International News 11/02/2024 - Six Nations - Dan Sheehan Scored Twice For Brilliant Ireland Against Italy - Dan Sheehan scored twice as Ireland beat Italy 36-0 to make it two wins from two in the 2024 Guinness Men's Six Nations. Sheehan's first was sandwiched by tries from Jack Crowley and Jack Conan in the opening 40 minutes as Ireland took a 19-0 lead into the break. The hooker sealed the bonus point 11/02/2024 - Steve Borthwick And Jamie George Reflects On England's Win Over Wales - An Alex Mann score added to Wales' first-half penalty try to earn them a 5-14 advantage at halftime, but tries from Ben Earl and Fraser Dingwall and a brace of penalty kicks from George Ford sealed the deal for England as they edged Warren Gatland's side 16-14 at Twickenham Stadium. It was the first 11/02/2024 - Preview Six Nations - Ireland Looks Set To Continue Winning Streak Against Italy - Grand Slam champions Ireland welcome Italy to Dublin for their first home game of the 2024 Guinness Men’s Six Nations after a dream start away in France. Andy Farrell’s side laid down a marker with a record 38-17 over Les Bleus, running in five tries in Marseille to cement their status as favourites to 10/02/2024 - Six Nations - England Secured Win Against Wales With Second-half Comeback - George Ford kicked the winning penalty as England staged a second-half comeback to edge a tense but entertaining Guinness Men’s Six Nations battle with Wales. England trailed 14-5 at half-time after a penalty try and Alex Mann's score put the visitors in the ascendancy in an opening period that saw 10/07/2024 - Six Nations: Bielle-Biarrey Try Earns France Dramatic Win Against Scotland - It was drama until the end at Scottish Gas Murrayfield as a late Louis Bielle-Biarrey try helped France back to winning ways with a 20-16 win over Scotland. In a closely-fought contest, where Gregor Townsend’s Scotland held the lead for the majority of the game and could well have had the victory in 10/02/2024 - Six Nations - Caelan Doris To Captain Ireland For First Time - Head Coach Andy Farrell has named his Ireland Match Day Squad to face Italy in Round 2 of the Guinness Men’s Six Nations at Aviva Stadium on Sunday afternoon. Ireland opened their Championship with a bonus point win away in France last weekend, and returned to a sold-out Aviva Stadium for their first home match 09/02/2024 - U20 Six Nations: France U20 Made To Work Hard To Beat Stubborn Scotland U20 - France ran in four first-half tries as they bounced back from an opening defeat in the 2024 U20 Six Nations, beating Scotland 29-14 in Edinburgh. Xan Mousques, Hoani Bosmorin, Thomas Souverbie and Mathis Castro-Ferreira all crossed in the first half at the Hive as Les Bleuets led 26-0. 02/02/2024 - U20 Six Nations - England U20 Cruise To A Bonuspoint Win Over Wales U20 - Three first-half tries powered England to a 28-7 win over Wales in the U20 Six Nations. Alex Wills, Archie McParland, and Ioan Jones all crossed the whitewash inside the opening half hour to put the hosts in control in Bath. But Wales fought back, responding immediately through Huw Anderson and 09/02/2024 - U20 Six Nations - Ireland U20 Left It Late Against Italy U20 - Sean Edogbo’s try in front of his home supporters earned Ireland a thrilling 23-22 win over Italy in Cork to make it two from two in the U20 Six Nations. Last year’s Grand Slam champions were pushed to the limit as Marco Scalabrin scored two tries and made another for the Azzurrini, who were desperately close to a first 09/02/2024 - U20 Six Nations - Scotland U20 Will Host Hurting France U20 - France travels to Scotland in Round 2 of the 2024 U20 Six Nations with both teams looking to bounce back from narrow defeats in their opening fixtures. Scotland led going into the final 10 minutes in Colwyn Bay against Wales, but two tries saw them fall to a 37-29 defeat, having to settle for a try bonus point in defeat. 09/04/2024 - U20 Six Nations - Ireland U20 Set To Continue Domination Against Italy U20 - Ireland will host Italy in round two of the 2024 U20 Six Nations after the sides experienced contrasting fortunes in their opening fixtures. Jack Murphy’s two late penalties ensured that the back-to-back Grand Slam champions left France victorious after a pulsating 37-31 win over Les Bleuets at the 08/04/2024 - Six Nations - Darge And Gilchrist Return For Scotland Hosting France - Co-captain Rory Darge and second-row Grant Gilchrist return to international duty on Saturday, as Scotland host France in the second round of the 2024 Guinness Men’s Six Nations at Scottish Gas Murrayfield. The inclusion of Darge, who will lead the team alongside Finn Russell, and Gilchrist comes on the back of 08/02/2024 - Six Nations - No Changes Made To England Starting Line-up To host Wales - Head coach Steve Borthwick has named his team to play Wales at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday 10th February. The starting side is unchanged from last weekend's 24-27 win over Italy in Rome, with just one alteration to the bench, which sees vice-captain Ellis Genge return after recovering from a foot 08/02/2024 - Six Nations - France Named Line-up To Face Scotland - France have named their team to face Scotland on Saturday. Fabien Galthié's men are out to bounce back following their opening-round loss to Ireland, as they travel to Murrayfield to face a Scotland team buoyed by their first victory in Cardiff in over 20 years. 