Test Rugby

Spain make World Cup qualification history

Spain will join Portugal, Romania and Georgia at the 2027 Rugby World Cup as Europe’s four direct qualifiers after reaching the Rugby Europe Championship semi-finals.

Gats feeling the heat after record defeat

Warren Gatland says he’s feeling the pressure after Wales’ Six Nations loss to Italy on Saturday took their record-breaking losing streak to 14 Tests.

LIVE: Scotland vs Ireland

Follow the live action as Scotland face Ireland at Murrayfield. #GuinnessM6N #SCOvIRE

RFU spare Dupont a Le Crunch ‘nightmare’

France captain Antoine Dupont is relieved England’s eligibility rules mean his standout Toulouse teammate Jack Willis will be unavailable for Saturday’s Six Nations clash at Twickenham.

LIVE: England vs France

Follow the live action as England face France at Twickenham. #GuinnessM6N #ENGvFRA

Watch: Rassie rates Italy defence

Springbok chief Rassie Erasmus is hard at work analysing the Six Nations action of Italy, the world champions’ opponents for their two opening Tests of 2025.

Saffa star benched for Scotland

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has made a bold selection call for Sunday’s clash against Six Nations champions Ireland at Murrayfield.

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.