‘Six Nations better than Rugby Championship’

Justin Marshall believes the Six Nations has edged ahead of the Rugby Championship in terms of quality following a thrilling 2026 tournament. The former All Blacks scrumhalf hailed the standard of rugby on display, saying the northern hemisphere showpiece is “arguably...

Eddie: Dupont not the force he was

Eddie Jones says France scrumhalf Antoine Dupont is “a different player” since returning from a serious knee injury. Speaking on the Rugby Unity podcast, Jones highlighted Dupont’s post-injury adjustment as one of his key takeaways from France’s 48-46 win against...

Eddie backs Borthwick

Eddie Jones believes it would be “foolhardy” for the RFU to replace Steve Borthwick as England coach before next year’s World Cup. Borthwick led England into the Six Nations on a run of 11 wins and extended that to 12 in the opening game against Wales. But they then...

Trokkie on track for Bok destination

Juarno Augustus is following in the footsteps of two former Springboks in Ulster’s back row – and rising to the challenge. Duane Vermeulen and Marcell Coetzee both performed with distinction for the Irish province and now it’s Augustus’ turn to show his qualities...