Six Nations

England’s Cockerill expects contract dispute to ‘galvanise’ Wales amid strike talk

England scrum coach Richard Cockerill says that he expects the Wales squad to be “galvanised” by the contract dispute which is causing the group to consider strike action.
15 February 2023

France prop Uini Atonio suspended for three games

France prop Uini Atonio has been handed a three-game suspension following his yellow card incident during the recently concluded Six Nations game against Ireland in Dublin.
15 February 2023

Welsh players may strike in contract dispute for England game

England’s visit to Wales in the third round of Guinness Six Nations action has been called into doubt as Wales players threaten to strike in contract dispute.
15 February 2023

‘I can’t say that it wasn’t the best thing for me’ – Lawrence on Bath move following starting return for England

Following his Player of the Match performance in England’s 31-14 win over Italy on Sunday afternoon, Ollie Lawrence says that his move to Bath after his boyhood club, Worcester Warriors, folded was perhaps the best thing for him.
14 February 2023

England add Bath prop Will Stuart to training squad

England have recalled Bath prop Will Stuart to the 26-man training squad announced on Tuesday.
14 February 2023

Steve Borthwick: ‘We can’t keep letting teams have momentum late in games against us’

After England’s 31-14 win over Italy in the Guinness Six Nations, Steve Borthwick believes his England side made significant steps forward following their loss to Scotland a week prior.
13 February 2023

Andy Farrell 'unbelievably proud of Ireland's after win against France

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell heaped praises on his side following their win over France in the second round of the Six Nations tournament in Dublin on Saturday.
13 February 2023

France prop Uini Atonio cited for high tackle

France prop Uini Atonio will face an independent disciplinary hearing on Wednesday following his yellow card incident during the recently concluded Six Nations game against Ireland in Dublin.
13 February 2023

Player Ratings: England 31 - 14 Italy

After England's dominant win over Italy on Sunday afternoon, Imogen Ainsworth has provided her ratings after the home side picked up a first win under Steve Borthwick.
13 February 2023

'Gregor and I get on better than we ever have done before' - Finn Russell

Scotland fly-half Finn Russell says the renewed relationship with head coach Gregor Townsend has helped his game.
13 February 2023

England pick up 31-14 victory over Italy to get off the mark under Borthwick

After a damning loss to Scotland a weekend ago, Steve Borthwick’s England were 31-14 winners over Italy at Twickenham in what was the head coaches first victory as head coach.
12 February 2023

Restoring pride in the thistle: Signs of progression from Scotland U20s only adding to positivity

Before Scotland put Wales to the sword in the senior Six Nations, their U20s side also continued to make strong strides on Friday night.
12 February 2023

‘Talented’ and ‘determined’ – England’s new-look midfield in the eyes of Borthwick

Selecting a new-look midfield for the visit of Italy to Twickenham Stadium in round two of the Guinness Six Nations, Steve Borthwick spoke about the inclusion of Ollie Lawrence and Henry Slade in his starting XV.
11 February 2023

Match Centre: Ireland 32-19 France

Ireland justified their number one ranking as they went on to defeat France 32-19 in the second round of the Six Nations tournament in Dublin on Saturday.
11 February 2023

Exclusive: Italy’s Luca Morisi on France ‘frustration’, his move to Irish & England focus

Prior to Italy’s visit to Twickenham Stadium to take on England in the second round of Guinness Six Nations action, TRU’s Joe Harvey spoke exclusively to Gli Azzurri and London Irish centre, Luca Morisi.
11 February 2023

Scotland U20s record their first victory in 15 games after edging out Wales 18-17

Fergus Mainland was in Glasgow as Scotland U20s upset the odds to pick up a shock win against Wales for their first win in 15 matches.
10 February 2023

Marcus Smith dropped by Steve Borthwick in dramatic reshuffle for Italy

For the visit of Italy to Twickenham Stadium in the second round of Guinness Six Nations action, Steve Borthwick has dropped Marcus Smith in favour of skipper, Owen Farrell, with Ollie Lawrence and Henry Slade getting starting spots.
10 February 2023

Biggar: The pressure is all on them - Gatland defends selection for Scotland showdown

Wales will be looking to put their stamp on this year's Six Nations against a Scotland side brimming with confidence.
10 February 2023

Andy Farrell wants Ireland to focus more on defence

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell believes holding the defence will be the key to succeed against France in the second round of the Six Nations tournament.
10 February 2023

Ireland make one change for game against France

Ireland have made one forced change for the second round Six Nations clash against France to be played at Aviva Stadium on Saturday.
9 February 2023