Long before the likes of Ben Earl and Andre Esterhuizen, Italy flanker Mauro Bergmasco was forced to moonlight at scrum-half against England in the Six Nations...
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“It was absolute chaos”: Lawrence Dallaglio, Sergio Parisse and more recall the wild early days of Italy in the Six Nations
Before this heavyweight side, Italy spent many years struggling at the bottom of the Six Nations with more than one chaotic moment.
“World Rugby has betrayed the sport. Rugby, with its crazy obsession of developing the USA, has neglected a lot of other areas”: Broadcast legend John Inverdale on the future of the game and his love for Andy Irvine
Inverdale earned his reputation on the BBC but played just shy of 1000 games of senior rugby throughout his life
From Louis Bielle-Biarrey to Oscar Jégou: Meet the new generation of stars making France unstoppable this Six Nations
France’s Class of 2023 won the U20 World Cup at a canter. Now they are making the Men’s Six Nations look easy…
Six Nations 2026 preview, team guides and stats in latest issue of Rugby World out now!
Everything you need to know about this year's championship in one place
How “world-class” Dan Sheehan is becoming Ireland’s main this Six Nations
Ireland are fighting the tide of an ageing squad this Six Nations but are well stocked with this world-class, try-hungry hooker
How a pub session and boozed-up gardening helped Henry Slade get over his World Cup axing and why he’s determined to make it with England in 2027
Exeter Chiefs and England stalwart Henry Slade says he feels better than ever
Can Blair Murray help reverse the rot for Wales ahead of the Six Nations?
The Scarlets full-back has been a rare ray of light in this generational woeful run of form for Wales
“Playing on the wing has definitely helped me as a scrum-half” Meet Jamie Dobie, the in-form utility back who wants to give Scotland the edge
Comfortable on the wing and at scrum-half, Dobie is a useful tool in Gregor Townsend’s arsenal…
“I want to be the best player in the world” Red Roses World Champion Ellie Kildunne eyes global domination following golden year
Not satisfied with World Cup success and a Sport Personality of the Year runner up spot, Kildunne is eyeing being the best in the business