08/02/2024 - Preview U20 Six Nations - England U20 Hosts Wales U20 In A Fight To Remain Unbeaten - With 73 points between them in Round 1, we should be in for a treat when England hosts Wales in a highly-anticipated 2024 U20 Six Nations match-up. The two rivals meet at Bath’s Recreation Ground, just on the English side of the border, and with a 14,500 crowd expected it should make for a 08/02/2024 - "Twickenham Not Overly Intimidating Like Pretoria Or Johannesburg" - Adam Jones - Wales may be chasing their first Championship win at Twickenham since 2012, but Adam Jones believes they should travel in a confident mood. Jones, who won 95 Wales caps and five for the Lions, knows exactly what it takes to win at Twickenham. Adam Jones is one of three players, along 07/02/2024 - Six Nations U20 - Scotland U20 Made Two Changes To Starting XV For France U20 Clash - Head coach Kenny Murray has announced his 23-man squad, with just two changes to the team that started last week’s match against Wales U20 in Colwyn Bay. Theo Currie of Harlequins and Swansea University will make his Scotland U20 debut when he starts in the second row in place of 07/02/2024 - Six Nations U20 - Murphy Names Ireland U20s Team For Italy U20s Clash In Cork - Murphy has named an unchanged backline for the visit of Italy as Ben O’Connor, Finn Treacy and Hugo McLaughlin are named in the back three, with Hugh Gavin and Wilhelm de Klerk continuing in midfield. Jack Murphy and Oliver Coffey are the half-back pairing. In the pack, Alex Usanov, Stephen 07/02/2024 - Six Nations U20 - Wales U20 Name Side To Face England U20 - There are three changes to the starting line-up, all in the pack, plus two positional switches for the encounter in Bath. Freddie Chapman replaces Jordan Morris at loose-head prop while RGC’s tighthead prop Patrick Nelson will make his debut on the other side of the scrum. Leicester Tigers’ Harry Beddall is elevated 07/02/2024 - Six Nations U20 - England U20 Named For Test Against Wales U20 - The Anglo-Welsh age-grade clash takes place at the Recreation Ground in Bath this Friday. Finn Carnduff will captain the side for a second week after defeating Italy 36-11 in a Round 1 match-up in Treviso, now leading England into their first home encounter of the tournament when Richard Whiffin’s Wales arrive 07/02/2024 - Six Nations - Wales Announce Squad For England Clash At Twickenham - George North returns to the Wales starting XV in what will be his 50th Six Nations appearance. He partners Nick Tompkins in the midfield. Following his try-scoring debut last weekend, Alex Mann will make his first senior international start having been named at blind-side flanker. Tommy Reffell (open-side 06/02/2024 - Can Wounded France Bounce Back? - In a country struggling to move on from the past, the history of the Championship could be a motivating factor for France. In terms of drama, France's 17-38 defeat by Ireland in Marseille on the opening day of the Guinness Men's Six Nations adds the kind of Netflix-worthy spice to the fortunes of the French national team. Now they're looking to 06/02/2024 - Wales Targets Faster Start Against England - Wales boss Gatland described the first 40 minutes of Wales' 27-26 defeat to Scotland in the opening round of the Six Nations as the worst of his 30-year coaching career. Then things only got worse. A fourth Scottish try at the start of the second half made it 27-0 and Wales and Wainwright were heading for a record defeat. Then came one of the 05/02/2024 - Six Nations Recap: Ireland Takes Pole Position In Title Race - Holders Ireland propelled themselves into pole position for further Guinness Six Nations glory following a dramatic opening round to this year's competition. Andy Farrell's side claimed a stunning 38-17 bonus-point win over pre-tournament favourites France in Marseille on Friday night. 