Cockerill: Georgia has earned Six Nations shot
Georgia have overtaken Wales in the World Rugby rankings and coach Richard Cockerill believes the achievement warrants a playoff for a place in the Six Nations championship.
‘Hurting’ Gatland says next Wales coach needs ‘thick skin’
Former Wales coach Warren Gatland is gutted with the results in his second stint at the helm and he cautioned potential successors to brace for unrelenting criticism.
Goosen: Franco right man for Wales job
Franco Smith’s previous Test coaching experience makes him an ideal candidate to lead Wales out of their current misery, according to former Italy attack coach Marius Goosen.
Ireland lose trio for Cardiff clash
Captain Caelan Doris is one of three stalwarts who have been ruled out of Ireland’s Six Nations Test against Wales on Saturday.
Borthwick backs ‘world-class goal-kicker’ Smith
Steve Borthwick expects Marcus Smith to be back on target when England face Scotland in Saturday’s Six Nations clash at Twickenham.
All Blacks, Ireland agree to Chicago rematch
Ireland and New Zealand will return to Soldier Field in Chicago for the opening match of their November tour itinerary released on Tuesday.
France to copy Rassie’s nuclear tactics?
Fabien Galthie is reportedly set to take a leaf out of Rassie Erasmus’ playbook and deploy a 7-1 bench split for France’s Six Nations Test against Italy on Sunday.
MacDonald making a move for Wallabies job?
Leon MacDonald has landed a top Super Rugby role in Australia, marking his first coaching job since his sudden All Blacks exit last year.
Scotland beef up for Twickenham battle
Finn Russell and Darcy Graham headline Gregor Townsend’s latest inclusions in Scotland’s Six Nations squad to face England on Saturday.
Sherratt sharpens up Wales backroom
The Welsh Rugby Union have confirmed a key addition to new head coach Matt Sherratt’s support staff for the remainder of the 2025 Six Nations.
