Ashton gets rare Six Nations start

Wing Chris Ashton will earn his first Six Nations start in six years when England host France at Twickenham on Saturday.

Bastareaud back, Willemse benched

Jacques Brunel has made six changes to France’s starting lineup for Sunday’s Six Nations Test against England at Twickenham.

Watch: Du Toit on winning award

Springbok lock Pieter-Steph du Toit talks about his SA Rugby Player of the Year award, his relationship with Rassie Erasmus and building towards the World Cup.

Castaignède criticises Willemse selection

Former France utility back Thomas Castaignède has hit out at coach Jacques Brunel for picking South African lock Paul Willemse.

Strauss at No 8 for Scotland

Scotland have made four changes to their starting lineup for Saturday’s match against Ireland at Murrayfield.

Roux starts in Ireland second row

Former Stormers lock Quinn Roux will start for Ireland against Scotland at Murrayfield on Saturday.

Du Toit named SA’s best again

Springbok and Stormers forward Pieter-Steph du Toit has been named SA Rugby Player of the Year for 2018.

Watch: Best Six Nations bits (Round 1)

Six of the best moments from the opening round of the Six Nations.

‘One knock away from being a vegetable’

Former Wallabies centre Anthony Fainga’a has announced his retirement from all rugby after being affected by concussion.

SBW to quit New Zealand rugby?

Sonny Bill Williams has hinted that this could be his last year playing for the Blues and All Blacks.