Six Nations

Six Nations permutations: Ireland near fourth Grand Slam

This year’s Six Nations Championship comes to a climax this weekend with Ireland and France still able to clinch the title.

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Weekend Picks: Pumas rumble on, England stumble again

The SARugbymag.co.za team has tipped the Pumas to roar loudest when they host the Lions in the Nelspruit, and there will be no atonement for England when they face the world’s top-ranked team in Dublin.

Ireland veteran wary of ‘bloody dangerous’ England

Ireland may be hot favourites to beat England and seal the Six Nations Grand Slam this weekend but veteran prop Cian Healy said on Tuesday their opponents were “bloody dangerous” despite a record thumping by France.

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - MARCH 12: Garry Ringrose of Ireland receives medical treatment during the Six Nations Rugby match between Scotland and Ireland at Murrayfield Stadium on March 12, 2023 in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Ireland feel injury woes for Six Nations decider

Ireland’s Garry Ringrose and Iain Henderson will miss this weekend’s Grand Slam decider against England after suffering injuries during Sunday’s win over Scotland.

ROME, ITALY - MARCH 11: Referee Damon Murphy with his assistants Karl Dickson and Chris Busby during the Six Nations Rugby match between Italy and Wales at Stadio Olimpico on March 11, 2023 in Rome, Italy.

Italy coach blasts World Rugby, referees

Italy head coach Kieran Crowley says he is “sick” of going through World Rugby’s referee protocols, echoing concerns held by Rassie Erasmus, during a post-match rant about the officials in the Six Nations loss to Wales.

Ireland recall Furlong for Scotland clash

Veteran prop Tadhg Furlong will make his first appearance of this year’s Six Nations after being named in Ireland’s starting XV to face Scotland in the key clash at Murrayfield on Sunday.

France’s Danty returns for ‘Le Crunch’

France head coach Fabien Galthie said on Thursday that Jonathan Danty was eager to face England after being selected for this weekend’s Six Nations game.

France flyhalf Romain Ntamack celebrates

France expect Six Nations ‘spectacle’ against in-form Scotland

Scotland head to Six Nations champions France on Sunday with Les Bleus head coach Fabien Galthie planning to see two magnificent flyhalves Finn Russell and Romain Ntamack on show.

Scotland’s Lion fully fit for France trip

Gregor Townsend said on Friday that Scotland flanker Hamish Watson is fully fit to return to the team to face France in the Six Nations this weekend after returning from concussion.