Six Nations News
Discover all the latest Six Nations news right here at RugbyPass. From match reports and breaking news stories to interviews and opinion pieces, our rugby gurus have every angle covered. Scroll down to peruse all the latest Six Nations news and bookmark this hub to stay in the know.
'England are England' - Johnny Sexton backs Eddie Jones' side to beat France
Ireland need a favour from Eddie Jones’ side next week if they are to win the Guinness Six Nations title.
Ref Watch: Why 'too picky' Matthew Carley is on to a winner
The business end of the 2022 Six Nations is upon us and it is no coincidence that World Rugby has upped the refereeing ante throug…
Four awful England takeaways that spinning Eddie Jones can't ignore
It’s getting silly now, all this talk about new England attack coach Martin Gleeson honing a new style of rugby that has never b…
Liam Heagney
13 Mar, 8:53
'It was what we expected from France': Wales trying to build from losses says Taulupe Faletau
Taulupe Faletau will continue to put an emphasis on enjoying his rugby after making an outstanding return to the international are…
Irish pundits once again go after Stuart Hogg and Scotland
Irish television rugby pundits have once again taken a fairly hefty pop at Stuart Hogg and his Scotland teammates following their …
'Congratulations': The compliment Ireland paid to beaten England
Andy Farrell was gracious in victory at Twickenham on Saturday night, the Ireland coach paying compliment to one particular aspect…
Liam Heagney
12 Mar, 21:17
Ref Watch: Ireland dodged a bullet in the scrum
When referee Mathieu Raynal reviews his performance in the thunderous England v Ireland Six Nations encounter it is likely that he…
Jones takes swipe at referee Raynal but it's not over the red card
England boss Eddie Jones has taken a swipe at referee Mathieu Raynal for the way he officiated the scrum in Saturday’s 32-15 Gui…
Liam Heagney
12 Mar, 20:18
'Put some respect on Conor Murray's name' - Lions pair credited with saving Ireland
A pair of British & Irish Lions are being credited with steadying Ireland's ship as a marauding 14-man England looked to upset the…
Courtney Lawes: 'We really wanted to make it right for Ewelsy'
Captain Courtney Lawes says the England team galvanized following Charlie Ewels Six Nations game-defining red card that came just …
Ireland player ratings vs England | Six Nations 2022
Ireland player ratings: Andy Farrell’s Ireland arrived at sunny Twickenham on Saturday labelled as red-hot favourites by Eddie J…
Liam Heagney
12 Mar, 19:05
England player ratings vs Ireland | Six Nations 2022
Despite a heroic performance, 14-man England slipped to a 15-32 home defeat at the hands of title-chasing Ireland following the se…
England lock Charlie Ewels red carded just 82 seconds in at Twickenham
The pre-match headlines ahead of England and Ireland's Six Nations Round 4 match revolved around the availability of Maro Itoje, y…
Chris Harris scores two tries as Scotland dispatch Italy in Rome
Chris Harris scored two first-half tries as Scotland overcame a sticky start to record a convincing bonus-point 33-22 victory over…
Scotland player ratings vs Italy | Six Nations 2022
Scotland avoided any potential banana skin with a bonus point victory in Rome, further extending the hosts' winless Six Nations ru…
Gavin Harper
12 Mar, 16:19
Maro Itoje fit and will start for England
Maro Itoje will start for England in this Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations round four game at Twickenham, putting an end to fears…
Liam Heagney
12 Mar, 15:40
How Wales kinda shutdown Antoine Dupont
Six Nations title favourites France were given a major fright in Cardiff.
Ian Cameron
12 Mar, 13:20
Alun Wyn Jones recalled by Wales and 'eligible for selection'
Wales great Alun Wyn Jones has been recalled by Wales and is officially 'eligible for selection', an WRU statement has confirmed. …
Ian Cameron
12 Mar, 13:10
Fabien Galthie claims France team were ill in Cardiff
France head coach Fabien Galthie has claimed his side's relatively subdued performance against Wales was due to widespread illness…
'P45 time': Ex-England player reckons Jones' job is on the line
Former England international Austin Healey has claimed that Eddie Jones should lose his job if the final two results in this year…
The 'pretty exceptional' Ireland player Tom Curry is bracing for
Eddie Jones’ side need victory at Twickenham in order to keep their title hopes alive.
Scotland need to arrest Six Nations slide and regain momentum
Gregor Townsend has plenty of raw talent at his disposal yet consistency eludes his Scotland squad and that is a source of great f…
'Honestly I'm in disbelief' - Warburton gobsmacked by poor tackling
Former Wales captain Sam Warburton has critcised some of the tackling technique on display in Cardiff on Friday night, and more br…
Grand Slam on track as France win ugly in Cardiff cliffhanger
France moved to within sight of a first Guinness Six Nations title and Grand Slam since 2010 after beating Wales 13-9 at the Princ…
Wales player ratings vs France | Six Nations 2022
Wales player ratings: After finishing strongly in Twickenham, Wales came home to Cardiff with the smallest of targets on their bac…
France player ratings vs Wales | Six Nations 2022
France moved within 80 minutes of their first Grand Slam since 2010 thanks to a hard-fought 9-13 win over Wales under the Principa…
Wales scrumhalf Tomos Williams removed after 'sickening' head injury
Wales scrumhalf Tomos Williams lasted just 10 minutes against France after he suffered a clear concussive blow when defending a Fr…
Ian Cameron
11 Mar, 20:36
Ireland camp's reaction to huge news on 'nuisance' Maro Itoje
Ireland scrum coach John Fogarty admits Maro Itoje would be a major loss for England going into Saturday’s crunch Guinness Six N…
'That's not going to happen, not even in my wildest dreams'
England boss Eddie Jones has claimed it took his squad until their fallow week training camp in London to get back to the levels o…
Liam Heagney
11 Mar, 17:24
'We'd a good catch-up with World Rugby on Monday'
England scrum coach Matt Proudfoot is hoping his pack can get into its groove at the set-piece quicker than has been the case so f…
Liam Heagney
11 Mar, 17:05
Ireland should beat Eddie Jones' 'New England' - Andy Goode
England need to start taking risks if they want to see off an impressive Ireland outfit and give this new era lift-off.
France's 'monstrous athletes' now have an edge under Shaun Edwards
Les Bleus are closing in on Six Nations glory, holding a three-point advantage over closest rivals Ireland.
Five talking points: Shaun Edwards, Dupont and Wales' sacrificial lamb
France are aiming to take another step towards Six Nations title success.
Henry Slade: 'The thing I like about both Joe and Marcus'
Henry Slade has explained what he likes about starting for England with Marcus Smith positioned inside him at out-half and with Jo…
Liam Heagney
11 Mar, 13:39
RFU statement: Six Nations over for van der Merwe as appeal fails
An appeal by Duhan van der Merwe to overturn the three-week ban that ruled him out of the remaining two Scotland games in the Guin…
Liam Heagney
11 Mar, 12:59
England confirm Itoje contingency plan and how long they will wait
Assistant coach Matt Proudfoot has claimed that England are "really optimistic" that Maro Itoje will play against Ireland on Satur…
Liam Heagney
11 Mar, 11:58
England star Maro Itoje a doubt for Ireland match
Maro Itoje is a doubt for England’s crunch Guinness Six Nations clash with Ireland at Twickenham on Saturday after becoming unwe…
England suffer eve-of-Test blow as Cockerill can't attend the game
The England preparations for this Saturday's Guinness Six Nations game against Ireland at Twickenham have suffered another covid b…
Liam Heagney
11 Mar, 10:01
'I love Eddie's comments, I love reading them. I think it's great for the game'
England boss Jones has declared Ireland ‘red-hot favourites’ ahead of Saturday’s Six Nations clash.
The awkward moment when Jones hinted he didn't write his books
England boss Eddie Jones has never been a coach that has been shy of putting his thoughts down on paper.
Liam Heagney
11 Mar, 8:42
England's taunt: 'Ireland haven't played a team like us before'
Eddie Jones sounded like he had his wires weirdly crossed when speaking in the embargoed section of his England media briefing on …
Liam Heagney
10 Mar, 22:00
The 'strange way' Sexton reacted when Farrell first spoke to him
Johnny Sexton is heading to Twickenham reinstated as Andy Farrell’s Ireland skipper nine years after their first conversation pr…
Liam Heagney
10 Mar, 18:38
'Literally 24 hours out, still feeling physically ill with what's coming up'
The Munster captain will win his 83rd cap in the green jersey at Twickenham.
'There are a few seats left' - Nearly 10,000 tickets unsold for Wales-France
France have swept aside all challengers this season with six successive wins.
The 'very strange' omission from Andy Farrell's Ireland 23
While Johnny Sexton being restored to Ireland’s starting XV made the headlines this morning ahead of their showdown with England…
Ian Cameron
10 Mar, 15:55
Italy team to play Scotland shows two changes from Ireland loss
Kieran Crowley has named an Italy team to face Scotland this Saturday in Rome that contains two injury-enforced changes from their…
Andy Farrell brushes off Eddie Jones remarks
Jones hailed the Irish as the most cohesive side in world rugby and said they were favourites for Saturday’s clash.
Eddie Jones claims coffee shop girl trolled him over England
England will be eliminated from the title race with defeat in Saturday’s penultimate round at Twickenham.
Jones explains an England team that includes Marchant back at No13
Eddie Jones has explained his logic behind this week’s latest midfield reshuffle, the England coach opting to promote Joe Marcha…
Liam Heagney
10 Mar, 13:59
Kyle Sinckler v Tadhg Furlong - prop contest central to England-Ireland fixture
The two sides are France’s closest challengers in the race for the Guinness Six Nations title.
Sam Simmonds starts as England name team for Ireland
Eddie Jones has announced the England team that will host Ireland this Saturday at Twickenham in round four of the Guinness Six Na…
Watson back in the Scotland team as Townsend makes five changes
Gregor Townsend has reacted to the heavy 36-17 round three Guinness Six Nations defeat to France by naming a Scotland starting tea…
Farrell explains Ireland changes and what 'explosive' bench can do
Andy Farrell is hoping that an “explosive” Ireland bench featuring four 2021 Lions tourists can successfully tip the outcome t…
Liam Heagney
10 Mar, 12:09
Johnny Sexton recalled as Ireland name team with six changes
Johnny Sexton was given further cause to celebrate this week after he was restored to the Ireland No10 jersey on Thursday when And…
Liam Heagney
10 Mar, 11:08
Eddie Jones revealed player cull in brutal breakfast meeting - Charlie Ewels
Eddie Jones left his squad in no doubt during a brutal breakfast meeting following the humiliating 32-18 mauling in Dublin.
Six Nations: The resurrection men
How Ireland became a refuge for the coaches who presided over England’s doomed 2015 World Cup
'It was the right package for him at the time'
Exeter have admitted they have no cause for complaint that Jonny Hill hasn’t made it back in time from injury to feature in this…
Liam Heagney
09 Mar, 18:56
'Oh God, wow. Has Eddie got some sort of deal with 365?'
