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The Namibian
In-form France fly-half Matthieu Jalibert is ready to step into the spotlight and shine in the reigning champions’ Six Nations opener against Ireland, his captain Antoine Dupont said on Wednesday. …
All lights are go for Jalibert, says France's DupontThe Namibian
The Irish players still “have a lot of belief” in themselves and their ability to regain the Six Nations title despite mixed results last year, captain Caelan Doris said on Monday. …
Irish believe in themselves despite mixed results, says DorisThe Namibian
Gregor Townsend believes that Scotland can put a chastening end to 2025 behind them to compete with anyone in the Six Nations this season. …
Townsend bullish on Scotland's Six Nations prospectsThe Namibian
England have to raise the bar once more if they are to win a first Six Nations title in six years, according to Jamie George, after an 11-game winning run. …
England must set new standards to win Six Nations, says GeorgeThe Namibian
… Italy is a top team; they have good club teams that play in the United Rugby Championship, and they play in the Six Nations, so they play against top opposition each weekend. …
Burger upbeat despite Italy maulingSouth Africa and France top their respective tables after the southern hemisphere Tests in the inaugural Nations Championship. The Springboks, New Zealand and other southern hemisphere nations will visit the northern hemisphere in November to play three Tests apiece before a grand final at Twickenham on November 27-29.
20 July 2026 · The Namibian →
South Africa and France top their respective tables after the southern hemisphere Tests in the inaugural Nations Championship. The Springboks, New Zealand and other southern hemisphere nations will visit the northern hemisphere in November to play three Tests apiece before a grand final at Twickenham on November 27-29.
20 July 2026 · The Namibian →
France defeated Japan 42-15 on Saturday in Tokyo to complete their Nations Championship southern hemisphere series with two wins and one loss. France scored six tries in the comfortable victory over the outclassed Japan side.
18 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Ireland beat Japan 36-20 in the Nations Championship on Saturday to stretch their win streak to six, with five Irish players scoring tries on neutral territory at Newcastle, north of Sydney.
11 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Japan beat Italy 27-10 in their Nations Championship campaign in Tokyo on Saturday, with forwards coach Neal Hatley standing in for suspended head coach Eddie Jones. Japan scored tries through captain Warner Dearns, full-back Takuro Matsunaga, and flanker Ben Gunter in front of more than 20,000 fans.
4 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Jac Morgan scored two tries as Wales beat Fiji 39-24 in their opening Nations Championship match in Cardiff on Saturday, giving Wales back-to-back Test wins for the first time since the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
4 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Teenage cyclist Paul Seixas's participation in the Tour de France has raised hopes of a first French victory in 41 years, since Bernard Hinault's 1985 triumph. France also faces long droughts in Paris-Roubaix (30 years since 1997) and Roland Garros men's tennis (since Yannick Noah in 1983).
30 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The 2024 Six Nations saw record attacking success with 211 tries scored, but also a record 211 tries conceded, prompting champion France and other teams to reassess their defensive weaknesses ahead of the Rugby World Cup. Ireland proved the exception, conceding the fewest points and tries, while most teams prioritized attacking performance despite the defensive vulnerabilities exposed by the tournament.
17 March 2026 · The Namibian →
France retained the Six Nations title with a 48-46 victory over England, decided by a Thomas Ramos penalty kick after the final whistle. Louis Bielle-Biarrey scored four tries in a 13-try thriller in which the lead changed hands repeatedly.
15 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Wales defeated Italy 31-17 in Cardiff on Saturday to end a 15-match losing streak in the Six Nations, with the Welsh dominant in the first half, scoring four tries for a 31-0 lead before Italy rallied late in the match.
15 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Ireland beat Scotland 43-21 at Lansdowne Road on Saturday to keep their Six Nations title hopes alive and win the Triple Crown for the fourth time in five years. The victory, featuring six tries from the Irish, extended their winning streak against Scotland to 12 games and left them three points ahead of France in the title race.
15 March 2026 · The Namibian →
France's reigning Six Nations champions remain in pole position to retain the title despite losing their Grand Slam hopes to Scotland, with head coach Fabien Galthie saying a bonus-point victory over England on Saturday would almost certainly secure the championship.
14 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Scotland can win the Six Nations championship for the first time in the era if they beat Ireland on Saturday and France lose to England. Back-row forward Rory Darge said the team is prepared for the pressure, though Scotland have not won in Dublin since 2010.
12 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Scotland defeated France 50-40 in a high-scoring match, while Italy beat England for the first time in 32 attempts and Ireland struggled past Wales. Even top players like France captain Antoine Dupont can have an off-day, England coach Steve Borthwick faces mounting pressure after three consecutive defeats, and Ireland must improve their discipline ahead of facing Scotland.
9 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Italy secured a historic 23-18 victory over England in the Six Nations, winning against them for the first time in 33 attempts. Tries from Tommaso Menoncello and Leonardo Marin, plus 13 points from fly-half Paolo Garbski, lifted Italy above England in the tournament table.
