Six Nations

Highlights: France thrash Scotland at Murrayfield

France ensured they remain on course for the Grand Slam and a first Six Nations title since 2010 following their comfortable victory over Scotland on Saturday.

Smith on target as England survive Wales fightback

Flyhalf Marcus Smith kicked 17 points as England withstood a second-half fightback from Wales to secure a hard-fought victory at Twickenham.

Rampant Les Bleus put Scotland to the sword

France were at their devastating best as they scored six tries en route to a comprehensive victory over a Scotland at Murrayfield on Saturday.

Dublin , Ireland - 5 February 2022; Mack Hansen of Ireland makes a break during the Guinness Six Nations Rugby Championship match between Ireland and Wales at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. (Photo By Harry Murphy/Sportsfile via Getty Images)

Fit-again Lowe is high on Ireland’s ‘Damien McKenzie’

James Lowe is back on the wing for Ireland in Sunday’s Six Nations skirmish against Italy and the Kiwi flyer is expecting big things from teammate Mack Hansen.

Watson withdrawal strips Scotland back row

Scotland suffered a major setback on the eve of the Six Nations match at home to France on Saturday when star flanker Hamish Watson was ruled out based on a positive test for coronavirus.

Superbru: Stormers in Galway is a tricky pick

The Bulls and Sharks are expected to have fun in Italy and the Lions are pencilled in for a hiding, but the SA Rugby magazine team couldn’t agree on what’s waiting for the Stormers in Ireland.

Tuilagi’s injury curse continues

Manu Tuilagi’s injury-blighted England career suffered yet another setback on Thursday when the powerhouse centre was ruled out of the side to play Wales in the Six Nations this weekend just hours after being named in the starting XV by head coach Eddie Jones.

‘Underdog’ France to confront Scotland hoodoo

Unbeaten France head to Murrayfield with an underdog mentality and a point to prove against bogey-side Scotland on Saturday as they continue their bid for a Six Nations Championship clean sweep.

CARDIFF, WALES - FEBRUARY 12: Scotland's Rory Darge (centre) is tackled by Wales' Dan Biggar and Dewi Lake during a Guiness Six nations match between Wales and Scotland at the Principality Stadium, on February 12, 2022, in Cardiff, Wales.

Scotland give rookie flank first start against France

22-year-old Rory Darge will make his first start for Scotland in a new-look back row against France in the third round of the Six Nations at Murrayfield on Saturday.

Lawes to lead England against Wales

England have welcomed captain Courtney Lawes and centre Manu Tuilagi back into the starting lineup for the Six Nations clash against Wales at Twickenham on Saturday.