Six Nations

'Poor discipline and soft penalties cost us the game against Ireland' - Warren Gatland

Wales head coach Warren Gatland rued his side's poor discipline as they succumbed to a 10-34 defeat against Ireland in the Six Nations opener at Principality Stadium on Saturday.
5 February 2023

‘England heading in the right direction’ – Ludlam encouraged after England defeat

Following England’s 23-29 loss to Scotland, back-row Lewis Ludlam says that he and his international teammates are “heading in the right direction”.
5 February 2023

Wales lock Alun Wyn Jones to miss game against Scotland

Wales will miss the services of former skipper and lock Alun Wyn Jones for the upcoming Six Nations game against Scotland following a head injury.
5 February 2023

Jonah Lomu Rugby & work to do – What the Calcutta Cup means for England and Scotland

Following the Calcutta Cup, Joe Harvey has reaction from Twickenham Stadium as Duhan van der Merwe’s stunning double means that Scotland have lifted the trophy three years on the trot.
4 February 2023

Late Duhan van der Merwe try dashes England’s hopes of winning start under Borthwick

A late Duhan van der Merwe try at Twickenham saw England’s start to life under new head coach Steve Borthwick start with a loss as Gregor Townsend’s side retained the Calcutta Cup for a fifth time in six years.
4 February 2023

Andy Farrell pleased with Ireland's preparation ahead of Six Nations

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell expressed pleasure over his side's preparation leading to the Six Nations tournament.
4 February 2023

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