Six Nations

Sexton plays down Six Nations swansong

Johnny Sexton says even though Saturday’s match at home to England will be his last in the Six Nations and could end with a Grand Slam win, it does not feel as momentous as winning his 100th cap.

Former Bok boss blasts ‘battling’ England

Former Springbok coach Nick Mallett has hit out at England and boss Steve Borthwick following the Roses’ record loss to France in London.

Ireland veteran wary of ‘bloody dangerous’ England

Ireland may be hot favourites to beat England and seal the Six Nations Grand Slam this weekend but veteran prop Cian Healy said on Tuesday their opponents were “bloody dangerous” despite a record thumping by France.

Wales suffer double injury blow

Liam Williams and Scott Baldwin have been ruled out of Wales’s Six Nations clash against France this weekend, the Welsh Rugby Union have announced.

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - MARCH 12: Garry Ringrose of Ireland receives medical treatment during the Six Nations Rugby match between Scotland and Ireland at Murrayfield Stadium on March 12, 2023 in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Ireland feel injury woes for Six Nations decider

Ireland’s Garry Ringrose and Iain Henderson will miss this weekend’s Grand Slam decider against England after suffering injuries during Sunday’s win over Scotland.

France lose Willemse for crunch clash

SA-born lock Paul Willemse will miss France’s final match of the Six Nations against Wales at the Stade de France, the national rugby federation announced.

ROME, ITALY - MARCH 11: Referee Damon Murphy with his assistants Karl Dickson and Chris Busby during the Six Nations Rugby match between Italy and Wales at Stadio Olimpico on March 11, 2023 in Rome, Italy.

Italy coach blasts World Rugby, referees

Italy head coach Kieran Crowley says he is “sick” of going through World Rugby’s referee protocols, echoing concerns held by Rassie Erasmus, during a post-match rant about the officials in the Six Nations loss to Wales.

Sexton ‘dreaming’ of Irish Grand Slam win

Skipper Johnny Sexton said the chance to clinch a Grand Slam on home soil against England next week is the “stuff of dreams” after Ireland beat Scotland at Murrayfield on Sunday.

Ireland beat Scotland, close in on Grand Slam

Ireland defeated Scotland in a humdinger of a match at Murrayfield on Sunday evening to claim their fourth consecutive victory of their campaign as they kept their Grand Slam hopes alive.

Highlights: France demolish Twickenham, Wales dance in Rome

A ruthless France side handed England a record home defeat on Saturday to keep their title hopes alive ahead of Super Saturday, while Wales beat Italy to record their first win of the Six Nations championship.