Scotland boss understands Gibson-Park over Murray call Gregor Townsend understands why Ireland have left Conor Murray on the bench after the experienced Munster and Lions scrum-half failed to dislodge Jamison Gibson-Park. Rugby • 12 Mar 21
Wales not talking about Grand Slam, insists Jones Alun Wyn Jones insists there is no Grand Slam chat in the Wales camp after his team moved ominously towards achieving another Guinness Six Nations … Rugby • 28 Feb 21
France as 6N favourites is media talk, says Ollivon Captain Charles Ollivon insists France do not consider themselves favourites for the Guinness Six Nations as he dismissed the suggestion as media hype. Rugby • 27 Jan 21
Billy Vunipola plotting path to Six Nations fitness Billy Vunipola will continue to favour playing over training as he plots his own path towards fitness for England's Guinness Six Nations title defence. Rugby • 17 Jan 21
Deal with clubs ensures strongest French squad for 6N France have reached an agreement with their clubs that means the internal politics that undermined their chances of winning the Autumn Nations Cup have been … Rugby • 05 Jan 21
Triple Scottish injury blow ahead of Six Nations Scotland will be without Fraser Brown, George Horne and Alex Allan for the upcoming Six Nations campaign after the Glasgow trio were ruled out for … Rugby • 31 Dec 20
Irish rugby in flux after difficult year As the fallout from this most difficult of years continues, it seems the real action in 2021 will take place off the pitch Rugby • 31 Dec 20
Welsh whistler Owens ends international Test career Welsh rugby referee Nigel Owens has announced his retirement from officiating at Test level. Rugby • 11 Dec 20
Ireland bag a win and some breathing room We saw a real change in Ireland last Saturday, beating Scotland 31-16 and possibly glimpses of what the players believe they are building. Rugby • 08 Dec 20
Sexton and Connors expected to be fit for Leinster trip Johnny Sexton and Will Connors are expected to be fit for selection for Leinster's opening Heineken Champions Cup clash with Montpellier on Saturday, but prop … Rugby • 07 Dec 20
Farrell 'golden' penalty wins Nations Cup for England England won the Autumn Nations Cup final in the most dramatic circumstances, as Owen Farrell landed a 'golden point' penalty in sudden-death extra time to … Rugby • 06 Dec 20
O'Sullivan: 'Deluded' Scotland talk themselves up again Eddie O'Sullivan labelled Scotland "deluded" after they slumped to a seventh successive defeat against Ireland in Dublin. Rugby • 06 Dec 20
Happy Christmas on cards for Farrell after hard year Ireland capped off a difficult year with a win over Scotland and Andy Farrell will be a relieved man. Rugby • 06 Dec 20
Andy Farrell pleased with Ireland fightback Andy Farrell says he was pleased with how the players reacted to falling behind early against Scotland in Ireland's Autumn Nations Cup victory. Rugby • 05 Dec 20
Player Ratings: Doris' day as Ireland sign off with win Here's how Ireland's players rated in the Autumn Nations Cup win over Scotland. Rugby • 05 Dec 20
Sexton: Media view off mark over Ireland's performances Johnny Sexton feels the perception of Ireland's performances in 2020 from the media differs vastly from the players' perspective. Rugby • 05 Dec 20
Autumn Nations Cup: Ireland 31-16 Scotland - recap A difficult 2020 concludes with a 31-16 for Ireland over Scotland as Andy Farrell's side take third place finish in the Autumn Nations Cup. Rugby • 05 Dec 20
Mako Vunipola to miss Autumn Nations cup final England have suffered a setback on the eve of their Autumn Nations Cup final against France after Mako Vunipola was ruled out by a calf … Autumn Nations Cup • 05 Dec 20
Wales end 2020 with unconvincing win over Italy Wales delivered another unconvincing display under head coach Wayne Pivac as their poor Autumn Nations Cup campaign ended with a 38-18 victory over Italy. Rugby • 05 Dec 20
Ireland finish on a high with victory over Scotland A much-improved Ireland ended 2020 on a high with a 31-16 win over Scotland at the Aviva Stadium. Rugby • 05 Dec 20
Hogg wants sacrifices to pay off against Ireland Stuart Hogg wants Scotland to show the sacrifices have been worthwhile by beating Ireland in the Autumn Nations Cup third-placed play-off on Saturday. Rugby • 04 Dec 20
All you need to know: Ireland v Scotland Ireland face Scotland in their final match of the Autumn Nations Cup at the Aviva Stadium. Here's all you need to know about the Saturday, … Rugby • 04 Dec 20
Performance key to 'cement' Ireland progress, says Catt Ireland must show the fruits of their labour against Scotland tomorrow to "cement" their progress in their first year under Andy Farrell. Rugby • 04 Dec 20
Fear of long hard winter should spur Ireland to victory For a third-place play-off in a made-up tournament, this one has a kind of a must-win feel for Andy Farrell's Ireland. Rugby • 05 Dec 20
Watson on the wing in only change for England Anthony Watson returns to the wing in the only change made by England for Sunday's Autumn Nations Cup final against France at Twickenham. Rugby • 04 Dec 20
