Test Rugby

Van Graan thumper gets England call-up

England boss Steve Borthwick has called up an uncapped player from Johann van Graan’s Bath to replace the injured Ollie Lawrence ahead of Saturday’s Six Nations clash against Wales.

Lawrence laid low for England

Ollie Lawrence will miss England’s Six Nations finale against Wales and could be sidelined for the rest of the season after suffering an Achilles injury.

Ireland boss: We can’t dwell on disappointment

Ireland must shrug off the “disappointment” of their hammering by France and beat Italy next Saturday to stay in the Six Nations title race, says interim coach Simon Easterby.

Watch: Bishops old boy scores worldie at Twickers

SA-born No 8 Ross Vintcent caps off a scintillating try for Italy, from a quick lineout inside their own half, against England in London in round 4 of the 2025 Six Nations.

Fin sharp as England sink Italy

Flyhalf Fin Smith kicked 12 points as England cruised to a convincing Six Nations win against Italy at Twickenham on Sunday.. #GuinnessM6N ??????? #ENGvITA ??

Trokkie’s England chances parked?

The same fate awaits the likes of Juarno Augustus as Benhard Janse van Rensburg, who will reportedly be denied from representing England by World Rugby’s qualification rules.

Easterby disappointed in wasteful Ireland

The French were clinical in taking their chances and the Irish were not, interim head coach Simon Easterby said after France beat Ireland in Dublin on Saturday.

Kinghorn, Jordan doubles deny Wales comeback

A brace of tries from fullback Blair Kinghorn and centre Tom Jordan gave Scotland enough of a lead to survive a fourth-quarter flurry from Wales at Murrayfield on Saturday.

Les Bleus batter Ireland, rumble into Six Nations lead

Louis Bielle-Biarrey scored two of France’s five tries to beat defending champions Ireland in Dublin on Saturday and power to the top of the Six Nations standings with one round to go. #GuinnessM6N #IREvFRA