England double up on Smiths for Le Crunch
Playmakers Fin Smith and Marcus Smith are both in England’s backline for Saturday’s Six Nations clash against France at Twickenham.
Azzurri resist changes for Rome clash
Head coach Gonzalo Quesada makes one tweak to the Italy lineup for Saturday’s Six Nations clash with Wales, which may well decide who ends up with the wooden spoon.
Jalibert to call the shots for France
Flyhalf Matthieu Jalibert starts as one of two changes by head coach Fabien Galthie for France’s Six Nations Test against England on Saturday.
Hapless Wales get veteran boost
Taulupe Faletau will play his first Test in more than a year as Wales look to end their record 13-match losing streak against Italy in Saturday’s Six Nations clash in Rome.
Schmidt to quit as Wallabies coach
Joe Schmidt will leave his role as Australia head coach after the 2025 Rugby Championship, but is open to a consultancy post with the Wallabies.
McCaw: All Blacks can take Boks’ top spot
Richie McCaw is confident that New Zealand can return to the summit of world rugby, saying “there’s no reason why we can’t knock most or all of the teams off”.
Ireland on red alert for Scottish threat
Interim boss Simon Easterby has warned Six Nations title-holders Ireland that Scotland are capable of unleashing a formidable attack against them this week.
Murley out, Sarries star in for England
England wing Cadan Murley has been ruled out of the Six Nations clash with France at Twickenham on Saturday with a foot problem.
Marshall: All Blacks have lost their edge
Former All Blacks scrumhalf Justin Marshall claims New Zealand are no longer “world leaders” in being able to innovate or tactically outclass opponents.
New England star in doubt for Le Crunch
With rookie England flyer Cadan Murley’s availability in doubt, England boss Steve Borthwick will must solve a back-three poser for the clash against France at Twickenham on Saturday.