Joe Marler has quipped that England boss Eddie Jones must have a deal with the bookies after learning that Ireland were midweek fa…
Liam Heagney
09 Mar, 18:49
Fresh delay for Tuilagi after latest Sale conversation with England
Manu Tuilagi hasn’t started back training with the Sale squad this week as was hoped for following his recent hamstring injury s…
Liam Heagney
09 Mar, 16:40
'No disrespect': Wales robustly defend selection of Tomas Francis
Wales boss Wayne Pivac has insisted he has not made a grave error by including Tomas Francis in his starting team to take on Franc…
Liam Heagney
09 Mar, 15:17
Wales make four changes, including a recall for Josh Navidi
Wales boss Wayne Pivac has named a starting XV to face France on Friday that shows four changes from the Guinness Six Nations roun…
Liam Heagney
09 Mar, 14:12
What Joe Marler said when asked who has the world's best front row
Joe Marler is usually the type of laidback character that is more inclined to crack a joke than answer a serious question seriousl…
Liam Heagney
09 Mar, 13:34
'They know that England are going to raise their game'
Any ambitions of catching France in this year's Guinness Six Nations will be extinguished for either second place Ireland and thir…
Josh Raisey
09 Mar, 12:40
'How can you beat France? You've got to take your chances'
France bulldozed their way past Scotland at Murrayfield in round three of the Guinness Six Nations, moving one step closer to a Gr…
Josh Raisey
09 Mar, 12:20
'They beat England then they've gone quiet again. Scotland have to beat Italy'
After a promising start to the Guinness Six Nations, Scotland's campaign has become derailed by two consecutive losses to Wales an…
Josh Raisey
09 Mar, 12:00
France make one change and also alter forwards/backs bench split
France coach Fabien Galthie has named a starting XV to face Wales on Friday in Cardiff that shows just one change from their Guinn…
Liam Heagney
09 Mar, 11:33
'It is doubtful he will play this weekend'
Exeter boss Rob Baxter has explained he had no issue with Scotland surprisingly calling up Jonny Gray for this week’s Guinness S…
Liam Heagney
09 Mar, 10:54
Duhan van der Merwe's Six Nations is over
Scotland wing Duhan van der Merwe is out of the rest of the Guinness Six Nations after receiving a three-week ban from the Rugby F…
'Maybe that seems silly... but it keeps me fresher'
Joe Marler has praised the in/out nature of his Six Nations involvement with England, a flexibility that has enabled him to be at …
Liam Heagney
08 Mar, 19:49
The 'massive lump' compliment England have paid Tadhg Furlong
England sub loosehead Joe Marler might only get a short few minutes playing against Tadhg Furlong, the starting Ireland tighthead …
Liam Heagney
08 Mar, 19:33
Sam Underhill is cut by England as Jones reduces his squad to 26
Eddie Jones has trimmed his England squad to face Ireland next Saturday in the Guinness Six Nations to 26 players, excluding the l…
Liam Heagney
08 Mar, 19:12
How 'underrated knowledge' has accelerated the maturity of Genge
Joe Marler has paid tribute to positional rival Ellis Genge, who has burst from the pack to make the England No1 jersey his own in…
Liam Heagney
08 Mar, 18:22
Six Nations: Gael Fickou's ascendancy to French defensive lynchpin
The Racing 92 midfielder is the glue that knits a backline of superstars together and at 27, his best years lie ahead of him
Gavin Mortimer
08 Mar, 16:14
Scotland's promise: 'We're aiming to finish with back-to-back wins'
Scotland may be out of Guinness Six Nations title contention but there is no chance of Mark Bennett treating Saturday’s showdown…
IRFU statement: Johnny Sexton signs new deal through to age of 38
Ireland captain Johnny Sexton has signed a contract extension up until the end of the 2023 World Cup. The Leinster fly-half, who h…
ASX Sports Fantasy Rugby: Who to buy in round four
There are only six matches remaining in this year's Guinness Six Nations, but that means there are still six more opportunities to…
Josh Raisey
08 Mar, 14:54
'Really nice tasty training session... Gengey punched me 4 times'
Joe Marler has reported there was an added edge to England training on Tuesday morning at Pennyhill Park that wasn’t evident in …
Liam Heagney
08 Mar, 14:39
The surprise blindside pick Wales are set to unleash on the French
Josh Navidi and Taulupe Faletau look set to be reunited in the Wales back row for the Guinness Six Nations clash against France on…
England hope a 'pretty cool' cider night can help against Ireland
England are hoping that a cider tasting session that involved exercises with a communications expert can help them get the better …
Liam Heagney
08 Mar, 10:28
Eddie Jones: Sexton's 'got the advantage of being looked after by his province'
Jones admires the durability of the Leinster fly-half.
'I probably didn't sleep for three or four days after that game'
Gethin Jenkins has admitted to sleepless nights after Wales saw their Grand Slam dream destroyed by France last season.
Louis Lynagh tests positive for Covid-19
Louis Lynagh has became the second Harlequins player to withdraw from the training squad because of a positive Covid test.
Pieter De Villiers welcomes new trophy for Scotland Italy fixture
Scotland and Italy will play for the newly-unveiled Cuttitta Cup for the first time in Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations match in …
'Grave mistake' - Tomas Francis available for Wales selection despite warning
Wales assistant coach Gethin Jenkins says that prop Tomas Francis is available for selection to face Guinness Six Nations opponent…
England back row pair to be assessed in camp
Alex Dombrandt and Sam Underhill will have the chance to train their way into selection contention for England’s Six Nations cla…
Adam Hastings one of four players called up by Scotland
Scotland have called up Adam Hastings for Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations clash with Italy in Rome.
'They're literally, and I say this without hesitation, the most cohesive side in the world'
Eddie Jones has branded Ireland “the most cohesive side in the world” in installing Andy Farrell’s men as favourites for Sat…
Andy Farrell calls Henderson and Loughman into 35-man Ireland squad
British and Irish Lion Iain Henderson has been recalled to the Ireland set-up after a positive Covid-19 test last week.
Jack Nowell: Scotland loss gave clarity to England attack
Jack Nowell has urged England to be brave by attacking the final two rounds of their Guinness Six Nations title quest.
Underhill among three 2021 recalls as Jones names 36-man squad
Eddie Jones has recalled three players not used this calendar year as he named a 36-player England squad ahead of their Guinness S…
Ian Cameron
06 Mar, 19:52
'It is a big task, but I think we owe them one from last year'
Wales face a huge task attempting to halt France’s Six Nations title march.
Six Nations: Kyle Sinckler's evolving role with England
The Bristol and England tighthead has developed his game to suit Eddie Jones' gameplan since his debut in 2016 and he is now one o…
England's Harry Randall not letting size hold him back
The Bristol scrum-half stands 5ft 8in tall and weighs 11st 6lb.
'C'mon, who are you trying to kid?': Dallaglio lashes Eddie Jones
Famed ex-England No8 Lawrence Dallaglio has turned the heat up on Eddie Jones ahead of next weekend’s Guinness Six Nations game …
Liam Heagney
05 Mar, 16:03
The change England need to leave teams 'quaking in their boots'
Legendary Ireland and Lions midfielder has claimed that Eddie Jones’ current England team doesn’t have opposition sides quakin…
Liam Heagney
05 Mar, 15:17
'That is nonsense' - Sam Warburton comes to defence of Wales rookie
Sam Warburton has come to the defence of Wales rookie Taine Basham, who has come for some criticism following Wales' loss to Engla…
Ian Cameron
05 Mar, 11:32
Is anyone holding Eddie Jones to account? - Andy Goode
It might seem a bit early in the side’s evolution but Eddie Jones and his ‘new England’ have a make or break fortnight ahead…
Six Nations sledgegate: 'He should take it as a compliment'
Ospreys boss Tony Booth reckons Wales hooker Dewi Lake should take it as a compliment that England resorted to sledging him when h…
Liam Heagney
04 Mar, 9:53
'A step up from what we've played so far': How England eye Ireland
Richard Cockerill is braced for a thorough round four Guinness Six Nations examination when England host Ireland at Twickenham on …
Liam Heagney
04 Mar, 9:13
Richard Cockerill addresses Welsh claims England try was illegal
The Saracens hooker is set to reclaim the England starting spot off of the injured Luke Cowan-Dickie/
'He's a hard bugger, I knew when he went down he'd done something bad'
Jack Nowell has wished Luke Cowan-Dickie, his Exeter and England pal, well after it was confirmed on Thursday that the hooker will…
Liam Heagney
03 Mar, 18:03
Paul O'Connell fears England on 'verge of a big performance'
Andy Farrell’s side must win at Twickenham to keep alive their quest for championship glory.
'Positive news': The England update Jonny Hill fans have waited for
England have revealed that Jonny Hill came through unscathed from two days of full training with them, putting him in line for a p…
Liam Heagney
03 Mar, 14:39
'I don't think we would do anything differently'
England assistant Richard Cockerill has suggested they would not do anything differently if they had their matchweek back over aga…
Liam Heagney
03 Mar, 14:01
Joe Marler to start for Harlequins after England squad omission
England sub loosehead Joe Marler is set to top up his game time ahead of the remainder of the Guinness Six Nations by starting for…
Liam Heagney
03 Mar, 12:17
Ireland prop Andrew Porter ruled out of remainder of Six Nations
The Irish resume the championship away to title rivals England on March 12.
'Significant' injury rules Cowan-Dickie out of the Six Nations
Luke Cowan-Dickie will play no further part in the Guinness Six Nations with England because of the knee injury sustained against …
Liam Heagney
03 Mar, 10:46
Disciplinary hearing rubs salt into wounding Hame Faiva red card
Italy hooker Hame Faiva has had salt rubbed into the wound of his Guinness Six Nations red card as he will now miss the remainder …
Liam Heagney
03 Mar, 9:34
'His actions are showing he can stay in that team for a long time'
Pat Lam has shared his thoughts on how he feels Harry Randall performed in his first two Guinness Six Nations matches at the start…
Liam Heagney
03 Mar, 9:11
'The worst thing you can say to him is that he can't do something'
Ospreys head coach Toby Booth has said that Alun Wyn Jones has “ticked off a lot of boxes” in his recovery from a shoulder inj…
'We're struggling to see how we can manage him potentially better'
Alex Sanderson has refused to write off the ambition of Manu Tuilagi to play for England in this season’s Guinness Six Nations, …
Liam Heagney
02 Mar, 17:10
3 starters against Wales excluded as England name a 25-man squad
England flanker Tom Curry, hooker Luke Cowan-Dickie and utility back Elliot Daly are the three starters from last weekend’s Guin…
Liam Heagney
02 Mar, 13:56
Crowley takes to Twitter to defend rookie Test referee Amashukeli
Italy boss Kieran Crowley has taken to Twitter to defend Georgian referee Nika Amashukeli, who found himself at the centre of a bi…
Liam Heagney
02 Mar, 12:21
Concussion crisis: Players left to fend for themselves in the search for answers
The footage of Tomas Francis staggering onto a post to prop himself up showed rugby cannot become complacent when it comes to brai…
Owain Jones
02 Mar, 11:23
What we learned in ASX Sports fantasy rugby round three as debutants score big
Round three of the Guinness Six Nations produced some surprise performers in ASX Sports fantasy rugby that few people would have s…
'Uncalled for': Ex-All Black defends Stuart Hogg and Finn Russell from 'unfair' criticism
An ex-All Black has defended Stuart Hogg and Finn Russell after they became the subjects of harsh criticism following Scotland's l…
'Manu is always picked when fit but I'm not sure that helps'
Mike Tindall formed a World Cup-winning centre pairing for England with Will Greenwood by combining their different talents to cre…
Chris Jones
01 Mar, 18:31
How England's exploits shut down the Wales lineout
England made the most of some lax refereeing in their win over Wales at Twickenham.
Nick Bishop
01 Mar, 16:22
Six Nations: The Dublin debacle that cannot be repeated
Casual rugby fans were left befuddled as Italy were reduced to 13-men and rugby aficionados were left scrambling for the rule book…
Michael Aylwin
01 Mar, 14:14
Cryptic Erasmus tweet about the tackle that left Adams needing HIA
Springboks World Cup winner Rassie Erasmus has ended his recent Twitter hibernation by posting twice about last Saturday’s late-…
Liam Heagney
01 Mar, 13:55
WRU statement: Veteran Alun Wyn Jones returns to Wales training
Alun Wyn Jones will join the Wales camp this week to continue his shoulder injury rehabilitation.
The subtle dig Andy Farrell has aimed at Jones' 'new' England
Andy Farrell has taken a subtle dig at Eddie Jones’ ‘new’ England ahead of the March 12 visit by Ireland to Twickenham for a…
Liam Heagney
01 Mar, 10:52
Beattie: Maybe Matt Williams should "shut up"
What did Scotland do? Run, straight into the eye of the storm. Every time aerial ping-pong broke out, France would kick, and Scotl…
Johnnie Beattie
01 Mar, 10:35
Ireland name 27-man squad as preparations start for England game
Andy Farrell has named a 27-man Ireland squad for this week’s fallow-week Guinness Six Nations camp in Dublin which includes a f…
Liam Heagney
01 Mar, 10:02
'It's not something I've experienced except maybe when playing La Rochelle'
The 22-year-old Glasgow flanker made his first start for Scotland in the 36-17 loss at Murrayfield.
