6nations

Billy and Mako Vunipola and Taulupe Faletau to do battle – then all pray together

9 years ago by The Times

It was dark outside but there, in between the trees, was a flash of white as a young Taulupe Faletau,...

Alex Dunbar fit for test

9 years ago by The Times

If Alex Dunbar keeps a diary it must read like a summary of plot lines from a particularly gory series...

Dunbar fighting fit and hoping for Scotland return

9 years ago by RBS 6 Nations

Centre Alex Dunbar admits he would "jump at the chance" to pull on the Scotland jersey again when France visit BT Murrayfield on Saturday.

Australia and New Zealand to go for gold

9 years ago by World Rugby

Either Australia and New Zealand will write their names into the historic books as rugby sevens' first Olympic gold medallist after beating Canada and Team GB respectively in the semi-finals.

Quarter-finals set for Rio 2016 women's sevens

9 years ago by World Rugby

Australia survive a scare to top Pool A with New Zealand and Great Britain the other unbeaten sides after the pool stages of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games women's sevens competition.

Five teams book places in the quarter-finals

9 years ago by World Rugby

Australia, New Zealand, France, Canada and Great Britain are assured of a quarter-final place with one match to spare after an historic opening day at Rio 2016.

Gustard determined to get defence right against Wales

9 years ago by RBS 6 Nations

Paul Gustard is busy setting England's defensive stall out as they bid to maintain their 100 per cent start to the 2016 RBS 6 Nations with victory over Wales at Twickenham on Saturday.

Fofana hopes to be central to French success

9 years ago by RBS 6 Nations

Wesley Fofana could be in line for a return to the France team this weekend for their RBS 6 Nations clash with Scotland and the Clermont ace hopes it is in the centres that he is recalled.

Italy sweating on fitness of duo

9 years ago by RBS 6 Nations

Hooker Leonardo Ghiraldini and scrum-half Edorardo Gori both remain injury doubts ahead of Italy's RBS 6 Nations clash with Ireland this weekend.

Trimble backing Jackson to stake his claim

9 years ago by RBS 6 Nations

Paddy Jackson has had to wait patiently for his opportunities at the highest level but Ireland and Ulster teammate Andrew Trimble believes the fly-half can establish himself as first choice.