Wales rejig pack for France clash

Leicester No 8 Olly Cracknell will make his Six Nations debut for Wales against France in Cardiff on Sunday. The 31-year-old, who won his first Test cap in November, features in a revamped back row following last week’s 48-7 thrashing by England – Wales’s 12th...

Joseph’s Highlanders edge Crusaders

All Blacks coach frontrunner Jamie Joseph masterminded an attacking Highlanders to a thrilling win against the champion Crusaders on Friday. Cameron Millar’s penalty goal from halfway with two minutes left sealed a see-sawing 25-23 victory at Forsyth Barr Stadium on...

Fearless France surge forward

Coach Fabien Galthie’s bold selections are paying off for France, writes MARK KEOHANE. Writing for TimesLIVE, Keohane says he ranks Les Bleus “second only to the world champion Springboks” after their ruthless dismantling of Ireland in Paris and bold selection policy...

England seek statement Six Nations win

England may be on a run of 12 straight wins but they travel to Edinburgh for a Six Nations clash against Scotland on Saturday with a point to prove. An opening 48-7 rout of Wales at Twickenham last weekend underlined England’s credentials as contenders for a first Six...

Eddie: Boks may have peaked too soon

Eddie Jones has cast doubt over whether the Springboks can sustain their current level through to the 2027 World Cup. Since winning the 2023 global showpiece, Rassie Erasmus has guided the Boks to back-to-back Rugby Championship titles, unbeaten November tours and a...