England stutter to victory but are still in the Six Nations running
England get the job done after narrowly beating an improving Wales side, while Scotland lick their wounds after a French mauling a…
Garry Doyle
Jamie Lyall
Owain Jones
28 Feb, 15:09
Andy Farrell's Ireland preparing for England to 'kick a lot'
The rivals will attempt to keep their respective title hopes alive in round four.
Eddie Jones brands latest Mike Brown comments 'disrespectful'
Head coach Eddie Jones has branded former England fullback Mike Brown's comments about the Wales team prior to Saturday's Guinness…
Ian Cameron
28 Feb, 13:28
Video evidence provided of red card double standard in Dublin
An Italian rugby account on Twitter has drawn people's attention to an apparent double standard in refereeing in the wake of Italy…
Ian Cameron
28 Feb, 11:42
Michael Lowry on why he passed to James Lowe despite being on hat-trick
Full-back Michael Lowry has said it's not his personality to look for hattricks, after the Ireland debutant unselfishly passed to …
Nigel Owens weighs in on contentious Dombrandt try
Retired referee Nigel Owens has weighed in on England's controversial try against Wales during the Guinness Six Nations showdown i…
Ian Cameron
28 Feb, 10:09
Cuthbert: 'When I left, I thought that was going to be it for Wales'
Cuthbert spent three years with the Chiefs.
Eddie Jones: 'We don't fear anyone'
Ireland and France produced conclusive victories over Italy and Scotland respectively in round three.
'The loser today was not Italy, or Ireland. The game of rugby lost'
Former Scotland head coach Matt Williams has berated World Rugby over the Guinness Six Nations debacle that was witnessed in Dubli…
'It's just weird': Even Ireland were miffed by uncontested scrums
What unfolded in Dublin on Sunday did little for rugby as a spectacle, practically a full hour of the Ireland versus Italy Guinnes…
Liam Heagney
27 Feb, 18:56
We like Crowley but Italy keep finding terrible ways to lose
An upset Guinness Six Nations result was never on the cards before kick-off in Dublin on Sunday.
Liam Heagney
27 Feb, 17:58
Rookie Lowry bags brace as Ireland beat Italy in bizarre circumstances
Michael Lowry shone on debut as Ireland returned to winning ways in the Guinness Six Nations by blitzing 13-man Italy with a 57-6 …
Ireland player ratings vs Italy | Six Nations 2022
Ireland player ratings: Eight points behind France with an inferior 36-points difference coming into this Guinness Six Nations rou…
Liam Heagney
27 Feb, 17:14
'This law needs to change' - Outrage at arcane rule that killed Ireland vs Italy
There was widespread anger online after Italy, already heavy underdogs, were forced to play with thirteen players against Ireland …
Why Italy were forced to play with 13 men against Ireland explained
Italy's team and fans watching both in the Aviva Stadium and on TV were left baffled when the Azzurri were required to play an hou…
Joe Simmonds secures thrilling Exeter win over Saints
Joe Simmonds’ last-minute penalty ensured Exeter beat Northampton 34-31 in a thrilling match at Franklin’s Gardens to move int…
Wales 'were not quite on the right end of' Mike Adamson - Biggar
The head coach is braced for a tough task against the unbeaten Six Nations leaders.
Open letter claims 'flagrant breach of HIA protocol' in Francis incident
The handling of an incident involving Wales’ Tomas Francis in Saturday’s clash with England has been criticised as a “clear …
Ben Youngs: Who is England's most-capped rugby player?
The 32-year-old Leicester scrum-half came off the bench at Twickenham to win his 115th cap.
Ellis Genge on why England didn't descend into 'bitching and moaning'
Eddie Jones’ side have been criticised for letting opponents snatch results from them in the past.
Mike Brown 'happy to eat humble pie' after one Welshman's performance
Former England fullback Mike Brown has said he is 'happy to eat humble pie' after last week writing that not a single Welsh player…
'Uncomfortable video' - Finn Russell's 'pathetic' work rate highlighted
A video showing Scotland star Finn Russell's apparent poor work rate in the lead up to France's first try has been viewed over 35,…
Ian Cameron
27 Feb, 10:43
'On borrowed time' - England fans aren't happy with Eddie Jones
England's failure to convincingly put an understrength Wales to the sword in Twickenham has created considerable hand-wringing onl…
Andy Farrell's Ireland transformation ain't 'skin' deep
It’s been quite the twelve months in the making of Ireland coach Andy Farrell as a genuine Test team boss in his own right.
Liam Heagney
27 Feb, 8:49
Ref Watch: Why Lawrence Dallaglio was wrong and Mike Adamson was correct
2022’s round three Six Nations games were handled by referees who as things stand seem to be on the fringes of the 12-strong gro…
What Wayne Pivac says he's seen in illegal England try
The Wales boss was left frustrated after a narrow Six Nations loss.
'If I was Eddie I'd be pretty pleased': Woodward's rare Jones praise
Ex-England boss Clive Woodward has praised Eddie Jones following Saturday’s hard-fought Guinness Six Nations win over Wales.
'We were a bit shaky towards the end': Marcus Smith's England view
Player of the game Marcus Smith has saluted the close-run England win over Wales.
Ireland internationals rip 'pathetic' Finn Russell and error strewn Stuart Hogg
Former Irish internationals Shane Horgan and Rob Kearney have taken Scotland stars Stuart Hogg and Finn Russell to task over their…
Ian Cameron
26 Feb, 19:10
Gregor Townsend: 'It's a horrible feeling'
Scotland coach Gregor Townsend lamented the loss of two tries either side of half-time as his side were ultimately thrashed 36-17 …
Wales player ratings vs England | Six Nations 2022
Wales player ratings: Wales against England is always a tough watch for the Welsh supporter. ‘The old enemy’ is the most painf…
England player ratings vs Wales | Six Nations 2022
England inflicted a fifth consecutive Six Nations defeat at Twickenham on fierce rivals Wales thanks to a gritty 23-19 success.
Rampant France cruise to six-try destruction of Scotland
Rampant France remain on course for the Grand Slam after cruising to a six-try 36-17 destruction of Scotland in Saturday’s Guinn…
France player ratings vs Scotland | Six Nations 2022
France’s hopes of claiming a first Six Nations title in 12 years and a fourth Grand Slam since 2000 are very much alive followin…
Scotland player ratings vs France | Six Nations 2022
Scotland player ratings: Scotland were unable to derail France's dreams of a Grand Slam as the visitors recorded a bonus point win…
Gavin Harper
26 Feb, 15:50
'It's actually a nightmare for somebody like me, if I was playing against him'
The 23-year-old was repeatedly written off earlier in his career because of his height.
An ex-England No9 isn't sure about Randall as a Test scrum-half
Harry Randall is set to appear in the biggest rugby match of his career this Saturday, the 24-year-old getting chosen at the start…
Liam Heagney
26 Feb, 11:53
'30pts or more' - Woodward and Greenwood predict Welsh thrashing
Sir Clive Woodward and Will Greenwood have both predicted that England will thrash Wales in Twickenham today when the two sides me…
'We made a decision that night that we weren't going to go away'
Dan Biggar believes Wales will need to replicate their “roll the sleeves up job” of a famous World Cup win seven years ago whe…
Scotland bank on fortress Murrayfield to repel Grand Slam chasers France
All eyes will be on Murrayfield as Grand Slam hopefuls attempt to continue their winning run against a Scotland side desperate to …
Where the blame lies for Manu Tuilagi's injury
Sale Sharks director of rugby Alex Sanderson has refused to blame England for Manu Tuilagi’s latest injury problem, saying “it…
'His skillset is very good. It's something I probably didn't appreciate'
James Lowe hopes Ireland’s new-look back three can light up Dublin after being recalled for Sunday’s Guinness Six Nations clas…
Hamish Watson ruled out of France match
Scotland flanker Hamish Watson will miss Saturday’s Six Nations match against France after returning a positive test for coronav…
Sexton concedes it makes sense for Carbery to start against Italy
Captain Johnny Sexton accepts it “makes sense” for Joey Carbery to retain Ireland’s fly-half role for Sunday’s clash with …
'Kruis is just making a load of coin... bloody hell, good for him'
The past fortnight has been quite the contrasting time for 32-year-olds rugby players Ben Youngs, George Kruis and Mark Wilson, a …
Liam Heagney
25 Feb, 17:10
England pay 'frightening' ref Adamson a contact area compliment
England have paid a compliment to Mike Adamson, the referee whose ability to properly manage this Saturday’s Guinness Six Nation…
Liam Heagney
25 Feb, 17:04
How former Scotland captain Laidlaw thinks France can be beaten
Greig Laidlaw thinks Scotland need to control possession and manufacture quick ball if they are to secure a hattrick of wins again…
Stefan Frost
25 Feb, 16:53
The man who will 'clap harder than anyone' when Ben Youngs breaks cap record
Former prop Leonard and current scrum-half Youngs are England’s most capped players with 114 appearances.
Five talking points ahead of England v Wales
Fierce rivals face crucial encounter at Twickenham.
England will win by 15 even without Tuilagi - Andy Goode
Even without Manu Tuilagi, I can see England beating Wales by 15 points this weekend if things clicks into gear.
'The thing that kills me': Kyle Sinckler as you've never seen him
England prop Kyle Sinckler is set to appear in a compelling documentary on Monday about his native south London and how it kills h…
Liam Heagney
25 Feb, 13:43
Debut for Lowry as Ireland change six but Sexton given bench role
Ireland boss Andy Farrell has made six changes to his team to take on Italy this Sunday in the Guinness Six Nations, having a debu…
Liam Heagney
25 Feb, 13:11
Three changes for Italy for Sunday's game away to Ireland
Italy boss Kieran Crowley has made three changes to his team to take on Ireland this Sunday in the Guinness Six Nations in Dublin.
Liam Heagney
25 Feb, 12:27
England give update on seriousness of the latest Tuilagi injury
England assistant coach Richard Cockerill has delivered an update on the fresh hamstring problem that ruled Manu Tuilagi out of co…
Liam Heagney
25 Feb, 11:26
The 78 per cent Test stat that has England aiming for a fast start
Eddie Jones has placed his faith in Harry Randall quickening the England tempo from the kick-off on Saturday in the hope that the …
Liam Heagney
25 Feb, 9:45
The 'huge' role Jerome Garces is playing behind the scenes with France
When former referee Jérôme Garcès retired, he could have laid down the whistle for good. Instead, he decided to move his expert…
Stefan Frost
25 Feb, 9:28
'Wasn't that impressed': Jones' brutal first impression of Lawes
England boss Eddie Jones has admitted that he wasn’t a fan of his current skipper Courtney Lawes when he first arrived from Japa…
Liam Heagney
25 Feb, 8:45
David Corkery: 'I really worry about the head. I got knocked out and seconds later I was playing again'
The former Ireland backrow was a star at the 1995 World Cup but as a guinea pig of early professionalism the repeated blows have h…
Garry Doyle
24 Feb, 22:11
One distinct aspect of Welsh play fed into England picking Nowell
Jack Nowell lasted only 16 minutes in his first England start in 28 months in the February 13 win over Italy, but he still did eno…
Liam Heagney
24 Feb, 20:36
England rocked by the news that Manu Tuilagi is OUT of Wales game
England have been dealt a massive blow less than 48 hours out from their Guinness Six Nations match versus Wales on Saturday as it…
Liam Heagney
24 Feb, 19:52
'I was really relieved that my head stuff wasn't really serious'
Reinstated England skipper Courtney Lawes has spoken of his relief at finally being able to overcome the concussion issue that lef…
Liam Heagney
24 Feb, 19:36
Shock dropping 'just a blip' for Louis Rees-Zammit claims teammate
Alex Cuthbert and Josh Adams were handed Wales’ wing berths at Twickenham.
Saints team-mates prepare to achieve a rare Six Nations feat at Twickenham
Northampton team-mates Courtney Lawes and Dan Biggar will lead their countries on Saturday.
'Defensively he's one of our best tacklers, a very good jackaller'
Gregor Townsend has challenged Scotland - and first-time starter Rory Darge - to seize their “last chance” to remain in the hu…
Why Wales dumped Lions flyer Louis Rees-Zammit
Wales head coach Wayne Pivac has explained the shock dumping of British & Irish Lions flyer Louis Rees-Zammit.
