Ireland, Scotland tumble down rankings

Ireland have dropped to their lowest World Rugby ranking in nearly four years. A 36-14 defeat to France in Paris on Thursday night saw the Irish slip to fifth – a position they last occupied in March 2022 – with Les Bleus climbing to fourth. Italy and Scotland also...
Rampant England add to Wales’ woe

Rampant England add to Wales’ woe

Winger Henry Arundell scored a first-half hat-trick of tries as England hammered Wales at Twickenham on Saturday. England, who last won the Six Nations six years ago, ran in seven tries in a 48-7 victory, with Ben Earl and Tom Roebuck also crossing Wales’ line before...

Townsend expects criticism after latest loss

Scotland coach Gregor Townsend admits there will be more pressure on him after his side’s 18-15 defeat to Italy in Rome on Saturday. The 52-year-old had his head in his hands when the final whistle went – his body language as negative as the horrendous weather which...
Misery for Townsend as Italy stun Scots

Misery for Townsend as Italy stun Scots

Italy heaped the pressure on Scotland coach Gregor Townsend, running out deserved winners in their Six Nations opener played in atrocious wet conditions in Rome. The hosts won 18-15 after leading throughout the match, taking the initiative from the start with two...

LIVE: England vs Wales

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Fiji fightback sinks Blitzboks in Perth

Fiji fightback sinks Blitzboks in Perth

Fiji scored 20 unanswered points to inflict the Blitzboks’ first defeat of the Perth Sevens, and top Group A. The 20-14 win means the islanders again go through day one unbeaten, like they did on their way to the title in Singapore last week. It was the Blitzboks who...