2026 Six Nations fixtures confirmed – France to open blockbuster campaign on a Thursday
The 2026 Guinness Men’s Six Nations will break new ground with a Thursday night opener as defending champions France host Ireland in Paris on... Read more
Springbok coaches play their preferred World Cup hand
Eben Etzebeth and Faf de Klerk aside, the starting combinations against Wales on Saturday will start against Scotland in the Springboks World Cup opener... Read more
Begging the world champion Boks to pitch up in Cape Town
The Springboks, at home, should beat Wales, but I just want the world champions to actually arrive at the DHL Stadium and give Capetonians... Read more
Why Jaden deserves to start at 9
Jacques Nienaber has rewarded form over reputation in picking Jaden Hendrikse for Saturday’s series decider against Wales in Cape Town, writes Mark Keohane.
North sinks South as the summer series sizzles
July is proving just brilliant for world rugby, with the three-Test series summer internationals in South Africa, New Zealand and Australia all going down... Read more
Revamped Springboks team is no insult to Wales
Jacques Nienaber has complimented his fringe Springbok players and not insulted Wales by making 14 changes to his run-on XV, writes Mark Keohane. This... Read more
What I love and hate about the Six Nations
Mark Keohane, writing for IOL Sport There isn’t a heck of a lot I hate about rugby’s Six Nations. I have a lot of... Read more
Former Wales assistant Howley returns to rugby with Canada coaching role
Rob Howley served a ban for breaching betting regulations and is now back in the sport after being named Canada's assistant coach.
Six Nations confirms tournament will be completed in October
The Six Nations champions are set to be crowned at the end of October and it remains to see if there will be any... Read more
Saracens sign Wales scrum-half Davies
Aled Davies has turned his back on his international career to sign for European and Premiership champions Saracens.
Wales international Holmes swaps Tigers for Dragons
Jonah Holmes is heading for Wales to join Top 14 side the Dragons after three seasons with Leicester Tigers.
Coronavirus: World Rugby postpones all July Tests
There will be no international rugby in July after Tests involving South Africa, New Zealand and England were among those postponed.
Coronavirus: Foster agrees big pay cut, doubts All Blacks will play in July
Ian Foster believes it is unlikely New Zealand will play their scheduled matches in July as he agreed to a significant pay cut.
Coronavirus: WRU chairman defends call to postpone Wales-Scotland game
Gareth Davies does not think the WRU could have dealt with the postponement of Wales' Six Nations clash with Scotland any better.
Scarlets confirm Wales international Davies to miss rest of season
Scarlets have confirmed Wales flanker James Davies will miss the rest of the season as he requires hip surgery.
Coronavirus: Six Nations match between Wales and Scotland postponed
Despite earlier assertions the game would go ahead, the Wales v Scotland match in the Six Nations is now off.
