Six Nations

URC SWANSEA, WALES - OCTOBER 08: Boeta Chamberlain of Sharks celebrates scoring drop goal during the United Rugby Championship match between Ospreys and Cell C Sharks at Swansea.com Stadium on October 08, 2021 in Swansea, Wales.

Weekend Picks: Sharks strike, Lions limp

The SARugbymag.co.za team backs the Sharks to snap up Ulster in Durban but predicts the Lions limping away against Glasgow in this weekend’s Vodacom United Rugby Championship action.

Charles Ollivon of France takes on Cheslin Kolbe

Kolbe backs Boks to join Six Nations

Cheslin Kolbe says it would be “amazing” if the Springboks were able to test themselves against some of the best countries in the world by joining the Six Nations.

Wales boot Netflix as Gatland refuses to support boycott

Wales rugby players have stepped up their protests by refusing to engage with Netflix during a press conference, but Warren Gatland refuses to support a boycott of the Test against England.

France prop Uini Atonio leaves the field against Ireland

Bowe: Bin red cards!

Former Ireland international Tommy Bowe has called on World Rugby to get rid of red cards and instead introduce stricter punishments for individual offenders.

Wales stars threaten strike for England clash

The Six Nations clash between England and Wales in Cardiff has been thrown into doubt as it has emerged that Welsh players are considering a strike over their contract renewals.

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - FEBRUARY 11: Kyle Steyn and Finn Russell celebrate during a Guinness Six Nations match between Scotland and Wales at BT Murrayfield, on February 11, 2023, in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Russell show keeps Scotland’s dream alive

Finn Russell turned on the style to steer Scotland to a bonus-point victory over Wales at Murrayfield on Saturday night and end an 11-game hoodoo against Warren Gatland.

Ntamack: Ireland ‘comfortable favourites’ in Dublin decider

France flyhalf Romain Ntamack says Ireland are “comfortable favourites” for Saturday’s predicted Six Nations title decider with Ireland in Dublin.

Ireland expect ‘different beast’ for titanic France clash

Ireland wing James Lowe says it will be “a different French beast” that faces the Irish in what some are already billing as the Six Nations title decider in Dublin on Saturday.

Ireland suffer double-blow for France clash

Scrumhalf Jamison Gibson-Park and prop Cian Healy have been ruled out of Ireland’s Six Nations match against France in Dublin at the weekend, the Irish federation announced on Monday.

epa10447649 ScotlandÕs Duhan van Der Merwe (R) in action during the Rugby Union Six Nations match between England and Scotland at Twickenham stadium in London, Britain, 04 February 2022

Watch: Duhan’s ‘Lomu’ try among Six Nations’ best

Duhan van der Merwe’s try in Scotland’s Six Nations win against England has been nominated for the best try of the opening round. Take a look at the other nominees and have your say.