline costs England as Wales keep their Grand Slam bid on track
People wanted Wayne Pivac to lose his job not so long ago but he has now guided Grand Slam-chasing Wales to Six Nations win over E…
PA
27 Feb 2021, 14:12
England player ratings vs Wales - 2021 Six Nations
England player ratings as Eddie Jones' succumbed to a 40-24 defeat to Wales in Cardiff in Round 3 of the 2021 Guinness Six Nations…
Alex Shaw
27 Feb 2021, 14:10
Wales player ratings vs England - 2021 Six Nations
Wales player ratings: Not many would have the setup for this match going into the Guinness Six Nations. Wayne Pivac's side coming …
Ian Cameron
27 Feb 2021, 14:01
'It doesn't mean everything is fixed now': Six-try Ireland critique their Italian job
Johnny Sexton has drawn a line under the worst Ireland start to a championship since 1998, his team beating Italy in the Six Natio…
Liam Heagney
27 Feb 2021, 13:04
'You've got to give us time to set' - Farrell furious as on-field ref row erupts over controversial Josh Adams try
A controversial try for Wales wing Adams saw Owen Farrell and referee Pascal Gaüzère locked in a verbal argument in the Six Nati…
Ian Cameron
27 Feb 2021, 12:30
Ireland player ratings vs Italy - 2021 Six Nations
Here are the Ireland player ratings after they looked impressive in the first half in Italy but struggled in the second period in …
Liam Heagney
27 Feb 2021, 10:56
'Must have been getting a coffee' - officials off to wobbly start in Rome
The standard of the officiating in the opening minutes of Italy versus Ireland Guinness Six Nations game in Rome has ridiculed on …
Sam Smith
27 Feb 2021, 9:47
Five talking points as Ireland look to get back on track against Italy
Ireland face Italy on Saturday seeking to recover from their worst start to a Guinness Six Nations campaign.
PA
27 Feb 2021, 7:46
The Oldest Six Nations 2021 XV
Rugby is increasingly said to be no country for old men but this Oldest Six Nations 2021 XV packs quite a punch with its array of …
Liam Heagney
27 Feb 2021, 6:23
Ellis Genge reveals England squad's heaviest bench presser after Maro Itoje is quizzed online
Maro Itoje broke up his week by asking England fans to tweet questions but he needed help from Ellis Genge on who bench presses th…
Liam Heagney
27 Feb 2021, 5:00
'Rugby isn't a game like football.... where you can win just on talent'
Maro Itoje insists England must revel in their role as the Chris Eubank of rugby when they attempt to land a telling blow in the G…
PA
27 Feb 2021, 4:41
Eddie's England favourites need to pony up - Andy Goode
Eddie Jones has shown a lot of loyalty to certain players in this England team and a few of them need to pay him back with big per…
Andy Goode
27 Feb 2021, 3:58
'There aren't many faults in his game' - The Welsh 'all-rounder' Jonny Hill can't wait to face
The England second row insists he will not allow himself to be wound up by Jones in the Cardiff clash.
AAP
26 Feb 2021, 10:40
'I have no doubt there is going to be some altercations'
Wales assistant Neil Jenkins has shot back after England boss Eddie Jones made mischievous comments about Alun Wyn Jones' tactics.…
Liam Heagney
26 Feb 2021, 10:32
'I dont get this' - The forward selection dilemma that is vexing England fans
Eddie Jones has made two changes to his starting XV to face Wales on Saturday from the one that beat Italy in round two, with Jami…
Josh Raisey
26 Feb 2021, 9:53
Every team line-up for this weekend's Six Nations games
Here is every team line-up for round three of the Guinness Six Nations. Sadly, France versus Scotland has been binned, but there a…
PA
26 Feb 2021, 8:24
Courtney Lawes ruled out of the rest of the Six Nations
Eddie Jones wasn't initially sure how seriously injured Courtney Lawes was but the England forward has now been ruled out of the S…
Liam Heagney
26 Feb 2021, 7:28
'There is a lot of kick, kick, run, kick, kick, kick, run, kick, run sort of scenarios'
England boss Eddie Jones believes he has got the recent Wales revival under Wayne Pivac all worked out ahead of Saturday in Cardif…
Liam Heagney
26 Feb 2021, 5:19
'I don't know too much about his celebrity status, I haven't checked his Instagram of late'
Louis Rees-Zammit was largely subdued when he first faced England 13 weeks ago but he is now firmly poster boy of the recent Wales…
Liam Heagney
26 Feb 2021, 4:07
'He has at times targeted various players in our team... we're going to have to deal with him'
With Alun Wyn Jones poised to play against England for the 23rd time in his Wales Test career, Eddie Jones has the lock in his cro…
Liam Heagney
25 Feb 2021, 17:00
'Done it once, I'll do it again!' - Injured England star Willis posts update
Jack Willis has provided an update on social media following surgery to his left knee this week.
