France at full strength for Six Nations opener

Antoine Dupont and Romain Ntamack will resume the halfback partnership for France in their Six Nations opener against Italy in Paris on Sunday.

Six players to watch in the Six Nations

On the eve of the 2022 Six Nations championship, here’s a look at one key player from each of the teams.

Six Nations preview: France faves to claim silverware

With the 2022 Six Nations championship set to get underway on Saturday, here’s a splash preview of what to expect when England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland and Wales clash for the European crown.

Six Nations not considering relegation

Six Nations chief executive Ben Morel has ruled out relegation from the championship in the belief that Italy’s dismal record does not threaten its credibility.

Italy keep tabs on England outcasts Lynagh, Lozowski

Italy coach Kieran Crowley has spoken with English Premiership backs Louis Lynagh and Alex Lozowski about their potential availability for the Azzurri.

Parisse’s Italy return in Six Nations put on hold

Italy’s most capped player, Sergio Parisse will miss the Azzurri’s first two Test of this year’s Six Nations championship as he recovers from a wrist issue.

Italy’s Parisse on standby for Six Nations recall

Italy great Sergio Parisse, who is set to retire from rugby at the end of the season, will be recalled for the Six Nations if he has recovered sufficiently from his recent wrist injury.

Woodward: Boks, All Blacks won’t make RWC semis

Sir Clive Woodward says northern hemisphere teams are ready to dominant Test rugby and believes the 2023 World Cup semi-final lineup will be made up of just Six Nations sides.

Italian club courts ex-Bok boss

Former Bok coach Allister Coetzee appears to be the front-runner to take over as head coach of Italian side Rovigo Delta.

Wales whack hapless Italy

Wales kept their Six Nations Grand Slam hopes alive with a 48-7 demolition of Italy at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome on Saturday.