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France Squad Update: Tanga comes in for Boudenhent

France Rugby have confirmed that Paul Boudenhent has been dropped from their 42-man squad following an elbow injury, with Yoan Tanga joining the squad to prepare for Scotland.     France received...

World Rugby U20 Championship and Trophy to return in 2023

The international federation today announced that the men's World Rugby U20 Championship and World Rugby U20 Trophy would be organised in 2023 following three consecutive years without age-grade global...

Scotland Squad Update: Five Injured, Six Added

Gregor Townsend has added six players to his Six Nations Squad ahead of Scotland taking on France this Saturday at BT Murrayfield.   James Lang, Ollie Smith, Oli Kebble, Simon Berghan, Kiran McDonald...

Jonny Gray to miss the remainder of the Six Nations

Exeter Chiefs Director of Rugby Rob Baxter says that Scotland lock Jonny Gray is unlikely to feature again during the Six Nations.   Rob Baxter confirmed the news following his side’s...

Wallabies and Waratahs confirm the return of Kurtley Beale

Rugby Australia and the NSW Waratahs have announced that Kurtley Beale will return to home soil after committing to Australian Rugby until the end of 2023.  Currently plying his trade in...

'He was not made for France' - Bakkies Botha criticises Eben Etzebeth after Toulon exit

Springbok legend Bakkies Botha has criticised Eben Etzebeth after the current international confirmed the news that he will be leaving Toulon to join the Durban-based Sharks.   News broke last...

France receive good news ahead of Scotland clash

France have received a boost as their showdown with Scotland looms with the news that centre Jonathan Danty has been passed fit and will join the squad in due course.    Danty was involved...

Sexton to be fully fit for Italy clash

Ireland captain Johnny Sexton will be available for selection ahead of Round 3 of the 2022 Six Nations, as confirmed by head coach Andy Farrell.    Sexton withdrew from contention in the lead-up...

John Mitchell named Japan's assistant coach

Wasps Attack Coach John Mitchell will link up with Japan as their Defence Coach in May as they prepare for the Rugby World Cup in 2023.     Mitchell, who joined Wasps last summer, will continue...

Most Dramatic Start To A Guinness Six Nations Match?