Ian Cameron
24 Feb, 14:53
Jones: 'Edge' logic of Manu recall and restoring Lawes as captain
Eddie Jones has explained his logic for recalling the fit-again Manu Tuilagi and Courtney Lawes to his England team to face Wales,…
Liam Heagney
24 Feb, 14:47
'I don't think he is healthy': Jones butts into Rees-Zammit debate
England boss Eddie Jones has suggested that Louis Rees-Zammit was excluded from the Wales team to play at Twickenham on Saturday b…
Liam Heagney
24 Feb, 14:05
Newcastle caught in selection 'dilemma' over England flyer Radwan
Newcastle coach Dave Walder has revealed he is using the advice of Shaun Edwards, the French defence coach, to help flying wing Ad…
Chris Jones
24 Feb, 14:04
England explain 'pace on the game' reason for backing No9 Randall
A desire to put pace on the game is the prime reason given by Eddie Jones for retaining the youthful Harry Randall at scrum-half i…
Liam Heagney
24 Feb, 13:36
Scotland make three changes to their pack to face the French
Gregor Townsend has made three changes to his Scotland team - all in the pack - to face France this Saturday at Murrayfield follow…
Liam Heagney
24 Feb, 12:35
Rees-Zammit left out and Faletau recalled for Wales' England clash
Wales boss Wayne Pivac has left out wing Louis Rees-Zammit and recalled number eight Taulupe Faletau for Saturday’s Guinness Six…
England make four changes but no recall for benched Ben Youngs
Eddie Jones has recalled the Courtney Lawes and Manu Tuilagi to his starting England XV to face Wales this Saturday, the inclusion…
Liam Heagney
24 Feb, 11:38
Unbeaten France make one change to their team to face Scotland
Fabien Galthie has made one change to his France team to take on Scotland this Saturday at Murrayfield following the round two Gui…
Liam Heagney
24 Feb, 11:15
'They're obviously quite sad and have nothing else better to do'
Ellis Genge has revisited the controversy that arose last year following the defeat for England by Wales in Cardiff.
Liam Heagney
24 Feb, 8:08
'He's just a f***in legend, I love him to bits'
Ellis Genge has paid a tribute to Ben Youngs, his Leicester teammate who is set to become the most capped England of all time when…
Liam Heagney
23 Feb, 22:00
'It was a game I almost had in my head for the last two years...'
Ireland captain Johnny Sexton insists competition for his country’s No10 jersey is nothing new as he battles to regain his start…
The Springboks-All Blacks rivalry transcends the Rugby Championship
South Africa’s involvement with New Zealand and Australia long predates the existence of the Rugby Championship and whatever the…
Tom Vinicombe
23 Feb, 17:03
'It definitely gives you that little bit of extra oomph'
Chris Harris is hoping Scotland can draw on home comforts as they bid to get their Guinness Six Nations campaign back on track aga…
Ben Kay: 'Any lesser player may have been written off by now, but not Manu'
The England World Cup winner faced Wales on six occasions but he knows Wales have the wherewithal to unsettle an England team who …
'Iain has left Ireland camp': Henderson tests positive
Ireland preparations for their Guinness Six Nations round three game at home to Italy has hit another bump in the road as Iain Hen…
Liam Heagney
23 Feb, 15:25
'It's so tough': The interview that moved Ben Youngs to tears
Record-breaking England scrum-half Ben Youngs was moved to tears this week when talking about his older brother Tom on the England…
Liam Heagney
23 Feb, 13:51
The Colwyn Bay game where Wales picked Dombrandt to face England
Five years ago current England back-rower Alex Dombrandt had a very different Six Nations experience than the one he is preparing …
Liam Heagney
23 Feb, 12:07
ASX Sports Fantasy Rugby: Who to buy in round three
The Guinness Six Nations fallow week has almost come to an end, but it would have given you plenty of time to plot and prepare who…
Josh Raisey
23 Feb, 11:30
How Shaun Edwards' France have gained the upper hand on defence
Shaun Edwards has led a defensive revolution with Les Bleus.
Nick Bishop
23 Feb, 11:21
Rees-Zammit set to be axed by Wales for England game - reports
Wayne Pivac is reportedly set to explode a Guinness Six Nations selection bombshell on Thursday by axing Louis Rees-Zammit from hi…
Liam Heagney
23 Feb, 10:11
'Hope I can do them proud': Northampton sign Italy's Callum Braley
Northampton Saints have completed the signing of ex-Gloucester scrum-half Callum Braley ahead of the 2022/23 season, with the Ital…
'Nothing's ruled out with Manu': The difference Tuilagi is making
Martin Gleeson is so glad to have the fit-again Manu Tuilagi back in the England ranks because of the added dimension he brings, t…
Liam Heagney
23 Feb, 9:10
One starter from Rome omitted as England cut squad from 35 to 25
England boss Eddie Jones has cut his Test week squad from 35 to 25 ahead of this Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations round three gam…
Liam Heagney
22 Feb, 18:49
Gloucester have had their say on England omission of Mark Atkinson
Gloucester boss George Skivington is backing Mark Atkinson to prove he can revive his England career despite being dumped by Eddie…
Chris Jones
22 Feb, 18:11
Sam Skinner pinpoints the 'plenty energy' fuelling the French fire
Sam Skinner has warned his Scotland colleagues to be braced for a France side eager to avenge recent defeats when they meet in Sat…
Ireland a prop down as they start their preparations to face Italy
Ireland prop Tom O’Toole has been ruled out of Sunday’s Guinness Six Nations clash with Italy due to injury.
'You've always got those mind games from Genge. Jonny Hill told me'
Wales prop Tomas Francis is ready to ignore Ellis Genge’s “mind games” in Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations clash against En…
England fire warning shot after Lawes, Manu training ground update
Martin Gleeson has sidestepped the question as to who will skipper England next Saturday against Wales now that Courtney Lawes is …
Liam Heagney
22 Feb, 16:06
'If there's one fixture that France could become unstuck on, it's this one'
A Scotland side with a burgeoning injury list have the daunting task of trying to repress arguably the most formidable force in wo…
Josh Raisey
22 Feb, 14:44
The teenage backline positions that hugely helped Alex Dombrandt
Packing down at No8 for England and Harlequins is where Alex Dombrandt is developing his burgeoning reputation as a player to watc…
Liam Heagney
22 Feb, 14:32
'England should beat them comfortably at Twickenham'
Both England and Wales got their Guinness Six Nations campaigns back on track in round two after disappointing openings to the Cha…
Josh Raisey
22 Feb, 10:27
Spedding: Dump Italy, Boks 'would hold their own quite easily' in Six Nations
For former France fullback Scott Spedding, who was born in South Africa, the time has come to add the Springboks to the Six Nation…
England and Lions lock George Kruis announces his retirement
England forward George Kruis has announced his retirement from rugby on his 32nd birthday in order to focus on his business commit…
AB Zondagh on Scotland: 'A lot's been said'
Assistant coach AB Zondagh insists Scotland must banish any lingering negativity from their defeat in Wales and focus fully on get…
Picking an England-Wales composite XV ahead of Twickenham showdown
Newcastle Falcons fullback Mike Brown has let it be known that no Welshman would get into the current England team.
Stefan Frost
21 Feb, 17:09
Six Nations: Tuilagi storms back into the Six Nations reckoning
The return of Manu Tuilagi has lifted the spirits of England fans while rugby mourns the passing of Steve Black and fans rage abou…
Garry Doyle
Jamie Lyall
Owain Jones
21 Feb, 15:14
Lowe and O'Brien added to Ireland squad as 14 rejoin camp
Leinster winger James Lowe has been added to the Ireland squad after his remarkable performance for the province of at the weekend…
Ian Cameron
21 Feb, 12:02
Townsend releases five Scotland players back to their clubs and adds six
Gregor Townsend has added six players to his Scotland squad ahead of Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations match with France at BT Mur…
No England or Wales players have made fan voted RugbyPass Dream Team
So far, no Englishman or Welshman has been picked in the RugbyPass Six Nations Championship Dream Team. As it stands the all-star …
Stefan Frost
21 Feb, 11:36
'Ireland are a different team with Johnny Sexton in it, and that's the reality'
Ireland will be hoping to make a statement this weekend in the Guinness Six Nations when they face Italy in Dublin after their dre…
Josh Raisey
21 Feb, 11:04
Wales re-call Bath No.8 Taulupe Faletau
Wales have recalled Bath No.8 Taulupe Faletau, who hasn't featured for his country in a Test match for nearly a year.
How a two week injury turned into a seven month ordeal for Taulupe Faletau
The Bath forward could be added to Wales’ squad after proving his fitness against Leicester.
'They're very similar' - The NRL star Tuilagi reminds Anthony Seibold of
England assistant coach Anthony Seibold sees Manu Tuilagi as a weapon in attack and defence as the powerful Sale centre prepares t…
Selection axe falls for centre as Jones names 35-man England squad
Eddie Jones has named a 35-man England squad for next weekend’s Guinness Six Nations match against Wales.
Jonny Gray ruled out of the rest of the Six Nations
Lock Jonny Gray has handed Scotland a major set back in the build up to their Six Nations clash with France.
Chris Jones
20 Feb, 14:32
Mike Brown: Not one Welshman would make the England XV
Former England fullback Mike Brown has claimed that not one Welshman would make the England XV, dismissing the threat posed by Way…
Ian Cameron
20 Feb, 10:01
'He can do it, definitely': The added dimension Manu Tuilagi craves
It will be at next Thursday’s latest Guinness Six Nations team announcement when England officially confirm they are rolling the…
Liam Heagney
20 Feb, 9:00
Seb Davies: 'England will be a great challenge but we're relishing it'
The multi-skilled Cardiff second-row has been in fine form this season and is forcing his way into the Wales squad at the right ti…
Austin Healey bites back after Eddie Jones' 'egg-on-face' jibe
Austin Healey has bitten back after England boss Eddie Jones had a laugh at his expense during last Sunday’s media briefing in R…
Liam Heagney
19 Feb, 15:42
'I'm still able to go for my Nandos, I don't get hassled too much'
Impressive performances this month are nothing new to Marcus Smith, the exuberant out-half who has fast become the latest poster b…
Liam Heagney
19 Feb, 8:40
'On track' - Saracens issue update on injured England captain Owen Farrell
Saracens have said that absent England captain Owen Farrell remains on course to return from injury, but a miracle return in time …
Ian Cameron
18 Feb, 17:02
'In Johnny's head that doesn't work': O'Gara on Sexton vs Carbery
Ronan O’Gara believes Ireland must give Joey Carbery a run of games as the starting Ireland No10 to bring on his game further ra…
Liam Heagney
18 Feb, 15:02
Johnny Sexton may provide silver lining as Ireland lose Kelleher
Fly-half Sexton missed last Saturday’s 30-24 defeat away to France because of a hamstring injury.
'Brainless... It's hard to think of a more ill-conceived muddle-headed idea'
Speculation around South Africa potentially joining the Six Nations has been met with widespread anger in the Northern Hemisphere.…
England confirm 'really good news' on Courtney Lawes front
Courtney Lawes has resumed full training in time to reinforce the middle phase of England’s Guinness Six Nations title push.
'If we don't act soon winning championships will become a thing of the past'
Upon their return home one of the world’s best players, Jonathan Davies, requests a meeting with the Welsh Rugby Union in a bid …
Steffan Thomas
18 Feb, 12:40
England flanker Jack Willis to make long awaited return this weekend
A rising star of England in 2021, Jack Willis is set to make his long-awaited comeback for Wasps this weekend as they take on Gall…
Ian Cameron
18 Feb, 12:27
Ireland's Ronan Kelleher ruled out of Six Nations
Ireland hooker Ronan Kelleher has been ruled out of the remainder of the Guinness Six Nations due to a shoulder issue.
A Six Nations relegation playoff beats Springbok accession
Italy are breaking records, but for all the wrong reasons. Winless in 34 Six Nations games, scoreless in four of those.
Stefan Frost
18 Feb, 9:21
Liam Williams targeted by 'internet trolls'
The British and Irish Lions star has made only four appearances since rejoining the region in 2020.
