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France’s dismantling of Ireland confirmed that the Springboks’ November return to Paris will be their biggest challenge of 2026, writes MARK KEOHANE. Writing for the Sunday Times, Keohane argues that the France seen on Thursday night bore little resemblance to the side beaten by the Boks in Paris last November, because coach Fabien Galthie has […]

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 swapped places following the Azzurri’s 18-15

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 had left puddles all over the pitch. Townsend

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 a penalty try was followed by Tommy Freeman’s late

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 tries inside the opening 15 minutes. Townsend, who had his head in his

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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. The Blitzboks, who beat Spain 33-14 and Argentina 19-12 earlier in the

The betting experts at Africa Picks break down where the smart money sits for England vs Wales at Twickenham. England open their Six Nations campaign the strongest they have been in a long time. Wales arrive still searching for answers. An 11-match winning run, backed by autumn victories over elite opposition, has England looking closer

Crusaders players reportedly did not recognise Scott Robertson when he stepped into the All Blacks head coach role. A wide-ranging New Zealand Herald investigation by Shayne Currie suggests the pressure of international rugby fundamentally changed the man who had dominated Super Rugby. Across seven seasons in charge of the Crusaders, Robertson delivered seven Super Rugby