Talks progressing over aligning international rugby calendar
The Six Nations and their southern hemisphere counterparts have announced they will move to the next stage of discussions over aligning the international calendar.
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On this day in 2008: Declan Kidney appointed Ireland coach
Declan Kidney had big boots to fill when he replaced the departing Eddie O’Sullivan as Ireland rugby union coach on this day in 2008.
PRO14 season will be curtailed if it resumes at all – Scottish Rugby Union
The Guinness PRO14 season could still be restarted but the campaign will definitely be curtailed, according to the Scottish Rugby Union.
Sir Bill Beaumont plans to resurrect proposals for a new global tournament
Newly re-elected World Rugby chairman Sir Bill Beaumont has revealed plans for a new global tournament which could lead to two consecutive months of international action.
England prop Joe Marler set to complete suspension during coronavirus shutdown
England prop Joe Marler will complete his 10-week ban from rugby without missing a match due to the coronavirus shutdown.
How the coronavirus outbreak has affected rugby union
Like all sports, rugby union is currently getting to grips with effects of the coronavirus pandemic.
How the coronavirus outbreak has affected rugby union
Like all sports, rugby union is currently getting to grips with effects of the coronavirus pandemic.
How the coronavirus outbreak has affected rugby union
Like all sports, rugby union is currently getting to grips with effects of the coronavirus pandemic.
Six Nations could lose live free-to-air coverage in 2022
The government has rejected the chance to ensure the Guinness Six Nations remains only on free-to-air TV by turning down a call to give the Championships Group A status, with the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport committee labelling the decision a “missed opportunity”.
Neil Back calls on RFU to sort out warped disciplinary system
Former England flanker Neil Back has urged rugby’s authorities to use the coronavirus-enforced break to address the sport’s warped disciplinary system.
George North hails ‘inspiration’ Alun Wyn Jones as he nears Test record
George North has hailed his “incredible” Wales team-mate Alun Wyn Jones as he closes in on rugby union’s world Test match appearance record.
On This Day in 2017: England’s Grand Slam bid derailed by Ireland
Three years ago England pitched up in Dublin hunting a Six Nations Grand Slam and a Test world record, only to leave with neither.
Losing momentum in Six Nations is concerning – former Ireland captain Keith Wood
England enter coronavirus-enforced limbo in a strong position to lift the Six Nations title, but history shows that peril awaits when the Championship is subject to a lengthy interruption.
6 players who have impressed during 2020 Six Nations
The conclusion of the 2020 Guinness Six Nations has been left in the air due to the coronavirus outbreak, but a number of players excelled for their countries during what action was possible.
Six Nations: How each country fared before the competition was suspended
The 2020 Guinness Six Nations saw four matches postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak and is unresolved in terms of its title destination.
Relive Wales’ 2013 Six Nations title success after record win against England
On this day seven years ago Wales stormed to the Six Nations title as they secured a record win over England and crushed their opponents’ Grand Slam hopes in the process.
Gregor Townsend fears coronavirus may scupper Scotland’s summer plans
Gregor Townsend admits Scotland’s summer tour could come under threat from the coronavirus.
WRU chairman explains late decision to postpone Wales-Scotland Six Nations clash
Welsh Rugby Union chairman Gareth Davies has explained how the nationwide postponement of football fixtures prompted a U-turn on Wales’ Guinness Six Nations clash against Scotland going ahead.
Wales’ Six Nations clash with Scotland postponed after U-turn
Wales’ Guinness Six Nations clash against Scotland in Cardiff on Saturday has been postponed in a U-turn from Friday morning’s insistence that the game would go ahead.
Wayne Pivac: Wales need to be more clinical
Wales boss Wayne Pivac wants his team to be “much more clinical in the big moments” as they prepare to conclude their Guinness Six Nations campaign.
Alun Wyn Jones protest against Joe Marler ‘motivated by Twickenham defeat’
England scrum-half Danny Care believes Alun Wyn Jones’ post-match protest at having his testicles grabbed by Joe Marler was motivated by Wales losing at Twickenham.
Jason Robinson calls for clarity on Eddie Jones’ England future
Jason Robinson has urged Twickenham to act decisively in deciding whether Eddie Jones is the right man to lead England into the next World Cup.
Joe Marler cited over Alun Wyn Jones incident
Joe Marler has been cited for his bizarre grabbing of Alun Wyn Jones’ groin in England’s Six Nations win over Wales.
Stuart Hogg talks up Scotland’s victory over France
Stuart Hogg says Scotland achieved something special after putting the brakes on France’s Grand Slam ambitions.
Eddie Jones to discuss England future with RFU after Six Nations is over
Eddie Jones will discuss his England future over dinner with Rugby Football Union chief executive Bill Sweeney once the Guinness Six Nations is over.
Panicking and pointing the finger not on Wales’ agenda – Justin Tipuric
Justin Tipuric says that panicking and “pointing the finger” are not on Wales’ agenda after suffering a third-successive Guinness Six Nations defeat.
Scotland end France’s Grand Slam hopes with stunning win at Murrayfield
Scotland brought France’s Grand Slam quest to a shuddering halt as Sean Maitland’s try double sealed a 28-17 win at BT Murrayfield.
England’s Kyle Sinckler: Alun Wyn Jones provocation made me curb my ego
Kyle Sinckler is grateful to Alun Wyn Jones’ Wales for the provocation in Cardiff a year ago that forced him to curb his ego and stop acting as the bad boy of English rugby.
Wales ready to bounce back against Scotland, says Josh Navidi
Josh Navidi says Wales will aim to “put the wrongs right” ahead of their Guinness Six Nations finale against Scotland next Saturday.
It’s absolute rubbish – Eddie Jones furious with referee over Manu Tuilagi red
Eddie Jones raged against referee Ben O’Keeffe after Manu Tuilagi was sent off for a dangerous tackle in England’s 33-30 Guinness Six Nations victory over Wales.