6nations

Faletau set for spell on the sidelines

9 years ago by RBS 6 Nations

New Wales head coach Rob Howley has been handed a major blow with news that Taulupe Faletau could miss the November internationals with a knee injury.

Spotlight on growth of women’s game at World Rugby ConfEx 2016

9 years ago by World Rugby

Former international stars Rachael Burford and Fiona Coghlan will take to the stage for an insightful Q&A session about the growth of women's rugby at the World Rugby Conference and Exhibition 2016 (ConfEx).in...

England boost as Nowell closes on return

9 years ago by RBS 6 Nations

Jack Nowell has told head coach Eddie Jones he will be fit for England's next Test match against South Africa in November after missing the start of the new campaign with a thumb injury.

Succession planning holds the key to Namibia’s success

9 years ago by World Rugby

Having fielded the oldest starting XV in Namibian Rugby World Cup history at England 2015, Welwitschias head coach Phil Davies is looking to bring young talent through in time for the next tournament in...

Japan stun the All Blacks Sevens on day one

9 years ago by World Rugby

Japan were the toast of Rio after upsetting New Zealand and narrowly losing to Great Britain on day one of the Olympic Games men's sevens competition.

"We saw New Zealand starting to struggle"

9 years ago by World Rugby

As Japan slayed another giant and New Zealand lost Sonny Bill Williams, there was plenty of reaction from day one of the men's rugby sevens competition at Rio 2016.

Howley gets thumbs up from Gatland

9 years ago by RBS 6 Nations

Rob Howley has been installed as Wales coach following the news Warren Gatland will take charge of the British & Irish Lions with immediate effect.

Scotland's Grant Gilchrist relishing return from injury

9 years ago by RBS 6 Nations

Scotland lock Grant Gilchrist is determined to inspire club side Edinburgh and Scotland to glory, having made his return to the field at long last at the weekend.

Argentina biggest winners on day one of Nations Cup

9 years ago by World Rugby

Hosts and defending champions Romania, Argentina XV and Emerging Italy are all victorious on the opening day of the World Rugby Nations Cup.

Leinster sign ex-England boss Lancaster

9 years ago by RBS 6 Nations

Former England boss Stuart Lancaster is back in rugby after joining Guinness PRO12 side Leinster as a senior coach.