France leapfrog England in rankings
England have been demoted to fourth place, while France rose to third in the World Rugby rankings following this past weekend’s Six Nations results.
England have been demoted to fourth place, while France rose to third in the World Rugby rankings following this past weekend’s Six Nations results.
Wales boss Wayne Pivac says thrashing England 40-24 in their Six Nations encounter on Saturday to win the Triple Crown was a remarkable achievement for his side.
Former Springbok captain Jean de Villiers says it will be difficult to impose better player safety protocols without jeopardising the quality of the rugby product.
Jonny May scored a spectacular try as England recorded a 41-18 bonus-point victory over Italy at Twickenham on Saturday.
England’s first defeat by Scotland at Twickenham since 1983 has cost them second place in the World Rugby Rankings, with the All Blacks now the closest team to South Africa.
SARugbymag.co.za takes a look at how the teams are shaping up ahead of this year’s Six Nations tournament and highlights some of the players to watch.
Eddie Jones has selected uncapped prop Beno Obano in England’s match 23 for Saturday’s Six Nations Test against Scotland at Twickenham.
Former Lions loose forward Ruan Ackermann’s contract extension at Gloucester is clearly in line with a possible quest to earn an England call-up, writes ANDRE-PIERRE CRONJE.
All of the squads have been announced for the 2021 Six Nations tournament, with England required to make some late changes.
Find out everything you need to know about the 2023 Rugby World Cup draw taking place in Paris on Monday afternoon.