England drop Daly against France
Bristol Bears fullback Max Malins will start ahead of Elliot Daly for England in their Six Nations clash with France at Twickenham on Saturday.
Bristol Bears fullback Max Malins will start ahead of Elliot Daly for England in their Six Nations clash with France at Twickenham on Saturday.
Six Nations Rugby and private-equity firm CVC have announced a strategic long-term partnership with the firm acquiring a 14% stake in the Six Nations for R7.6 billion.
France lock Bernard le Roux will not be taking part in their Six Nations clash with England on Saturday, according to a statement issued by the FFR.
Wales have made two changes to their starting XV to take on Italy in Rome on Saturday.
The French government have withdrawn its threat to ban France from completing their Six Nations campaign after a Covid-19 outbreak in the squad.
Veteran scrumhalf Rory Kockott has signed a one-year contract extension with French club Castres.
Northampton Saints lock David Ribbans has been called up to the England squad for the remaining Six Nations matches against France and Ireland.
The Telegraph‘s chief sports writer, Oliver Brown, says Eddie Jones should have no cause to feel vulnerable in his position as England head coach.
Former Ireland coach Eddie O’Sullivan says Italy have diluted the quality of the Six Nations tournament and that serious thought should be given to adding a heavyweight team such as the Springboks.
Sports minister Roxana Maracineanu has threatened to withdraw France from the current Six Nations campaign if the French Rugby Federation does not properly investigate the origin of the Covid-19 outbreak within the squad.