Event: RBS 6 Nations

Wales v England - RBS 6 Nations - Principality Stadium

Eddie Jones: We don't know how to get beaten

Eddie Jones admitted England had exhausted all of their "get-out-of-jail cards" after edging Wales 21-16 in an enthralling RBS 6 Nations showdown in Cardiff.

Sat, 11 Feb, 2017

Ireland Rugby Squad Captain's Run and Press Conference

Joe Schmidt reserves special praise for Paddy Jackson and talks about Ireland's injury worries

Joe Schmidt insists Paddy Jackson has done enough to ensure Johnny Sexton will not be an automatic selection for Ireland's RBS 6 Nations clash with France.

Sat, 11 Feb, 2017

Conor O'Shea's Italy lose opener to Wales

Wales have beaten Italy 33-7 in the sides' 2017 RBS 6 Nations opener in Rome.

Sun, 05 Feb, 2017

Gregor Townsend takes a dig at Ronan O'Gara on Twitter

The bad blood between Scotland and Ireland spilled beyond yesterday's RBS 6 Nations clash as Gregor Townsend took a Twitter dig at Ronan O'Gara.

Sun, 05 Feb, 2017

Vern Cotter aims to go out on a high

Vern Cotter’s path as Scotland head coach has not always been smooth but the Kiwi will hope he can bow out this summer having steered the Dark Blues down the road to lasting success.

Fri, 27 Jan, 2017

Rory Best warns Scotland must not be taken for granted

Ireland captain Rory Best has warned his side they will have to play better than they did to beat the All Blacks if they want to get their 2017 RBS 6 Nations campaign off to a winning start in Scotland next week.

Thu, 26 Jan, 2017

2017 RBS Six Nations Rugby Championship Launch

Joe Schmidt and Vern Cotter keen to defuse Conor Murray row

Ireland boss Joe Schmidt has backed scrum-half Conor Murray’s view of his treatment at the hands of Glasgow Warriors but said he hopes the bad blood at club level will not spill over into the opening RBS 6 Nations match at Murrayfield.

Thu, 26 Jan, 2017

Dylan Hartley feared for England role after ‘technical flaw’

Dylan Hartley feared he had jeopardised his England captaincy after receiving a third red card of his career that he views as a “sobering” reality check.

Thu, 26 Jan, 2017

Eddie Jones questions where sport’s true leaders have gone

Eddie Jones insists the shortage of contenders for the England captaincy beyond Dylan Hartley is a symptom of the leadership deficit that exists throughout sport. 

Sun, 22 Jan, 2017

England Grand Slam defence hopes hit by injuries

England must launch their Grand Slam defence without three first-choice forwards – and face question marks over four more.

Wed, 04 Jan, 2017

Cautious Joe Schmidt takes time-out as provinces reclaim stars

It should be apparent by now Joe Schmidt takes nothing for granted.

Tue, 29 Nov, 2016

Scotland v Georgia - Autumn International - Rugby Park

Scotland v Georgia - the story of the match

Scotland ran in six tries as they rounded off their autumn series with a crushing 43-16 win over Georgia at Rugby Park.

Sat, 26 Nov, 2016

Contrite England star Joe Marler clear to face France

Joe Marler is clear to face France on Saturday as England go in search of the Grand Slam after avoiding punishment for his verbal abuse of Samson Lee and for striking Rob Evans in the Twickenham clash with Wales.

Thu, 17 Mar, 2016

Ireland will keep cool at Aviva, insists Cian Healy

Cian Healy insists Ireland will not let their desperation for a first RBS 6 Nations victory cloud their judgement in Saturday’s clash with Italy in Dublin.

Thu, 10 Mar, 2016

England boss Eddie Jones calls up controversial Manu Tuilagi

Manu Tuilagi has been added to England’s training squad for their RBS 6 Nations clash with Wales.

Tue, 01 Mar, 2016

Jack McGrath relishing battle of the power packs

Jack McGrath believes Ireland’s scrum has no choice but to face England’s heavyweight pack head on at Twickenham today and is relishing the prospect of a front row battle royale.

Sat, 27 Feb, 2016

Catch-up with what you've missed today with our evening briefing

Here’s a briefing on some of the stories and issues highlighted on irishexaminer.com today.

Tue, 23 Feb, 2016

Sean O’Brien and Dave Kearney to miss England trip

Ireland look set to be without Sean O’Brien and Dave Kearney for their Twickenham clash with England in two weeks as Joe Schmidt’s injury list lengthened further on a bruising day in Paris.

Mon, 15 Feb, 2016

Rory Best: We missed a massive opportunity

Rory Best admitted Ireland blew a "massive opportunity" for victory in France that could well end their hopes of a third consecutive RBS 6 Nations title.

Sat, 13 Feb, 2016

John Hayes: French no longer intimidating

Two of the country’s most decorated ex-internationals insist Irish rugby has long ditched any inferiority complex ahead of trips to Paris.

Fri, 12 Feb, 2016

Ireland looking to test out Wales' scrum in Six Nations opener

Ireland will heap the pressure on Wales’ rookie loosehead Rob Evans, to see if his scrummaging discipline “turns the other way” on Sunday, according to Greg Feek.

Sat, 06 Feb, 2016

Catch-up with what you've missed so far today with our lunchtime briefing

Good afternoon. Here’s all the news you need to know this lunchtime.

