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Watch: Unforgettable Six Nations moments

France and Wales kick off their Six Nations bid on Friday. Here’s a rewind to 25 classic highlights from the championship, plus every try from Ireland’s title-winning campaign in 2024.

Ireland suffer front-row blow

Veteran tighthead prop Tadhg Furlong has been ruled out of Ireland’s Six Nations opener against England on Saturday due to injury, the IRFU announced.

Bok ‘Missile’ back by May?

Pieter-Steph du Toit is upbeat about making a swift recovery from shoulder surgery and firing on all cylinders for the Springboks in 2025.

PSDT to kick off Bok season undercooked?

Pieter-Steph du Toit’s recovery from shoulder surgery could leave the Springbok star with roughly a month to prepare for the start of the world champions’ 2025 Test calendar year.

Farrell targets former Bok fitness guru

British & Irish Lions head coach Andy Farrell has reportedly lined up top conditioning specialist Aled Walters as one of two new additions to his support staff.

Record Pumas scorer hangs up his boots

Argentina flyhalf Nicolas Sanchez, who holds the record for most points scored in a Los Pumas jersey, has announced his retirement from the game.

Jones answers Wales SOS

Head coach Warren Gatland has roped in an icon of Welsh rugby to assist the national team as a set-piece consultant for the 2025 Six Nations.

Owen and Andy Farrell, after a Six Nations match between England and Ireland

Farrells tight-lipped on Lions tour selection

Playmaker Owen Farrell says “there doesn’t need to be a conversation” with his father and head coach, Andy, about playing for the British & Irish Lions this year.

Double Saffa blow for Scotland

Concerns have arisen around the availability of wing Duhan van der Merwe for Scotland’s 2025 Six Nations opener against Italy, with another SA-born star ruled out altogether.