Misery for Townsend as Italy stun Scots

Italy heaped the pressure on Scotland coach Gregor Townsend, running out deserved winners in their Six Nations opener played in atrocious wet conditions in Rome.

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Fiji fightback sinks Blitzboks in Perth

Fiji scored 20 unanswered points to inflict the Blitzboks’ first defeat of the Perth Sevens, and top Group A.

‘Razor was just on edge, always tense’

Crusaders players reportedly did not recognise Scott Robertson when he stepped into the All Blacks head coach role.

Bone Collector warns on Venter switch

Former Springbok enforcer Willem Alberts believes there is merit in moving Lions flank Ruan Venter to lock, but has issued a word of caution.

Don delivers as Blitzboks edge Argentina

Donavan Don’s second-half try saw the Blitzboks beat Argentina in a tense encounter at the Perth Sevens on Saturday.

Carter names Bok as toughest opponent

Former All Blacks flyhalf Dan Carter says a former Springbok legend “who tried to kill me every time we played” was the toughest opponent he faced.

Blitzboks survive Spain scare in Perth

The Blitzboks overturned an early second-half deficit to beat Spain in their opening match of the Perth Sevens on Saturday.

England taking nothing for granted

Sam Underhill insists there will no complacency from England when they begin their bid for a first Six Nations Grand Slam in a decade.

Farrell believes Ireland still at rugby’s top table

Ireland coach Andy Farrell insists his side can remain among the world’s best despite their 36-14 Six Nations opener defeat to France in Paris.