Test Rugby

France prop Uini Atonio leaves the field against Ireland

Bowe: Bin red cards!

Former Ireland international Tommy Bowe has called on World Rugby to get rid of red cards and instead introduce stricter punishments for individual offenders.

World Cup-winning coach wants maul banned

World Cup winning former All Blacks and Black Ferns coach Wayne Smith believes the driving maul is “legalised obstruction” and should be banned from rugby.

Watch: Borthwick bossed by England maul

Head coach Steve Borthwick got stuck in and shoved around by his England players during a warm-up drill before their Six Nations clash against Italy.

Six Nations form of Bok rivals a ‘concern’

The Springboks’ 2023 World Cup pool opponents Scotland and Ireland look ominous in the Six Nations but hosts France may have peaked, according to GAVIN RICH.

Italy fightback worries Borthwick

Steve Borthwick said England had taken some “positive small steps” by beating Italy on Sunday, before expressing concerns over how the Azzurri were able to mount a second-half recovery.

Scotland soaring with ‘world class’ Russell

Head coach Gregor Townsend praised Finn Russell after the Scotland flyhalf delivered three try assists in a record win over Wales on Saturday.

Farrell, Sexton laud Ireland’s ‘character’

Andy Farrell and Johnny Sexton said “character” had been the pivotal factor in Ireland’s Six Nations win over defending champions France in a “titanic” Test on Saturday.

Gatland: Wales are ‘in a bit of a hole’

Warren Gatland’s return to Wales has not inspired a turnaround in results, and he says the time has come for some “tough calls” in the wake of a record defeat to Scotland.

Galthie: ‘Defeat is not a friend’ for France

Head coach Fabien Galthie said France were not been clinical enough after Ireland handed the Six Nations Grand Slam defending champions their first loss since 2021.