Six Nations

Freddie Steward: ‘The Six Nations will be a reminder of what rugby can do for the community’

Ahead of England’s Guinness Six Nations opener against Scotland on Saturday afternoon, full-back Freddie Steward hopes that the tournament’s kick-off this weekend can be a reminder of what rugby can do for its community.
3 February 2023

A ceaseless desire to make the grade could help Steve Borthwick and England succeed

From his school days at Hutton Grammar to the cauldron of a Calcutta Cup clash with Scotland, England's head coach has never lost his focus when comes to striving to be the best.
3 February 2023

England’s new era – No Tuilagi, a Smith-Farrell axis and giving players a chance

After announcing his first England squad ahead of the team’s Guinness Six Nations opener against Scotland at Twickenham Stadium, Steve Borthwick once again appeared calm and collected.
2 February 2023

Manu Tuilagi omitted from England squad for Six Nations clash with Scotland

For his first England squad as head coach, Steve Borthwick has left 50-cap centre Manu Tuilagi out of the matchday 23.
2 February 2023

Stuart Hogg starts at fullback for Scotland against England

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has included Luke Crosbie in the Six Nations opener against England to be played at Twickenham Stadium.
2 February 2023

Five alive: Quintet given chance could be key for Scotland at Twickenham

Two years ago, Scotland secured their first triumph at Twickenham since 1983 but who in blue will rise to the challenge this weekend as Gregor Towsend's men look to retain the Calcutta Cup?
2 February 2023

Wales replace Leigh Halfpenny with Liam Williams

Wales head coach Warren Gatland has made one change to the starting line up ahead of the Six Nations opener against Ireland.
2 February 2023

George North: Gatland has set the tone early of what he wants to do and how to go about Ireland challenge

North admits it will be a tough ask to defeat the No.1 ranked side in the world but feels Wales can go toe-to-toe with Ireland.
2 February 2023

Predicting England's starting XV - England vs Scotland 2023 Guinness Six Nations

Prior to England announcing their first matchday 23 to take on Scotland in the opening round of the 2023 Guinness Six Nations, TRU’s Joe Harvey has predicted who Steve Borthwick will name in his starting XV.
1 February 2023

Ireland determined to maintain number one ranking position - Tadhg Beirne

Ireland forward forward Tadhg Beirne insisted that his team is determined to maintain the number one position in the World Rugby Rankings during the upcoming Six Nations tournament.
1 February 2023

Jamie George part of England's trimmed 29-man squad

Saracens hooker Jamie George is included in the revised 29-man squad announced by head coach Steve Borthwick ahead of the Six Nations opener against Scotland to be played on Saturday.
31 January 2023

Former Italy skipper Sergio Parisse to retire at end of 2022/23 season

Former Italy skipper Sergio Parisse has announced his decision to retire from professional rugby at end of 2022/23 season.
31 January 2023

Exclusive - Jason Leonard on why England will be ‘massively excited’ for Six Nations kick-off

With England’s opening match of the 2023 Guinness Six Nations against Scotland coming up on Saturday, Rugby World Cup winning Jason Leonard believes that Steve Borthwick’s group of players will be “massively excited” about getting back onto the pitch.
31 January 2023

Leigh Halfpenny returns for Wales in Six Nations opener against Ireland

Wales head coach Warren Gatland has handed Leigh Halfpenny his first start since summer of 2021 as they unveiled the matchday squad for the Six Nations opener against Ireland to be played in Cardiff on Saturday.
31 January 2023

Yacouba Camara withdrawn from France's Six Nations squad

France head coach Fabien Galthie has made changes to the 42-man squad ahead of the Six Nations opener against Italy on Sunday.
30 January 2023

Ireland call-up uncapped Tom Stewart to Six Nations squad

Ireland have called up uncapped Ulster hooker Tom Stewart in the squad for the upcoming Six Nations opener against Wales.
30 January 2023

Henry Slade and Courtney Lawes ruled out of England's Six Nations opener

England will miss the services of Henry Slade and Courtney Lawes in their upcoming Six Nations opener against Scotland due to injuries.
30 January 2023

Sam Simmonds: ‘It feels like we’re going in the right direction’

England No. 8 Sam Simmonds has said that Steve Borthwick and the new coaching staff in the national setup are “giving as much clarity for us to be the best players we can be” ahead of their Guinness Six Nations opener against Scotland.
28 January 2023

Hamstring injury rules Elliot Daly out of England's Six Nations campaign

England will miss the services of Elliot Daly in the upcoming Six Nations tournament due to a hamstring injury.
28 January 2023

Exclusive: England U20s lock Rob Carmichael talks Hong Kong, lineouts & BUCS Super Rugby

Towering at 6ft 10in, the 19-year-old second-row, who will be involved with England U20s in the upcoming Six Nations, spoke to TRU’s Joe Harvey about his journey so far, coming from Hong Kong and playing BUCS Super Rugby.
27 January 2023