Townsend upbeat about wounded Scots
Scotland coach Gregor Townsend suggested a head clash between Finn Russell and Darcy Graham during a Six Nations loss by Ireland may not have been as bad as first feared.
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Ireland stay the Grand Slam course
Unbeaten Ireland stayed on course for an unprecedented third successive Six Nations title with a resounding win over Scotland at Murrayfield on Sunday.
Rassie: Rugby is in great shape
Rassie Erasmus believes Saturday’s clash between England and France at Twickenham was “one of the more exciting games” the Six Nations has produced in recent times.
Spain make World Cup qualification history
Spain will join Portugal, Romania and Georgia at the 2027 Rugby World Cup as Europe’s four direct qualifiers after reaching the Rugby Europe Championship semi-finals.
Nienaber raves about ‘Sonny Bill’ Snyman
Former Springbok boss Jacques Nienaber has praised RG Snyman’s rare ability to offload in contact, highlighting the lock’s natural athleticism as the key to his standout play.
Stormers skipper signs new deal
A key player at the vanguard for the Stormers and influential presence in the pack has reportedly put pen to paper on a contract extension with the Cape outfit.
Siya: I just want to play for Boks
Siya Kolisi is focused on earning his Springbok spot rather than retaining the captaincy, as former skippers Jean de Villiers and Corne Krige back him to continue leading.
Dobson: We’ll keep fighting for top 8 spot
John Dobson says the Stormers’ hopes of finishing in the Vodacom URC final four are all but gone after Saturday’s derby defeat, but they won’t give up on playoff qualification.
Gats feeling the heat after record defeat
Warren Gatland says he’s feeling the pressure after Wales’ Six Nations loss to Italy on Saturday took their record-breaking losing streak to 14 Tests.
RFU spare Dupont a Le Crunch ‘nightmare’
France captain Antoine Dupont is relieved England’s eligibility rules mean his standout Toulouse teammate Jack Willis will be unavailable for Saturday’s Six Nations clash at Twickenham.