8 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Scotland's 50-40 home victory over France with seven tries has kept the Six Nations title race alive ahead of the final day, with France and Scotland now level on 16 points. France can secure back-to-back titles if they match Scotland's result in their respective final matches against England and Ireland.
8 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Ireland defeated Wales 27-17 at Lansdowne Road to keep their slim Six Nations title hopes alive with a bonus-point victory, extending Wales's losing streak to 15 matches. Ireland's chances now depend on Scotland beating France on Saturday.
7 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Gregor Townsend says Scotland's sole focus is beating France in the Six Nations on Saturday in Edinburgh, rather than the championship implications. A Scotland bonus-point win could put them atop the standings heading into their final match against Ireland, though Townsend insists the team believes it can win both remaining games.
6 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Champions France defeated Italy 33-8 in Lille on Sunday, with winger Louis Bielle-Biarrey scoring a try in a tournament record eighth consecutive Six Nations match. The victory kept France unbeaten in the tournament and on track for the Grand Slam.
23 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Scotland defeated Wales 26-23 at the Principality Stadium with a try from George Turner in the 75th minute, coming from behind to take their first lead of the game. Scotland will now face Ireland in Dublin in their bid to complete a first Triple Crown since 1990.
22 February 2026 · The Namibian →
England coach Steve Borthwick has handed 21-year-old Henry Pollock his first Test start at No. 8 for Saturday's Six Nations clash with Ireland at Twickenham, looking to bounce back after a 31-20 loss to Scotland ended their 12-game winning streak. Ireland coach Andy Farrell has made five changes to his squad, dropping fly-half Sam Prendergast completely after an error-strewn performance and starting Jack Crowley in his place.
21 February 2026 · The Namibian →
England head coach Steve Borthwick has made three changes to the squad for Saturday's Six Nations match against Ireland at Twickenham, including Henry Pollock's first start at number eight. Captain Maro Itoje will reach his 100th England cap, becoming only the ninth player to achieve the milestone.
18 February 2026 · The Namibian →
England's hopes of a first Grand Slam since 2016 were ended by Scotland in Edinburgh, while reigning champions France won their second match by trouncing Wales 54-12 in Cardiff in front of the smallest ever Six Nations crowd there. Huw Jones scored twice for Scotland in a 31-20 Calcutta Cup victory, and Irish coach Andy Farrell said his side showed character in beating Italy 20-13 but must reduce errors ahead of facing England.
16 February 2026 · The Namibian →
France defeated Wales 54-12 in their Six Nations match at Cardiff, with fly-half Matthieu Jalibert scoring one try and setting up three others in a dominant eight-try performance. France improved to two wins from two and remain the only side capable of a Grand Slam, while Wales sit bottom of the table with two heavy defeats.
16 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Scotland revived their Six Nations campaign with a commanding 31-20 victory over England at Murrayfield, ending England's 12-match unbeaten run. Huw Jones scored two tries as Scotland built a 24-10 halftime lead, with England reduced to 14 men following Henry Arundell's red card.
15 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Ireland rebounded from an opening loss to France by edging Italy 20-13 at Lansdowne Road on Saturday, with tries by Jack Conan and Robert Baloucoune in the second half securing the victory despite trailing 10-5 at halftime. The match was notable for featuring Hollie Davidson as the first woman to referee a men's Six Nations match.
15 February 2026 · The Namibian →
France's 36-14 win over Ireland and England's 48-7 rout of Wales marked dominant opening rounds of the Six Nations Championship, with France vindicating coach Fabien Galthie's squad selections and England's George Ford orchestrating his team's victory. Scotland's narrow 18-15 defeat to Italy has renewed focus on coach Gregor Townsend's tenure, as the side continues to struggle against adversity.
10 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Henry Arundell scored a first-half hat-trick of tries as England defeated Wales 48–7 at Twickenham in their Six Nations opener, with England running in seven tries total. The victory extended England's winning streak to 12 matches and left Wales searching for their first Six Nations win since 2023.
8 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Italy defeated Scotland 18-15 in their Six Nations opener in Rome on Saturday, leading throughout the match despite poor wet conditions. The result increases pressure on Scotland coach Gregor Townsend following a series of poor results.
8 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Reigning champions France dominated Ireland 36-14 in Six Nations rugby on Thursday, with wing Louis Bielle-Biarrey scoring twice and scrumhalf Antoine Dupont returning to the national team after an 11-month injury absence. France scored five tries and controlled the match, though Ireland mounted a second-half comeback before France sealed the victory.
6 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Scotland coach Gregor Townsend has left out top try-scorers Duhan van der Merwe and Darcy Graham, plus fullback Blair Kinghorn, for Saturday's Six Nations opener in Rome, instead selecting Tom Jordan at full-back and Glasgow wings Kyle Steyn and Jamie Dobie. Townsend said the three dropped players "have had some terrific games" but the new back three "deserve their starts given how well they've been playing."
6 February 2026 · The Namibian →