Jones to lead Wales
Lock Alun-Wyn Jones has replaced Sam Warburton as captain in Wales' 36-man squad for the 2017 Six Nations tournament.
Lock Alun-Wyn Jones has replaced Sam Warburton as captain in Wales' 36-man squad for the 2017 Six Nations tournament.
Ireland hooker Sean Cronin has been ruled out of the Six Nations after sustaining a hamstring injury.
Joe Marler will miss the first half of the Six Nations after suffering a lower leg fracture.
England flank Chris Robshaw will undergo surgery on his left shoulder on Monday that will sideline him for 12 weeks.
England coach Eddie Jones says the introduction of bonus points in the Six Nations will not change the way teams play.
A bonus-point system will be implemented on a trial basis in the 2017 Six Nations.
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen says the Rugby Championship winners should play the Six Nations champions as part of a new global season.
Harlequins have confirmed that Conor O'Shea will leave the club to coach Italy.
The England coach wants his Grand Slam champions to become No 1 in the world.
SARugbymag.co.za looks back at the past weekend's English Premiership, Celtic Pro12, French Top 14 and Six Nations matches, involving South African players.