England captain Itoje on bench
England captain Maro Itoje will be on the bench for his side’s Six Nations opener against Wales at Twickenham on Saturday.
Italy suffer another Six Nations blow
Italy’s Six Nations preparations have suffered a major setback with the news that one of its rising stars has torn the cruciate ligaments in his knee and is facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines.
Aki to miss key Six Nations clashes after ban
Ireland centre Bundee Aki has been suspended for verbally abusing match officials.
Ireland’s backline woes deepen
Ireland’s Six Nations build-up has suffered another blow, with Hugo Keenan now racing the clock to be fit for the opener against France in Paris next Thursday.
Ireland axe Aki for ref comments
Ireland could be without veteran centre Bundee Aki for their daunting Six Nations opening match against title holders France in Paris next Thursday.
Dupont one of 11 Toulouse stars for Ireland game
Skipper Antoine Dupont heads 11 Toulouse players in a 28-man training squad for the Six Nations opener against Ireland, the French rugby federation announced Wednesday.
France prop retires after heart attack
Uini Atonio has had to retire from all rugby with immediate effect after being hospitalised on Tuesday for a heart attack.
France turn Bok defeat into Six Nations fuel
France are openly using their bruising defeat to the Springboks as motivation heading into next Thursday’s Six Nations opener.
Aussie added to France’s foreign legion
France coach Fabien Galthie says former Australia U20 forward Tom Staniforth was on Les Bleus’ radar three years ago.
Townsend bullish on Scotland’s Six Nations prospects
Gregor Townsend believes Scotland can put a chastening end to 2025 behind them to compete with anyone in the Six Nations this season.
