Prendergast at 10 for Easterby’s Ireland bow

Interim Ireland boss Simon Easterby has named Sam Prendergast at flyhalf for the reigning Six Nations champions opener against England in Dublin on Saturday.

Cheika to cut ties with Tigers

Leicester Tigers have announced that director of rugby Michael Cheika will leave at the end of the season after opting not to extend his contract with the Premiership club.

Rassie shares ‘plan’ to rule the lineout

Digging up a clip from his playing days for the Cats against the Sharks, Rassie Erasmus showcases his set-piece prowess – with a ‘little help’ from his teammates.

Schalk on Willie’s new role for Bulls

Willie le Roux’s recent cameo at flyhalf for the Vodacom Bulls has Schalk Burger excited about what the Springbok playmaker can achieve given a proper run in the No 10 jersey.

Beauden: SA has reasons for overseas selection

Beauden Barrett has weighed in on New Zealand Rugby’s eligibility debate, with the playmaker against the All Blacks adopting a selection model similar to South Africa.

Australia 2027 RWC final venue named

World Rugby has confirmed the host city for the final of the 2027 Rugby World Cup Down Under.

Watch: Butterfingers Dupont drops the ‘ball’

Antoine Dupont shows a chink in his armour as the France superstar takes on his northern hemisphere rivals in a Six Nations reaction challenge.

Irish flyhalves ‘haven’t stamped their mark’

Ireland’s bid for Six Nations history are hindered by flyhalf options that are “a distance away from being Grand Slam-winning playmakers”, says Irish rugby great Hugo MacNeill.

Wales wary of ‘humble’ Dupont

Warren Gatland extols the impact and vision of France skipper Antoine Dupont as Wales bid to end their long losing streak in a Six Nations opener in Paris on Friday.

Borthwick spices up England lineup

Twins Ben and Tom Curry will start together for England for the first time, along with uncapped winger Cadan Murley in their Six Nations opener against Ireland on Saturday.