But the scale of the scoreline and the fact the Welsh failed to notch a single point was confirmation to me that a proud rugby nation has hit the skids.

Ireland had to come from behind against England to get their bid for a third successive Six Nations title off to a winning 27-22 bonus-point start thanks to a ferocious second half after the ...

Rugby Australia is poised to sign a five-year extension to its broadcast rights agreement with Nine Entertainment in a deal worth A$210 million ($129 million), the Australian Financial Review ...

England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, France and Italy go head to head to be crowned kings of northern hemisphere rugby Ireland are the reigning champions, their only defeat last year coming at the ...

Check out the latest World Rugby rankings following the weekend's Six Nations action. Handre Pollard's contract with Leicester Tigers expires at the end of the season and the race for his services is ...

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The men’s Six Nations 2025 kicked off last weekend with opening round bonus point wins for France, Scotland and defending champions Ireland. Meanwhile Wales, Italy and England all started their ...

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"I was out for a long time and I managed to play a bit of rugby before that [November series]," said the Bordeaux lock. "Firstly, it was a decision I made. It was a hard decision and I think every ...

The first weekend of the 2025 Six Nations saw victories for France, Ireland and Scotland against Wales, England and Italy respectively. This sets up the championship for a fascinating second weekend ...

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With a bonus-point win secured and a game against old foes Ireland next on the cards, do you have any questions for our rugby writers Tom English and Andy Burke? Send them in via this link ...