Josh Raisey
25 Feb 2021, 16:47
'Does Andy know there are 3 other provinces to choose from?': Reaction to Ireland team
Ireland’s Leinster-heavy squad has received a lot of attention online ahead of their trip to Rome this weekend in the Guinness S…
Josh Raisey
25 Feb 2021, 15:50
Banned Scotland prop Fagerson could have a part to play yet in the Six Nations
Suspended Zander Fagerson was set to miss the remainder of the Six Nations with Scotland but he argued his case at an appeal heari…
Liam Heagney
25 Feb 2021, 12:29
Italy keep the faith and pick unchanged team to take on Ireland
The Six Nations scoreboard didn't reflect kindly on Italy at Twickenham on February 13, but Franco Smith has stood by his XV.
PA
25 Feb 2021, 11:33
Farrell defends picking an all-Leinster backline in an Ireland XV containing 11 players from the PRO14 champions
All seven Ireland backs for Saturday's game in Rome are from Leinster and Andy Farrell has included four more PRO14 champions in h…
Liam Heagney
25 Feb 2021, 11:08
'I think George almost fell out of love with the game for some time and that's why he didn't play well
North, 28, will bring up his century of appearances when Wales face England in Cardiff on Saturday.
PA
25 Feb 2021, 10:45
Townsend statement: 'It remains our position that we want to have all our eligible players available to us for that fixture'
Scotland Head Coach Gregor Townsend has reacted to news that this Sunday's Guinness Six Nations' fixture between France versus Sco…
Ian Cameron
25 Feb 2021, 10:06
Why Wales are backing a 184-cap duo that have started together just once before in their midfield
George North and Jonathan Davies have 184 Wales caps between them but they have only ever started once together as the No13/12 par…
Liam Heagney
25 Feb 2021, 9:40
'He slipped over': England explain Lawes training ground mishap that sees 19-year-old rookie Martin making the bench
Courtney Lawes was expected to start this weekend for England but a training ground injury has forced Eddie Jones into making a re…
Liam Heagney
25 Feb 2021, 7:38
France versus Scotland officially postponed
The France v Scotland game has been officially postponed - the Six Nations has confirmed.
Ian Cameron
25 Feb 2021, 7:36
Wales opt for five changes against England, four alterations coming in their backline
Having beaten Ireland and Scotland in their opening Six Nations games, Wales have now unveiled the XV for their Cardiff clash with…
Liam Heagney
25 Feb 2021, 7:09
REPORTS: France vs Scotland to be cancelled
French media are reporting that this Sunday's Guinness Six Nations match between France v Scotland is set to be postponed.
Ian Cameron
25 Feb 2021, 7:02
Training ground incident rules Courtney Lawes out of Wales game
Lawes was poised to continue at blindside flanker for the Cardiff showdown.
PA
25 Feb 2021, 6:30
Ireland change seven for their Italian job
Andy Farrell will seek to draw a line under the worst Ireland start to a championship since 1998 following successive Six Nations …
Liam Heagney
25 Feb 2021, 6:23
England change two of their starting pack to face Wales
Defending Six Nations champions England face a trip to Wales having got their title defence back on track with a round two win ove…
Liam Heagney
25 Feb 2021, 6:07
France suspend training and entire squad in isolation after another positive in camp
France have suspended training after yet another positive case in their squad, French Rugby have confirmed this morning.
