Woodward: Wales must earn Six Nations spot
Clive Woodward has argued for promotion and relegation in the Six Nations, arguing that it promotes competitiveness and jeopardy, fundamental aspects of professional sport.
Clive Woodward has argued for promotion and relegation in the Six Nations, arguing that it promotes competitiveness and jeopardy, fundamental aspects of professional sport.
Italy’s Tommaso Menoncello was Friday named Six Nations player of the championship after claiming a third of the 146,000 fan votes.
Duhan van der Merwe is among the four nominees for the Six Nations Player of the Year award after finishing the tournament as top try-scorer.
With the Six Nations now over, the Vodacom URC takes centre stage again, and there is a crucial fortnight of riveting matches to look forward to as the South African teams fight for playoff places.
Marius Goosen, who has served as Italy’s assistant coach for eight years, will reportedly leave the team on a high note to take up a coaching job in Japan.
Wales assistant coach Neil Jenkins shared a fiery exchange with referee Matthieu Raynal during a water break in the Six Nations match against Italy.
Flyhalf Thomas Ramos kicked a dramatic late penalty as France ended their Six Nations campaign with a thrilling victory over England in Lyon on Saturday.
England have recalled experienced wing Elliot Daly for their final-round Six Nations clash away to France on Saturday.
Andy Farrell has kept faith with the Ireland starting XV from the defeat to England hoping they redeem themselves by beating Scotland on Saturday to secure back-to-back Six Nations titles.
Stafford McDowall is set to make just his second Scotland appearance after being selected to start in their Six Nations match against leaders Ireland in Dublin on Saturday.