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Photo: Adam Davy/PA/BackpagePix England's Alex Mitchell scores his sides second try during the Guinness Six Nations match at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome, Italy. Picture date: Saturday February 3, 2024.

Ford boots England to victory in Rome

George Ford scored 17 points as England survived a late fightback from Italy to kick off their Six Nations campaign with a come-from-behind win at Stadio Olimpico on Saturday.

Photo: Mike Egerton/PA/BackpagePix Referee Wayne Barnes (centre) during the Rugby World Cup 2023 final match at the Stade de France in Paris, France. Picture date: Saturday October 28, 2023.

Barnes: Refs slowing down the game

Wayne Barnes says referees must be given the freedom to let a rugby match flow, as one of three changes that the former whistleblower suggests to improve the sport.

Jan Serfontein. South Africa Springbok training and Captain's Run ahead of the Rugby Championship test match against the All Blacks tomorrow night. Friday 15 September 2017. © Copyright photo: Andrew Cornaga / ww.photosport.nz

Bok star snubs Bulls for French club

Jan Serfontein has reportedly decided to extend his contract with Montpellier, pouring cold water on a potential return home for the veteran Springbok centre.

Damian Willemse scores against Harlequins

Homegrown hero: Damian Willemse

Damian Willemse is a DHL Stormers star from Strand who has made the most of his considerable talents to rise through the ranks to the top of the game.

Deon Fourie of Stormers congratulates Evan Roos of Stormers for scoring a try during the United Rugby Championship 2021/22 Grand Final between Stormers and Bulls held at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa on 18 June 2022 ©Shaun Roy/BackpagePix

Stormers coach: Roos at 6 ‘would be good’

DHL Stormers assistant coach Dawie Snyman has extolled the benefits of a possible positional switch for Evan Roos when the blockbuster No 8 returns from injury.

epa11121998 Posolo Tuilagi (C) of France in action against James Ryan (R-down) of Ireland during the Six Nations rugby match between France and Ireland at Stade Velodrome in Marseille, southern France, 02 February 2024. EPA/Guillaume Horcajuelo

‘Baby’ Tuilagi lives up to blockbuster legacy

The latest Tuilagi wrecking ball was unleashed on Friday, teenage lock Posolo making his debut for France in a defeat by Ireland, and quickly maintaining the family’s fearsome reputation.

Farrell chuffed with ‘ruthless’ Six Nations start

Head coach Andy Farrell said Ireland’s thrashing of France gave them invaluable momentum in their bid to defend their Six Nations title.

Willemse sees red as Ireland hammer France

France lock Paul Willemse was sent off in the first half of the Six Nations opener against Ireland in Marseille, and the defending champions took full advantage to run in five tries.

Razor: Bok Tests a chance to find ourselves

Scott Robertson says the All Blacks can’t wait for the two “iconic” clashes between New Zealand and the world champion Springboks in South Africa in 2024.

Rassie Erasmus coach of South Africa waits for the start of the Rugby Championship test match between New Zealand and South Africa played at Mt Smart Stadium in Auckland on July 15, 2023.

Rassie to let go of SA Rugby reins

Rassie Erasmus will reportedly relinquish his role as SA’s director of rugby to take charge of the Springboks, as part of a national coaching team shakeup.