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WXV 2 returns to South Africa in September

Six of the best women’s teams on the planet will return to South Africa later this year for the second instalment of WXV 2 after World Rugby announced the host venues for their three flagship annual...

Italy make long-awaited return to top 10

Italy have returned to the top 10 of the Men's Rankings for the first time since June 2013. Sunday’s dramatic 13-13 draw against France in Lille earned the Azzurri one point to improve their overall...

On This Day: North and Biggar send Wales top as French Grand-Slam hopes end

A look back at the 6 Nations 2016.   Wales ended France's hopes of a Six Nations Grand Slam and went top of the standings at least temporarily with a gritty 19-10 victory at the Principality...

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: France v Italy

Italy miss late kick to beat France and have to settle for a draw in Lille

Italy were within the width of a post of the biggest upset in Six Nations history as they drew 13-13 against 14-man France in Lille. Paolo Garbisi had a last-gasp penalty attempt from 38 metres to register...

France vs Italy: A look at the top performers

The final match in the third round of the 6Nations between France and Italy went down to wire! From the French inside centre Jonathan Danty getting sent off during halftime, to Italy's Paolo Garbisi's...

Six Nations Round 3 Team of the Week

Another thrilling weekend of rugby with Ireland and Scotland winning over Wales and England respectively and Italy fighting for a draw in France and nearly snatching it at the end with a penalty hitting...

England heading in right direction overall under Steve Borthwick – Jamie George

Jamie George conceded England were “not good enough” in their Calcutta Cup defeat to Scotland but the captain remained adamant they were heading in the right direction overall under Steve Borthwick. The...

5 talking points as Scotland and England renew hostilities in Six Nations

Scotland and England renew hostilities when they meet in rugby’s oldest international fixture at Murrayfield on Saturday. For both sides it is win or bust in a critical Guinness Six Nations round-three...

Talking points as Ireland look to continue Grand Slam hunt against winless Wales

Ireland face their next challenge on Saturday in the quest for historic back-to-back Six Nations Grand Slams. Andy Farrell’s team tackle Wales in Dublin, having taken pole position following bonus-point...