PA
25 Feb 2021, 4:17
'I caught Dan the last time we played... I was chuffed': Lawes has sights set on Biggar
An intriguing battle within the battle when England visit Wales will be the tussle between Northampton pair Courtney Lawes and Dan…
PA
25 Feb 2021, 4:00
England bat away derogatory claims by legendary cricketer Ian Botham that they 'don't look a happy camp'
It was taking a while for the build-up to England versus Wales to turn spicy, but legendary cricketer Ian Botham has duly obliged.…
Liam Heagney
24 Feb 2021, 17:00
'They have crazy depth': Top 14 champion Richie Gray warns Scotland about understrength France
Nine of the France 23 that beat Ireland are ruled out of Six Nations round three but Richie Gray has warned Scotland to tread care…
PA
24 Feb 2021, 14:11
'Fingers crossed': Bristol still in the dark on the full extent of Harry Randall's England injury
It's been two days since Harry Randall withdrew from the England Six Nations squad and Bristol haven't been able to provide an inj…
Liam Heagney
24 Feb 2021, 12:23
Six Nations officials issue upbeat update on status of France vs Scotland
Hopes have considerably grown that the France vs Scotland match in the Six Nations will now go ahead as planned in Paris next Sund…
Liam Heagney
24 Feb 2021, 8:54
'That is something that sits in the back of my head': The mental scar driving England's Proudfoot on against Wales
Forwards coach Matt Proudfoot helped England to two 2020 wins over Wales but past Welsh scars with South Africa have him on edge t…
Liam Heagney
24 Feb 2021, 8:27
'He's a horrible person to run into if you're an attacker': Why Cowan-Dickie should keep his England place against Wales
The round two England win over Italy was only the fourth time in his 28-cap career that Luke Cowan-Dickie was chosen to start a ga…
Liam Heagney
24 Feb 2021, 5:32
'I've just been playing rubbish, I can't lie': Billy Vunipola agrees with recent criticism of his poor form
The England form of Billy Vunipola has come into some trenchant criticism and even the big No8 is readily admitting he has been of…
PA
23 Feb 2021, 17:00
Vote of confidence in Rees-Zammit: 'We back him to deal with anything that comes his way'
Louis Rees-Zammit has lit up the Six Nations but the biggest test of the 20-year-old's Wales career now awaits next Saturday again…
PA
23 Feb 2021, 13:38
Ireland skipper Johnny Sexton hints he might not be around for World Cup 2023
Amid uncertain times in Ireland, veteran Johnny Sexton has hinted he now might not make it as far as World Cup 2023 in France.
PA
23 Feb 2021, 13:09
'I don't know exactly what the rules are'
There is talk France vs Scotland in the Six Nations might be delayed and Exeter boss Rob Baxter is unsure what this means for Hogg…
Liam Heagney
23 Feb 2021, 11:30
Missing ingredient
Scotland have the players to cause plenty of damage but their rigid game plan is hampering their attack.
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Ben Smith
23 Feb 2021, 11:17
Wales deliver their latest Six Nations injury bulletin ahead of facing England
Aside from opposition red cards, injuries have been a major talking part in the Wales Six Nations campaign and they have now given…
PA
23 Feb 2021, 9:43
'We hope to remain on the field with 15 white jerseys'
With Wales benefiting from red cards in previous Six Nations games this February, John Mitchell has admitted England are now on hi…
Liam Heagney
23 Feb 2021, 8:44
Fagerson's appeal hearing going ahead on Tuesday afternoon
Banned Scotland prop Zander Fagerson will argue his case when his Six Nations suspension appeal is heard on Tuesday afternoon.
Sam Smith
23 Feb 2021, 5:39
Hopes rise in France after latest round of Six Nations testing results
It has been traumatic for France since their Six Nations win in Dublin but the latest testing results offer hope for the Scotland …
Liam Heagney
23 Feb 2021, 4:42
Ireland camp provide Covid update as positive cases in France squad continue to rise
France team manager Raphael Ibanez has said the squad's Covid cases may have started in Ireland.
Ciarán Kennedy
22 Feb 2021, 11:13
England lock Launchbury out for entire Six Nations
England look certain to be without Wasps lock Joe Launchbury for the entire Six Nations Championship following his fibia stress fr…
Chris Jones
22 Feb 2021, 9:47
France now without 10 players for Scotland as more positive tests confirmed
Gaetan Barlot, Thierry Paiva, Cyril Cazeaux, Baptiste Pesenti and Thomas Ramos have been called into the France squad.
PA
22 Feb 2021, 5:25
'He sets the example for all of us' - Daly's high praise for under-fire England team-mate
The club team-mates are expected to line up in the same backline when Eddie Jones’ Guinness Six Nations champions face Wales in …
PA
22 Feb 2021, 5:05
Andy Farrell resists calls for fresh faces as Ireland name 36-man squad to play Italy
In now looks likely that Farrell will go with a familiar looking team for Saturday's game, as Ireland look to get back to winning …
Ciarán Kennedy
22 Feb 2021, 4:40
Scotland add seven players to Six Nations squad, confirm they'll appeal Fagerson ban
Scotland have confirmed they will appeal the four-match ban handed to prop Zander Fagerson.
PA
21 Feb 2021, 14:04
Why Wales wunderkind Louis Rees-Zammit turned down an approach from Eddie Jones
Eddie Jones attempted to persuade Louis Rees-Zammit to choose England over Wales and having failed in his pursuit, he hopes the wi…
PA
20 Feb 2021, 21:15
'They are the worst for it' - Wilson explains why locks are avoided during contact sessions
When it comes to contact sessions, it's a good idea to say well clear of second rows - at least according to Glasgow Warriors No.8…
Ian Cameron
20 Feb 2021, 9:25
French Rugby statement: Two more France players test positive
Two more French players have tested positive for the coronavirus, French Rugby have confirmed in a statement.
