Ireland lose key trio to injury
Ireland will be without Johnny Sexton, Conor Murray, James Ryan and Peter O’Mahony for Sunday’s Six Nations clash against France in Dublin.
Italy opt for continuity against England
Italy have announced their team to face England at Twickenham in the second round of the Six Nations, making minimal changes to the team that faced France last week.
Six Nations teams: Round 2
Take a look at how all the match-day squads shape up ahead of the second-round fixtures in the Six Nations this weekend.
Injuries force Scotland into multiple changes
Scotland coach Gregor Townsend has made three injury-enforced changes to his starting lineup for Saturday’s Test against Wales at Murrayfield.
Changes for injury-hit Wales
Owen Watkin will start at outside centre for Wales after George North was ruled out of Saturday’s clash with Scotland due to a foot injury.
England revert to Ford-Farrell partnership against Italy
England coach Eddie Jones has picked George Ford at flyhalf in one of five changes to his side as they look to bounce back against Italy on Saturday.
Eddie Jones won’t be dropping Farrell
England coach Eddie Jones has made it clear he won’t drop Owen Farrell despite his poor performance in the opening round of the Six Nations.
England lose ground on Boks, ABs in rankings
England’s first defeat by Scotland at Twickenham since 1983 has cost them second place in the World Rugby Rankings, with the All Blacks now the closest team to South Africa.
Play of the Week: Dazzling Dupont
In a new segment by SARugbymag.co.za, the first Play of the Week award goes to France scrumhalf Antoine Dupont, who conjured up a magical performance against Italy.
Jones: I don’t know what you’re talking about
There were several frosty responses from both England coach Eddie Jones and captain Owen Farrell following a historic loss to Scotland this past weekend.