05/02/2024 - Wales Take Heart From Epic Comeback Despite Loss To Scotland - Overcoming a 27-point deficit is almost an impossible task in Test match rugby, made even harder when the trailing team lacks critical international experience. The fact Wales managed to front up to that challenge, mount a comeback and edge to within a point of Scotland is a testament to the resolve within their 04/02/2024 - Six Nations - England Usher In New Era With Bruising Win Against Italy - Yet when the dust settles on whenever this particular English journey ends, many will trace plenty of its roots back to this bruising encounter in Rome. This was not a vintage England performance, Monty Ioane’s late try to reduce the final deficit to three points created a final scoreline that was fully representative of 04/02/2024 - Ireland's Golden Era Far From Over - For a decade, the biggest question was how could Ireland cope without Johnny Sexton? The highest points-scorer in Guinness Men’s Six Nations history has written his name into Irish rugby folklore over the past decade and a half, before calling time on his playing career after the World Cup last year. You have to go all the way back to 2000 and Brian 03/02/2024 - Murphy Steers Ireland U20 To Thrilling Win Over France U20 - In a replay of last summer's World Rugby U20 Championship final, both teams registered try bonus points in a thrilling contest at a packed-out Stade Maurice David. It was an imperious performance from Clontarf's Murphy, who was faultless from the kicking tee and influential in several of his team's four tries. 03/02/2024 - Almighty Comeback By Wales Not Good Enough To Beat Scotland - Scotland rode out a thrilling second-half comeback to open up their Guinness Men's Six Nations campaign with a first win in Cardiff since 2002. Head coach Gregor Townsend featured in that game but watched on this time as his Scotland side weathered a tidal wave of pressure to come out 27-26 victors, carried by tries 03/02/2024 - England Battle Past Italy In Six Nations - A rallying second-half performance helped England to a battling 27-24 victory away at Italy in the opening round of the 2024 Guinness Men’s Six Nations. A lacklustre start from the visitors paired with a dynamic first-half showing from the hosts saw the Azzurri head into the break 17-14 to the good. 03/02/2024 - Preview Six Nations U20 - France U20 vs Ireland U20 - France takes on Ireland in Round 1 of the U20 Six Nations in a meeting of the world champions and last year’s Grand Slam winners at the Stade Maurice David at 22:10 (SA Time). Les Bleuets were pipped in 2023 in Dublin in their only loss of the Championship, as Ireland made it back-to-back Slams. However, they got a 03/02/2024 - Preview Six Nations - Wales vs Scotland - Scotland travels to Wales bidding for their first win in Cardiff since 2002 in the Guinness Men’s Six Nations Round 1 finale. Principality Stadium is the last frontier for Gregor Townsend’s side, with their previous away victory over Saturday’s opponents coming in Llanelli back in 2020. Scotland has asked for the roof to be kept open in their 03/02/2024 - Preview Six Nations - England vs Italy - It’s the dawn of a new era in Rome as Gonzalo Quesada prepares for his first game, against England on Saturday at 16:15 (SA Time), as Italy's head coach and the chance to make immediate history. England remains the only team Italy has yet to beat in the Guinness Men’s Six Nations and their meeting at the Stadio Olimpico is an intriguing 02/02/2024 - Ireland Laid Down A Marker With Record Win Over France In Six Nations Opener - Grand Slam champions Ireland laid down a marker with an emphatic 38-17 over France in Marseille in the opening game of the 2024 Guinness Men’s Six Nations. The last two winners of this title met on opening night in front of a packed crowd and tries from Jamison Gibson-Park, Tadhg Beirne, Calvin 02/02/2024 - Wales U20 Leaves It Late Against Scotland U20 In Six Nations U20 Opener - Two tries inside the final 10 minutes ensured Wales started their U20 Six Nations campaign with an entertaining 37-29 win over Scotland. The hosts led 20-17 at the break in Colwyn Bay but Scotland looked set to claim the spoils when Freddie Douglas crossed for his second try. That was until Walker 02/02/2024 - Pollock’s Hat-trick Inspired England U20 To Impressive Six Nations U20 Victory Over Italy U20 - Henry Pollock’s hat-trick inspired England to an impressive 36-11 victory over Italy on the opening night of the U20 Six Nations. The flanker scored twice in the first half which also featured a Finn Carnduff try as the visitors went in 22-6 in front at the break. 