Six Nations

North: Wales relish underdogs tag

George North is confident Wales can do to the Springboks in the upcoming three-Test series in July as Italy did to them in the historic final round Six Nations upset. DYLAN JACK reports.

Eben: Boks playing Six Nations makes sense

Eben Etzebeth says it’s a no-brainer for the Springboks to consider splitting from the Rugby Championship and join the Six Nations.

France's scrum-half Antoine Dupont (C) scores a try during the Six Nations rugby union tournament match between France and England at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, outside Paris, on March 19, 2022. (Photo by Thomas SAMSON / AFP)

France to kick off Six Nations defence in Italy

France will kick off the defence of their Six Nations title in 2023 in Rome against Italy on February 5 and wrap up at home against Wales on March 18.

Jean: ‘Dangerous’ for Boks to exit Rugby Championship

Jean de Villiers and Jim Hamilton think it’s inevitable the Springboks will join the Six Nations, but raise concerns over the impact the move could have on the Test calendar and future British & Irish Lions tours. DYLAN JACK reports.

YOKOHAMA, JAPAN - NOVEMBER 02: Eddie Jones, Head Coach of England walks down the tunnel prior to the Rugby World Cup 2019 Final between England and South Africa at International Stadium Yokohama on November 02, 2019 in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan. (Photo by David Ramos - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images)

Watch: Eddie Jones megamix

England coach Eddie Jones is renowned for his banter and mind games in the media. Tale a look at this compilation of some of his more memorable exchanges with the press.

De Allende joins calls for Boks to stay in Rugby Champs

Damian de Allende says he hopes the Springboks don’t move away from the unique challenge of playing in the Rugby Championship anytime soon amid links of a switch to the Six Nations.

No prizes for guessing Six Nations MVP

France captain Antoine Dupont was named as the Six Nations Player of the Championship on Friday after leading Les Bleus to a Grand Slam.

RFU: Jones is ‘right guy’ for England’s World Cup bid

Rugby Football Union chief executive Bill Sweeney gave strong backing to England’s under-fire coach Eddie Jones on Thursday despite another disappointing showing from his side in the Six Nations.

France to reward Galthie for Grand Slam success

France rugby coach Fabien Galthie has been rewarded for his side’s stunning Six Nations triumph with a four-year contract extension until 2027.

Jones not concerned over future as England boss

England head coach Eddie Jones says he is not concerning himself with questions over his future after their third-placed finish at this year’s Six Nations.