6 Nations

Ireland U20s Team Named To Face England

Head coach Richie Murphy has announced the Ireland U20 team, sponsored by PwC, for Tuesday night’s  U20 Six Nations Summer Series match against England at the Payanini Rugby...

England announces its team to face Ireland in the Six Nations Under-20 Summer Series

 England men’s U20 head coach, Alan Dickens, has named his team to face Ireland in round three of the Six Nations Under-20 Summer Series in Italy.     The game takes place at the...

Galthie impressed as youthful France overcome stern Japan test

A Bleus side with three debutants did enough to overcome a spirited Japan, much to the satisfaction of their head coach.   France boss Fabien Galthie was impressed with the way his youthful Bleus...

Wales challenge Boks on the Highveld

Saturday will see a celebration of a rivalry which dates back to 1906 when the Springboks host The Welsh in the first of a three-match series.    Wales will challenge the World Champions...

Pivac hoping for good night's sleep as Wales prepare to kick off South Africa tour

Wayne Pivac is looking forward to sleeping well for the first time since the Six Nations when his side face South Africa this weekend.     Wales coach Wayne Pivac is hoping for...

NEW ZEALAND v IRELAND: Preview, Stats, Facts and Lineups

New Zealand and Ireland clash for the 34th time on Saturday with the All Blacks looking to defend their unbeaten run at Eden Park which stretches back to 1996.     Ireland were...

JAPAN v FRANCE: Preview, Stats, Facts and Lineups

Japan host France in Aichi on Saturday in what is just the fourth official meeting between the two sides since 1973.   The sides have met on 10 occasions, although France did not award...

MATCH REPLAY | Scotland v Italy | U20 Six Nations Summer Series

Farrell 'very unhappy' to lose England captaincy to Lawes, says Jones

Owen Farrell is "very unhappy" to have been replaced as England captain by Courtney Lawes for Saturday's series opener against Australia, head coach Eddie Jones confirmed.   Lawes stepped into the...

Kinghorn and Hutchinson start Scotland's first test versus Argentina

Grant Gilchrist will captain Scotland for the first time since 2018 this Saturday when he leads Scotland out in Jujuy for the first match of the Test series against Argentina. Kick-off 8.10pm (BST).   Gilchrist...