Kiwi import makes Ireland tick

Ireland’s titanic Six Nations match with France in Dublin on Saturday features an  engrossing duel between scrumhalves Jamison Gibson-Park and Antoine Dupont.

France midfield the centre of attention

France head to Ireland on Saturday in a probable Six Nations title decider with a lot of focus on Fabien Galthie’s choice in midfield.

Borthwick benches England playmaker

Head coach Steve Borthwick has dropped Marcus Smith from the England starting XV for Sunday’s Six Nations clash against Italy at Twickenham.

Jolly George to join England centurions club

Less than two months after Jamie George feared his England career was over, the veteran hooker is set to become a Test centurion in the Six Nations clash against Italy at Twickenham on Sunday.

Wales star ruled out of Scotland showdown

Wales will search for a first win in 16 Tests without the services of arguably their best finisher when they square up against Scotland at Murrayfield on Saturday.

Ireland can’t catch Boks

Ireland cannot supplant the Springboks at the top of the World Rugby rankings in the 2025 Six Nations, even if they go on to claim a Grand Slam.

Scotland recall Junior Bok

Scotland have called up a trio of players for Saturday’s Six Nations clash against Wales while Luke Crosbie and Jack Mann have been ruled out by injury.

Ireland flyer banned for France duel

Garry Ringrose will miss Ireland’s crucial Six Nations clash against France next month after being handed a three-match ban for his red card against Wales.

England skyscraper’s Six Nations over

Lock George Martin has been ruled out of England’s final two Six Nations matches with knee and shoulder problems.

Cheika to rebuild Wales, Franco too expensive?

Michael Cheika is favoured to become Wales head coach when his Leicester Tigers contract expires at the end of the season.