'So much more to his game': Scotland's loss is Saracens' gain
It’s nearly eleven months since Sean Maitland won the last of his 53 Scotland caps but Saracens can’t get enough of their 33-y…
Liam Heagney
17 Feb, 19:38
'He's probably sick to death of my voice on a Monday and Tuesday'
Harlequins boss Tabai Matson has highlighted how energising an experience training with England has been for Louis Lynagh, even th…
Liam Heagney
17 Feb, 18:59
'Oddly, I just sat down with Adam now talking it through'
Dean Richards turned up late to his already rearranged Newcastle media briefing on Thursday due to his need to chew the fat with A…
Liam Heagney
17 Feb, 15:54
'It's a no from me' - Online backlash escalates over Boks joining Six Nations
News that the Springboks are potentially on the brink of joining the Six Nations has been met by widespread dismay and anger in th…
What we've learned from ASX Sports fantasy rugby so far
With six matches already played in this year's Guinness Six Nations, $1000s have already been won in prizes in ASX Sports and plen…
Josh Raisey
17 Feb, 14:05
Springboks joining Six Nations is '100 per cent going to happen'
Speculation continues to mount this week regarding an eventual accession of the Springboks into the Guinness Six Nations.
Ian Cameron
17 Feb, 13:15
Recent rookies: Eddie Jones' 10 most recent England debutants
Ollie Chessum became the latest in a long line of players to represent England internationally under Eddie Jones.
Stefan Frost
17 Feb, 12:03
'Joe's never done it before': Launchbury's new England experience
This week’s inclusion of Joe Launchbury in the England training squad in London at the expense of Nick Isiekwe - a starter versu…
Liam Heagney
17 Feb, 9:57
Saracens coach Joe Shaw has given an Owen Farrell injury update
Saracens head coach Joe Shaw has delivered an update on how England skipper Owen Farrell has got down to the business of his lates…
Liam Heagney
17 Feb, 9:19
What Harlequins have made of the England release of Joe Marler
Tabai Matson has admitted he is in the dark about what this week’s release of Joe Marler back to Harlequins means for the looseh…
Liam Heagney
16 Feb, 19:35
'I fell to my arse... and I'm too ashamed to watch it back'
Luke Cowan-Dickie has spoken for the first time since his high profile Guinness Six Nations error versus Scotland resulted in his …
Liam Heagney
16 Feb, 17:25
What Marcus Smith has made of Manu Tuilagi's England squad return
Marcus Smith had admitted he is loving rubbing shoulders once more with the fit-again Manu Tuilagi, someone he vividly remembers w…
Liam Heagney
16 Feb, 16:58
The Saracens reaction to curious England rejection of Nick Isiekwe
Saracens have confirmed that a knock wasn’t the reason why Nick Isiekwe was omitted from the squad of 25 training with England i…
Liam Heagney
16 Feb, 15:44
'They were stealing my money': Smith's tongue-in-cheek Wales story
New England talisman Marcus Smith has tongue-in-cheek quipped that Dan Biggar and his fellow Wales players “were stealing his mo…
Liam Heagney
16 Feb, 14:10
How 'frustrated, emotional' Quirke is coping with England setback
Sale boss Alex Sanderson has explained how rookie scrum-half Raffi Quirke has been coping in recent weeks with his rejection by En…
Liam Heagney
16 Feb, 11:40
'Really tough': What Barbeary found most challenging about England
Wasps boss Lee Blackett has given kudos to Alfie Barberary, the uncapped 21-year-old back-rower who in recent weeks has managed to…
Liam Heagney
16 Feb, 9:42
'Every last scrap': Sale explain why Tuilagi is ready for England
Sale have explained why they believe the time was right for Manu Tuilagi to return to the Test fold with England, the powerhouse m…
Liam Heagney
15 Feb, 20:25
Jones names 25-strong England training squad that includes Tuilagi
England boss Eddie Jones has named a 25-man squad for this week’s fallow week training camp in London ahead of the February 27 G…
Liam Heagney
15 Feb, 19:19
'They've just got to shut up... they're making fools of themselves'
Former Scotland head coach Matt Williams hasn't sparred his former employers, describing Gregor Townsend's team as 'making fools o…
Ian Cameron
15 Feb, 17:08
'He has been called in': Sale confirm Tuilagi recalled by England
Sale boss Alex Sanderson has confirmed on Tuesday that Manu Tuilagi has been recalled to the England squad for the fallow week tra…
Liam Heagney
15 Feb, 16:33
Wales release six players for URC action including Uilisi Halaholo
Centre Uilisi Halaholo has been given a chance to prove his match fitness ahead of next week’s Guinness Six Nations clash agains…
The reaction to 'rangy' Ollie Chessum, the latest new England cap
There were just 15 minutes remaining at Stadio Olimpico last Sunday when Ollie Chessum entered the Guinness Six Nations arena to r…
Liam Heagney
15 Feb, 9:42
'I need to be physical as a 12, that's one of the things I want to improve'
Wales head to Twickenham in pursuit of a first Six Nations win there for 10 years.
Watch: The magic pass by Antoine Dupont that has the rugby world in awe
The Toulouse scrumhalf has elevated his status to one of the game's must watch players with the way he is able to produce plays th…
'I don't think there is anything to learn from bad refereeing'
Joe Launchbury, Courtney Lawes and Lewis Ludlam could also be available for the Twickenham clash.
'I heard him choking' - Ellis Genge on coming to aid of Sebastian Negri
Ellis Genge has revealed the “horrible” moment when he saw Italy flanker Sebastian Negri choking on the floor in England’s G…
Finn Russell's discipline is becoming 'a bit of an issue'
Former Scotland lock Jim Hamilton has questioned the discipline of Finn Russell, after the flyhalf received yet another card in a …
Stefan Frost
14 Feb, 19:39
Beattie: Facing Galthie's total war 'was and is my worst nightmare'
For much of the past decade, some France players I count as good friends have treated international duty as a poisoned chalice.
Johnnie Beattie
14 Feb, 16:39
Ireland release 14 players for URC duty as 23-man fallow week squad named
Andy Farrell has released 14 Ireland players back to their provinces for URC duty ahead of the Guinness Six Nations fallow weekend…
Sebastian Negri thanks Ellis Genge for on field intervention
Understanding the gravity of the situation, it was Genge who first alerted the officials to Negri’s condition.
'Ellis is gutted... he's not getting any of the credit. He deserves it'
A conclusive five-try rout at the Stadio Olimpico began the rebuilding process following the crushing late defeat by Scotland in r…
Cardiff crowd got to Nic Berry claims former Scotland skipper
A former Scotland captain believes that the crowd in the Principality Stadium influenced Australian referee Nic Berry during Wales…
Ian Cameron
14 Feb, 11:51
Andy Farrell responds to criticism of key Ireland tactical call
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell responds to criticism of Ireland's tactics in the latter stage of their Guinness Six Nations round…
The enigma of Finn Russell continues after his Cardiff spiral
The enigma that is Finn Russell showed up again in Cardiff as Scotland fell to Wales, led by Dan Biggar, who is almost the antithe…
Jonathan Davies: 'I would probably trade in 20 caps for a Grand Slam'
Jonathan Davies says staying in the fight is key for Wales as a pulsating Guinness Six Nations Championship moves towards its half…
Galthie reveals Sexton pre-game comments used as fuel by French
France head coach Fabien Galthie has revealed pre-match comments from injured Ireland captain Johnny Sexton helped fuel his side…
Five things we learned from the second round of Six Nations action
France put themselves in pole position for Guinness Six Nations glory, while Scotland were brought back down to earth with a bang.…
The England verdict on how the Smith/Randall combination performed
Marcus Smith’s new Six Nations half-back partnership with Harry Randall has been given a seal of approval by England boss Eddie …
Liam Heagney
13 Feb, 19:31
Ref Watch: Rugby shoots itself in the 'player safety' foot again
Former referee Paul Smith takes a detailed look at the performance of Aussie official Damon Murphy in the Six Nations game between…
England 10 Marcus Smith: 'We let them down as backs'
Marcus Smith became the first English fly-half to beat six defenders in a Six Nations match since Jonny Wilkinson beat eight Irish…
Stefan Frost
13 Feb, 19:10
Eddie Jones fires back at Austin Healey after England win in Rome
England boss Eddie Jones finished off his post-match media briefing in Rome following his team’s 33-0 win by taking a tongue-in-…
Liam Heagney
13 Feb, 18:53
Marcus Smith steals the show as England register bonus-point win over Italy
England showed the ruthless streak demanded by Eddie Jones as they atoned for their shattering collapse against Scotland by outcla…
England player ratings vs Italy | Six Nations 2022
England’s unbeaten Six Nations run against Italy now extends to 23 games following their 33-nil win in the Stadio Olimpico.
Ben Youngs equals England appearance record that stood for 18 years
The Leicester scrum-half matched the mark set by Jason Leonard when he appeared as a second-half replacement against Italy on Sund…
'I'm quite angry' - BBC pundit rips 'absolute shambles' Scotland
Tom English, the chief sports writer for BBC Scotland, was left embittered after Scotland fell to a disappointing 20-17 loss to Wa…
Stefan Frost
13 Feb, 16:44
Referee criticised for handling of Jack Nowell HIA decision
Referee Damon Murphy was criticised online after allegedly rushing medics to come to a decision on whether or not Jack Nowell need…
Ian Cameron
13 Feb, 15:46
Wales appear to confirm triple boost ahead of England's 'massive threat'
Wales boss Wayne Pivac has confirmd a triple personnel boost as they looked ahead to a showdown with England in two weekends time.…
'Without a doubt the biggest game of my life... the physicality was another level'
The Irish, who suffered a damaging defeat to France on Saturday, return to action at home to Italy on February 27.
Former skipper insists Scotland can still win Six Nations
Stuart McInally insists Scotland remain in the Guinness Six Nations title hunt despite failing to end their long wait for a Cardif…
'He came from the side and crushed my ribs, it was a big welcome'
Toa Halafihi last Sunday found himself running down the Stade de France tunnel to make a Test debut he would never have imagined h…
Liam Heagney
13 Feb, 8:45
Ref Watch: Could a Paris World Cup final featuring France be refereed entirely in English?
Angus Gardner has made his way into the upper echelons of World Rugby’s refereeing squad and based on his superb display in this…
'Lost his head': Welsh fans were fuming at Dan Biggar's late game decision
His 69th minute drop goal ended up as the difference between the two sides as Scotland failed to respond and the scoreline remaine…
'It is a beautiful victory': France bask in victory as Six Nations 'slightly' in their favour
France coach Fabien Galthie said he is not thinking about winning the Six Nations despite Saturday’s impressive 30-24 victory ov…
'No mathematical sense': Ireland's decision to take points on offer scrutinised
Head coach Andy Farrell defended the call to go for three points, saying there is no doubt it was 'the right decision' in the mome…
Eddie Jones wants his 'new England' to take a step up in Rome
England are aiming to bounce back from their 20-17 defeat to Scotland,
'That's exactly what happened against the All Blacks... that's what happened again'
The Irish saw their nine-match winning run ended by France in Paris.
Townsend: 'The obvious emotion in the changing room is disappointment'
Gregor Townsend bemoaned Scotland’s failure to take advantage of “big moments” as their Six Nations hoodoo in Cardiff contin…
Ireland player ratings vs France | Six Nations 2022
Ireland player ratings: That was a Guinness Six Nations thriller where the result gloriously hung in the balance right until the f…
Liam Heagney
12 Feb, 19:28
France the last Grand Slammer standing after victory over Ireland
Antoine Dupont’s try just 67 seconds in set the tone for a breath-taking encounter.
France Player Ratings vs Ireland | Six Nations 2022
France moved into pole position at the head of the Six Nations courtesy of a 30-24 win over title rivals Ireland at the Stade de F…
Biggar: 'I would rather people were criticising me than praising me'
The skipper marked his 100th Test match appearance for Wales and the British and Irish Lions in style.
'Lamentable non-performance from Scotland. Unbelievably negative and error-strewn'
Scotland are facing the wrath of trial by social media after once again failing to back up a remarkable Test victory.
