Embarrassed Poms plummet down rankings

England have slipped further down the World Rugby rankings after a historic defeat to Italy in Rome on Saturday. Coach Steve Borthwick’s men, whose opening Six Nations win against Wales had lifted them to third in the rankings, have now fallen to sixth after suffering...

Italy elated, England gutted

Italy captain Michele Lamaro praised his side’s dogged defence as they earned a first-ever win over England on Saturday. Italy hit back from 18-10 down early in the second half of the Six Nations match to beat England 23-18 in front of almost 69,000 fans in Rome....
Awesome Azzurri stun England in Rome

Awesome Azzurri stun England in Rome

Italy claimed a famous first-ever victory over England in a tense Six Nations thriller on Saturday. The Azzurri triumphed 23-18 in Rome having trailed 12-10 at half-time. Centre Tommaso Menoncello and replacement Leonardo Marin scored tries while flyhalf Paolo Garbisi...

Watch: Frenchman under fire for ‘eye-gouge’

Did France loose forward Oscar Jegou eye-gouge Scotland prop Ewan Ashman during Saturday’s Six Nations match at Murrayfield? The incident took place in the 59th minute before winger Darcy Graham crossed for his second try. No action was taken by referee Angus Gardner...

Steyn: Fast start key to Scotland win

South African winger Kyle Steyn says the key to Scotland’s stunning 50-40 Six Nations victory over France on Saturday was striking first. The 32-year-old was named Man of the Match after he and fellow wing Darcy Graham scored two tries each in a match they actually...