Six Nations

Italy fightback stuns Scotland

Louis Lynagh scored a try on debut as Italy overturned a first-half deficit to beat Scotland for their first Six Nations home win in 11 years in Rome on Saturday.

Dublin , Ireland - 18 March 2023; Robbie Henshaw of Ireland, centre, celebrates with teammates after scoring his side's second try during the Guinness Six Nations Rugby Championship match between Ireland and England at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.

Six Nations schedule announced for 2025

France will host Wales in the 2025 Six Nations opener, while Ireland kick off their campaign against England, organisers unveiled on Saturday.

Photo: Andrew Milligan/PA England players look dejected following defeat in the Guinness Six Nations match at the Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh. Picture date: Saturday February 24, 2024.

O’Gara: English rugby at an all-time low

Ireland icon Ronan O’Gara has given a scathing indictment on the state of the club game in England, which has had a knock-on effect in the Test arena.

Siya Kolisi is wrapped up by Bundee Aki in Saint-Denis

Fleck: Six Nations has been disappointing

Robbie Fleck believes Ireland’s Six Nations credentials will be put in context when they tackle the world champions in July.

Duhan van der Merwe celebrates with his Scotland teammates after scoring against Wales

Darge: Duhan’s just a ‘Test-match animal’

Rory Darge said Scotland are not focusing on Duhan van der Merwe’s bid to break Stuart Hogg’s try record against Italy as they eye a possible first Six Nations title.

France's number eight Gregory Alldritt (C) is tackled by Fiji's fly-half Caleb Muntz (R) and Fiji's wing Vinaya Habosi (L) during the pre-World Cup friendly rugby union international match between France and Fiji at The Stade de la Beaujoire in Nantes, western France on August 19, 2023.

France ring the changes for Wales clash

Head coach Fabien Galthie has announced eight changes for the France team for this week’s Six Nations trip to Wales in round four of the competition.

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Six Nations Picks: Ireland pile pain on England

The defending champions go 5-0 in the 2024 Six Nations when they meet England at Twickenham on Saturday, according to the SARugbymag.co.za team.

Title in sight but Farrell still wary of England

Andy Farrell has insisted his native England remain capable of scuppering Ireland’s bid for successive Grand Slams this week.

Townsend: Scotland still in championship mix

Scotland have an outside chance of claiming their first Six Nations title in a quarter of a century as they face improved Italy in Rome on Saturday.

England end Ireland’s Grand Slam bid

A late Marcus Smith drop goal snatched victory for England at Twickenham on Saturday, and denied defending Six Nations champs Ireland a shot at back-to-back Grand Slams.