Watch: Vickery floors French flank
England prop Phil Vickery smashes France loose forward Olivier Magne to the turf in this collection of bone-crunching hits and try-saving ankle taps from the Six Nations.
England prop Phil Vickery smashes France loose forward Olivier Magne to the turf in this collection of bone-crunching hits and try-saving ankle taps from the Six Nations.
Warren Gatland says Wales will relish being the underdogs in their Six Nations opener at home to Ireland on Saturday — the first match of his second stint in charge.
Warren Gatland marked the first team selection of his second spell as Wales coach by recalling Leigh Halfpenny to face Ireland in a Six Nations opener in Cardiff on Saturday for the fullback’s first Test start in 19 months.
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Former France back-row Olivier Magne said off-the-field problems bedevilling the country’s rugby are “sad” to see as Les Bleus prepare to start the defence of their Six Nations crown on Sunday.
Steve Borthwick may have learned his trade as a coach under Eddie Jones but the new England boss said on Monday he has no intention of emulating his predecessor’s mind games, insisting he will remain “authentic”.
Six Nations chief Ben Morel has ruled out any chance of the Boks joining the tournament despite SA’s success in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship and Champions Cup.
Owen Farrell is toeing the company line after completing a World Rugby tackle class but Ireland counterpart Johnny Sexton says there’s nothing safe about low tackles.
A double injury blow has prompted head coach Steve Borthwick to recall David Ribbans to England’s squad for the upcoming Six Nations tournament next month.
Lock Paul Willemse was named in France’s Six Nations squad after missing five Tests last year with a knee injury, the French Rugby Federation (FFR) has announced.