Ian Cameron
20 Feb 2021, 7:57
'As soon as we talk about getting rid of head injuries completely I think the sport will struggle'
Concussion is very much back in the rugby headlines and England scrum-half Dan Robson has given an alternative perspective on the …
Liam Heagney
19 Feb 2021, 8:19
Sam Simmonds' England exile is starting to feel like it's personal - Andy Goode
George Martin is a brilliant prospect but the continuing omission of Sam Simmonds by Eddie Jones is starting to feel like it’s p…
Andy Goode
19 Feb 2021, 5:43
Wasps weigh up uncapped Odogwu coming back from England in late March having not played since January 8
Uncapped Paolo Odogwu is facing an eleven-week gap in between playing a match of any kind unless he can break into the England tea…
Liam Heagney
18 Feb 2021, 14:33
Self-isolating France boss Galthie tweets update on how he is coping
France boss Fabien Galthie must spend a minimum of seven days in self-isolation after testing positive for Covid after Six Nations…
Josh Raisey
18 Feb 2021, 11:28
Eddie Jones calls uncapped George Martin into his England Six Nations squad
England boss Eddie Jones has chosen 19-year-old uncapped George Martin as his Six Nations squad replacement for the injured Jack W…
Liam Heagney
18 Feb 2021, 10:22
'It makes you feel alive': Under pressure Ireland boss Andy Farrell comes out fighting
Andy Farrell has responded to criticism of his tenure as head coach following the worst Ireland start to a championship since 1998…
Liam Heagney
18 Feb 2021, 9:46
How Wales have rated Josh Adams on his return to training following two-game ban
Josh Adams created the wrong type of headlines for Wales before the start of the Six Nations with his two-game ban for a protocols…
Liam Heagney
18 Feb 2021, 8:57
Rees-Zammit vs May: 'They run against each other a lot in training, they're well versed on each other's strengths and weaknesses'
It's the England vs Wales head-to-head everyone is salivating over, the battle between Gloucester teammates Jonny May and Louis Re…
Liam Heagney
18 Feb 2021, 4:25
Recall for Demba Bamba one of three changes to France squad versus Scotland
Fresh from Six Nations wins over Italy and Ireland, the France squad to face Scotland shows three changes including a recall for D…
Liam Heagney
17 Feb 2021, 11:10
Ferris and Barclay lead the charge in questioning length of Fagerson ban compared to O'Mahony suspension
Decision by Six Nations disciplinary committee to ban Zander Fagerson for a week longer than Peter O'Mahony has ignited social med…
Josh Raisey
17 Feb 2021, 6:42
A third France staff member has tested positive for Covid
The Six Nations round two win in Dublin by France has come at a cost as a third staff member has now tested positive for Covid-19.…
PA
17 Feb 2021, 5:37
Eddie Jones names the role model the injured Jack Willis should look to for inspiration
The dust has settled on the round two win by England and Eddie Jones has a tip for the injured Jack Willis to follow in his rehabi…
PA
17 Feb 2021, 3:59
Wallabies rise up World Rugby rankings following Ireland's back-to-back Six Nations losses
The Wallabies have moved one place up the World Rugby rankings after Ireland opened their Six Nations campaign with back-to-back d…
Alex McLeod
16 Feb 2021, 23:21
Zander Fagerson's Six Nations campaign is over following 4-game ban
Scotland tighthead Zander Fagerson has paid a heavy price for his red-carded collision with Wyn Jones in last Saturday's Six Natio…
Liam Heagney
16 Feb 2021, 17:32
'I have been banging on for this since 2012': Ben Ryan's crocodile roll frustrations reach boiling point after Willis injury
It's nine years Ben Ryan first started aired concerns about the crocodile roll that left England back row Jack Willis injured last…
Josh Raisey
16 Feb 2021, 14:32
Confirmed: France boss Galthie tests positive for Covid-19
Preparations by France for their round three Six Nations match have been disrupted by Fabien Galthie testing positive for Covid-19…
Liam Heagney
16 Feb 2021, 12:09
'He's heavily motivated now': Wasps provide latest update on Jack Willis' England injury
It's now three days since Jack Willis was seriously injured while playing for England and Wasps have now had their say on their ba…
Liam Heagney
16 Feb 2021, 9:57
'It's a red card, it's not even up for debate': The Rugby Pod's reaction to Fagerson's sending-off
The second-half red card brandished to Zander Fagerson was a major talking point in the Scotland defeat last weekend to Wales.
