Test Rugby

Reds coach confirms Wallabies talk

Les Kiss says he’s had a “small chat” with Rugby Australia about coaching the national team, but Super Rugby rival Dan McKellar doesn’t expect to be offered the job.

Sheehan to lead Ireland charge in Cardiff

Dan Sheehan will skipper Ireland against Wales in round 3 of the Six Nations on Saturday in the absence of regular captain Caelan Doris.

England lock in Chessum for Calcutta Cup duel

Steve Borthwick has made one change to the England starting XV for the Six Nations clash against Scotland at Twickenham on Saturday.

Ex-Edinburgh boss: Duhan ‘worth every penny’

Richard Cockerill lauds the growth of Scotland flyer Duhan van der Merwe, who is set to light up the ‘Home of Rugby’ when he lines up against England this week.

Ireland lose trio for Cardiff clash

Captain Caelan Doris is one of three stalwarts who have been ruled out of Ireland’s Six Nations Test against Wales on Saturday.

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.

Scotland beef up for Twickenham battle

Finn Russell and Darcy Graham headline Gregor Townsend’s latest inclusions in Scotland’s Six Nations squad to face England on Saturday.

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.