Six Nations

TOKYO, JAPAN - NOVEMBER 01: Eddie Jones,(C) the England head coach, looks on with his forwards coach Steve Borthwick (L) during the England captain's run at the Fuchu Assahi Football Park on November 01, 2019 in Tokyo, Japan.

Borthwick blames Eddie for England’s woes

Steve Borthwick said the England team he took over from Eddie Jones “weren’t good at anything” following a defeat in his first match in charge.

CARDIFF, WALES - MARCH 11: Paul Willemse of France runs at Tomas Francis of Wales during the Guinness Six Nations Rugby match between Wales and France at Principality Stadium on March 11, 2022 in Cardiff, Wales. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Willemse completes France return

Experienced second-rower Paul Willemse will make his first Test start since last year’s Six Nations when France begin the defence of their title against Italy in Rome on Sunday.

Weekend Picks: Wales given a chance to ambush Ireland

While Ireland are favourites to make a winning start to the 2023 Six Nations championship, the SARugbymag.co.za team has given Wales a shot under returning coach Warren Gatland.

Leigh Halfpenny of Wales is tackled by Tomas Inciarte of Uruguay

Halfpenny out of Six Nations opener

Leigh Halfpenny has been ruled out of Wales’ Six Nations opener against Ireland on Saturday due to a back spasm.

Britain Rugby Union - England Training - Pennyhill Park Hotel, Bagshot, Surrey - 15/11/16 England head coach Eddie Jones with forwards coach Steve Borthwick during training

Borthwick puts stamp on England team

Steve Borthwick begins his career as England head coach against Scotland in Saturday’s Six Nations opener at Twickenham with a side showing several changes from the Eddie Jones era.

Watch: The greatest ever Six Nations try?

Jamie Heaslip scored one of the tries of the Six Nations in 2016 as Ireland started an attack in their own 22 and showed superb handling to complete an 80-metre touchdown!

Friday Quiz: Coastal Derby and Six Nations

A Vodacom United Rugby Championship derby between the Stormers and Sharks accompanies the start of the Six Nations this weekend, but are you geared for the action? Take this quiz to see if you make the cut!

Watch: Vickery floors French flank

England prop Phil Vickery smashes France loose forward Olivier Magne to the turf in this collection of bone-crunching hits and try-saving ankle taps from the Six Nations.

Gatland: Wales to thrive as ‘underdogs’ against Ireland

Warren Gatland says Wales will relish being the underdogs in their Six Nations opener at home to Ireland on Saturday — the first match of his second stint in charge.

Gatland recalls Halfpenny for Six Nations opener

Warren Gatland marked the first team selection of his second spell as Wales coach by recalling Leigh Halfpenny to face Ireland in a Six Nations opener in Cardiff on Saturday for the fullback’s first Test start in 19 months.