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Johnny Sexton says Ireland have not yet proven they can "put in a performance to beat one of the top teams".

Gregor Townsend rued failing to build on the momentous victory over England after Scotland's Guinness Six Nations title hopes were extinguished by Ireland.

Check out our takeaways from Scotland v Ireland in the Six Nations. The post Five takeaways from Scotland v Ireland appeared first on PlanetRugby.

Ireland's player ratings after their 27-24 Six Nations win over Scotland. The post Player ratings: Defensive issues for James Lowe appeared first on PlanetRugby.

Scotland's player ratings after their 27-24 Six Nations loss to Ireland. The post Player ratings: Hamish Watson the catalyst for Scotland appeared first on PlanetRugby.

Cardiff Blues kept alive their hopes of Champions Cup qualification after fighting back to beat Guinness PRO14 strugglers Benetton 29-14 in Italy.

A late penalty from Paddy Jackson ensured that luckless Worcester's miserable run continued as they went down 20-17 at the Brentford Community Stadium.

A late Johnny Sexton penalty goal helped Ireland overcome Scotland 27-24 in an absorbing Six Nations meeting at Murrayfield on Sunday. The post Ireland edge out Scotland in Six Nations thriller appeared first on PlanetRu...

Johnny Sexton kicked a 77th-minute penalty to hand Ireland a 27-24 victory at Murrayfield after Scotland had overturned a 14-point deficit late on.

Cardiff Blues came from behind to overcome Benetton in their PRO14 meeting at the Stadio Monigo, running out 29-14 winners on Sunday. The post Cardiff Blues beat Benetton to keep European hopes alive appeared first on Pl...

George North is remaining calm as Wales approach a Grand Slam week and their mouth-watering Six Nations match against France in Paris. The post George North staying calm ahead of Grand Slam week appeared first on PlanetR...

Billy Vunipola admits England's impressive win over France is tinged with the disappointment of knowing that pride and not silverware is at stake on the final weekend.

It's our round-up of this week's best social media posts in rugby union. The post Sunday Social: 50 up, rivalries and a new career appeared first on PlanetRugby.

Eddie Jones feels England's win against France on Saturday gives them an advantage over Le Bleus in the teams' battle for World Cup success. The post ‘England win crucial in World Cup race’ – Eddie Jones appeared f...

Highlights from Saturday's England v France clash in the Six Nations. The post VIDEO: England v France highlights appeared first on PlanetRugby.

Wales coach Wayne Pivac expects a tough assignment against France in their bid to be crowned 2021 Six Nations and Grand Slam champions. The post Wayne Pivac relishing French challenge in Paris appeared first on PlanetRug...

Highlights from the Blues v Highlanders clash in Super Rugby Aotearoa. The post Five-try Blues blow Highlanders away appeared first on PlanetRugby.

OWEN Lane and Cardiff have been inspired by the sensational return of Ellis Jenkins as Blues look to finish the season on a high. Wales […] The post Benetton v Cardiff Blues: Owen Lane aims to hit top gear again like E...

Milestone man Annett looks ahead to Sunday's clash against the Exiles, and old Ulster pal Paddy Jackson The post Niall Annett wary of his old pal Paddy's unpredictability at No.10 appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

DOUBLE World Cup-winning All Black Sonny Bill Williams has retired from rugby and is looking to restart his boxing career.The 35-year-old lifted the Webb Ellis […] The post Sonny Bill eyes return to the ring appeared f...

DAVID FLATMAN  COMMENTFORMER ENGLAND, SARACENS AND BATH PROP ENGLAND didn’t just keep a lid on Antoine Dupont and his side, they chose to outplay them in […] The post The ball was no longer a time bomb appeared fir...

Anthony Watson receives special praise for his lung-bursting, all-action marathon performance against the French at Twickenham The post The ball was no longer a time bomb | David Flatman appeared first on The Rugby Paper...