France make two changes for Ireland showdown
France head coach Fabien Galthie made two changes on Thursday to his side for this weekend’s Six Nations game with Ireland.
Ireland without Sexton against France
Ireland will be without captain and flyhalf Johnny Sexton for the crucial Six Nations clash against France in Paris on Saturday.
Lawes to miss Six Nations clash with Italy
Courtney Lawes will miss England’s Six Nations clash with Italy this weekened as he remains under concussion protocols.
Under-fire Sexton to do ‘talking on the pitch’
Johnny Sexton has shrugged off criticism from former France head coach Philippe Saint-Andre, who said Ireland would be better off without the veteran flyhalf.
Jones: No regrets over Smith substitution
England coach Eddie Jones has defended his substitution strategy after coming in for heavy criticism for the changes he made during the opening Six Nations loss to Scotland.
Sexton wary of French magicians
Johnny Sexton says France present a unique challenge to other Six Nations opponents because they match good systems with tricky individual players.
Ireland, Scotland rise in rankings, England sink
England have been demoted to fourth place, while Ireland rose to third in the World Rugby rankings following this past weekend’s Six Nations results.
Eddie ‘completely outcoached’ by Townsend
Former Scottish loose forward Johnnie Beattie says Eddie Jones was completely out-coached during England’s Calcutta Cup defeat to Scotland.
Injury hits France before Ireland showdown
France centre Jonathan Danty will miss this weekend’s crucial Six Nations match against Ireland due to an ankle injury, the French Rugby Federation has announced .
Scotland forced to add Cherry to Six Nations squad
Scotland have called up Dave Cherry after confirming Jamie Ritchie will miss this weekend’s Six Nations clash against Wales with an injury he picked up in Saturday’s victory over England.
