Six Nations

Beard starts in solitary change for Wales

Adam Beard returns to start at lock in the solitary change to Wales’ team for their Six Nations finale against France on Saturday.

France unchanged for crunch Wales clash

France have named an unchanged starting lineup for their decisive Six Nations clash with Wales in Paris on Saturday.

England pick Daly at 13

Elliot Daly will replace the injured Henry Slade at outside centre in England’s Six Nations match against Ireland in Dublin on Saturday.

‘Stander retirement will motivate Ireland’

England forwards coach Matt Proudfoot has paid tribute to the retiring CJ Stander while admitting his announcement will galvanise Ireland ahead of their clash in Dublin on Saturday.

Jones: Farrell back to his ‘belligerent aggressive self’

Eddie Jones has revealed that captain Owen Farrell was under strict instructions not to engage with the referee against France in an ongoing effort by England to improve their discipline.

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!

British & Irish Lions and Ireland flyhalf Johnny Sexton kicks at goal

Ireland steal it at the death against Scotland

A late penalty by flyhalf Johnny Sexton secured a hard-fought 27-24 victory for Ireland against a spirited Scottish side in Edinburgh.

Jones: England have made World Cup statement

England coach Eddie Jones says his side have stolen a march on 2023 World Cup hosts France after their come-from-behind win at Twickenham on Saturday.