02/02/2024 - Preview Six Nations U20 - Italy U20 vs England U20 - Italy will hope to channel memories of two years ago when they host England on the opening night of the 2024 U20 Six Nations. Two penalties from Nicolo Teneggi sealed a famous 6-0 victory for the Azzurrini in February 2022, their first over England in the competition, and the current crop now go in search of repeating the feat as 02/02/2024 - Preview Six Nations - France vs Ireland - The 2024 Guinness Men's Six Nations will kick off with a bang in Marseille on Friday night when France hosts Ireland. A battle between the two most recent Grand Slam champions should deliver the perfect start to this year’s Championship with both sides looking to bounce back after World Cup heartbreak. Ireland entered last year’s global 02/02/2024 - Preview Six Nations U20 - France vs Ireland - Wales and Scotland will be hoping for a win in their first match of the 2024 U20 Six Nations when the two teams meet this Friday at 20:45(SA Time) at the Stadiwm CSM in Colwyn Bay. When the teams last met it was Scotland who walked away with a win as a late Dan King penalty provided the side with their first tournament victory in 15 matches. 01/02/2024 - Experienced Scotland Named To Take On Wales - Head coach Gregor Townsend has named his squad to face Wales at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff for the opening round of this year’s Guinness Men’s Six Nations. Scotland captain Finn Russell leads the side from stand-off, partnered by Ben White at scrum-half. 01/02/2024 - Borthwick Named Team To Play Italy At Stadio Olimpico On Saturday - "After an excellent week’s preparation in Girona, we look forward to the challenge of playing Italy in Rome. The Azzurri are a dangerous team, with some talented ball carriers and players who like to find space. We’ll need to make good decisions, keep our discipline, and maintain a level of intensity in our performance 01/02/2024 - Italy Name Line-up To Face England Six Nations First Round - Brothers Paolo and Alessandro Garbisi will start together against England in Rome this Saturday at 16:15 (SA Time). The scrum-half and fly-half respectively have never started a Test match together, and have been named as part of Gonzalo Quesada's first-ever team announcement as Italy's head coach. 01/02/2024 - Gatland Includes One Uncapped Player In Starting Line-up To Face Scotland - Uncapped Cardiff Rugby fullback Cameron Winnett has been named in Warren Gatland's starting XV to take on Scotland on Saturday in Cardiff at 18:45 (SA Time). Cameron Winnett will win his first senior international cap for Wales having been named at full-back. Rio Dyer and Josh Adams are selected on 31/01/2024 - Preview - Can Scotland U20 Repeat Their 2023 Win Over Wales U20? - Wales U20 will host Scotland U20 in a U20 Six Nations match on Friday at the Stadiwm CSM, Colwyn Bay at 20:45 (SA Time). Wales U20 will be captained by Dragons RFC centre Harri Ackerman and will have eight players starting who will all be making their debuts. There are potentially six more players on the 31/01/2024 - Preview - England U20 Faces Tough Test Against Italy U20 At Stadio Comunale Di Monigo - Italy and England have named their teams for the Six Nations U20 match this Friday night at the Stadio Comunale di Monigo at 21:15 (SA Time). The teams go into the match on the back of encouraging warm-up displays, with both counting wins against France as part of their preparations. 31/01/2024 - Ireland Names Team For Friday Night’s Six Nations Opener Against France - Peter O’Mahony captains Ireland for the Round 1 clash at Stade Velodrome, Marseille, with a number of players in line for their Championship debuts in green. Joe McCarthy has been named to start in the second row alongside Tadhg Beirne, while Calvin Nash lines up on the right wing having made his 31/01/2024 - France Names Strong Team To Face Ireland In Six Nations Opener - France has named a strong team for the 2024 Guinness Men's Six Nations opening match. The match kicks off this Friday at the Orange Vélodrome in Marseille at 10:00 (SA Time), with Grégory Alldritt captaining France instead of Antoine Dupont. Du Pont has joined the France Sevens squad in preparation for 2025 30/01/2024 - Setback For Rugby In Australia - Rugby Australia (RA) has affirmed its commitment to Rugby in Victoria after the Melbourne Rebels entered voluntary administration on Monday night. As a result, RA will now work with the appointed administrator to ensure the Melbourne Rebels take the field for the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific and Super Rugby Women’s 30/01/2024 - New World Cup Cycle Always Brings Several Changes To Six Nations - Ireland isn’t alone in being a team in transition. Five nations have named new captains, and a total of 27 uncapped players have been included in the Six Nations squads. England, who finished fourth in the 2023 Guinness Six Nations but were unexpected Bronze medallists at the World Cup, have named a
