Six Nations

Shaun Edwards Exclusive: ‘Maturing’ France determined to reach the top

Shaun Edwards chats exclusively to Talking Rugby Union ahead of France’s mouth-watering Six Nations clash with Ireland on Saturday evening.
31 October 2020

How could the Six Nations change without Italy?

There have been growing calls to restructure the Six Nations competition in order to increase the quality of the tournament and to boost its popularity.
30 October 2020

TRU Podcast - The Six Nations Finale ft. Charlie Beckett

In the latest TRU Podcast, Chris Heal and Joe Harvey are joined by Gloucester lock Charlie Beckett to discuss the final round of Six Nations fixtures.
30 October 2020

Henry Slade in ‘England mode’ as Eddie Jones plots Six Nations glory

Exeter’s double-winning centre Henry Slade is straight back into the action this weekend as Eddie Jones looks to guide his England team to the Six Nations title.
30 October 2020

Alun Wyn Jones to make World Test Record against Scotland

Alun Wyn Jones is set to make the World Record for most Test appearances on Saturday when Wales face Scotland in the final round of the Six Nations at Parc y Scarlets Stadium.
30 October 2020

Stuart Hogg to captain Scotland for Six Nations game against Wales

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has made five changes to the starting line-up for the final round of the Six Nations game against Wales to be played at Parc y Scarlets on Saturday.
30 October 2020

Getting selected in England's forward pack- Is it the hardest job in the world?

As England prepare for a decisive weekend of Six Nations action, John Mitchell, Tom Curry and Charlie Ewels discuss the battle of selection in Eddie Jones’ forward pack.
29 October 2020

Jonny Hill to make England debut against Italy

Exeter Chiefs lock Jonny Hill has been handed his England debut for the final round of the Six Nations game against Italy scheduled to be played in Rome.
29 October 2020

Gatland’s inbox: Backroom staff, shaping the squad and captaincy selection

The British and Irish Lions have recently unveiled their new jersey ahead of their tour to South Africa in 2021 and Warren Gatland is continuing his plans ahead of facing the world champions.
29 October 2020

Scott the lot: “He is already very good - and the great thing for Scotland is that he can get even better”

Scott Cummings did not make his full Scotland debut until August last year, but now he has played his part in the last 13 Test matches and starts against Wales in the Six Nations this Saturday.
29 October 2020

Cian Healy set to make 100th Test appearance for Ireland against France

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has made one change to the starting line-up for the final round of the Six Nations game against France to be played in Paris on Saturday.
29 October 2020

Exclusive: Katy Daley-McLean - “We now have the opportunity to go to Italy and finish with a Grand Slam"

Having already been crowned as the Women’s Six Nations Champions, TRU spoke to England fly-half Katy Daley-McLean ahead of the Red Roses Grand Slam decider this weekend.
28 October 2020

Scrum-half Willi Heinz ruled out of England's Six Nations game against Italy

England will miss the services of scrum-half Willi Heinz for the upcoming Six Nations game against Italy to be played in Rome on Saturday following a leg injury.
28 October 2020

Bernard le Roux cleared to play for France in Six Nations game against Ireland

France lock Bernard Le Roux will be available for his side's final Six Nations game against Ireland in Paris after his citing was dismissed by an independent disciplinary committee.
28 October 2020

Covid-19 breach leads to Sean Maitland's axing in Scotland squad

Scotland wing Sean Maitland will not link up with the squad ahead of their final round of the Six Nations game against France following a breach of Covid-19 protocols.
28 October 2020

Ireland add John Cooney to squad ahead of final Six Nations game against France

Ireland have recalled Ulster scrum-half John Cooney to the squad ahead of the final round of the Six Nations tournament against France to be played in Paris on Saturday.
27 October 2020

Jones excited to be working with new England starlet Jacob Umaga

Wasps fly-half Jacob Umaga has been called up to the England squad ahead of Saturday's Six Nations meeting with Italy and head coach Eddie Jones is looking forward to working with the 22-year-old.
27 October 2020

Sexton urges Ireland to show cutting edge in crucial Six Nations clash

Johnny Sexton has called on Ireland to be ‘clinical’ against France this weekend as Andy Farrell’s side target the Six Nations crown.
27 October 2020

Nelson: Scotland ‘can’t take foot off the gas’ after France draw

Helen Nelson says Scotland "can't take their foot off the gas" after clinching a dramatic draw with France in the Women's Six Nations on Sunday.
27 October 2020

Zoom in for a debut try, Zoom chat with proud parents - now van der Merwe is focused on the Six Nations

Duhan van der Merwe was pleased with the impact he made on his Scotland debut, but now the Edinburgh man is targeting the next step in the Six Nations.
26 October 2020