Six Nations 2020: Expectations high for England despite Vunipola absence and Saracens scandal
Forget talk of salary caps and World Cup hangovers, England need to deliver as title favourites in this year's Six Nations.
Cheetahs cut loose to crush sorry Southern Kings
Joseph Dweba crossed twice as the Cheetahs ran in seven tries to beat Southern Kings again, albeit this time in emphatic fashion.
Six Nations 2020: Wales 42-0 Italy
Wales opened the Six Nations by nilling Italy in Cardiff, Josh Adams and Dan Biggar starring for Wayne Pivac's side.
Crusaders stroll to winning start as Sunwolves shock Rebels
Super Rugby champions the Crusaders proved their class with an opening win, while the Rebels slumped to a poor loss in Japan.
Six Nations 2020: Scotland must show fight for under-pressure Townsend
Gregor Townsend maintained there is much more to come from Scotland after their World Cup failure, and they must step up in the Six... Read more
Sharks 23-15 Bulls: Nkosi and Nohamba inspire opening win
The Sharks ended a poor recent run against the Bulls with a 23-15 win over their South African rivals in Friday's Super Rugby clash.
Brumbies, Chiefs begin Super Rugby season with stunning comebacks
Warren Gatland rung the changes with the Chiefs behind and was rewarded with victory, while the Brumbies also triumphed.
Six Nations 2020: Uncapped Furbank to start at full-back for England
With Anthony Watson failing to overcome a calf problem, George Furbank has been handed a starting spot for England against France.
Six Nations 2020: Out with the old in with the new for Galthie’s Les Bleus
France are set for a new era at the Six Nations under head coach Fabien Galthie.
Six Nations 2020: Pivac era opens to familiar refrains as Welsh rugby choirs vow their show will go on
Wales begin the Wayne Pivac era on Saturday, and performing on the pitch remains as great a passion for male voice choirs as rugby... Read more
Six Nations 2020: Team-by-team guide
England and Scotland are the only sides without a new head coach for the 2020 edition of the Six Nations.
Six Nations 2020: Ireland can fire under Farrell after World Cup failure
Ireland should be a major threat in the Six Nations at the start of a new era under head coach Andy Farrell.
Six Nations 2020: The Breakdown – A statistical look at the first round of matches
The Six Nations returns this weekend, with defending champions Wales hosting Italy, England facing France and Ireland taking on Scotland.
Six Nations 2020: Happy anniversary! 20 years of Italy in Opta numbers
We use Opta data to look at Italy's time in the Six Nations as the upcoming edition marks 20 years since they first featured.
Six Nations 2020: Uncapped Les Bleus duo Bouthier and Haouas to start against England
Fabien Galthie has handed starts to uncapped France duo Anthony Bouthier and Mohamed Haouas for the blockbuster clash with England.
Six Nations 2020: North starts at centre, Navidi blow for Wales
Josh Navidi is set to miss the majority of the Six Nations, while George North shifts to centre for Wales' first match of the... Read more
