Galthie hands debut to green midfielder

France have handed a Test debut to 20-year-old centre Fabien Brau-Boirie for Sunday’s Six Nations clash against Wales in Cardiff. Head coach Fabien Galthie has made just two changes to the side that dismantled Ireland. Brau-Boirie will partner his Pau teammate Emilien...
How Andre the Giant became hybrid hero

How Andre the Giant became hybrid hero

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Crusaders back Bomb Squad in Super Rugby

Crusaders back Bomb Squad in Super Rugby

An All Blacks-heavy Crusaders kick off their title defence against the Highlanders on Friday as Super Rugby Pacific trials a raft of law changes. Rob Penney’s Crusaders were back to their brutal best last season after an injury-blighted 2024, with their no-frills...

Franco to take over from Townsend?

Scotland coach Gregor Townsend heads into Saturday’s Six Nations match at home to England knowing even a win is unlikely to quell the debate about his position. Another victory in rugby’s oldest international fixture may even be used as fresh evidence that while...

Ireland legend laughs at Nienaber blame game

Former Ireland wing Andrew Trimble has laughed off suggestions that Jacques Nienaber is to blame for Ireland’s recent dip in form. Ireland’s 36-14 Six Nations defeat to France followed November losses to the All Blacks and Springboks, prompting debate about what has...