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Predicted: How Ireland could line up in the Six Nations opener

Ireland kick off a new era on Saturday 1 February with Andy Farrell taking charge of his first game as the new Irish head coach as they host Scotland.   The former defence coach will name his...

Greig Laidlaw could spend a season in France's second division with his next club - reports

Former Scotland captain and scrumhalf Greig Laidlaw will leave Clermont at the end of the season and could end up in the PROD2 according to reports in France.   The 34-year-old's contract with...

Launchbury out of Six Nations opener

England second-rower Joe Launchbury has been ruled out of England opening Six Nations fixture against France with a knee injury.   Launchbury sustained the injury in the 27-0 Challenge Cup...

John Fogarty has vivid memories of watching the Six Nations with his day when was younger. Now he’s part of the Ireland coaching team and helping to prepare for the opening game against Scotland...

Duncan Weir wins Scotland recall

Warriors’ fly-half Duncan Weir has been called into Scotland’s squad for next week’s Six Nations opener against Ireland in Dublin.     Weir will play for Warriors in Saturday’s...

Rassie Erasmus' successor named as SA Rugby confirm the new coaching staff

Jacques Nienaber was named as the new Springbok coach on Friday as part of a revised coaching panel, that will report directly to Rassie Erasmus, South Africa’s director of rugby.   Nienaber...

WillGriff John and Byron McGuigan on their 6 Nations call-ups

WillGriff John and Byron McGuigan's reactions to their respective 6 Nations call-ups for Wales & Scotland, their thoughts heading into the tournament and more.

Hogg: I asked Townsend for Scotland captaincy

New Scotland captain Stuart Hogg proved if you don't ask, you don't get when he put himself forward to lead his country.     Stuart Hogg has revealed he approached Gregor Townsend to ask if...

Sexton and Larmour provide Six Nations boost for Ireland

Johnny Sexton expects to lead Ireland against Scotland in Dublin and Jordan Larmour is expected to be in contention.     Captain Johnny Sexton and wing Jordan Larmour are expected to be...

No looking back as McNulty lured by Connacht call

Exiles product and Connacht full-back Oran McNulty will have every reason to feel right at home when the Ireland U20s get their Six Nations underway in Cork next Friday as he visits his father’s...