Ref Watch: Scotland right to have gripes with Nic Berry's performance
Nic Berry got things back on track during the Autumn Series and with confidence restored played his role in this entertaining roun…
Dan Biggar the Wales inspiration as Scotland lose again in Cardiff
Wales burst the Scotland Guinness Six Nations bubble and put themselves back in title contention with a 20-17 victory at the Princ…
Scotland player ratings vs Wales | Six Nations 2022
Scotland player ratings: Scotland were unable to back up last weekend's Calcutta Cup win as they fell to another defeat in Cardiff…
Gavin Harper
12 Feb, 15:58
Wales player ratings vs Scotland | Six Nations 2022
Wales player ratings: After a poor first outing in Dublin, Wales were tasked with facing in-form Scotland at home. Past results sh…
Italy to take inspiration from shock U20s result
Italy are hoping lightning strikes twice when they face England in Sunday’s Guinness Six Nations clash at the Stadio Olimpico.
England assistant reckons losing to Scotland 'could be good for us'
New England attack coach Martin Gleeson has suggested that last weekend’s round one Guinness Six Nations defeat to Scotland coul…
Liam Heagney
12 Feb, 13:13
'Oh my god' - Dan Biggar press conference gets awkward gatecrasher
A Six Nations Round 2 press conference featuring Wales captain Dan Biggar was unexpectedly interrupted when a journalist's laptop …
Ian Cameron
12 Feb, 13:00
The message Sinckler has given to rare England starter Will Stuart
Rare England starter Will Stuart has revealed the message he has got from fellow tighthead Kyle Sinckler ahead of this Sunday’s …
Liam Heagney
12 Feb, 12:03
Why Nigel Owens thinks Wales will beat Scotland
Former international referee Nigel Owens has told William Hill that the “electric” atmosphere of the Principality Stadium sh…
'I do take it personally... it definitely does add an edge'
Will Rowlands says there are no “panic stations” in the Wales camp ahead of Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations clash against Sc…
The one thing England 'can't afford to do' early on against Italy
Eddie Jones has highlighted the one thing his England team can’t afford to do early on against Italy on Sunday in round two of t…
Liam Heagney
12 Feb, 9:27
The Springboks great that England have likened Alex Dombrandt to
England coach Eddie Jones has claimed that Alex Dombrandt, his team’s No8 for Sunday’s Guinness Six Nations match away to Ital…
Liam Heagney
12 Feb, 8:48
The 'ruthless' Muhammad Ali vision England have for bench in Rome
England boss Eddie Jones wants his experienced, caps-heavy replacements bench to strike a Muhammad Ali versus Sonny Liston type po…
Liam Heagney
11 Feb, 22:00
'I don't say this lightly. He is in the top five young players I've ever coached'
Paul Gustard reflects on his Harlequins exit, and how the Benetton players he coaches can stun England.
Jamie Lyall
11 Feb, 21:20
'Let's see how they go in the tournament, and we will judge them at the end'
Captain hopes Wales can burst Scottish bubble at the Principality Stadium.
'A loss to Italy does not seem completely ridiculous'
Former England international Austin Healey is giving Italy a sporting chance of causing a Guinness Six Nations upset this Sunday i…
Liam Heagney
11 Feb, 14:34
Kieran Crowley makes three changes to his Italy team for England
Italy have made three changes for this Sunday’s Guinness Six Nations match at home to England following last Sunday’s 37-10 lo…
Liam Heagney
11 Feb, 13:49
'His physique makes you hesitate rather than confident of taking him on'
England may have the mercurial talents of Marcus Smith, but Italy possesses their own brilliant outside half in Paolo Garbisi who …
Chris Jones
11 Feb, 13:39
A shaken-up England explain their half-dozen changes for Italian job
England boss Eddie Jones has explained why he has made six changes to his starting team to face Italy this Sunday in the Guinness …
Liam Heagney
11 Feb, 12:53
The speed camera testing that proved Harry Randall's Welsh critics wrong
Harry Randall has earned a Six Nations debut for England against Italy thanks to a speed camera from America, a stool, a hula hoop…
Chris Jones
11 Feb, 12:06
20 years of hurt - Five Wales vs Scotland talking points
Scotland beat England last week while Wales lost to Ireland.
Sinckler benched as Jones makes six changes to his England team
England boss Eddie Jones has made six changes to his starting team to face Italy this Sunday in the Guinness Six Nations following…
Liam Heagney
11 Feb, 11:40
Jones wants 'new England' attacking machine to tear Italy apart
England were beaten 20-17 by Scotland in round one.
The Scottish Lion who presents a 'massive challenge' to Wales
The back-row battle could be key to the outcome of the Six Nations clash in Cardiff.
Six Nations age profiles: Who's hitting the RWC magic number?
Every Six Nations side has one eye on the upcoming Rugby World Cup, now less than two years away. Picking a balanced squad for rug…
Stefan Frost
11 Feb, 8:18
The Exeter reaction to a Calcutta Cup that featured so many Chiefs
Last Saturday was one of those crazy high and low days for Rob Baxter and Exeter. A Chiefs side missing a plethora of its establis…
Liam Heagney
10 Feb, 19:20
How Joey Carbery reacted when he saw Johnny Sexton pull up lame
Joey Carbery has explained what ran through his mind on Wednesday when noticed that Johnny Sexton was no longer training with Irel…
Liam Heagney
10 Feb, 19:11
Debate over Murrayfield scrum finale is still raging days later
Days after the result-confirming series of clock-in-the-red scrums at Murrayfield and the debate over whether England should have …
Liam Heagney
10 Feb, 19:05
'Desperate' Wales on mission to show public they're better than Dublin flop
Wales are looking to extend dominance in Cardiff against Scotland..
Josh Strauss: 'I can understand why there has been a bit of an uproar'
For former Scotland captain Josh Strauss, Saturday night's controversial Calcutta Cup denouement brought back painful memories.
Simon Zebo: Farrell's Ireland is more united than Schmidt's
Simon Zebo was full praise for Andy Farrell’s Ireland in the wake of their comfortable 29-7 victory over Wales in the opening we…
Stefan Frost
10 Feb, 17:16
Why did England's attack struggle in the Calcutta Cup?
England, normally so efficient on attack, struggled to crack the Scottish defence in Edinburgh.
Nick Bishop
10 Feb, 15:18
Scotland explain Sione Tuipulotu promotion and front row strategy
Gregor Townsend has explained why he has opted to start Test level rookie Sione Tuipulotu at No12 this week following his efforts …
Liam Heagney
10 Feb, 14:36
What Fabien Galthie is expecting from a Johnny-Sexton-less Ireland
Saturday’s Stade de France clash is already being touted as a potential Guinness Six Nations title decider.
ASX Sports Fantasy Rugby: Who to buy in round two
Round one of the Guinness Six Nations is in the books, and ASX Sports started with a bang. If you played, it was quite a round, pa…
Josh Raisey
10 Feb, 13:01
Jamie Ritchie to miss remainder of Scotland's Six Nations campaign
The flanker sustained a hamstring injury in the win over England.
Cuthbert returns as Wales hand debut to Ospreys flanker against Scotland
Wales boss Wayne Pivac has handed Ospreys flanker Jac Morgan a Test debut in Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations clash against Scotl…
Scotland ring the changes and make five alterations to face Wales
Scotland boss Gregor Townsend has made five changes to his starting XV for this Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations round two match …
Liam Heagney
10 Feb, 12:42
The training ground moment that sidelined Ireland's Johnny Sexton
Andy Farrell has explained how veteran Johnny Sexton promptly withdrew himself from Ireland training on Wednesday as soon as he fe…
Liam Heagney
10 Feb, 12:24
France change-up midfield and opt for 6-2 split on bench for Ireland
Fresh from their Six Nations round one win over Italy last Sunday, France have now named their team to face Ireland in round two o…
Ian Cameron
10 Feb, 11:20
Shock Ireland selection as skipper Johnny Sexton is ruled out
Ireland boss Andy Farrell has resisted the temptation to recall Lions duo Iain Henderson and Robbie Henshaw to his starting line-u…
Liam Heagney
10 Feb, 11:07
'Much less in-house bitching': Life with England after latest loss
Joe Marler has given the current England set-up under Eddie Jones the highest of praise for how tight-knit the squad is - quite a …
Liam Heagney
10 Feb, 8:51
Courtney Lawes is ruled out as England cut squad from 36 to 27
Eddie Jones has trimmed his England squad of 36 down to 27 ahead of Sunday’s Guinness Six Nations round two match away to Italy …
Liam Heagney
09 Feb, 18:52
'The right thing': How the Tuilagi, Jones call unfolded on Monday
Alex Sanderson has shed light on the conversation that was had between England boss Eddie Jones and fit-again midfielder Manu Tuil…
Liam Heagney
09 Feb, 17:25
'Cockers has been giving me the eyes of, 'Any danger this week?'
Loosehead Joe Marler has explained he has been busy on the England training ground at Pennyhill this week to ensure he won’t eve…
Liam Heagney
09 Feb, 15:18
Worcester have reacted to the latest England snub of Ted Hill
Worcester captain Ted Hill has been told to “bite his lip” and continue putting in international-class performances at club le…
Chris Jones
09 Feb, 13:59
'I didn't even think I was feeling dodgy... until I started puking'
Andrew Conway expects France to be a “different animal” to Wales but has warned there is still plenty more to come from in-for…
What Exeter made of the yellow-carded Cowan-Dickie England error
Rob Baxter has claimed that if there was any front-rower he would have backed to catch a crossfield kick it would have been Luke C…
Liam Heagney
09 Feb, 11:20
Danny Cipriani wades into debate over Marcus Smith substitution
Ex-England out-half Danny Cipriani had waded into the red-hot debate about the decision by Eddie Jones to remove on-song No10 Marc…
Liam Heagney
09 Feb, 10:03
Video: What Itoje said in beaten England Murrayfield changing room
The latest episode in the weekly RFU video series on the England team has revealed that Maro Itoje was the player who rallied his …
Liam Heagney
09 Feb, 9:03
Jones: No regrets over 'gut feeling' subs policy that hurt England
England boss Eddie Jones has insisted he has no regrets regarding his decision-making at Murrayfield during last Saturday’s Guin…
Liam Heagney
08 Feb, 22:10
England name 36-man squad that includes uncapped Irish back row
England boss Eddie Jones has confirmed following a Tuesday evening training session at Pennyhill Park that he has a 36-man squad w…
Liam Heagney
08 Feb, 19:43
The historical trend that a wounded Wales are banking on this week
Jonathan Humphreys says that physicality is “a big work-on” for Wales ahead of tackling resurgent Scotland in Saturday’s Gui…
Johnny Sexton hits back at criticism by ex-France boss Saint-Andre
Johnny Sexton hopes Ireland can kick-start a winning habit in Paris ahead of next year’s World Cup by putting themselves in pole…
'The best 10 minutes of my life!': Ben White on incredible debut
Ben White has described his early try-scoring debut cameo for Scotland as the best ten minutes of his life. The 23-year-old London…
Jones: 'We left 15 points out there at least from our calculation'
Eddie Jones has suggested England should have been comfortable winners of last Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations, claiming his tea…
Liam Heagney
08 Feb, 13:28
England pick Joe Launchbury but there is no call for Manu Tuilagi
England boss Eddie Jones has recalled fit-again Joe Launchbury to his squad for next Sunday's round two Guinness Six Nations match…
Liam Heagney
08 Feb, 12:23
Ireland have the world's best attack with Johnny Sexton at No 10
If you enjoy beautiful rugby, Ireland are the team to watch - especially with Johnny Sexton at the helm.
'England desperately need a good performance'
England made a poor start to the Guinness Six Nations on Saturday as they fell to Scotland in the Calcutta Cup, meaning it is now …
'Show that we're not the Scotland of old': Trips to Cardiff a bad memory for Scotland
Forwards coach John Dalziel is excited about Scotland’s Six Nations prospects after they beat England without hitting top form o…
Johnnie Beattie: 'Toothless, blunt, brittle' - Eddie Jones was completely outcoached
Watching Murrayfield boil as Scotland outboxed the English heavyweight on Saturday, the question that kept leaping out at me was w…
Johnnie Beattie
07 Feb, 19:33
'Whoever wins this one will be eyeing up the Championship for sure'
It could be the deciding match of the Guinness Six Nations this Saturday as France host Ireland in a mouthwatering round two match…
Josh Raisey
07 Feb, 15:18
'Scotland will definitely be favourites but I think Wales have to win'
Wales and Scotland will arrive in Cardiff on Saturday in vastly different states of mind after the first round of the Guinness Six…
Josh Raisey
07 Feb, 15:17
Farrell calls up Connacht forward as Ulster trio rejoin Ireland squad
Andy Farrell has called up Connacht forward Dave Heffernan as injury cover as Ireland emerged from their Guinness Six Nations open…
Ian Cameron
07 Feb, 15:14
Scotland call in replacement for injured flanker Jamie Ritchie
The 25-year-old was taken off on the buggy during the second half of Saturday’s 20-17 victory over England.
