Try of the Week (Six Nations, Round 5)
Following the completion of the final round of Six Nations fixtures, Ireland wing Keith Earls’ score against England was crowned try of the week.
France close in on Boks, All Blacks
France have moved up to third in the World Rugby rankings following their dramatic 32-30 Six Nations victory over Wales in Paris this past Saturday.
France snatch dramatic victory from jaws of defeat
Brice Dulin scored a last-minute try as France fought back to stun Wales 32-30 in Paris on Saturday to keep their Six Nations title hopes alive.
Play of the Week: Hot-stepping tighthead prop
SARugbymag.co.za bestows the inaugural Play of the Week award on the unlikeliest of winners … a tighthead prop!
UK-based Lions tour receives boost
The British & Irish Lions board is said have to received support from the government to host this year’s series against the Springboks in the United Kingdom.
Government threatens to pull France from Six Nations
Sports minister Roxana Maracineanu has threatened to withdraw France from the current Six Nations campaign if the French Rugby Federation does not properly investigate the origin of the Covid-19 outbreak within the squad.
France leapfrog England in rankings
England have been demoted to fourth place, while France rose to third in the World Rugby rankings following this past weekend’s Six Nations results.
Wales coach: It was a special day
Wales boss Wayne Pivac says thrashing England 40-24 in their Six Nations encounter on Saturday to win the Triple Crown was a remarkable achievement for his side.
Boks to get RWC title defence under way against Scotland
The Springboks will begin their World Cup title defence against Scotland on 10 September 2023 after the match schedule was announced on Friday.
100 up for Wales’ record-breaking North
George North will become the youngest-ever player reach the 100-cap milestone after he was named in Wales’ starting lineup for their Six Nations Test against England in Cardiff on Saturday.
