Borthwick benches England playmaker

Head coach Steve Borthwick has dropped Marcus Smith from the England starting XV for Sunday’s Six Nations clash against Italy at Twickenham.

Rassie on Siya, Eben’s Bok future

Rassie Erasmus is upbeat about Eben Etzebeth’s availability for the Springboks in 2025, and the coach addressed questions around Siya Kolisi’s role in the team.

Ireland can’t catch Boks

Ireland cannot supplant the Springboks at the top of the World Rugby rankings in the 2025 Six Nations, even if they go on to claim a Grand Slam.

Scotland recall Junior Bok

Scotland have called up a trio of players for Saturday’s Six Nations clash against Wales while Luke Crosbie and Jack Mann have been ruled out by injury.

Double deal delight for Ireland

Wing Mack Hansen and lock Joe McCarthy have become the latest senior players to sign new contracts with the Irish Rugby Football Union.

Boks, All Blacks to clash in USA?

The world champion Springboks will reportedly face the All Blacks in four Tests next year for the first time since 1996.

Ireland flyer banned for France duel

Garry Ringrose will miss Ireland’s crucial Six Nations clash against France next month after being handed a three-match ban for his red card against Wales.

England skyscraper’s Six Nations over

Lock George Martin has been ruled out of England’s final two Six Nations matches with knee and shoulder problems.

Boks to tackle Wallabies back-to-back in SA

The Springboks will face Australia in Johannesburg and Cape Town in the Rugby Championship as SA Rugby locks in the world champions’ home Test venues for 2025.

Ireland legends to answer one last call

Three of Ireland’s most celebrated players will retire from international rugby after the 2025 Six Nations.