Test Rugby

Eddie: Healey better go ‘wipe egg off his face’

Eddie Jones has fired back at Austin Healy after he claimed that England’s opening round loss to Scotland last week was due to a coaching mistake.

Ireland lock Iain Henderson on the charge with Jamison Gibson-Park in support

Ireland’s fighting spirit to keep them in title race

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell says that if his side shows the same ‘fight and character’ they displayed in the 30-24 loss to France they will be ‘in the mix’ for the Six Nations title come the final day of the tournament on 19 March.

France's full-back Melvyn Jaminet runs with the ball during the Six Nations rugby union international match between France and Ireland at the Stade de France, in Saint-Denis, north of Paris, on February 12, 2022.

Six Nations: Three takeaways from Round 2

With France the only unbeaten side left in the competition, here’s a look at three takeaways following the second round of action in the 2022 Six Nations championship.

ROME, ITALY - FEBRUARY 13: Kyle Sinckler celebrates with Charlie Ewels of England after scoring their teams fifth try during the Guinness Six Nations match between Italy and England at Stadio Olimpico on February 13, 2022 in Rome, Italy.

England bounce back to blank Italy in Rome

England kickstarted their Six Nations campaign with a routine 33-0 bonus-point win over Italy in Rome on Sunday.

France resist Ireland fightback to make perfect start

France took a major step towards a first Six Nations title in a decade by claiming a 30-24 victory over rivals Ireland in Paris on Saturday.

Italy swap three for England clash

Head coach Kieran Crowley has made three changes to Italy’s lineup for this weekend’s Six Nations game with England in Rome.

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 10: England's Marcus Smith and England's Harry Randall during the Rugby Summer Series match between England and Canada at Twickenham Stadium on July 10, 2021 in London, England.

England ring the changes for Italy match

England head coach Eddie Jones has made eight changes to the starting lineup for the Six Nations match against Italy in Rome on Sunday.

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Billy Stickland/INPHO/Shutterstock/BackpagePix (12611048bd) England vs South Africa. The Springboks dejected after the game Autumn Nations Series, Twickenham Stadium, London, England - 20 Nov 2021

Nienaber gives Boks ‘6 out of 10’ for 2021

Coach Jacques Nienaber says the Springboks are capable of far better performances than what they produced last year when they beat the British & Irish Lions.

Wales grumpy about Peyper’s scrum calls

Head coach Wayne Pivac has confirmed that Wales sought clarification from World Rugby on several scrummaging decisions by referee Jaco Peyper that went against them in their Six Nations opener.