World Rugby has moved to clarify the organisation’s position on the merits and structure of its proposed annual global competition the Nations Championship.

There were wins for Ireland and Wales in Saturday’s Six Nations Championship matches with the Dragons ending the day on top of the table.

The first weekend of Six Nations actions brought some epic contests. But it was England’s win over Ireland that stole the show.

Flower of Scotland is always a treat at Murrayfield. Add a bagpiper on the roof and it’s pretty much unmatched

A Blair Kinghorn hat-trick and tries for Stuart Hogg and Chris Harris gave Scotland a decisive 33-20 win over Italy.

Italy face a monumental task to take down a Scotland team that appear to be on the rise, on the first weekend of the 2019 Six Nations.

Their vessel was sheltering from stormy weather off the coast of Malta.

Destination weddings are becoming increasingly popular. Considering one? Here are some ideas.

Italian Competition Authority – AGCM conducted two separate investigations for Apple and Samsung.

Under Rome’s strict security measures, it is illegal to overfly the city, including with a drone.

Beyond disgusting. Douglas Costa can now expect a lengthy ban and disciplinary action from Juventus after his moment of madness.

The promise of lifeforms in Mars may be a reality. Scientists have found an underground lake that stretches 20km on the Red Planet.

Going, but not gone just yet.

Scotland escaped a potential embarrassment when they scraped to a 27-29 win over Italy in their Six Nations encounter on Saturday.

This could be why the Boks looked like they were playing a home game on Saturday.

Difficult to think of any outcome other than a Bok victory.

It’s the safari derby! As the Italian minnows journey south to the Free State Stadium for the first time, they may be doing so with little more than survival in mind against the wounded hosts.

From a French fashion faux pas to an outlandish act of colonial provocation, we take you through a bundle of old rags destined to hang forever on sale rails across the world of rugby.

Bring on the lasagne!

Here we go again, everyone – Allister Coetzee has named his charges for this weekend’s clash with Italy. Here’s what the interwebz makes of it.

We look at the media backlash after Allister Coetzee’s hapless South Africa were mauled by the English lions in London as their miserable run goes on.

Puglia, or Apulia, is on the heel of Italy’s boot. It is full of southern ebullience, tradition and hidden secrets.

The charming Cinque Terre has shades of Devon and Cornwall with terraced vineyards and olive trees thrown in for good measure.

Sandy Cadiz-Smith discovers many delights beneath the Italian sun.

Italy is always a delight but with blue skies, a light breeze and just the right amount of tourists, a visit in early May is perfect