Italy

Italy swap three for England clash

Head coach Kieran Crowley has made three changes to Italy’s lineup for this weekend’s Six Nations game with England in Rome.

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 10: England's Marcus Smith and England's Harry Randall during the Rugby Summer Series match between England and Canada at Twickenham Stadium on July 10, 2021 in London, England.

England ring the changes for Italy match

England head coach Eddie Jones has made eight changes to the starting lineup for the Six Nations match against Italy in Rome on Sunday.

Lawes to miss Six Nations clash with Italy

Courtney Lawes will miss England’s Six Nations clash with Italy this weekened as he remains under concussion protocols.

Springboks to supercharge the Six Nations

#Watch – @Mark_Keohane says Italy aren’t worth their place in the Six Nations and should be replaced by the @Springboks.

Duhan van der Merwe embraces Scotland teammate Finn Russell after scoring a debut try

Six Nations: Three takeaways from Round 1

Following the first round of the Six Nations, which delivered wins for Ireland, Scotland and France, here’s a look at three things we learned from the action.

PARIS, FRANCE - FEBRUARY 06: France player Gabin Villiere dives over to score the third France try during the Guinness Six Nations match between France and Italy at Stade de France on February 06, 2022 in Paris, France.

France secure full house against stubborn Italy

Gabin Villiere scored a hat-trick to help France open their Six Nations title charge with a bonus-point win against a dogged Italy in Paris on Sunday.

Lukhanyo Am, Captain of the Sharks during the United Rugby Championship 2021/22 match between the Sharks and Stormers held at Kings Park in Durban on 29 January 2021 ©Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix

Superbru: Stormers given no chance to beat Sharks

The Sharks have been given a unanimous vote of confidence to win in Cape Town, but the SA Rugby magazine team is split over who will win at Murrayfield on Saturday.

Players of France during the Autumn Nations Series match between France and Argentine on November 6, 2021 in Paris, France.

France at full strength for Six Nations opener

Antoine Dupont and Romain Ntamack will resume the halfback partnership for France in their Six Nations opener against Italy in Paris on Sunday.

Six players to watch in the Six Nations

On the eve of the 2022 Six Nations championship, here’s a look at one key player from each of the teams.

Six Nations preview: France faves to claim silverware

With the 2022 Six Nations championship set to get underway on Saturday, here’s a splash preview of what to expect when England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland and Wales clash for the European crown.