Jones should admit his decisions cost England the Calcutta Cup - Andy Goode
I’ve praised Eddie Jones for adapting in recent months but he should hold his hands up this week and acknowledge that his decisi…
France call up two players but no sign of MHR bad boy
Fabien Galthie has called up to players to his Guinness Six Nations squad, but there's no room for Montpellier bad boy Mohamed Hao…
Returning Lions to pose 'difficult' selection call for Andy Farrell
The in-form Irish are flying on the back of nine consecutive victories.
Clive Woodward goes after RFU and untouchable Eddie Jones
Sir Clive Woodward, England’s World Cup winning coach, has responded to the 20-17 loss to Scotland by claiming Eddie Jones...
'I grew up coming to Murrayfield and watching us lose to England'
Hamish Watson is revelling in Scotland’s current Calcutta Cup purple patch after growing up watching England dominate the fixtur…
The truth about Wales' Dublin flop and why Scotland game will be different
The Scots have lost on their last eight Six Nations visits to the Welsh capital, conceding 251 points, but they will head south bu…
'Scotland's scrum tried to contain rather than make an even contest - they got away with it'
England hooker Jamie George was the man at the centre of the four overtime scrums which aroused so much Calcutta Cup controversy a…
'We know Ireland is the big cheese'
.Antoine Dupont warned France they must improve quickly before next weekend’s Guinness Six Nations clash against Ireland
'Playing a fully-loaded international match needs building up to'
.Sale director of rugby Alex Sanderson warned that England must handle prized asset Manu Tuilagi's return with care
Gabin Villiere hat-trick helps slow-starting France ease to victory over Italy
.Gabin Villiere’s hat-trick helped France overcame a slow start to move to the top of the early Guinness Six Nations standings w…
France player ratings vs Italy | 2022 Six Nations
Six Nations favourites France launched their 2022 campaign with a comfortable 37-10 home win over perennial strugglers Italy
Johnny Sexton backs Ireland to follow up in Paris
Ireland captain Johnny Sexton insists confidence in the camp has never wavered during Andy Farrell’s reign as head coach
'I was absolutely raging' - Scotland hero fumes about Calcutta Cup incident
Scotland's try-scoring hero Darcy Graham was left 'raging' by the illegal intervention which denied him a second score.
Wales vice-captain points the finger: 'Forget injuries...those selected didn't perform'
Wales are on the ropes after starting their Six Nations title defence by losing 29-7 to Ireland in Dublin.
Eddie Jones admits Jamie George mistake but stands by George Ford call
Eddie Jones admits the role his mismanagement of replacing Luke Cowan-Dickie played in England’s dramatic 20-17 defeat by Scotla…
Townsend: What Scotland must now do to 'deliver something special'
There was a time when Scotland beating England was the be-all and end-all for them but not anymore judging by the composed manner …
Liam Heagney
06 Feb, 11:04
The five nastiest Murrayfield takeaways that most sickened England
Defeat for England in the opening round of the 2022 Guinness Six Nations will be sickening for them. They were coasting midway thr…
Liam Heagney
06 Feb, 10:40
Nigel Owens rethinks initial take on late Calcutta Cup scrum drama
Nigel Owens has backed New Zealand referee Brian O’Keeffe’s decision not to award England a late scrum penalty that could have…
Luke Cowan-Dickie publicly apologises to England fans
The Exeter hooker was also yellow-carded for slapping a crossfield kick into touch to deny Scotland’s Darcy Graham a probable tr…
Scotland's gloriously ugly Calcutta Cup win must now be backed up
England would be 'going after' Scotland, he said. Could the Scots handle the pressure of being ‘red-hot favourites’, he ponder…
'I can't tell you how demoralising it is' - What pleased Sexton most post-game
Andrew Conway crossed twice in the second half as the hosts beat the defending champions 29-7.
Ref Watch: Late scrum sequence comes under Calcutta Cup scrutiny
Ben O'Keefe got the Lions' summer series in South Africa back on refereeing track after the storm of controversy which engulfed th…
'Dinosaur tactics': Eddie Jones' tactical substitutions under the microscope after loss
The decision was just one of a few puzzling substitutions, with Smith a proven match-winner in the Autumn after he orchestrated on…
'Wait for the video... I have got the production team on it now'
Eddie Jones managed to find some room for levity in the wake of Saturday’s 20-17 loss to Scotland, the beaten England coach quip…
Liam Heagney
05 Feb, 19:58
Whoops, Eddie Jones, it's happened again as England implode
Whoops, Eddie Jones, it happened again. Whereas the Australian’s reign as England coach started out with some extravagance when …
Liam Heagney
05 Feb, 19:19
Scotland retain Calcutta Cup as late Finn Russell penalty sees off England
Defiant Scotland edged out England 20-17 to retain the Calcutta Cup in a pulsating showdown at raucous BT Murrayfield.
Scotland player ratings vs England | Six Nations 2022
Scotland recorded consecutive wins over England for the first time since 1984 as a late Finn Russell penalty ensured they retained…
Gavin Harper
05 Feb, 19:00
England player ratings vs Scotland | 2022 Six Nations
Scotland won consecutive Calcutta Cups for the first time since 1984 by claiming a tense 20-17 win at rainy Murrayfield.
'We are better than that' - Dan Biggar faces the press after Ireland thumping
The visitors’ Six Nations title defence began with an emphatic loss.
Ref Watch: The verdict on Jaco Peyper's contribution to Wales v Ireland
Vastly experienced South African official Jaco Peyper got this year’s Six Nations underway and he put in an accomplished display…
Ireland player ratings vs Wales | Six Nations 2022
Ireland player ratings: Ireland have beaten Wales 29 - 7 in their opening Guinness Six Nations match at the Aviva Stadium.
Ireland brush aside depleted Six Nations champions Wales
The hosts convincingly stretched their winning run to nine games with the Dublin success.
England arrive to boos but there is no repeat of 2020 bottle-gate
England arrived to a chorus of boos at Murrayfield on Saturday for their Guinness Six Nations opener but there was no repeat of th…
Liam Heagney
05 Feb, 16:00
'Beyond a joke' - Peyper opts for yellow again for 'reckless' collision
A week on for receiving criticism for only issuing a yellow card in URC, Referee Jaco Peyper has once against opted for the lesser…
Wales forced into late change for Six Nations opener versus Ireland
Wales were forced to a late change ahead of their Guinness Six Nations curtain-raiser against Ireland in Dublin this afternoon.
'I like him. He doesn't think too much about anything, to be honest'
The young flanker has revelled during his short time in the international spotlight.
'I felt like a bit of a mug' - Jack Conan ready to bury Rodney Parade gaff
The influential 29-year-old has never previously been selected to start a championship curtain-raiser.
'It was a bit of a thrill' - Wales buoyed by superstar athlete's video message
Wales are aiming for a first Six Nations win at the Aviva Stadium since 2012.
'I think half the time he doesn't know what he is doing...'
Finn Russell has received a glowing endorsement from Stuart Hogg, his Scotland skipper, ahead of this Saturday’s Guinness Six Na…
Liam Heagney
04 Feb, 19:25
The emotion Simmonds feels over his first England start in 4 years
Recalled England No8 Sam Simmonds insists he hasn’t felt any added pressure this week after earning a first start for his countr…
Liam Heagney
04 Feb, 19:16
France prop Mohamed Haouas cops 15 month suspended sentence
France prop Mohamed Haouas has been handed a suspended sentence for his role in a spate of burglaries in 2014.
Ian Cameron
04 Feb, 15:24
Hogg's classy response to Jones' 'Scotland red-hot favourites' quip
Stuart Hogg has sidestepped getting involved in the discussion about Eddie Jones tagging Scotland as “red-hot favourites” for …
Liam Heagney
04 Feb, 15:15
Six Nations boost for England as Manu Tuilagi is picked by Sale
Missing England midfielder Manu Tuilagi is poised to play his first match in eleven weeks after he was named on the Sale bench for…
Liam Heagney
04 Feb, 14:27
How Elliot Daly went from England axe to 'significant' in 17 days
It’s been quite a few weeks for Elliot Daly, the 29-year-old who has gone from getting axed by Eddie Jones on January 18 to bein…
Liam Heagney
04 Feb, 13:55
The plan England have hatched to take away Finn Russell's 'weapons'
New England defence coach Anthony Seibold is hoping the plan he has formulated can be executed to such an effective degree that Sc…
Liam Heagney
04 Feb, 12:09
Eddie's right, England are underdogs - Andy Goode
It’s not the first time Eddie Jones has tried to tell us all that Scotland are favourites to win the Calcutta Cup but this time …
Nigel Owens hits out at TMO use on eve of Six Nations
Former international referee Nigel Owens has told William Hill that rugby union’s TMO is used more effectively than VAR in foot…
Fabien Galthie to miss France's Six Nations opener
Coach Fabien Galthie is set to miss France's opening Six Nations rugby match against Italy after testing positive for COVID-19.
'I am sad about it' - Brian Moore reveals real reason behind BBC axing
BBC co-commentator Brian Moore has revealed that he is 'sad' over his exit from his long-held BBC Six Nations commentating role, w…
Eddie Jones' 'blatantly honest' claim about Scotland's development
Eddie Jones has startingly claimed that Gregor Townsend’s Scotland are “probably two years ahead” of England in terms of the…
Liam Heagney
04 Feb, 8:56
The 'Scotland brag' that England want Marcus Smith to silence
Eddie Jones has no concerns about the speculation that Scotland will get at Marcus Smith, the rookie England out-half, when the Gu…
Liam Heagney
03 Feb, 22:00
Saracens: How Nick Isiekwe ended 44-month wait for England recall
You have to go back 44 months to find the last time that Saracens lock Nick Isiekwe was capped by England. He had just turned 20 a…
Liam Heagney
03 Feb, 19:44
Sanderson's 6:30am phone call after Raffi Quirke England omission
Sale boss Alex Sanderson has revealed how he made a 6.30am phone call to his brother Pat, his fellow ex-England international, aft…
Liam Heagney
03 Feb, 19:42
'I am getting faster' - Louis Rees-Zammit sends Six Nations warning
The prolific wing is relishing his second Six Nations campaign.
