All posts tagged "Six Nations"
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British and Irish Lions
/ 5 months agoJeff Probyn: Building trust will be vital for Andy Farrell in the British and Irish Lions squad
As the Lions settle in Australia having played their first warm up game against Western Force, it has given head coach...
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Latest News
/ 5 months agoMartin heads to Dragons
CARDIFF No.8 Mackenzie Martin will join Dragons on loan next season. Martin made his URC debut in November 2023 and his...
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Latest News
/ 5 months agoThomas takes on Swansea
FORMER Wales flanker Jonathan Thomas has become the new head coach of Swansea RFC. The 42-year-old played 67 times for Wales...
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Columnists
/ 5 months agoJames Harrington: Fabien Galthie’s squad will need to step up in New Zealand
After all the fuss from players and New Zealand Rugby, after the negotiations between union and league bosses, after the hints...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 5 months agoHenry Pollock tipped to fly high on the biggest stage by British and Irish Lions boss Andy Farrell
Andy Farrell insists Henry Pollock has the temperament to thrive on the biggest stage after giving the England star his first...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 5 months agoDan Sheehan warns British and Irish Lions will match Western Force’s hunger
Dan Sheehan insists his British and Irish Lions will use their pride in the jersey to match the determination of a...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 5 months agoHenry Pollock to make first British and Irish Lions start against Western Force
Henry Pollock will make his first start for the British and Irish Lions in Saturday’s opening fixture on Australian soil against...
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International Rugby
/ 6 months agoTom Willis can’t wait for Argentina challenge
It has been three years since Tom Willis had his rugby career and life turned upside down, but the England No.8...
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International Rugby
/ 6 months agoEngland XV 24-26 France XV: 14-man England fall back into bad old ways
England ............................. 24pts Tries: Willis 24, Coles 29, Carpenter 40, Dombrandt 60 Conversions: Ford 24, 40 France................................ 26pts Tries: Barlot 7,...
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International Rugby
/ 6 months agoI won’t be stopping at 100 caps – George Ford
George Ford is set to become just the seventh man to play 100 Tests for England when he tours Argentina this...
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Columnists
/ 6 months agoPeter Jackson: Stat watch – Gareth Chilcott still top as French clubs racking up the most cards
Peter Jackson breaks the news to Gareth Chilcott that his six sendings-off during his career is still a record After more...
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Latest News
/ 6 months agoPremiership Team of the Season: Power takes the glory
Paul Rees selects his finest XV from a season full of thrills and spills Last weekend’s final between Bath and Leicester...
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Features
/ 6 months agoU20s World Championship – England attack coach Will Parkin on title defence
Ben Jaycock speaks to Will Parkin, the 30-year-old England U18s coach who is set for his first involvement with the U20s...
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Junior International Rugby
/ 6 months agoU20s World Championship: Mark Mapletoft – England are in a brutal pool this time
England may be heading to Italy with the number one target on their backs, but for head coach Mark Mapletoft, this...
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Latest News
/ 6 months agoWe don’t fear anyone else, says Whiffin
WALES ■By CHARLIE ELLIOTT WALES head coach Richard Whiffin says his squad head to the World Rugby U20 Championship in Italy...
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Latest News
/ 6 months agoLaborde’s fresh faces
FRANCE FRANCE U20s head into the World Championship full of momentum after winning the U20 Six Nations, clinched on the final...
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Latest News
/ 6 months agoMcCarthy’s out to turn things around
Under 20s Championship -Pool C IRELAND ■By CHARIE ELLIOTT CONNACHT’S Éanna McCarthy leads Ireland as they look to build on last...
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Junior International Rugby
/ 6 months agoU20s World Championship: Hosts Italy will be looking to get crowd cheering
Hosts Italy will have real ambitions of getting out of their pool, with Ireland, Georgia and New Zealand their opponents. They...
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International Rugby
/ 6 months agoEngland XV vs France XV: Preview, Where to Watch and Match Details
This Saturday, a developmental England XV will face off against a French side in an uncapped fixture at Allianz Stadium in...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 6 months agoDanny Care backs Marcus Smith to make mark on British and Irish Lions tour
Danny Care has tipped “incredible” Harlequins team-mate Marcus Smith to hit greater heights as he bids to make his mark with...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 6 months agoThat’s how it should be – Andy Farrell insists British and Irish Lions places still up for grabs
Andy Farrell has told his British and Irish Lions stars ahead of Friday’s clash with Argentina that selection for the Test...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 6 months agoAndy Farrell – The born leader tasked with putting the British and Irish Lions back on top
Andy Farrell’s passion for the British and Irish Lions is perhaps best encapsulated by his stirring speech ahead of the series...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 6 months agoCharlie Elliott: My British and Irish Lions XV for Argentina
The British and Irish Lions kick off their tour in Dublin this Friday, playing against Argentina in the 1888 Cup. Every...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 6 months agoBrendan Gallagher: Magical mystery tour ends with a flourish for Bath
When you have not won a Premiership title for 29 years, it matters not a jot how you break the drought,...
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Columnists
/ 6 months agoNick Cain: Steve Borthwick will want young guns to fire on Argentina Tour
The idea being touted that England’s two-Test tour of Argentina at the beginning of July will be the unearthing of a...
