Saffa props start for Scotland

South African-born props Allan Dell and WP Nel will start for Scotland in Saturday’s Six Nations clash against Italy at Murrayfield.

Tuilagi, Vunipola bros back for England

Manu Tuilagi will make his first Test start for England since 2014 when they take on Ireland in Dublin on Saturday.

‘Ball-carriers can endanger tacklers’

Jonathan Kaplan says referees should focus more on ball-carriers’ deliberate attempts to milk penalties in a tackle situation.

Nadolo announces Test retirement

Fiji wing Nemani Nadolo will not form part of their squad for the World Cup after announcing his retirement from international rugby on Thursday.

Williams to wear Wales No 9 jersey

Tomos Williams will make his Six Nations debut after being named as the starting scrumhalf in Wales’ lineup to face France in Paris on Friday.

England suffer Te’o blow

England centre Ben Te’o has been ruled out of their Six Nations opener against Ireland in Dublin on Saturday with a side strain.

Six Nations teams (Round 1)

Take a look at who’s playing this weekend before you make your SuperBru and Fantasy League picks.

Japan, Fiji may join Rugby Championship

The introduction of a World Rugby Nations Championship in 2022 could see two divisions in Europe and two in the southern hemisphere.

‘Ireland will bore the s**t out of us’

England defence coach John Mitchell expects Ireland to adopt a boring game plan for their Six Nations clash in Dublin on Saturday.

Willemse’s French eligibility explained

A healthy dose of fate has seen Paul Willemse remain eligible to play for France despite winning the U20 World Championship with the Junior Boks in 2012, writes CRAIG LEWIS.