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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 kicked 13 points as Italy finally earned a victory over England at the 33rd attempt, […]

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 a first-ever loss to the Azzurri in 33 Test meetings.

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 led 47-14 at one point. That would have been

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 nor was it flagged to him by the TMO. REPORT: Steyn, Schoeman

Scotland ensured the Six Nations title race will go to the final day of the tournament after a 90-point thriller against France at Murrayfield. Wingers Darcy Graham and Kyle Steyn scored two tries each as Scotland recorded a superb 50-40 bonus-point win on Saturday. Steyn told the BBC after the match they had a very

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Coach Steve Tandy says Wales’ brave display in the 27-17 defeat to Ireland does not give them a “God-given right” to beat Italy next weekend. Wales were heavy underdogs but produced their best performance since Tandy took over last year, never allowing Ireland to pull clear in Dublin on Friday. It was another sign of

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Andy Farrell says Ireland will gladly take their bonus-point victory over a resilient Wales side that keeps their Six Nations title hopes alive. Ireland won 27-17 on Friday night, but the outcome remained in the balance throughout a gripping, if error-strewn, encounter. The victory ensures Ireland will finish their campaign in a Triple Crown decider

Eddie Jones believes the number of Springboks playing in Japan Rugby League One benefits the world champions. Unlike nations such as New Zealand, England and Ireland – who as a general rule do not select players based overseas – SA Rugby allows its top stars to play abroad and still represent the Boks. Several key