Liam Heagney
16 Feb 2021, 7:39
Ireland squad update: A dozen players released back to their provinces
Rookie Six Nations boss Andy Farrell is picking up the pieces after the worst Ireland start to a championship since 1998.
Liam Heagney
16 Feb 2021, 6:18
Entire France team and management placed in isolation
Testing in France following their round two win in Ireland has resulted in the Fabien Galhie and his Six Nations squad going into …
Liam Heagney
16 Feb 2021, 5:21
'There was not one second of freedom... It was one of the toughest I have played, personally' - Charles Ollivon
Les Bleus underlined their status as tournament favourites by grinding out a 15-13 win in Dublin.
PA
15 Feb 2021, 15:10
Did Bernard Le Roux double dip with a second trip after being sin binned for same offence?
Andy Goode and many eagle-eyed viewers on social media have spotted an attempted trip by France’s Bernard Le Roux on Irish scrum…
Josh Raisey
15 Feb 2021, 12:51
'We put him at 13, and on a plastic pitch with lots of space, he just absolutely tore it up'
Gloucester wing has made a startling impression in international rugby.
PA
15 Feb 2021, 10:47
'The highs and lows of rugby' - Willis vows to come back stronger from horror injury
Willis was only on the pitch six minutes when he injured his leg when being cleared out of a ruck.
Ciarán Kennedy
15 Feb 2021, 5:42
'Poor comments from me' - Watson backtracks on emotional red card outburst
Scotland flanker Hamish Watson has backtracked on comments he made in the immediate aftermath of Scotland's loss to Wales at the w…
Ian Cameron
15 Feb 2021, 5:36
'It should be a good show' - Wales sensation Louis Rees-Zammit ready to take on Gloucester teammate Jonny May
The Wales wing’s show-stopping performance against Scotland came just a few hours after England speedster May collected his 32nd…
PA
15 Feb 2021, 5:01
Eddie Jones admits 'jungle tiger' Kyle Sinckler's temperament is a worry
Sinckler made his first appearance of the Guinness Six Nations in Saturday’s 41-18 victory at Twickenham after completing a two-…
PA
15 Feb 2021, 4:06
Hamish Watson: 'That was a rubbish call. An absolutely dreadful call. That's not rugby, that call'
The prop was dismissed in the defeat to Wales.
PA
15 Feb 2021, 3:28
Ref Watch: Scottish reds, Welsh elbows, English cheap shots, Irish cynicism and why Jonny May's leap was legal
For a second consecutive weekend a sending off dominated Six Nations headlines as Scotland’s Zander Fagerson followed Ireland’…
Paul Smith
14 Feb 2021, 16:19
What Andy Farrell told a dejected Ireland changing room in aftermath of French loss
Andy Farrell’s side have suffered back-to-back defeats.
PA
14 Feb 2021, 14:17
Ireland's Six Nations all but over after running France close in Dublin
Ireland’s Guinness Six Nations title aspirations were prematurely ended as France underlined their status as tournament favourit…
PA
14 Feb 2021, 12:48
Irish player ratings vs France - 2021 Six Nations
They say forwards win rugby matches but this was maybe a case of Ireland's backs being unable to capitalise on their pack's domina…
Ian Cameron
14 Feb 2021, 10:11
Ireland vs France LIVE | Six Nations 2021
Follow the action live right here on RugbyPass as Ireland meet France in the 2nd round of the 2021 Six Nations Championship
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14 Feb 2021, 9:41
Matt Dawson becomes latest big name to call for Owen Farrell to be dropped by England
Former British and Irish Lions scrum-half Matt Dawson is the latest big name in English rugby to call for skipper Owen Farrell to …
Ian Cameron
14 Feb 2021, 9:11
Watson lauds Jonny May finish despite Nigel Owens stating it was illegal
May leapt almost four feet into the air to evade a despairing late cover tackle from Luca Sperandio.
PA
14 Feb 2021, 7:59
'So sorry about what happened yesterday' - Italian flanker's message for injured Jack Willis
Italian flanker Sebastian Negri has issued a heartfelt message to England back row Jack Willis, who suffered a sickening knee inju…
PA
14 Feb 2021, 6:28
Fabien Galthie: Penaud picked to combat 'sector of the game we imagine the Irish will rely on'
Les Bleus will take to the field against Ireland in Dublin as tournament favourites.