Fri, 05 Feb, 2016

Danny Care and Joe Marler in England team for Six Nations opener

England have selected Danny Care at scrum-half and Joe Marler at loosehead prop for Saturday’s RBS 6 Nations match against Scotland.

Thu, 04 Feb, 2016

‘Matured’ Tom James eyes dream Wales return

Tom James says he needed to become “the forgotten man of Welsh rugby” during a rebuilding spell in his rugby career.

Thu, 04 Feb, 2016

Jamie Roberts relishing double act with Jonathan Davies

Jamie Roberts is relishing the prospect of Wales’ record-breaking midfield partnership being reunited in Dublin next Sunday.

Wed, 03 Feb, 2016

Danny Care toasts Eddie Jones for trusting approach

Danny Care has welcomed the trust shown by Eddie Jones in giving his England players permission to drink.

Wed, 03 Feb, 2016

Greig Laidlaw inspired from reviewing Scotland’s World Cup exit

Scotland skipper Greig Laidlaw risked re-living the Dark Blues’ painful World Cup exit by watching a re-run of the controversial defeat to Australia — but instead came away with a new sense of hope.

Wed, 03 Feb, 2016

Liam Williams set to be involved against Ireland

Liam Williams looks on course to be involved in Wales’ RBS 6 Nations opener against Ireland on Sunday – despite playing barely an hour of rugby since the World Cup.

Tue, 02 Feb, 2016

VIDEO: Running game suits me to a tee, says George North

George North is relishing the prospect of playing running rugby with Wales after limited try-scoring opportunities at Northampton this season.

Tue, 02 Feb, 2016

Joe Schmidt: We’re not ignoring young stars

Joe Schmidt insists omitting rising stars Garry Ringrose and Jack O’Donoghue from his Six Nations squad will be to theirs and Ireland’s long-term benefit.

Fri, 29 Jan, 2016

Rory Best: I’ll just be one of the leaders

Rory Best reported no deference from Ireland team-mates during his first day as captain at Six Nations camp just an uncharitable respect for his senior status.

Thu, 28 Jan, 2016

Greig Laidlaw: Scotland won’t target controversial star Dylan Hartley

Greig Laidlaw has insisted Scotland “can’t go looking” to wind up Dylan Hartley - but refused to rule out benefiting from the new England captain’s clouded disciplinary history.

Thu, 28 Jan, 2016

Eddie Jones tips ‘unburdened’ Chris Robshaw to shine for England in Six Nations

England head coach Eddie Jones believes Chris Robshaw can emerge as the best blindside flanker in Europe by the end of the RBS 6 Nations.

Wed, 27 Jan, 2016

CJ Stander: I was stressed waiting for Joe Schmidt’s Ireland call

CJ Stander admits he was feeling the pressure before an e-mail from the IRFU dropped into his inbox and confirmed he definitely had a shot at Test rugby with Ireland.

Tue, 26 Jan, 2016

Downcast Ulster boss Les Kiss in awe of slick Saracens

Ulster head coach Les Kiss believes Saracens are the greatest threat to Toulon’s reign as European champions.

Mon, 18 Jan, 2016

Saracens v Ulster Rugby - European Champions Cup - Pool One - Allianz Park

Saracens hoping to stage Champions Cup quarter-final at Allianz Park by installing 5,000 seats

Saracens hope to stage their Champions Cup quarter-final at Allianz Park rather than Twickenham after storming into the knockout phase with a 33-17 victory over Ulster.

Sat, 16 Jan, 2016

Owen Farrell steers Saracens into Champions Cup knockouts, Ulster still have qualifying chance

Owen Farrell provided the creativity as Saracens stormed into the quarter-finals of the Champions Cup with a 33-17 victory over Ulster that guarantees home advantage in the next round.

Sat, 16 Jan, 2016

Bullish Keith Earls fighting fit as Munster bid to keep Euro dream alive

The sense of dread around a hushed Thomond Park had been palpable as Keith Earls lay prone on the turf, surrounded by attentive medics.

Fri, 08 Jan, 2016

Rugby Union - Steve Borthwick File Photo

Steve Borthwick in England tug of love

Bristol maintain no agreement is yet in place to allow Steve Borthwick to join Eddie Jones’ England coaching team.

Wed, 16 Dec, 2015

Munster close to full strength for Ulster trip

Munster will be close to full strength for their trip north to Ulster on Saturday with Paul O’Connell set to start the crucial Guinness Pro12 clash after recovering from a shoulder injury.

Wed, 06 May, 2015

Cronin out for three months

Ireland and Leinster hooker Sean Cronin is expected to be sidelined for three months because of a shoulder injury.

Wed, 29 Apr, 2015

O'Connell: Experience was key to success

Ireland captain Paul O’Connell admitted his side’s European experience put them in pole position to win the RBS 6 Nations title after they thrashed Scotland 40-10 at Murrayfield.

Sat, 21 Mar, 2015

Ireland plan to try and try again

RBS 6 Nations

Sat, 21 Mar, 2015

Paul Tupai tips Joe Schmidt and Vern Cotter as New Zealand dream team

Test rivals Joe Schmidt and Vern Cotter are already plotting behind the scenes to pull off their “ultimate goal” of forming a New Zealand coaching dream team, according to Paul Tupai.

Thu, 19 Mar, 2015