The incredible journey of Ross Vintcent
MARK KEOHANE is blown away by the remarkable journey of Italy loose forward Ross Vintcent, the least known of four South Africans featuring in the 2025 Six Nations.
Duhan passed fit, Gray returns for Scotland
Duhan van der Merwe has been cleared to start in Scotland’s Six Nations opener while lock Jonny Gray is back after nearly two years to face Italy at Murrayfield on Saturday.
Azzurri turn to Allan for Murrayfield mission
Italy coach Gonzalo Quesada has named Tommaso Allan at fullback for their Six Nations opener against Scotland at Murrayfield on Saturday.
Prendergast at 10 for Easterby’s Ireland bow
Interim Ireland boss Simon Easterby has named Sam Prendergast at flyhalf for the reigning Six Nations champions opener against England in Dublin on Saturday.
Watch: Butterfingers Dupont drops the ‘ball’
Antoine Dupont shows a chink in his armour as the France superstar takes on his northern hemisphere rivals in a Six Nations reaction challenge.
Irish flyhalves ‘haven’t stamped their mark’
Ireland’s bid for Six Nations history are hindered by flyhalf options that are “a distance away from being Grand Slam-winning playmakers”, says Irish rugby great Hugo MacNeill.
Wales wary of ‘humble’ Dupont
Warren Gatland extols the impact and vision of France skipper Antoine Dupont as Wales bid to end their long losing streak in a Six Nations opener in Paris on Friday.
Gatland backs experience for Paris challenge
Warren Gatland has recalled veterans Josh Adams and Liam Williams to pull Wales out of a 12-match slump when they square up against France in the 2025 Six Nations opener on Friday.
Ntamack back, Penaud out for France
France flyhalf Romain Ntamack is set to make his comeback in the 2025 Six Nations opener against Wales on Friday, but Les Bleus will be without ace finisher Damian Penaud.
Duhan declared fit for Scotland opener
Duhan van der Merwe will be available for Scotland’s opening Six Nations match against Italy at Murrayfield on Saturday.
