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Six Nations Championship

Six Nations Championship
The Six Nations Championship is an annual international rugby union competition involving the top six European sides: England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland and Wales.
Six Nations winners France (in blue) faced Southern Hemisphere champions South Africa in Saint Denis in early November. Photo: EPA
Hong Kong International Test Rugby

Rugby chiefs unveil ‘watershed’ Nations Championship to crown top team, hemisphere

Top 12 teams to play in international windows of July and November, while 12 more teams including Hong Kong will play in second-tier Nations Cup.

World Rugby

Major rugby nations unite to say they will ban players who join rebel series R360

While you were sleeping

Real Madrid beat Atletico in shoot-out after bizarre disallowed spot-kick

While you were sleeping

Rashford turns hero for Villans, England get lucky, Andreeva makes WTA history

Ex-Manchester United striker rediscovering his joy, while Finn Russell kicks away Scotland’s chances of winning Calcutta Cup.

Aston Villa’s Marco Asensio (right) celebrates with teammate Marcus Rashford after scoring the winner against Chelsea. Photo: EPA-EFE
While you were sleeping

Liverpool stunned in FA Cup; India beat England, Ireland march on in Six Nations

One of the biggest shocks in modern-day history of cup competition, while Irish are seeking history.

While you were sleeping

Dupont stars as France thrash Wales, Villa’s Duran sold for US$79 million

France run in seven tries in 43-0 trouncing, as Wales make it 13 straight games without a win. Striker Jhon Duran to team up with Ronaldo.

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Millionaires and billionaires

5 of the world’s richest rugby players in 2024 – net worths, ranked

From legends like Jonny Wilkinson and Mike Tindall, who married into the royal family, to present players Sonny Bill Williams and Handré Pollard

Five of the world’s richest rugby players in 2024: Sonny Bill Williams, Mike Tindall, Simon McDowell, Jonny Wilkinson, Handré Pollard. Photos: @lovellrugby/Instagram; Getty Images; @KaylaAdams___, @ITVRugby, @makgalane_ii/X
Fame and celebrity

Who is J.K. Rowling’s long-time, low-key doctor husband, Neil Murray?

Rowling was spotted making a rare appearance at a Six Nations rugby game in Edinburgh, Scotland with her husband Neil Murray over the weekend – the Scottish doctor donned a kilt for the match

Hong Kong China Rugby

Hong Kong rugby ref’s journey from King’s Park to Six Nations

James Doleman will make his Six Nations debut next month at Twickenham, a far cry from his first game in charge – an under-9s clash on pitch 3B at King’s Park in 2007.

Tuipulotu and du Toit expect changes to Rugby Championship, Six Nations

Springboks flanker Pieter-Steph du Toit and All Blacks lock Patrick Tuipulotu say South Africa’s potential move to Six Nations tour may be sad, but the game of ruby is evolving.

Pieter-Steph du Toit (right) and Damian de Allende (left) tackle Ataata Moeakiola during a friendly between Japan and South Africa. Photo: AFP

France dazzle against Ireland but England win delayed Six Nations

England’s 34-5 bonus-point win in Italy cranked up the pressure on trophy rivals France and Ireland, and neither could answer.

England’s Ben Youngs breaks free of the Italian defence as England claim the delayed Six Nations title. Photo: AP
HKRU Premiership

Former Scotland youth player McLaren starts Hong Kong rugby adventure

Scottish rugby player Euan McLaren describes discovering the sport in Dubai, lack of game time in Scotland, and quarantine confinement as an introduction to Hong Kong.

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Hong Kong China Rugby

Hong Kong-born Scotland rugby player joins Leicester

Towering lock Cameron Henderson describes how playing junior rugby in Hong Kong ‘shaped’ him and why returning to the Leicester Tigers was the ‘best move’.

World Rugby

Jones declares England will improve against Wales after downing Ireland

England halt Ireland’s charge to a triple crown as Eddie Jones hits back at media.

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Ireland’s Bundee Aki (right) tackles England’s Jamie George (centre) during their Six Nations match at Twickenham. Photo: EPA
World Rugby

Clinical Ireland earn bonus-point in convincing Six Nations win over Wales

Ireland make it two from two with strong home performance as Wales struggle to break host’s territorial stranglehold.

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Ireland overcame Wales at the Six Nations Championship in Dublin on Saturday. Photo: Reuters
World Rugby

England handle storm and Scotland to revive Six Nations title hopes

Eddie Jones’ men get their Six Nations campaign back on track in terrible conditions at a stormy Murrayfield.

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Rugby World Cup 2019

Scotland and England in search of Calcutta Cup revival in Six Nations clash

The build-up to Saturday’s fixture at Murrayfield continues.

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England’s Mario Itoje expected to be fit for Six Nations start

England prop avoids the need for surgery on damaged knee

England lock Maro Itoje (centre) is tackled by Australia prop Sekope Kepu (left) during the test match between England and Australia at Twickenham in November. Photo: AFP

Blogs | Why Six Nations rugby should still shun Georgia

Fans call for Georgia to be promoted to the top flight of European rugby but organisers should just impose matches between tiers instead

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Still room for improvement despite grand slam, says Schmidt

Irish eyeing clean sweep with Six Nations win over England

Ireland secure victory over Scotland at Dublin’s Aviva Stadium. Photo: Reuters

Sexton: Ireland winning Six Nations is job only half done

Ireland’s Sean Cronin (second left) celebrates with teammates following their Six Nations Championship win over Scotland. Photo:AFP

Stopping Ireland no motivation for ‘critical’ England

Can Ireland overcome Scotland ‘threats’ to lift Six Nations?

Hong Kong China Rugby

His dad played for Hong Kong and Manila-born Smith is England’s next star

Marcus Smith at England training in the build-up to the Six Nations. Photos: Reuters
Hong Kong Sevens

Analysis | ‘Ticket-touting on steroids’ – UK body surprised by Hong Kong Sevens’ Viagogo link

Fans in full voice during the Hong Kong Sevens. Photo: Reuters

Six Nations asking England and Scotland to explain pre-match scuffle

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Huw beauty as Scotland stun England in Six Nations

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