Rugby

Scott Barrett says Joe Marler’s Haka comments have ‘loaded the gun’

Marler has riled the All Blacks ahead of Saturday’s clash at Allianz Stadium.

Sione Tuipulotu: Scotland captaincy result of putting heart and soul into rugby

The 27-year-old Australian was appointed skipper ahead of this month’s Autumn Nations Series.

Ellis Genge says England to decide on response to haka after Joe Marler comments

Captain Jamie George fears Marler’s comments may have “prodded the bear”.

Kevin Sinfield admits he did not expect to still be on England coaching team

Sinfield shelved plans to step down once the summer tour to Japan and New Zealand had been completed

Steve Borthwick needs to deliver and focus on haka as England face New Zealand

Joe Marler has “prodded the bear” by calling for the “ridiculous” Haka to be “binned”.

Johnny Sexton creating ‘real positivity’ when mentoring Ireland fly-halves

Ireland are due to host New Zealand, Argentina, Fiji and Australia this month.

Joe Marler apologises to New Zealand fans after calling for Haka to be scrapped

All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson said the Harlequins forward could have chosen his words more carefully.

Jamie George fears Joe Marler has provoked New Zealand over anti-Haka comments

George believes Marler has “prodded the bear” over his comments.

Gregor Townsend says Ali Price in ‘best form’ of Scotland scrum-half options

Price was restricted to just one sub appearance in this year’s Six Nations but will start against Fiji.

Darcy Graham returns as Scotland take on Fiji

The wing features in an experienced line-up made up almost entirely of Edinburgh and Glasgow players.