Georgia rocked by doping scandal
Six Georgia national team players have been suspended for doping violations.
Itoje: This team is going somewhere
England have a “high ceiling” despite their Six Nations travails and captain Maro Itoje is determined to lead the team back to the top.
Townsend tweaks tight five
Scotland coach Gregor Townsend has made three changes to his pack for a potentially title-deciding Six Nations clash against Ireland in Dublin on Saturday.
Habana slams ‘farcical inconsistency’
Bryan Habana has criticised the ban handed to France flank Oscar Jegou, comparing it to the lengthy suspension previously imposed on Eben Etzebeth.
France beef up for ‘Le Crunch’
France coach Fabien Galthié has opted for a sturdier second row against England in their final Six Nations match in Paris on Saturday.
Schalk: Rennie faces early Bok stress test
Springbok great Schalk Burger has warned new All Blacks coach Dave Rennie to expect a brutal early examination against Springboks later this year.
Unchanged Wales desperate for win
Wales coach Steve Tandy has urged his players to “go up another level” against Italy in Cardiff on Saturday as they seek to end a painful losing streak.
May: England can still win World Cup
Jonny May believes England can bounce back under Steve Borthwick after the team’s Six Nations struggles.
Barrett relieved coach saga is over
Beauden Barrett says he is relieved the focus can return to rugby with the appointment of Dave Rennie, after a turbulent period for the All Blacks.
Borthwick backs England losers
England coach Steve Borthwick has made just one change for their Six Nations meeting with defending champions France in Paris on Saturday. Ollie Chessum comes in at blindside flanker as England seek to avoid their worst-ever finish. Borthwick has remained loyal to the overhauled backline that misfired in the 23-18 defeat by Italy in Rome, with Fin Smith continuing at… Read more →