PA
14 Feb 2021, 3:22
'That must stop': Nigel Owens takes aim at England captain Owen Farrell after his antics against Italy
Former rugby referee Nigel Owens has taken aim at England captain Owen Farrell in a passionate column written and the refereeing i…
Sam Smith
14 Feb 2021, 0:41
'It just felt that there wasn't the right angles or a proper discussion': Townsend calls into question review process after pivotal red card
Scotland were looking to build on last week’s historic Twickenham win over England and got off to the perfect start at Murrayfie…
PA
13 Feb 2021, 22:32
Louis Rees-Zammit is causing a meltdown on TikTok as young ladies 'simp' over Wales' new heart-throb
Rees-Zammit's popularity is skyrocketing across multiple demographics, the most startling of which is with young females on Twitte…
Sam Smith
13 Feb 2021, 21:28
'He is going to be one of the most highly rated wingers in world rugby' - Louis Rees-Zammit put on the same level as Springbok star Cheslin Kolbe after Wales win
Welsh winger Louis Rees-Zammit has sent social media into a frenzy, with some calling him a Lions bolter after the 20-year-old sco…
Online Editors
13 Feb 2021, 20:36
Scotland fans vent as Liam Williams 'lucky' to escape on-field sanction after forearm incident
Welsh winger Liam Williams has been described as 'lucky' by Scottish fans after escaping any on-field review following an incident…
Sam Smith
13 Feb 2021, 19:17
Owen Farrell's pitchside reaction after 'some honest conversations' got England back on track
Captain Owen Farrell was delighted England were back to playing like themselves, when questioned pitchside immediately after their…
PA
13 Feb 2021, 16:28
'The laws should change NOW' - calls for action after 'horrible' Jack Willis injury
There have been calls to change the laws around 'crocodile rolls' and 'can opener' rucking after a nasty looking injury to England…
Ian Cameron
13 Feb 2021, 15:19
'Smart way to finish. Absolutely brilliant': England's response to Jonny May's try-scoring acrobatics
Jonny May took a big leap at Twickenham to score against Italy and fire his way into second place on the all-time England try-scor…
Liam Heagney
13 Feb 2021, 15:19
'Harsh' - Zander Fagerson red card has divided opinion, splitting pundits online
A red card for Scottish prop Zander Fagerson - which once again skewed a Six Nations match in favour of Wales - has split rugby op…
Ian Cameron
13 Feb 2021, 14:53
Eddie Jones' reaction to England shockingly falling behind to minnows Italy
England eventually beat Italy by a 23-point margin but the defending champions were sucker-punched in the opening minutes by Monty…
Liam Heagney
13 Feb 2021, 14:31
14-man Scotland undone by Louis Rees-Zammit in thrilling Wales comeback win
Scotland hopes were wrecked when Zander Fagerson was sent off for a dangerous clear-out and Wales ruthlessly exploited their man a…
PA
13 Feb 2021, 14:26
Scotland player ratings vs Wales - 2021 Six Nations
Scotland player ratings: Scotland were unable to back up their Calcutta Cup win of last weekend as they fell to Wales at Murrayfie…
Gavin Harper
13 Feb 2021, 14:15
'That's up to the referee to interpret': Eddie Jones on the crocodile roll that seriously injured Jack Willis
England boss Eddie Jones has reacted to the sickening knee injury suffered by Jack Willis in the Six Nations win over Italy.
Liam Heagney
13 Feb 2021, 12:55
Wales player ratings vs Scotland - 2021 Six Nations
Wales player ratings: You sensed Wales came to Scotland with their tails up but little did they know they would they once against …
Ian Cameron
13 Feb 2021, 12:15
RECAP: Scotland vs Wales LIVE | Six Nations 2021
Follow the action live right here on RugbyPass as Scotland face Wales in the 2nd round of the 2021 Six Nations Championship.
RugbyPass
13 Feb 2021, 11:52
Jonny May soars for England but Willis injury mars victory over Italy
Jonny May accelerated clear as England’s second-highest try-scorer with a stunning finish as Italy fell to a 41-18 Guinness Six …
PA
13 Feb 2021, 11:40
England player ratings vs Italy - 2021 Six Nations
England player ratings from their 41-18 win over Italy at Twickenham in the 2021 Six Nations, as they earned some much-needed mome…
Alex Shaw
13 Feb 2021, 11:20
'Terrible call' - Owen Farrell appears to get off Scot-free after latest questionable hit
Owen Farrell is the subject of debate yet again online after the England centre appeared to get away with a hit that left both he …
Ian Cameron
13 Feb 2021, 10:57
11th-hour Ireland cover call-ups for John Cooney and the uncapped Harry Byrne
Amid fear their four selected half-backs versus France could pull up injured pre-game, Ireland have called in John Cooney and Harr…
Liam Heagney
13 Feb 2021, 10:27
'Ludicrous' - Jonny May's airborne finish has England fans going nuts online
Flying wing Jonny May has the internet salivating once again after a phenomenal finish extended England's lead over Italy at Twick…
Ian Cameron
13 Feb 2021, 10:21
'Gripping start to this wooden spoon decider' - Italy shock England with outstanding try after just 3 minutes
Those forecasting an English hammering of Guinness Six Nations whipping boys Italy were given a rude awakening when a fired-up Azz…
Ian Cameron
13 Feb 2021, 9:44
White: Finn guided Scotland can storm crowd-less Paris
Former Scotland captain Jason White has said that his country’s Calcutta Cup win will have given them the confidence to face Fra…
Josh Raisey
13 Feb 2021, 8:10
'They were all coming back just hating it, it was just an absolute slog but I get a feeling this is different now'
Nick Abendanon used to regularly heard gripes about the France set-up from his old Clermont teammates but those criticisms have st…
Liam Heagney
13 Feb 2021, 7:27
How Italy boss Franco Smith is describing the task of playing England in Twickenham
An array of grim statistics point to a harrowing afternoon in store when Italy face England at Twickenham.
