six nations
Simon Easterby named as Ireland men’s rugby interim head coach as Farrell prepares for Lions tour
Easterby will take control of the Boys in Green from December 1 and will take them through next year's Six Nations tournament
By Liam Grimley
Marlie Packer says England will benefit from ‘toughest’ pre-season in big year
England are ready for tough tests against France and New Zealand.
By Andrew Baldock, PA Rugby Union Correspondent
On this day in 2006: Wales name Gareth Jenkins as Mike Ruddock’s successor
Ruddock had stepped down less than a year after leading Wales to a Grand Slam.
By PA Sport Staff
A woman refereeing men’s Six Nations and World Cups ‘inevitable’ – Joy Neville
The Irish official has had an outstanding 11-year refereeing career.
By Andrew Baldock, PA Rugby Union Correspondent
Vickii Cornborough calls time on England career after giving birth last summer
The 34-year-old won 75 caps, six Six nations titles and reached two World Cup finals.
By PA Sport Staff
Plenty more to come from England, says head coach John Mitchell
The Red Roses brushed aside Wales to continue their winning start to the Six Nations.
By Andrew Baldock, PA Rugby Union Correspondent
Liam Grimley: Saturday may have taught us to temper expectations but it was still a monumental moment in Irish rugby
By Liam Grimley
England’s Danny Care to take stock before deciding on his international future
Care won his 101st cap as a replacement in Saturday’s agonising defeat by France in Lyon.
By Duncan Bech, PA England Rugby Correspondent
Andy Farrell excited by chance to pit Ireland against ‘best’ side South Africa
Ireland now turn their attention to a two-match summer tour after winning the Six Nations.
By Ed Elliot, PA, Dublin