Six Nations

Davies, Navidi back to boost Wales against France

Wales coach Wayne Pivac has named Josh Navidi at openside flanker for the Six Nations match against France in Cardiff on Friday, while also handing a return to veteran centre Jonathan Davies.

Banged-up Dupont to lead depleted France

Antoine Dupont has been cleared to lead a depleted France into Six Nations battle against Wales in Cardiff on Friday.

Sexton sets sights on World Cup swansong

Ireland captain Johnny Sexton said he hopes to go out on “a high, not a whimper” after he signed a contract extension through to the 2023 Rugby World Cup on Tuesday.

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - FEBRUARY 26: Duhan van der Merwe of Scotland breaks away from Romain Ntamack of France during the Six Nations Rugby match between Scotland and France at BT Murrayfield Stadium on February 26, 2022 in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Banned Duhan to miss Scotland’s Six Nations finish

Duhan van der Merwe has been banned from Scotland’s final two games of this season’s Six Nations Championship after the wing was sent off in an English Premiership match.

Dupont injury scare for Grand Slam-chasing France

France suffered a scare ahead of Friday’s Six Nations clash with Wales as captain Antoine Dupont left training with his left arm bandaged and an ice pack wrapped round it.

Wales prop Tomas Francis is help off the field/Getty Images

Wales to risk Francis despite surgeon’s warning

Wales say prop Tomas Francis is available for selection against France in the Six Nations on Friday despite a strong warning from a surgeon that he risks “serious harm” after suffering a head injury against England.

BAGSHOT, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 01: Eddie Jones, Head Coach of England looks on during a training session at Pennyhill Park on February 01, 2022 in Bagshot, England. (Photo by Dan Mullan - RFU/The RFU Collection via Getty Images)

Eddie waxes lyrical about ‘favourites’ Ireland

England boss Eddie Jones says Ireland are “the most cohesive side in the world”, installing Andy Farrell’s men as favourites for Saturday’s Six Nations showdown at Twickenham.

Scotland call up Hastings for trip to Rome

Scotland have called up Adam Hastings for Saturday’s Six Nations clash with perennial strugglers Italy in Rome.

Ireland lock Iain Henderson on the charge with Jamison Gibson-Park in support

Henderson locks back in to face England

Lock Iain Henderson has returned to the Ireland squad ahead of this weekend’s Six Nations clash against England at Twickenham, Irish rugby chiefs announced on Monday.