England power up with Simmonds at 8
England coach Eddie Jones has recalled Sam Simmonds at No 8 for Saturday’s Six Nations clash against Ireland at Twickenham.
Rare start for Steyn as Scotland mix things up
Wing Kyle Steyn will make his first Six Nations start for Scotland as one of five changes to the run-on XV for Saturday’s match against perennial strugglers Italy in Rome.
O’Driscoll: Sexton is inferior to Smith
Brian O’Driscoll says veteran Ireland playmaker Johnny Sexton is an “inferior athlete” to Marcus Smith, but the former skipper believes his countryman has the IQ to outsmart the English upstart in a face-off.
Sexton back as Ireland call on big guns
Ireland talisman Johnny Sexton is restored to the flyhalf starting berth for Saturday’s crucial Six Nations match with England where victory would ensure the Irish maintain hopes of the title.
Davies, Navidi back to boost Wales against France
Wales coach Wayne Pivac has named Josh Navidi at openside flanker for the Six Nations match against France in Cardiff on Friday, while also handing a return to veteran centre Jonathan Davies.
Sexton sets sights on World Cup swansong
Ireland captain Johnny Sexton said he hopes to go out on “a high, not a whimper” after he signed a contract extension through to the 2023 Rugby World Cup on Tuesday.
Dupont injury scare for Grand Slam-chasing France
France suffered a scare ahead of Friday’s Six Nations clash with Wales as captain Antoine Dupont left training with his left arm bandaged and an ice pack wrapped round it.
Wales to risk Francis despite surgeon’s warning
Wales say prop Tomas Francis is available for selection against France in the Six Nations on Friday despite a strong warning from a surgeon that he risks “serious harm” after suffering a head injury against England.
Eddie waxes lyrical about ‘favourites’ Ireland
England boss Eddie Jones says Ireland are “the most cohesive side in the world”, installing Andy Farrell’s men as favourites for Saturday’s Six Nations showdown at Twickenham.
Scotland call up Hastings for trip to Rome
Scotland have called up Adam Hastings for Saturday’s Six Nations clash with perennial strugglers Italy in Rome.