PA
13 Feb 2021, 5:35
Double trouble, naughty rucking, six-day turnarounds and very different MOTMs... the build-up to Scotland vs Wales
Unless the encounter is drawn, Scotland or Wales will head into round three in a few weeks' time with a Grand Slam still in their …
Liam Heagney
13 Feb 2021, 4:52
'Eddie calls him sardines. I don't know why' - Ellis Genge breathlessly describes the personality of each of England's props
The England props are a diverse group of personalities and Ellis Genge has filmed a Reservoir Dogs style piece to give insight on …
Liam Heagney
13 Feb 2021, 4:00
RECAP: England vs Italy LIVE | Six Nations 2021
Follow all the action live on RugbyPass as England host Italy in the 2nd round of the 2021 Six Nations Championship.
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13 Feb 2021, 3:55
Andy Farrell is being praised online for one particular selection call after Wales defeat
Andy Farrell’s decision to back Billy Burns this week against France in the Guinness Six Nations has been praised by the Irish p…
Josh Raisey
12 Feb 2021, 14:15
Why Ireland are backing Billy Burns for start a week after shock error against Wales
It's been a roller coaster few days for Billy Burns, getting hammered for last Sunday's error as a sub to now starting for Ireland…
Liam Heagney
12 Feb 2021, 13:45
'You can't give a guy like him time and space because he's going to cause some problems'
Hogg led Scotland to their first win at Twickenham since 1983 last weekend.
PA
12 Feb 2021, 12:45
Stats and snapshots: episode one
How did Scotland's matador, Finn Russell, toy with the English defence? What must Eddie Jones do next? Rob Vickerman reveals all.
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Andy Clarke
12 Feb 2021, 12:19
'It was a bit weird' - How Alun Wyn Jones and Jake Ball burried the hatchet in 'awkward' behind the scenes moment
Wales skipper Alun Wyn Jones and Jake Ball have metaphorically kissed and made-up after their behind the scenes bust-up last week …
Ian Cameron
12 Feb 2021, 9:37
The crazy odds one bookie has against England's losing to Italy and 4 other major talking points
Eddie Jones’ side lost to Scotland in their opener.
PA
12 Feb 2021, 8:14
'It stunk on so many grounds': Farrell bites back over French attack on Sexton
Before Johnny Sexton was ruled out by Ireland medics, his health was subject to negative comments in France from two neurologists.
Liam Heagney
12 Feb 2021, 8:03
Every lineup for Round 2 of the 2021 Guinness Six Nations
All the starting line-ups from Round 2 of the Guinness Six Nations, as England tee up Italy, Wales face Scotland and Ireland take …
PA
12 Feb 2021, 7:51
France make two changes for Sunday's clash with Ireland
Fabien Galthie has named his France team for their showdown with Ireland at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin this weekend.
Liam Heagney
12 Feb 2021, 6:53
Four changes for Ireland including fresh set of half-backs
Beaten by Wales last Sunday in Cardiff, Andy Farrell has named the Ireland team that will look to pick up the pieces versus France…
Liam Heagney
12 Feb 2021, 6:35
'He's the one we're going for' - Ireland will target 'world's best player' Antoine Dupont
Scrum-half Dupont has received widespread adulation for his electric performances.
PA
12 Feb 2021, 5:19
'We want him to be a 50-cap player': The England verdict on their axing of Ollie Lawrence
Ollie Lawrence has paid a heavy price for defeat to Scotland, but England coach Eddie Jones believes the axe will be a long-term p…
Liam Heagney
12 Feb 2021, 4:10
Eddie Jones' most bizarre reason yet why England lost to Scotland
The fallout from last weekend's shock loss has been difficult for England and Eddie Jones has now given another layer to the post-…
Liam Heagney
11 Feb 2021, 17:00
Shane Williams: 'I am fully confident that Wales can beat Scotland at Murrayfield'
Former wing Williams believes Wayne Pivac will challenge his players to go on and win the championship.
