Warren Gatland insists he has assembled the best available British and Irish Lions coaching team after it was confirmed that none of Eddie Jones’ England assistants would be travelling to South Africa.
Warren Gatland insists the British and Irish Lions will benefit from “new voices and a fresh perspective” after naming three assistants who will be making debut tours as coaches.
Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend praised the spirit of his hoodoo-busting side after they ended the Guinness Six Nations with a dramatic victory in France.
Gregor Townsend has insisted Scotland secured a “satisfactory” deal to have five English-based players released for their Six Nations finale against France.
The 2021 Guinness Six Nations will draw to a close when France host Scotland in their delayed round three appointment on Friday night, with Wales anxious spectators knowing that they could yet be crowned champions.
Relieved Gregor Townsend has thanked English Premiership clubs for agreeing to release his Scotland stars for next week’s delayed Guinness Six Nations curtain-closer against France.
Scotland made it third time lucky at Murrayfield as they cruised to their first home win of the Guinness Six Nations with a record-breaking 52-10 thrashing of Italy.
Scotland captain Stuart Hogg will start at stand-off for Scotland for the first time as he fills in for Finn Russell against Italy in the Guinness Six Nations on Saturday.
Gregor Townsend rued failing to build on the momentous victory over England after Scotland’s Guinness Six Nations title hopes were extinguished by Ireland.
Ireland boss Andy Farrell believes Jamison Gibson-Park is developing into a “top-class international scrum-half” after selecting him ahead of Conor Murray for Sunday’s clash with Scotland.
WP Nel will make his first Scotland start since the 2019 World Cup after being called on to replace the banned Zander Fagerson for Sunday’s Guinness Six Nations clash with Ireland.
Scott Cummings is not expecting any surprises from Ireland’s trusty old line-up when they face Scotland on Sunday – but he says Scotland might have one or two up their sleeves.
Johnny Sexton admits booking spots on this summer’s British and Irish Lions tour will be in the minds of Ireland’s players going into Guinness Six Nations games against Scotland and England.
Sam Johnson has jumped on the Rangers bandwagon and now the Scotland centre hopes to help Gregor Townsend’s team get their Six Nations bid rolling again.
Andy Farrell hopes to have greater clarity on a potential coaching role with the British and Irish Lions by the end of the month but insists his Ireland commitments will take precedence.
Scotland’s postponed Guinness Six Nations match with France is being lined up for March 26 with the Gallagher Premiership clubs open to the release of players for the new date, the PA news agency understands.