Six Nations

Owen Farrell: ‘This will make us have a good look at ourselves’

After a heavy 10-53 loss to France on Saturday evening, England captain Owen Farrell spoke about the defeat and where he and his teammates will put their focus ahead of Ireland next weekend in Dublin.
12 March 2023

'Big gap between England and top teams' - Steve Borthwick after defeat to France

England head coach Steve Borthwick admitted that he was incredibly disappointed following his side's record defeat against France in the fourth round of the Six Nations tournament at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday.
12 March 2023

Match Centre: Italy 17-29 Wales

Wales have registered their first win since Warren Gatland took in charge again as they defeated Italy 29-17 in the fourth round of the competition at Stadio Olimpico.
12 March 2023

France dominate dismal England 10-53 in Six Nations whitewash

It was a difficult day at Twickenham in the Guinness Six Nations as France ran riot against England, picking up a record 10-53 victory at the home of English rugby and leaving Steve Borthwick plenty of questions to ask ahead of Ireland next weekend in Dublin.
11 March 2023

Andy Nicol Interview: Former Scotland skipper salutes “phenomenal” Stuart Hogg ahead of milestone moment

Former Scotland captain says Hogg has shown 'character in recent times' when he has experienced highs and lows but is full of praise for the Exeter Chiefs full-back.
10 March 2023

Stuart Hogg to make 100th appearance for Scotland against Ireland

Scotland fullback Stuart Hogg will make his 100th appearance for the Dark Blues as Gregor Townsend has confirmed the matchday squad for the fourth round clash against Ireland.
10 March 2023

Ireland make six changes for Scotland game

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has made six changes to the starting line up for the fourth round Six Nations clash against Scotland to be played at Murrayfield on Sunday.
10 March 2023

Tobias Elliott Exclusive: ‘This year has been pretty surreal to me’

Steve Borthwick has a plethora of quality backs to choose from but below the senior team, U20s flyer Tobias Elliott is certainly making a name for himself. TRU's Joe Harvey chatted with the Saracens youngster.
10 March 2023

‘I pick players for the strengths they bring’ – Borthwick backs Smith selection for France

After selecting Marcus Smith over his captain, Owen Farrell, to start against France this weekend in the Guinness Six Nations, Steve Borthwick spoke about selection and picking the correct players for the correct opponents.
9 March 2023

Ludlam and Borthwick speak about ‘brilliant’ Genge ahead of Test captaincy debut

In England’s live press conference broadcast on YouTube, Steve Borthwick described his captain for this weekend’s clash with France as a “fantastic leader”, while Lewis Ludlam called his international teammate “brilliant”.
9 March 2023

Squad split over strike threat, avoiding wooden spoon and more bold selections - It's another massive weekend for Wales

Wales travel to Italy in the Six Nations with the wooden spoon looming large. A defeat for Warren Gatland's side in Rome would only add to a tumultuous campaign.
9 March 2023

Rhys Webb starts for Wales against Italy

Wales head coach Warren Gatland has made six changes to the starting line up for the fourth round Six Nations clash against Italy.
9 March 2023

Genge takes England captaincy as Farrell replaced by Smith for France clash

For England’s clash with France in the fourth round of the Guinness Six Nations, Steve Borthwick has dropped his captain, Owen Farrell, from the starting fly-half slot in favour of Marcus Smith.
9 March 2023

Tommaso Allan to start for Italy at full-back against Wales

Italy head coach Kieran Crowley has made a forced change for the fourth round of Six Nations game against Wales.
9 March 2023

Alex Sanderson: "That’s the thing with Fordy, his skillset is unparalleled"

Sale Sharks Director of Rugby Alex Sanderson has offered his thoughts on England's fly-half debate and he discussed George Ford's time away with the national team before being omitted from the squad.
9 March 2023

With spots up for debate Borthwick should stick with England back-row as World Cup approaches

With France coming this Saturday in the Guinness Six Nations, TRU’s Joe Harvey has taken a look at England’s back-row and why Steve Borthwick should stick with the combination of Lewis Ludlam, Jack Willis and Alex Dombrandt with just six games before the Rugby World Cup.
8 March 2023

John Hardie Interview: Scotland gave France a real scare - They’ll take confidence from that

In an exclusive chat with TRU's Gary Heatly, Hardie looks ahead to the first instalment of Scotland's versus Ireland this year, heaps praise on Stuart Hogg and discusses staying in the sport following his retirement.
7 March 2023

Shoulder injury rules Italy full-back Ange Capuozzo out of remainder of Six Nations

Italy full-back Ange Capuozzo will miss the remainder of the Six Nations tournament following a shoulder injury.
7 March 2023

Alex Cuthbert to miss Wales' final two Six Nations fixtures

Wales wing Alex Cuthbert is ruled out of the final two Six Nations fixtures against Italy and France due to an injury.
6 March 2023

Marcus Smith returns to England squad ahead of France clash

England head coach Steve Borthwick has recalled Harlequins fly-half Marcus Smith in the squad ahead of the fourth round of the Six Nations clash against France.
6 March 2023