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Six Nations: 12 Things We Learned From The Captains

The 2022 Guinness Six Nations is almost here, and the official launch provided plenty of intriguing nuggets from across the six teams as to how the Championship is shaping up. Head coaches and captains...

A World XV of players who COULD transfer to another test team this year

In a groundbreaking move, the World Rugby Council approved an amendment to the sport’s national team representation laws late last year.   This amendment will now permit an international player...

England centre Tuilagi could be fit for Italy Six Nations clash

Manu Tuilagi has been out of action since November, but the centre is closing in on a return and could face Italy in Rome.     Manu Tuilagi could be fit for England's second match of the...

Wales U20 name Six Nations squad

Wales U20 head coach Byron Hayward has named a 38-man squad for the forthcoming Six Nations campaign.   His squad comprises 21 forwards and 17 backs and includes 10 players who played in last year’s...

Italy in contact with three Premiership players over eligibility

Italy head coach Kieran Crowley has confirmed that he is in talks with two uncapped players on England's radar as well another ex-England star over their availability.    Crowley has also...

Italy coach Kieran Crowley and captain Michele Lamaro on the upcoming Six Nations.

The 31 players who could make their test debut during the Six Nations

The 2022 Six Nations kicks off next weekend, with the new year bringing new players who will look to make their mark on the test arena.   Defending Champions Wales have included three uncapped...

Les Bleus and Azzurri eyeing success

Expectations for France are high after they too notched a 100 per cent record during the Autumn Nations Series and have finished as runners-up in the past two Championships. Centre and vice-captain Gaël...

England squad update

Jonny May has withdrawn from the England men’s squad with a knee injury.  Courtney Lawes is unavailable to train this week as he is undergoing head injury return to play protocols.  Elliot...

Watch: The Best of Nigel Owens

One of the great characters of the game, Nigel Owens has gained iconic status in world rugby as he ended his 17-year international career with a century of tests when he took charge of an...