North returns for Wales
George North could make his Wales return from the bench as coach Warren Gatland named an unchanged starting lineup for their Six Nations clash against England at Twickenham.
England call up veteran scrumhalf
England have called up scrumhalf Richard Wigglesworth as a replacement for the injured Ben Youngs. Youngs ruptured his medial collateral knee ligament in Sunday’s 46-15 victory over Italy, and has been ruled out for the remainder of England’s Six Nations campaign. The 34-year-old Wigglesworth will now provide cover for Danny Care, with England set to face Wales this Saturday. Photo: David Rogers/Getty Images
England lose Youngs for Wales clash
Scrumhalf Ben Youngs is set to miss England’s Six Nations Test against Wales at Twickenham on Saturday due to a knee injury.
France hit by injuries
Scrumhalf Antoine Dupont has been ruled out of France’s Six Nations campaign, while flyhalf Matthieu Jalibert and No 8 Kevin Gourdon also face lengthy injury layoffs.
England surge sinks Italy
Anthony Watson and Sam Simmonds each scored a double as England claimed a 46-15 bonus-point win over Italy in Rome on Sunday. CRAIG LEWIS reports.
Sexton breaks French hearts
Johnny Sexton kicked a drop goal in injury time to steer Ireland to a 15-13 win over France in Paris on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI reports. France are back. The spirited side that put Ireland under pressure at the set pieces and at the breakdowns on Saturday was a far cry from the mob that lost four games against the Springboks… Read more →
Wonderful Wales upset Scotland
Leigh Halfpenny scored 24 points as Wales recorded a 34-7 bonus-point win over Scotland at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff on Saturday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports. The Six Nations is always hyped-up and this breathless 80-minute adrenaline rush of an encounter certainly justified it this year. In a clash worthy of being the tournament opener, Wales put on an incredible ball-in-hand… Read more →
Six Nations preview (Round 1)
England will begin their campaign for a third successive Six Nations title with what should be a comfortable win over Italy on Sunday, writes CRAIG LEWIS. Italy vs England Wily England coach Eddie Jones has attempted to deflect pressure off his team by suggesting that Ireland will head into this season as title favourites, but the fact remains that all… Read more →
Te’o back in England lineup
Ben Te’o will start at outside centre for England in their Six Nations opener against Italy in Rome on Sunday.
Aki to make Six Nations debut
Bundee Aki will make his Six Nations debut for Ireland in their clash against France in Paris on Saturday.
