Sexton fit for Six Nations ‘blockbuster’

Ireland captain Johnny Sexton said he will be fit for the Six Nations Test against France on Saturday, before joking that he hoped he had not jinxed himself.

England yank veteran Youngs for Italy duel

England have left their most-capped player Ben Youngs out of a 29-man training squad for the Six Nations clash against Italy on Sunday.

Vlok helps France ‘find a balance’

France kicking coach Vlok Cilliers believes the Six Nations champions have become a more dangerous and successful team by being patient with their gameplay.

Stransky: Cut out the mistakes, Manie!

Joel Stransky says that as long as Manie Libbok remains prone to errors, the reliable and experienced Handre Pollard will be the go-to flyhalf for the Springboks.

Retallick joins All Blacks exodus

Veteran New Zealand lock Brodie Retallick on Wednesday joined the exodus of All Blacks signing to play for Japanese clubs in 2024 following the World Cup.

All Blacks take Boks to Auckland

The All Blacks have confirmed that the Rugby Championship clash against the Springboks in July will be played in Auckland, while they will take on the Wallabies in Dunedin.

France hold on against heroic Italy

Defending champs France kicked off their Six Nations campaign with a narrow bonus-point victory over Italy in Rome on Sunday.

Townsend hails Duhan’s incredible ‘Lomu’ try

Scotland coach Gregor Townsend compared Duhan van der Merwe’s superb solo try against England on Saturday to something out of the ‘Jonah Lomu Rugby’ video game.

Farrell salutes victorious Ireland’s strength

Head coach Andy Farrell praised his Ireland players for overcoming adversity after putting Wales to the Six Nations sword in Cardiff on Saturday.

Borthwick limp after England let lead slip

Steve Borthwick was left to rue his first loss as England boss after Scotland came from behind to beat the Roses at Twickenham on Saturday.