Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend is reportedly one of the prominent rugby voices leading the charge against teams naming forward-heavy benches. South Africa started deviating from the traditional make-up of five forwards and three backs by switching to six and two at the 2019 Rugby World Cup.

The Welsh and Irish Governments are working together on safeguarding and building on the links between the two countries across the Irish Sea, the two governments said today.

France produced a devastating second-half display to hammer Ireland 42-27 in Dublin to destroy the hosts’ hopes of the Six Nations Grand Slam and make themselves favourites to win the title. The French scored five tries – two to Louis Bielle-Biarrey – as they ran the Irish ragged,

Ireland center Garry Ringrose was suspended for three games on Thursday for his 20-minute red card in the victory over Wales last weekend. Ireland prevailed 27-18 without Ringrose. The third game covered by the suspension,

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The first Wales game under new coach Matt Sherratt was yet another ... That ensured the two best teams will meet in Dublin in two weeks with the title probably going to the winner. England stayed in the title race by beating Scotland for the first time ...

Ireland have announced the retirements of three internationals following their victory over Wales. Cian Healy, Peter O'Mahony and Conor Murray will be hanging up their Test match boots after the Six Nations has finished,