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.
Injury-hit Ireland rope in rookies
An uncapped duo have been called up to the Ireland squad as interim boss Simon Easterby sweats over the availability of two key players for Sunday’s Test in Scotland.
Gatland turns to Plumtree for answers
Loose forward Taine Plumtree has been called up by Wales boss Warren Gatland for the injured Aaron Wainwright in the buildup to Saturday’s Six Nations clash against Italy.
Eddie runs the rule over England
Former England boss Eddie Jones shared his verdict on the performance of his ex-team in Dublin, and the areas they need to improve on against France on Saturday.
