Duhan van der Merwe rightly took the plaudits for his Player of the Match display as his hat-trick helped Scotland to a 30-21 victory over England at Murrayfield in the…
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“He melted me” – Brian O’Driscoll reveals who tackled him the hardest in legendary career
Brian O’Driscoll has recounted the story of the biggest tackle he ever faced during his stellar rugby career. The former Ireland captain terrorised defences in his heyday with his combination…
Huge blow for France as Jonathan Danty ban revealed
France centre Jonathan Danty will miss the rest of the Six Nations after being given a five-week ban for his red card in Sunday’s Six Nations game against Italy. The…
What is Six Nations fallow week?
Rest weeks are common in the Six Nations. Here's what you need to know about the championship breaks
World Rugby hit back after Townsend questions smart mouthguard tech in Six Nations 2024
World Rugby have responded to Gregor Townsend’s comments questioning the smart mouthguard tech after Scotland’s Zander Fagerson was removed from the field for an HIA in the first half of…
World Rugby confirms new format for Pacific Nations Cup as international calendar starts to take shape
World Rugby has announced a new-look Pacific Nations Cup tournament will launch this August in a bid to “level up” the global game ahead of the expanded 2027 World Cup…
Two high-profile England internationals called-up by Barbarians for game on same day as Steve Borthwick’s side take on Japan
Zach Mercer and Ben Youngs have been called up to play for the Barbarians against Fiji on June 22 at Twickenham, the same day England are due to take on…
Are there Six Nations rugby matches this weekend?
Six Nations action recommences this weekend
How a long-running sevens tournament kickstarted rugby on the tiny Caribbean island of Grenada
When Kirani James raced home to win Grenada’s first-ever Olympic medal with gold in the 400m at London 2012, an instant legacy was forged – that much was clear. What…
What it’s like to see the Antoine Dupont SVNS circus in all its glory
The Antoine Dupont train has left the station: Next stop, Los Angeles. You knew Dupont’s arrival on the sevens stage was going to be big, but in this world of…