Scottish fans were fuming when they crossed the line to beat France in the final play,only to be denied by the match officials.
The 2027 tournament will also be expanded to 24 teams,and there will be a new global,12-team competition featuring the Wallabies.
The big codes are racing for the money,eyeballs and participation of women and girls. And while it’s not all rosy,there’s little doubt they are seen as the last frontier.
The Irish have their eyes set on overcoming a World Cup curse after a dominant Six Nations but English fans are fuming about a contentious red card.
Four months after sacking Eddie Jones,England rugby suffered one of its darkest days by getting thrashes 53-10 at Twickenham - their biggest ever home defeat.
It was the first time in Five and Six Nations history that the world’s two top-ranked teams had gone head-to-head - but Ireland were superior.
England’s new era under Steve Borthwick began with a Six Nations defeat to Scotland,while Ireland were too strong for Wales.
Emmanuel Meafou is 145kg,202cm and one of the best players in European rugby. He plans to play for France. Meafou is also Australian and couldn’t get a start here.
After switching to Scotland last year,former NSW and Australia flanker Jack Dempsey will be thrust into the bitter Calcutta Cup rivalry with England.
Delilah,released in 1968,contains lyrics the Welsh Rugby Union says are “problematic and upsetting to some supporters,” and will not be performed at the Six Nations.
The Rugby Championship isn’t working. A southern version of the Six Nations could save it - and keep South Africa involved as they continue to eye Europe’s riches.