Six Nations

Seb Negri Column: World XV excitement, Twickenham memories and the Rugby World Cup

As he prepares to turn out for the World XV at Twickenham against the Barbarians, TRU columnist and Italy international Seb Negri pens his thoughts ahead of a special week, being back at Twickenham, plus he discusses the rest of 2023.
22 May 2023

Paolo Odogwu named in Italy training squad

Italy head coach Kieran Crowley has unveiled a 46-man training squad ahead of the upcoming Rugby World Cup.
15 May 2023

'We weren’t curtain raisers. It was all about us' - Red Roses end Middleton era on the highest of highs

TRU's Elizabeth Cartwright reflects on the experience of watching the Red Roses at Twickenham as England clinched another Six Nations Grand Slam title in front of a record crowd.
2 May 2023

Sarah Beckett Exclusive: ‘To show people that believed in me that it was worth it - that’s important to me’

England's Sarah Beckett tells Imogen Ainsworth about her journey from World Cup heartbreak to another Grand Slam decider.
29 April 2023

Wales continue to see positives despite English dominance

Their progression since the arrival of professional contracts has been encouraging and despite England putting another 50 points on an opposition, there are still positives to take for Wales.
17 April 2023

'With the regeneration and getting new players in, we are trying to explore a little bit more' - Future proofing the Red Roses

England were at their usual, clinical best against Italy on Sunday but there were clear signs that the Red Roses are also beginning to transition into a new era.
5 April 2023

Jordi Murphy to retire at end of 2022/23 season

Ireland and Ulster back row Jordi Murphy has announced that he will be retiring from professional rugby at the end of the ongoing season.
3 April 2023

Antoine Dupont named Six Nations Player of The Championship

France scrum half Antoine Dupont has been voted the Six Nations Player of the Championship for the third time in four years.
29 March 2023

Billy Vunipola aims for England return after omission in Six Nations

Saracens star Billy Vunipola says he is aiming to make it to the England squad for the upcoming Rugby World Cup in France despite not featuring in this year's Six Nations tournament.
27 March 2023

Interview: Tom Dunn on his time with England, Bath's season and looking to the future

Bath's hooker is hoping the Blue, Black and White can end the Gallagher Premiership campaign strongly.
26 March 2023

Leicester 'delighted' to have Freddie Steward available as Tigers target top four

Leicester head coach Richard Wigglesworth feels we have to accept that "accidents" happen on a rugby field after Freddie Steward had the red card he received against Ireland rescinded.
23 March 2023

TRU's Six Nations 2023 XV : Team of the Tournament

As we look back over the 2023 Six Nations we pick out the players who impressed throughout the competition.
22 March 2023

Six Nations Ratings: Top grades for Ireland and France, room for improvement for England

Talking Rugby Union's John Wiffen shares his reflections on the Six Nations, including praise for one of France's half-backs and why Jack Willis stood out from the rest.
22 March 2023

Why a third-place finish in the Six Nations can be just the start for Scotland

The fact Gregor Townsend and his talented side feel they could have finished higher in the Six Nations highlights their ambitions for what lies ahead.
21 March 2023

Scotland U20s boss Kenny Murray: 'We need to be better at producing and developing players'

After a promising start against England and Wales, Scotland's U20s Six Nations campaign petered out - and it highlighted where the nation needs to improve at age-grade level.
20 March 2023

'Will be working really hard to put England in the best position possible' - Steve Borthwick

England head coach Steve Borthwick is confident that the team will be in best possible position when they head to France for this year's World Cup.
20 March 2023

Johnny Sexton heaps praise on coach Andy Farrell after Ireland's Grand Slam win

Ireland skipper Johnny Sexton heaped praises on head coach Andy Farrell following their Six Nations Grand Slam triumph.
19 March 2023

Finn Theobald-Thomas Exclusive: ‘You never know when it could be the end of it’

Ahead of their final match of the U20s Six Nations, England hooker Finn Theobald-Thomas spoke to TRU about his rollercoaster season which has seen him move from Worcester Warriors to Gloucester and his upcoming move to Leicester Tigers.
19 March 2023

Match Centre: Six Nations - Ireland 29-16 England

Ireland have claimed their fourth Six Nations Grand Slam as they defeated England 29-16 in the fifth and final round at Aviva Stadium on Saturday.
19 March 2023

Match Centre: Six Nations: Scotland 26-14 Italy

Scotland managed to hold off Italy as they finished the Six Nations tournament with a 26-14 win at Murrayfield Stadium on Saturday.
18 March 2023