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Rees Lightning in a fitness race

Wales speedster Louis Rees-Zammit faces a race against time to be fit for the Six Nations opener at home to Ireland next month.

Sexton in doubt for Six Nations

Ireland captain Johnny Sexton is set to undergo surgery after suffering a cheekbone injury that threatens his involvement in the 2023 Six Nations.

PARIS, FRANCE - MARCH 19: Antoine Dupont, the France captain, raises the Six Nations trophy after their Grand Slam victory during the Guinness Six Nations Rugby match between France and England at the Stade de France on March 19, 2022 in Paris, France.

Six Nations to get rugby’s ‘Drive to Survive’

The Six Nations will get an in-depth behind-the-scenes documentary on popular streaming platform Netflix in 2023, with talks reportedly at an advanced stage.

Eben calls for Boks to join Six Nations

Eben Etzebeth believes it would be a sensible decision for the Springboks to fully commit to the northern hemisphere by joining the Six Nations, especially in terms of player welfare.

epa09501428 Springboks player Frans Steyn (front) tackles Damian McKenzie of the All Blacks during Round 6 of the Rugby Championship match between South Africa's Springboks and New Zealand's All Blacks at CBus Stadiumon on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia, 02 October 2021. EPA/DAVE HUNT AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT

Watch: Try-savers & rib-busters

Springboks Ox Nche, Andre Esterhuizen and Frans Steyn feature in this compilation of superbly timed, monstrous tackles from the 2021-22 rugby season.

Under 20 Six Nations Summer Series Round 3 Pool A, Payanini Center, Verona, Italy 5/7/2022 Ireland vs England Both teams shake hands after the game Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Ben Brady

Highlights: Junior Boks outclass France

The Junior Springboks racked up their third consecutive bonus-point victory at the U20 Summer Series after outplaying France in Verona on Tuesday.

Under 20 Six Nations Summer Series Round 2 Pool A, Payanini Center, Verona, Italy 29/6/2022 Ireland vs South Africa South Africa’s Reinhardt Ludwig celebrates with try scorer Cameron Hanekom Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/James Crombie

Highlights: Ireland scalp puts Baby Boks in control

The Junior Springboks took control of pool A in the U20 Summer Series following their victory over Ireland in Verona on Wednesday.

Under-20 Six Nations Summer Series Round 1 Pool A, Payanini Center, Verona, Italy 24/6/2022 England vs South Africa South Africa's Imad Khan, Sacha Mngomezulu, Connor Evans and Compton Von Ludwig celebrate with fans after the game Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Ben Brady

Nhleko asks rusty Junior Boks to sharpen up

Junior Springbok coach Bafana Nhleko feels there is a lot of room for improvement and far more to come from his side after their U20 Summer Series win over England.

Evan Roos tackled by Brian Deeny and Rhys Ruddock

URC chief marching to align Rugby Championship, Six Nations

As the inaugural season of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship concluded with the grand final in Cape Town on Saturday, tournament chief executive Martin Anayi has promised more strength-vs-strength fixtures next season.

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Patrick Khachfe/JMP/Shutterstock/BackpagePix (12611247ay) Tempers flare between the two sides as Maro Itoje of England gets involved England v South Africa, UK - 20 Nov 2021

Boks in Europe like ‘Kaizer Chiefs in the Champions League’

Stuart Barnes has criticised South Africa’s involvement in next season’s European Champions Cup and has warned against the Springboks joining the Six Nations.