Six Nations

Watch: Vickery floors French flank

England prop Phil Vickery smashes France loose forward Olivier Magne to the turf in this collection of bone-crunching hits and try-saving ankle taps from the Six Nations.

England drop Tuilagi for Six Nations opener

England centre Manu Tuilagi was omitted from Steve Borthwick’s first match-day squad for Saturday’s Six Nations opener against Scotland.

McCloskey to make rare Ireland start

Stuart McCloskey will fill the vacuum left by injured centre Robbie Henshaw as Ireland open their Six Nations campaign against Wales in Cardiff on Saturday.

Scotland fuel up on Saffas for Calcutta Cup

Four SA-born Scotland internationals have been included by Gregor Townsend in the starting side to face England in the Calcutta Cup at Twickenham on Saturday.

British & Irish Lions and Ireland flyhalf Johnny Sexton kicks at goal

Shot clock introduced in Six Nations speed up

The Six Nations will make use of a shot clock in an attempt to help speed up kicks at goal but it will not be visible to fans in the first two rounds of the tournament.

Gatland: Wales to thrive as ‘underdogs’ against Ireland

Warren Gatland says Wales will relish being the underdogs in their Six Nations opener at home to Ireland on Saturday — the first match of his second stint in charge.

Gatland recalls Halfpenny for Six Nations opener

Warren Gatland marked the first team selection of his second spell as Wales coach by recalling Leigh Halfpenny to face Ireland in a Six Nations opener in Cardiff on Saturday for the fullback’s first Test start in 19 months.

PARIS, FRANCE - MARCH 19: Antoine Dupont, the France captain, raises the Six Nations trophy after their Grand Slam victory during the Guinness Six Nations Rugby match between France and England at the Stade de France on March 19, 2022 in Paris, France.

Six Nations: France favourites, but have it tougher in ’23

With the highly-anticipated Six Nations set to kick-off this weekend, check out this preview of each of the nations that will be challenging for the honour of top European team in 2023.

epa09836853 France's Antoine Dupont looks on during the Six Nations rugby match between France and England in Saint-Denis, outside Paris, France, 19 March 2022.

Les Bleus legend slams France rugby

Former France back-row Olivier Magne said off-the-field problems bedevilling the country’s rugby are “sad” to see as Les Bleus prepare to start the defence of their Six Nations crown on Sunday.