Six Nations

Eddie Jones urges World Rugby to revise breakdown rules after Italy encounter

England coach Eddie Jones has urged World Rugby officials to revise the rules on breakdown after Italy tried to capitalise on the loophole in the recently concluded Six Nations clash at Twickenham on Sunday.
27 February 2017

Lions pick from Week 3 of the Six Nations

We take a look at the top performers from this weekend's 6 Nations matches and showcase the British & Irish Lions contenders.
27 February 2017

The law that the Italians' used to exploit a bewildered England side

The law that dems the ball is 'active' when a ruck isn't formed after a tackle is completed, as long as the defending side don't put any additional players into the ruck. This ultimately means that there is no offsideline.
27 February 2017

Key points from Six Nations - Week 3

The third week of Six Nations tournament ended with England topping the table and are followed by Ireland and Scotland. Here are a few key points from the action.
27 February 2017

England's winning streak continues

With the 36-15 win over Italy, England have stretched their winning streak to 17 games, taking them close to All Blacks' record of 18 continuous wins. Here is an examination of the 17 matches that England won on the trot.
27 February 2017

England v Italy - Match summary

As England overcame Italy scare at Twickenham with 36-15 triumph, here is the summary of the recent Six Nations encounter between the two teams on Sunday.
27 February 2017

England v Italy - Player Rankings

As England continued their winning run under Eddie Jones with a 36-15 triumph at Twickenham in their Six Nations clash on Sunday, we take a look at the player rankings.
27 February 2017

Late England surge help them defeat Italy by 36-15

England scored five tries in the second half as they overcame Italy with a 36-15 win in the Six Nations encounter at Twickenham Stadium on Sunday to stretch their winning streak to 17 games.
26 February 2017

Ireland claim top position after beating France 19-9

Conor Murray scored the only try in the game while Johnny Sexton was impressive on his comeback as Ireland claimed the pole position in the Six Nations 2017 table with a 19-9 win over France at Aviva Stadium on Saturday.
26 February 2017

Scotland register first win over Wales in last 10 years

A dominant second half performance from Scotland saw them come from behind and seal a 29-13 victory over Wales at Murrayfield on Saturday to keep their hopes in the Six Nations 2017 tournament alive.
25 February 2017

Ireland v France - Key Points

As Ireland lock horns with France in the upcoming Six Nations clash at Aviva Stadium on Saturday, we take a look at few of the key points ahead of the encounter.
24 February 2017

George North returns to Wales line-up for Scotland encounter

Northampton Saints wing George North has returned to the Wales starting line-up for the upcoming Six Nations clash against Scotland after recovering from a thigh injury.
24 February 2017

Scotland name John Barclay as captain for Wales clash

Scotland have named John Barclay as the skipper for the upcoming Six Nations clash against Wales at Murrayfield on Saturday.
24 February 2017

Sexton and Best return to Ireland line-up to take France

Ireland have received the much needed boost ahead of their upcoming Six Nations clash against France with the return of Johnny Sexton and Rory Best.
24 February 2017

England defence coach Paul Gustard not worried about Italy's inside knowledge

England are unconcerned by the inside knowledge acquired by Italy's coaching team as they seek to claim a 17th successive victory in Sunday's RBS 6 Nations clash at Twickenham.
23 February 2017

Scotland centre Huw Jones: I don't know Wales but they don't know me either

Scotland's Huw Jones hopes the element of surprise can help him shock Wales at Murrayfield on Saturday.
23 February 2017

Jonathan Joseph dropped for Six Nations clash against Italy

England coach Eddie Jones has left out Bath centre Jonathan Joseph for the upcoming Six Nations clash against Italy at Twickenham on Sunday.
23 February 2017

Exeter Chiefs' Michele Campagnaro to start for Italy against England

Italy head coach Conor O'Shea has made four changes to the starting line-up for the upcoming Six Nations clash against England at Twickenham next weekend.
23 February 2017

Sexton must compete with Jackson for a place in XV - Denis McBride

Former Ireland international Denis McBride believes talismanic playmaker Johnny Sexton must fight with Paddy Jackson for his position in the starting line-up on his return from injury.
22 February 2017

Ross Moriarty could keep Taulupe Faletau in bench for Scotland clash

Taulupe Faletau is wary of the heavy competition in Wales' back-row and insisted that he will not be surprised if he is named on the bench against Scotland in the upcoming Six Nations clash.
22 February 2017