PA
11 Feb 2021, 15:41
Wales shed light on why they have chosen uncapped Halaholo rather than recall popular veteran Roberts
Uncapped Willis Halaholo has been called up to the Wales bench for Saturday, a decision likely to upset fans wanting Jamie Roberts…
Liam Heagney
11 Feb 2021, 14:44
Josh Macleod's joy and despair: Back row stretchered off at training 30 minutes after being told he would debut for Wales
Josh Macleod experiencd an incredible 30 minutes on Wednesday, going from being told he would debut for Wales to suffering a serio…
Liam Heagney
11 Feb 2021, 11:17
Italy mimic England selection with recalls and positional selection for Twickenham
Italy have recalled experienced duo Carlo Canna and Andrea Lovotti to their starting XV for Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations clas…
PA
11 Feb 2021, 11:13
Cameron Redpath's 2021 Six Nations could be over after just one Scotland game
Test debut star Cameron Redpath presented with an injury last Sunday that Scotland haven't been able to put a definite timeframe o…
Liam Heagney
11 Feb 2021, 9:53
'That's rough' - The Eddie Jones' selection sacrifice that's upset England fans
Eddie Jones’ England squad to face Italy this Saturday was always going to cause debate after such a poor showing against Scotla…
Josh Raisey
11 Feb 2021, 9:35
England explain reverting back to Ford and dropping half of their beaten Six Nations pack
Beaten England have outlined the reasons why they have dropped one-third of the starting Six Nations XV ambushed last weekend by S…
Liam Heagney
11 Feb 2021, 8:53
Former Saints wing's warning for England as they face rising star of Italian rugby
Two English expats in Italy have had their say ahead of Saturday’s Six Nations match at Twickenham.
PA
11 Feb 2021, 7:48
Scotland make three injury-enforced changes to their team to play Wales
Fresh from their incredible win away to England, Scotland have named their team for the round two Murrayfield clash with Wales thi…
Liam Heagney
11 Feb 2021, 7:20
Wales make five changes for Saturday's round two trip to Scotland
Beating Ireland in round one was a massive boost for Wayne Pivac who has now picked his Wales team for round two away to Scotland.…
Liam Heagney
11 Feb 2021, 7:08
England make five changes for their round two game with Italy
Ambushed in round one by Scotland, Eddie Jones has named the England team for their round two match at Twickenham versus Italy.
Liam Heagney
11 Feb 2021, 6:05
'It's very hard for me because I don't want to go against those guys... the way we're looked after now is very different'
The fly-half remains a doubt for Sunday’s Guinness Six Nations clash with France.
PA
11 Feb 2021, 4:26
'I guess his wife is there to do that for him and my job is to give him a little prod.'
Rehabilitation on an Achilles injury saw the 30-year-old miss last weekend’s shock 11-6 defeat at home to Scotland in the Guinne…
PA
10 Feb 2021, 23:10
'Just give George the ball and see what he can do': Justin Tipuric hails 'absolute freak' George North ahead of his 100th Wales cap
North, who suffered a scratched eye against Ireland last weekend, could reach a century of caps for his country when Wales tackle …
PA
10 Feb 2021, 21:56
The 8 England changes Eddie Jones should make for Italy - Andy Goode
Eddie Jones needs to take the shackles off this England team and make up to eight changes in his XV for this weekend's game agains…
Andy Goode
10 Feb 2021, 14:24
Aaron Smith's verdict on scrum-half rival Antoine Dupont
It takes a heck of a lot to impress an All Black but scrum-half Aaron Smith is flabbergasted by the current form of Antoine Dupont…
Josh Raisey
10 Feb 2021, 13:50
'Think how aggressive he used to be in tackling and smashing people': Ex-England international claims Farrell isn't the feared player he once was
Owen Farrell was red-carded in September and ex-England out-half Andy Goode believes fear of more cards has drained his tackling p…
Liam Heagney
10 Feb 2021, 13:06
'You must give credit to what Scotland did': Proudfoot holds hands up after England defeat
Losing last Saturday has been a bitter pill for England to swallow but assistant coach Matt Proudfoot won't begrudge Scotland thei…
PA
10 Feb 2021, 10:07
Sexton slams French doctor's claim that he has suffered '30 concussions'
A doctor in France has made what Ireland skipper Johnny Sexton has branded as "highly inaccurate" claims about his concussion reco…
PA
10 Feb 2021, 9:33
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