The advice Will Carling has given new England skipper Tom Curry
New England skipper Tom Curry has spoken about the advice he has received from the legendary Will Carling which helped him go from…
Liam Heagney
03 Feb, 16:44
Introducing a new era of fantasy rugby: ASX Sports
A new rugby game is launching this week that is going to take you by storm. Think fantasy rugby meets Jerry Maguire, where you can…
Josh Raisey
03 Feb, 15:15
England explain the selection of unheralded duo Ludlam and Isiekwe
You would have very got long odds a few weeks ago on Eddie Jones naming an England team to face Scotland this Saturday with Lewis …
Liam Heagney
03 Feb, 14:45
England bank on two advantages versus 'red-hot favourites' Scotland
England boss Eddie Jones is banking on two particular areas of play tipping the balance in his team’s favour when they take on …
Liam Heagney
03 Feb, 13:45
Scotland make three changes to their pack for clash with England
Gregor Townsend has named a Scotland team for this Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations opener at home to England that contains three…
Liam Heagney
03 Feb, 13:17
Mack Hansen starts for Ireland as Tadhg Beirne switches position
The All Blacks great rookie skipper Tom Curry has been likened to
Eddie Jones has backed Tom Curry to impress after the 23-year-old back-rower was named the youngest England captain since Will Car…
Liam Heagney
03 Feb, 12:30
England name Six Nations team with 7 changes from Springboks win
Eddie Jones has named an England team for this Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations opener away to Scotland that shows seven changes …
Liam Heagney
03 Feb, 11:31
Josh Adams switches position for Wales opener against Ireland
Wing Josh Adams will make his first Test match appearance in the centre when Wales launch their Guinness Six Nations Championship …
'An inspiration to so many being the lightest pro rugby player'
Pat Lam will allow himself a hearty chuckle when it is confirmed later on Thursday that Harry Randall has made the England matchda…
Liam Heagney
03 Feb, 9:00
'I don't think they have anything to fear': England's aura of invincibility over Scotland has gone
Speaking on the BBC Radio Scotland podcast with Andy Burke and Tom English, the 54-test veteran was asked whether Scotland have ch…
Freddie Steward: England are prepared for aerial onslaught in 'treacherous conditions' at Murrayfield
Injury-ravaged England open their quest to wrestle the Guinness Six Nations from Wales with a banana skin fixture that is set to b…
'He's not a dick with it': Why Tom Curry is set to skipper England
So excited are Sale about the likely prospect that Tom Curry will skipper England in this Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations opener…
Liam Heagney
02 Feb, 19:49
WRU confirms curbs on alcohol for Wales' home Six Nations games
The Welsh Rugby Union has moved to curb alcohol-related disorder by ordering the bars to be closed during the second half of this …
ASX Sports Fantasy Rugby: Who to buy in round one
Have you heard about the new fantasy rugby game thousands of you are signing up to and playing? If not you might want to read thi…
Josh Raisey
02 Feb, 13:00
The Exeter verdict on Jonny Hill losing out this week with England
Exeter have admitted it wasn’t a great surprise that Jonny Hill won’t be fit in time for England to face Scotland this weekend…
Liam Heagney
02 Feb, 11:47
'It's definitely the most inexperienced squad Wales have had for a long time'
Ireland and Wales kick off the 2022 Guinness Six Nations this Saturday, as the reigning champions travel to Dublin to take on an I…
Josh Raisey
02 Feb, 10:30
'A fired up England with a point to prove are always a dangerous team'
England head to Edinburgh this weekend for the Calcutta Cup with a point to prove, almost a year to the day after Scotland earned …
Josh Raisey
02 Feb, 10:00
Sexton 'always picking up the phone going, is it good or bad news'
Veteran Ireland captain Johnny Sexton intends to prolong his illustrious career for as long as he feels fit and wanted. The 36-yea…
Why Scotland rookie Cameron Redpath has been likened to Tim Horan
Cameron Redpath may have only won a single Scotland cap but the Bath centre is already being compared to Tim Horan, the double Wor…
The 'complete switch-off from rugby' changes Cowan-Dickie has made
Luke Cowan-Dickie has scaled back his gaming as part of an enhanced professional outlook that has helped propel him into England…
England cut their squad to 29 ahead of their Six Nations opener
Eddie Jones has retained 29 players ahead of England’s opening Guinness Six Nations match this weekend. England will travel to E…
Liam Heagney
01 Feb, 19:27
Josh Adams tackles the speculation he will fill No13 Wales shirt
Josh Adams says he would be “more than happy” to play his first Test match in the centre when Wales launch their Guinness Six …
What Ireland really make of the 'big reputations' Wales are missing
Johnny Sexton insists there is “not one ounce of complacency” in the Ireland camp ahead of their Guinness Six Nations opener a…
England deliver the latest update on their wait for Courtney Lawes
England assistant Matt Proudfoot has described Courtney Lawes as "raring to go" for Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations match away t…
Liam Heagney
01 Feb, 15:17
Wales issue update on Ross Moriarty following his recent return
Wales assistant coach Stephen Jones says that Ross Moriarty is fit and available for Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations opener agai…
Injury-hit England get much needed Joe Marler boost
England’s troubled build-up to their Guinness Six Nations opener against Scotland has eased slightly after Joe Marler was cleare…
'Scotland in a Grand Slam decider...': The Rugby Pod predictions
With giddy Guinness Six Nations atmosphere in the air, The Rugby Pod has been busy in this week’s latest episode giving its uniq…
Liam Heagney
01 Feb, 10:17
Six Nations: A 'what not to shout' guide for the filthy casual or rugby noob in your life
RugbyPass refereeing expert Paul Smith has chosen his six ‘Most Shouted at the TV’ moments for some further explanation.
'That was huge for us': Scotland's Twickenham victory built belief
The Scots pulled off their first away win over England since 1983 when they won 11-6 last February, albeit there were no supporter…
'When you're walking into the changing rooms you'll get whatever chat'
England travel to Scotland for their Guinness Six Nations opener this weekend.
Eddie Jones' England to face 'without doubt' the best defensive 13 in world
Eddie Jones has been warned his makeshift midfield will have to break through the best defensive centre in World rugby when they t…
Chris Jones
31 Jan, 15:58
Biggar lands blow as exchange of compliments escalates with Sexton
The pair were British and Irish Lions colleagues in New Zealand in 2017.
'When we build up emotions too high maybe the accuracy isn't there'
Gregor Townsend has gone in an entirely different direction by calling on his team to remain calm and lessen the emotional side of…
Ireland confirm injured heavyweight trio to return to training tomorrow
Ireland appear set to have a full deck of cards to play with going into the opening weekend of the Guinness Six Nations, following…
Ian Cameron
31 Jan, 13:13
Andy Nicol's comments highlight rugby's chasmic divide on player safety
Rugby union faces a huge divide over its chosen approach to reducing head injuries sustained in contact situations.
What Smith as the England 10 means for Youngs compared to Ford
Centurion Test scrum-half Ben Youngs has explained he doesn’t really have to change his game when paired together with internati…
Liam Heagney
31 Jan, 9:50
Unlocking Marcus Smith's game in the Six Nations
England have one of the best attacking players in the Six Nations at their disposal.
Why Ben Youngs craves 'Raffi's D and Harry's feel for when to tap'
Twelve years after making a Test level debut against Scotland in March 2010 as a fresh-faced 21-year-old, Ben Youngs will head bac…
Liam Heagney
31 Jan, 9:00
'Scotland's game has definitely evolved': Ben Youngs identifies key men in Scotland's transformation
England head to Edinburgh on Saturday in possession of a poor record from the last four Calcutta Cup clashes having lost twice and…
Five players to watch like a hawk during this year's Six Nations
The 2022 Guinness Six Nations Championship is widely expected to be among the most keenly-contested in its history.
Six Nations expectations soaring in Scotland despite scepticism from outside
The positive vibe north of Hadrian’s Wall is not in keeping with the assertion of most bookmakers.
Written off over his size, Michael Lowry is an example for smaller players
Ulster star Michael Lowry represents a “real beacon” for smaller players and has been backed to shine on the international sta…
'It's going to be hostile... I'm sure I'm going to get plenty abuse'
England boss Eddie Jones has claimed he will happily accept being on the receiving end of plenty of verbal abuse at Murrayfield ne…
Liam Heagney
30 Jan, 9:00
'Fans are giving it to you straight away and chucking certain things'
Kyle Sinckler is eager to feel the hostility awaiting England at Murrayfield on Saturday after a year spent playing in empty stadi…
Farrell dismisses talk of Ireland's alleged Six Nations Achilles' heel
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has dismissed concerns about a lack of club action for some of his players going into the Guinness…
Eddie Jones used beer slab to send message to England's Luke Cowan-Dickie
Cowan-Dickie is set to be named among England’s vice-captains for the Guinness Six Nations.
'My form wasn't good enough to warrant selection... I was a disaster to be around'
The 29-year-old has been a standout performer for Connacht this season.
Townsend faces a nervous Saturday as Hogg and co start for Exeter
It will be a nervous Saturday for Scotland boss Gregor Townsend as skipper Stuart Hogg and second row duo Jonny Gray and Sam Skinn…
Liam Heagney
28 Jan, 12:28
World Rugby statement: Why Six Nations has adopted scrum law trial
With just a week to go to the start of the 2022 championships, World Rugby and Six Nations Rugby have confirmed the use of a close…
Liam Heagney
28 Jan, 9:52
'Combine him and Marcus Smith, you'd have the best attacking 10/12 in the Six Nations'
Gloucester boss George Skivington has endorsed the suggestion by ex-England international Austin Healey that Eddie Jones must pick…
Liam Heagney
28 Jan, 9:08
England forced to hold key Six Nations meeting in a pub
oe Marchant has revealed England began the process of rebuilding their midfield from the pub after their Guinness Six Nations prep…
England injury crisis: The 8 frontline players Eddie Jones is missing
Jones has a number of selection issues to deal with ahead of the start of the Six Nations.
Welsh rival heaps praise on 'ridiculously talented' Marcus Smith
Wales captain Dan Biggar has backed a ridiculously talented Marcus Smith to take the Guinness Six Nations in his stride. The Harle…
Are ravaged Wales facing a Six Nations mission impossible?
Ireland and Wales meet in Dublin on February 5 to launch the penultimate Guinness Six Nations before the 2023 World Cup.
'We're not going to name it': England decide to play waiting game
Eddie Jones will delay publicly revealing his latest England squad leadership group until he names the team that will take on Scot…
Liam Heagney
27 Jan, 9:54
The glaring Ireland omission Ronan O'Gara can't get his head around
Ireland jetted out at the start of the week to Portugal for some warm-weather training ahead of the Guinness Six Nations, but ther…
Liam Heagney
27 Jan, 9:12
Manu Tuilagi boost for injury hit England
Alex Sanderson has given injury hit England a massive Six Nations boost by revealing wrecking ball Manu Tuilagi is set to...
Eddie Jones couldn't resist a pre-Six Nations swipe at France
While England will launch their title quest away to Scotland at Murrayfield on February 5, Eddie Jones was keen to take a swipe at…
How George Ford has fared settling back into life with England
One player’s agonising misfortune has very much become another player’s good fortune as England up their preparations for the …
Liam Heagney
26 Jan, 20:08
Andy Farrell's poignant message for son Owen at Six Nations launch
Ireland boss Andy Farrell had a poignant message for his son Owen, the stricken England skipper, at the Guinness Six Nations media…
Liam Heagney
26 Jan, 19:32
Scotland latest on absent trio that includes Duhan van der Merwe
Gregor Townsend believes a mouth-watering opener at home to England will focus the minds of his Scotland players as they go in sea…
France issue latest update on the availability of Dupont and co
France head coach Fabien Galthie says star men Antoine Dupont and Romain Ntamack are doing well after both tested positive for cor…
Six Nations boss gives firm response to Italy 'credibility' issue
Six Nations chief executive Ben Morel continues to rule out relegation from the championship in the belief that Italy’s dismal r…
The one thing Saracens reckon Owen Farrell will feel 'great' about
It has been a devastating few days for England skipper Owen Farrell as his need for an ankle operation on Wednesday morning ruled …
Liam Heagney
26 Jan, 16:12
Why an embarrassed Eddie Jones has admitted he is 'such a dodo'
England boss Eddie Jones somehow managed to drop himself in the mire on Tuesday when British Olympic gold medal winner Jessica Enn…
Liam Heagney
26 Jan, 13:58
'I blew the lungs out on that, it was a shock to the system'
Ireland captain Johnny Sexton is raring to go for the Guinness Six Nations after overcoming injury and a bout of coronavirus. The …
'We have discussed it': Italy want Lynagh, Lozowski and Odogwu
Italy head coach Kieran Crowley says he has spoken directly with Harlequins wing Louis Lynagh and Saracens fly-half Alex Lozowski …
'Al's probably the man': Biggar's ballsy Alun Wyn Jones prediction
Wales captain Dan Biggar believes momentum will be key as the reigning Guinness Six Nations champions prepare to launch their titl…
RugbyPass 6 Nations News Hub
Our Six Nations news hub is the ultimate destination for rugby fans. Whether you’re looking for detailed analysis or you want to browse the headlines and highlights, you’ll find it all right here. Explore this page to devour fact-filled features, breaking news and expert insights from former players.
Pass your commute exploring match coverage, uncover the latest stats on your lunch break or unwind after work with in-depth analysis and Six Nations coverage. No matter when you want to dive in, the RugbyPass Six Nations news hub is the ultimate way to follow the action.
Latest Six Nations Team Announcements
Ready to read about the latest squad news? Want to be the first to find out about injury updates? Or searching for the inside scoop and quotes from your favourite players? You can rely on our rugby gurus for the latest Six Nations team announcements and player news.
All the latest insights and breaking stories are right here, so you’ll be the first to learn about the England line-up and hear the key quotes from Ireland’s coaching staff. From Scotland and Wales to France and Italy, choose our Six Nations News hub to stay informed throughout the tournament.