Six Nations

epa10853082 Scotland’s Finn Russell (R) in action against South Africa’s Siya Kolisi (L) during the Rugby World Cup 2023 Pool B match between South Africa and Scotland, in Marseille, southern France, 10 September 2023. EPA/SEBASTIEN NOGIER

Russell: Scots have learned Bok blitz lesson

Finn Russell hopes Scotland can turn the pain of a Rugby World Cup defeat by South Africa to their advantage when they face England in the Six Nations on Saturday.

epa11121998 Posolo Tuilagi (C) of France in action against James Ryan (R-down) of Ireland during the Six Nations rugby match between France and Ireland at Stade Velodrome in Marseille, southern France, 02 February 2024. EPA/Guillaume Horcajuelo

France turn to teen Tuilagi for Italian job

Giant lock Posolo Tuilagi will make his first France start against Italy on Sunday, after head coach Fabien Galthie named a settled team for the Six Nations clash.

EXETER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 30: Ross Vintcent of Exeter Chiefs goes over to score their sides fourth try during the Premiership Rugby Cup match between Exeter Chiefs and London Scottish at Sandy Park on September 30, 2023 in Exeter, England. (Photo by Harry Trump/Getty Images)

Saffa loosie starts for Italy in Les Bleus duel

South Africa-born Exeter flanker Ross Vintcent makes his first start at No 8 for Italy when the Azzurri face France in the Six Nations in Lille on Sunday.

Wales head coach Warren Gatland oversees a warm-up drill

Gatland: Welsh rugby is like ‘a sinking ship’

Wales coach Warren Gatland says he is “not 100% convinced” Welsh regional rugby will undergo the proper reset required ahead of a daunting Six Nations clash with Ireland.

Photo: Andrew Matthews/PA/BackpagePix England's Jamie George following the Guinness Six Nations match at Twickenham Stadium, London. Picture date: Saturday February 10, 2024.

George targets Calcutta Cup win for mom

Jamie George has insisted he has no qualms about captaining England in a highly-charged Six Nations clash with Scotland just over a week after the death of his mother.

Six Nations picks: Scots cling on to Calcutta Cup

Scotland secure their fourth consecutive victory over England when they clash at Murrayfield in round two of the 2024 Six Nations, according to the SARugbymag.co.za team.

England make shock call for Scotland clash

Freddie Steward has been left out of England’s starting XV as Steve Borthwick made five changes for the clash with Scotland at Murrayfield.

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Ireland suffer Keenan blow

Hugo Keenan is the notable absentee from Andy Farrell’s team as Ireland seek to make it three wins from three Six Nations matches against Wales at Lansdowne Road on Saturday.

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - FEBRUARY 11: Kyle Steyn and Finn Russell celebrate during a Guinness Six Nations match between Scotland and Wales at BT Murrayfield, on February 11, 2023, in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Scotland recall Steyn for Calcutta Cup clash

Kyle Steyn has been recalled as one of three changes to Scotland’s side for their Six Nations match with England in Edinburgh on Saturday.

Ireland wear down brave Wales

Ireland scored four tries but were made to work for a bonus-point victory against Wales in Dublin on Saturday, and third consecutive win of the 2024 Six Nations.