Antoine Dupont’s return and Matthieu Jalibert’s control proved a potent mix as France laid down an early marker in the Six Nations. In the build-up to Les Bleus’ dominant 36-14 Six Nations win over Ireland on Thursday night there was plenty of attention on halfbacks Dupont and Jalibert. Superstar scrumhalf Dupont was making his first […]
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England head into their Six Nations opener against Wales at Twickenham on Saturday with a forced late change. Wing Immanuel Feyi-Waboso was ruled out on Friday because of a hamstring issue suffered in training the day before. The Exeter Chiefs flyer was named to start on the right wing for Saturday’s clash but has withdrawn
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Springbok captain Siya Kolisi says ITV’s use of in-play adverts during scrum resets in the Six Nations “is disrespecting the game”. The UK broadcaster introduced the innovation during its coverage of Thursday night’s opening match between France and Ireland. Adverts appeared on a split screen while the live action was muted. ITV showing split screen
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Another potential Springbok Sevens star is set to make his debut in Perth this weekend. Dual-contracted Boland Cavaliers wing Renaldo Young has been drafted into the Blitzboks squad for the fourth round of the 2025-26 SVNS series at HBF Park, replacing Nabo Sokoyi, as head coach Philip Snyman continues to build depth. Young, who turns
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Wales have been left scrambling on the eve of their Six Nations opener against England at Twickenham. Scrum coach Duncan Jones suffered a freak double knee injury at training. The 47-year-old will require surgery after an accidental collision during a live session this week, leaving head coach Steve Tandy without a specialist scrum coach. TEAM:
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England enter Saturday’s Six Nations opener against Wales at Twickenham as overwhelming favourites. England, 66-to-1 favourites in a two-horse race with one bookmaker, go into the match on an 11-game winning streak. Wales, by contrast, have lost 21 of their last 23 Tests, a sequence that includes a 68-14 Six Nations thrashing by England in
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La Rochelle’s outspoken coach Ronan O’Gara has seen his touchline ban doubled after French rugby’s governing body successfully appealed his original suspension. O’Gara was initially handed a two-week ban for an ugly confrontation with referee Jeremy Rozier following La Rochelle’s 53-33 loss to Pau in round 11 of the Top 14. However, the Federation Française
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Coach Fabien Galthie has praised his team’s attacking prowess, as France registered an impressive victory over Ireland to kickstart their Six Nations campaign. The Paris crowd were treated to some dazzling rugby, as France ran in five tries to record a 36-14 win over Andy Farrell’s charges. A brace of tries from winger Louis Bielley-Biarrey
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Wales wing Louis Rees-Zammit has been moved to fullback for Saturday’s Six Nations match against England at Twickenham. Rees-Zammit has not played in the tournament for three years, announcing his decision to leave rugby for an 18-month spell in the NFL on the eve of the 2024 competition. The 25-year-old Bristol flyer made his Wales
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