Jones backs rookie as England start title defence

Eddie Jones has selected uncapped prop Beno Obano in England’s match 23 for Saturday’s Six Nations Test against Scotland at Twickenham.

Six Nations: Saffas to watch

DYLAN JACK looks at five South African-born players who could play a crucial role for their teams as the Six Nations gets under way this weekend.

France’s Six Nations participation confirmed

The Six Nations is set to go ahead as planned after the French government announced on Tuesday that safety precautions submitted by the French Rugby Federation and tournament organisers had been approved.

Mitchell agrees new contract with RFU

John Mitchell has signed a two-and-a-half-year contract extension to stay on as England’s defence coach until the end of the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

Full squad lists: 2021 Six Nations

All of the squads have been announced for the 2021 Six Nations tournament, with England required to make some late changes.

Proudfoot tests positive for Covid-19

England Rugby has confirmed that forwards coach Matt Proudfoot has tested positive for Covid-19 and is self-isolating ahead of the Six Nations.

Good and bad news for Six Nations

Tournament organisers have confirmed that plans for the men’s Six Nations remain as scheduled, but that the women’s and U20 competitions have been postponed until later this year due to Covid-19.

RFU expects Six Nations to go ahead despite pandemic

The English Rugby Football Union (RFU) expects the 2021 Six Nations to go ahead as scheduled in spite of rising Covid-19 cases and a new national lockdown.

Wrap: Scotland, England & Ireland make winning starts

Duhan van der Merwe scored as Scotland beat Italy 28-17, while England thrashed Georgia and Ireland cruised past Wales in round one of the Autumn Nations Cup.

Stander honoured with Munster award

South African-born No 8 CJ Stander capped an excellent season by being named as Munster’s Player of the Season and was shortlisted for the Six Nations Player of the Season award.