Six Nations

Ntamack: Ireland ‘comfortable favourites’ in Dublin decider

France flyhalf Romain Ntamack says Ireland are “comfortable favourites” for Saturday’s predicted Six Nations title decider with Ireland in Dublin.

Ireland expect ‘different beast’ for titanic France clash

Ireland wing James Lowe says it will be “a different French beast” that faces the Irish in what some are already billing as the Six Nations title decider in Dublin on Saturday.

Van der Merwe ‘giggles’ at Twickenham wonder try

South African born Scottish winger Duhan Van Der Merwe has admitted he “giggles” every time he watches his sensational solo effort where he scored one of the greatest tries in Six Nations history.

Lone survivor of Eddie era announces England exit

Richard Cockerill, the last survivor of Eddie Jones’ tenure as England coach, has announced he will step down as forwards coach at the conclusion of the 2023 Six Nations championship.

Ireland suffer double-blow for France clash

Scrumhalf Jamison Gibson-Park and prop Cian Healy have been ruled out of Ireland’s Six Nations match against France in Dublin at the weekend, the Irish federation announced on Monday.

Watch: Rob Kearney or Jim Carrey?

Former British & Irish Lions star Rob Kearney, now TV pundit, caused a stir on social media with his facial expressions during the Six Nations clash between Wales and Ireland.

Galthie mulls ‘bitter’ victory in Rome

France head coach Fabien Galthie, claimed that despite his team’s bonus-point victory over Italy in Rome to start their Six Nations title defence, he was left with a “bitter taste.”

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Watch: Duhan’s ‘Lomu’ try among Six Nations’ best

Duhan van der Merwe’s try in Scotland’s Six Nations win against England has been nominated for the best try of the opening round. Take a look at the other nominees and have your say.

Sexton’s age no concern for Farrell

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has defended flyhalf Johnny Sexton amid concerns that the Ireland captain’s age is starting to show.

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 04: Owen Farrell and Marcus Smith of England react during the Six Nations Rugby match between England and Scotland at Twickenham Stadium on February 04, 2023 in London, England.

Dawson: Time to break Smith and Farrell up

Former scrumhalf Matt Dawson says England need to break up the axis between Marcus Smith and Owen Farrell and instead field one of the two playmakers at flyhalf.