Six Nations

Johan Meyer (middle) with his Italy teammates

Meyer on the flank for Italy against France

Italy have named an inexperienced side for their Six Nations clash with France, opting for South African Johan Meyer to wear the No 7 shirt.

Saffa duo pack down for France

Paul Willemse and Bernard le Roux have been selected as France’s lock pairing for their Six Nations Test against Italy in Rome on Saturday.

Duhan van der Merwe in action for Scotland

Van der Merwe starts for Scotland

Duhan van der Merwe has been named in Scotland’s starting lineup for their opening Six Nations clash with England at Twickenham on Saturday.

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Jones backs rookie as England start title defence

Eddie Jones has selected uncapped prop Beno Obano in England’s match 23 for Saturday’s Six Nations Test against Scotland at Twickenham.

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - OCTOBER 23: Duhan van der Merwe of Scotland makes a break to score his sides 5th try after being fed a pass from Finn Russell during the warm up match between Scotland and Georgia ahead of the Guinness Six Nations tournament at Murrayfield Stadium on October 23, 2020 in Edinburgh, Scotland. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Six Nations: Saffas to watch

DYLAN JACK looks at five South African-born players who could play a crucial role for their teams as the Six Nations gets under way this weekend.

France’s Six Nations participation confirmed

The Six Nations is set to go ahead as planned after the French government announced on Tuesday that safety precautions submitted by the French Rugby Federation and tournament organisers had been approved.

Mitchell agrees new contract with RFU

John Mitchell has signed a two-and-a-half-year contract extension to stay on as England’s defence coach until the end of the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

Full squad lists: 2021 Six Nations

All of the squads have been announced for the 2021 Six Nations tournament, with England required to make some late changes.

England forwards coach Matt Proudfoot Brits

Proudfoot tests positive for Covid-19

England Rugby has confirmed that forwards coach Matt Proudfoot has tested positive for Covid-19 and is self-isolating ahead of the Six Nations.

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Good and bad news for Six Nations

Tournament organisers have confirmed that plans for the men’s Six Nations remain as scheduled, but that the women’s and U20 competitions have been postponed until later this year due to Covid-19.