Carbery’s moment of truth arrives in Paris
Joey Carbery has long been seen as Ireland playmaker Johnny Sexton’s successor at flyhalf and on Saturday he gets his chance to rubberstamp his credentials against a vibrant France in the Six Nations.
O’Gara: Dupont is deadly
Ronan O’Gara has hailed France scrumhalf Antoine Dupont as the world’s “most dangerous” player in the build-up to the blockbuster Six Nations clash between France and Ireland in Paris on Saturday.
Watch: France face test of pedigree in Paris
In a preview of this week’s Six Nations action, the Money Man expects the heavyweight clash between France and Ireland to separate the men from the boys.
Rookie flank to debut as Biggar, Davies hit Wales century
Wales captain Dan Biggar and centre Jonathan Davies will win their 100th Test caps in Saturday’s Six Nations clash against Scotland in Cardiff.
Nel, Schoeman start in all-new Scotland front row
The inclusion of props WP Nel and Pierre Schoeman are two of five changes to Scotland’s starting lineup for Saturday’s Six Nations Test against Wales in Cardiff.
France make two changes for Ireland showdown
France head coach Fabien Galthie made two changes on Thursday to his side for this weekend’s Six Nations game with Ireland.
Ireland without Sexton against France
Ireland will be without captain and flyhalf Johnny Sexton for the crucial Six Nations clash against France in Paris on Saturday.
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.
Under-fire Sexton to do ‘talking on the pitch’
Johnny Sexton has shrugged off criticism from former France head coach Philippe Saint-Andre, who said Ireland would be better off without the veteran flyhalf.
Jones: No regrets over Smith substitution
England coach Eddie Jones has defended his substitution strategy after coming in for heavy criticism for the changes he made during the opening Six Nations loss to Scotland.