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Latest News
/ 6 months agoURC Team of the Season: Bulls lead charge in pick of the finest
Simon Thomas selects his best XV from the United Rugby Championship 2024/25 Season, as he picks Munster centre Tom Farrell as...
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Features
/ 6 months agoBen Curry: Eight years on from first Argentina tout, I am raring to go…
Paul Eddison talks to Ben Curry, the Sale flanker who is aiming to be a big hit on England’s summer tour...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 6 months agoChris Hewett: Questions at No.3 are key for Andy Farrell’s British and Irish Lions
Prop forwards of the tighthead variety were not put on this earth to be like everyone else, and by and large...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 6 months agoPaul Rees: British and Irish Lions get ready to roar again
Paul Rees assesses the challenges ahead as Andy Farrell's squad prepare to set off on a tour of a lifetime As...
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Latest News
/ 6 months agoTaine Plumtree earns a Wales return
Taine Plumtree has revealed the changes he has made to his game, which have helped him earn a Wales recall. The...
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International Rugby
/ 6 months agoScotland recall for hooker George Turner
George Turner has been recalled by Scotland coach Gregor Townsend for the summer tour after a year out while playing for...
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Features
/ 6 months agoYoung Guns – Jack Lightbown
Jack Lightbown’s journey into rugby didn’t begin with a thunderous tackle or try-saving turnover. It started on a rainy day at...
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Women's International
/ 6 months agoBack-to-back matches to be introduced in revamped 2026 Women’s Six Nations
A revamped Guinness Women’s Six Nations will feature back-to-back matches on a single day in each round during the 2026 tournament....
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British and Irish Lions
/ 6 months agoNo Backward Step: Jac Morgan’s Bid for a British and Irish Lions Test Shirt
We are just over a month away from the first British and Irish Lions vs Australia Test of 2025. The squad...
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Latest News
/ 6 months agoOne of the Ravens: Luke Price’s Rugby Career
“Rugby has obviously been massive for me, even from an early age. I used to go out and watch my brother...
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Premiership
/ 6 months agoFinal Test: Ben Spencer vs Jack Van Poortvliet in Premiership Showdown for England Shirt
An exciting Gallagher Premiership comes to an end this Saturday. Bath and Leicester Tigers will clash, and only one will leave...
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Latest News
/ 6 months agoPremiership Final Preview: Finn Russell ready to avenge last year’s final defeat
Scotland and Bath‘s star fly-half was forced off with cramp in the final stages of last week’s nail-biting west-county derby against...
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International Rugby
/ 6 months agoThe Wales XV that is likely to face Japan this Summer
A few weeks back Wales interim head coach, Matt Sherratt announced his 33-man squad that will tour Japan, as Wales will...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 6 months agoThe Calm in the Storm: How Scarlets’ Archie Hughes Is Defining His Game
Over the past few years, Welsh rugby has entered a new era. Many familiar faces have walked away from the game,...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 6 months agoBritish and Irish Lions Watch: Zander Fagerson ruled out of Australia Tour
With under two weeks to go before the British and Irish Lions kick off their tour with a trip to Dublin...
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Latest News
/ 6 months agoHolly Aitchison agrees to join Sale on two-year deal
Sale have signed England fly-half Holly Aitchison from Bristol on a two-year deal. The 27-year-old, right, spent two years at Bristol...
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Latest News
/ 6 months agoIt’s brilliant to be back with England, says Nick Isiekwe
Nick Isiekwe was a 19-year-old barely out of school last time England toured Argentina in 2017 – and he has overcome...
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Latest News
/ 6 months agoSimon Thomas: A few bright sparks to light up the gloom in Welsh Rugby
Simon Thomas assesses the state of the clubs in Wales and predicts more battles with the WRU over what happens next...
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Latest News
/ 6 months agoJimmy Staples glad to be making a name for himself at Harlequins
For Harlequins hooker Jimmy Staples, the journey to elite rugby began with a twist of fate — when his local football...
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Features
/ 6 months agoLeon Brown’s Life in Rugby: Named in the Pro 12 Dream Team? Happy days…
It was only when my mate Norm introduced me to rugby that I first became properly aware of the sport as...
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Features
/ 6 months agoEaster welcomes Worcester return
Ben Jaycock talks to the former England No 8 and current Chinnor coach about the challenges playing in the second tier...
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Latest News
/ 6 months agoDouble swoop for Trailfinders
TRAILFINDERS Women have signed Scotland wing Francesca Mc-Ghie, right, and Canada full-back Claire Gallagher from Leicester Tigers. The west London side...
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Latest News
/ 6 months agoI can’t wait to learn from the best at Harlequins – Aofie Wafer
Six Nations player of the tournament, Ireland star Aoife Wafer, can’t wait to pick the brains of her new back row...
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International Rugby
/ 6 months agoEngland in talks to host Fijians in Nations Cup
England look set to kick off their inaugural Nations Cup campaign with fixtures against Fiji, South Africa and Argentina next summer....
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Features
/ 6 months agoYoung Guns – George Knowles
Gloucester hooker George Knowles is one of the brightest young front rowers coming through the England age-grade system – and he’s...












