Wales whip hapless Italy

Josh Adams scored a hat-trick of tries as Wales started their Six Nations campaign with a commanding 42-0 bonus-point win over Italy in Cardiff on Saturday.

England hand debut to Furbank

George Furbank will make his Test debut for England at fullback in their Six Nations opener against France in Paris on Sunday.

Ireland to unleash rookies in Six Nations opener

Coach Andy Farrell has selected two uncapped players in his first Ireland match-day squad for their Six Nations encounter with Scotland in Dublin on Saturday.

Nienaber embracing Springbok challenge

Newly appointed Springbok head coach Jacques Nienaber says he would not have taken the step up from his role as an assistant coach if he was not confident in his own ability.

Alexander unhappy with coaching transformation

SA Rugby president Mark Alexander says the governing body is unsatisfied with the makeup of the coaching staff of South Africa’s Vodacom Super Rugby franchises.

Nienaber: I like new challenges

Check out the full media conference with new coach Jacques Nienaber, president Mark Alexander and director of rugby Rassie Erasmus.

Three challenges facing new Bok coach

The Springboks enter a new era under coach Jacques Nienaber. JOHN GOLIATH looks at the immediate challenges he will face after stepping into the spotlight.

Rassie: I’ll still be in Bok coaches’ box

Rassie Erasmus will be responsible for strategy and results while new head coach Jacques Nienaber will take charge of the day-to-day team operations of the Springboks.

Nienaber named new Bok coach

Jacques Nienaber has officially been confirmed as the new Springbok head coach, taking over from SA Rugby director of rugby Rassie Erasmus.

Du Toit scoops another big award

Springbok and Stormers forward Pieter-Steph du Toit has been named SA Rugby Player of the Year for 2019, scooping the award for the third time in four years.