Lynagh gets Italy debut
Louis Lynagh, the son of Australia rugby great Michael Lynagh, will make his senior international debut for Italy against Scotland in the Six Nations on Saturday.
Ireland recall ‘world-class’ Keenan
Grand Slam-chasing Ireland have recalled Hugo Keenan for Saturday’s Six Nations clash with England but will be without lock James Ryan for the rest of the tournament.
Feyi-Waboso gets first England start
Immanuel Feyi-Waboso is set to make his first England start after Steve Borthwick made three personnel changes to his side for Saturday’s Six Nations clash at home to Ireland.
Italy fightback stuns Scotland
Louis Lynagh scored a try on debut as Italy clawed back from a six-point first-half deficit to beat Scotland in the Six Nations at the Stadio Olimpico on Saturday.
Scotland spring surprise in Italy
Scotland scrumhalf George Horne has been handed a surprise start for Saturday’s Six Nations clash in Italy, with regular No 9 Ben White not even in the matchday-23.
Scotland’s Jones rejects ‘tempting’ French move
Scotland centre Huw Jones said on Wednesday he had been “tempted” by a possible move to France before deciding to continue his club rugby career with Glasgow.
Wales drop North against France
Wales will field a new centre partnership after George North was left out of the matchday squad for Sunday’s Six Nations match at home to France.
Scotland drop Saffa prop
Veteran scrum anchor WP Nel is one of three players to fall out of the Scotland squad to face Italy in the Six Nations on Saturday.
France call up Kiwi giant
Emmanuel Meafou is in line to win his first Test cap for France after being named in Fabien Galthie’s 34-man squad for the Six Nations match against Wales.
Watch: Duhan van der ‘Murder’ a Bok shoo in
English prop Max Lahiff says it is “nonsensical rubbish” that Duhan van der Merwe wouldn’t start for the Springboks ahead of either Cheslin Kolbe or Kurt-Lee Arendse.
