Six Nations

France to copy Rassie’s nuclear tactics?

Fabien Galthie is reportedly set to take a leaf out of Rassie Erasmus’ playbook and deploy a 7-1 bench split for France’s Six Nations Test against Italy on Sunday.

Sherratt sharpens up Wales backroom

The Welsh Rugby Union have confirmed a key addition to new head coach Matt Sherratt’s support staff for the remainder of the 2025 Six Nations.

Double blow for Ireland

Ireland lock Iain Henderson will miss the Six Nations clash with Wales with a hamstring injury, while captain Caelan Doris could also be sidelined for the showdown in Cardiff.

Les Bleus get double boost

Gael Fickou and Thibaud Flament return after recovering from injury to France’s 42-man squad ahead of their third Six Nations game against Italy.

All-white Ireland to tackle Wales

Ireland will wear white shirts during their Six Nations match against Wales in Cardiff to help spectators and TV viewers affected by colour blindness.

Gatland walks the plank

Warren Gatland has left his role as Wales head coach by “mutual agreement” and replaced with a current Vodacom URC tactician, the Welsh Rugby Union announced.

No Italy return for Ntamack

France flyhalf Romain Ntamack will reportedly miss this month’s Six Nations trip to Italy due to a suspension despite an attempt to make him available.

Duhan van der Merwe scores for Scotland against Ireland

Watch: Duhan van der Merwe or Superman?

South African winger Duhan van der Merwe lit up Murrayfield with this breathtaking try for Scotland against Six Nations title-holders Ireland.

Borthwick hopes for double boost

Head coach Steve Borthwick is cautiously optimistic that fullback George Furbank and wing Immanuel Feyi-Waboso will return for England’s Six Nations stretch run.