Gatland walks the plank
Warren Gatland has left his role as Wales head coach by “mutual agreement” and replaced with a current Vodacom URC tactician, the Welsh Rugby Union announced.
Gatland out, Franco in?
Wales are set to announce head coach Warren Gatland’s exit and former Springbok Franco Smith is believed to be on the shortlist to take over the Dragons hotseat.
Gatland facing the axe?
Warren Gatland’s sacking is reportedly up for discussion at a Welsh Rugby Union board meeting on Wednesday, as the national team’s woeful form continues.
No Italy return for Ntamack
France flyhalf Romain Ntamack will reportedly miss this month’s Six Nations trip to Italy due to a suspension despite an attempt to make him available.
Watch: Duhan van der Merwe or Superman?
South African winger Duhan van der Merwe lit up Murrayfield with this breathtaking try for Scotland against Six Nations title-holders Ireland.
Borthwick hopes for double boost
Head coach Steve Borthwick is cautiously optimistic that fullback George Furbank and wing Immanuel Feyi-Waboso will return for England’s Six Nations stretch run.
Easterby singing Prendergast’s praises
Ireland boss Simon Easterby hailed Sam Prendergast’s all-round game after he guided the Six Nations champions to victory in Scotland on Sunday.
Townsend upbeat about wounded Scots
Scotland coach Gregor Townsend suggested a head clash between Finn Russell and Darcy Graham during a Six Nations loss by Ireland may not have been as bad as first feared.
Ireland stay the Grand Slam course
Unbeaten Ireland stayed on course for an unprecedented third successive Six Nations title with a resounding win over Scotland at Murrayfield on Sunday.
Rassie: Rugby is in great shape
Rassie Erasmus believes Saturday’s clash between England and France at Twickenham was “one of the more exciting games” the Six Nations has produced in recent times.
