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6dReuters

Springboks' Wiese suspended for start of Rugby Championship

South Africa No. 8 Jasper Wiese has been suspended for four matches following a headbutt on Italian prop Danilo Fischetti in the Springboks' 45-0 victory on Saturday.

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12dLeonard Solms

Springboks favourites again in milestone match for Willie le Roux

After beating Italy 42-24 at Loftus Versfeld, Springboks will face the Azzurri once more in Gqeberha.

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17dLeonard Solms

Springboks the obvious favourites to crush Italy at Loftus fortress

The Springboks will face Italy in their first official Test of the season on Saturday at Loftus Versfeld, heading into the game buoyed by a 54-7 drubbing of the Barbarians at Cape Town's DHL Stadium last weekend.

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87dESPN

Six Nations and Women's Six Nations: Full fixture list

The men's Six Nations is over, but the women's tournament is just heating up. Here is the full list of fixtures for both events.

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89dESPN

Italy vs. Wales postponed after Pope's death

Italy's Women's Six Nations match against Wales, which was set to be played on Saturday April 26, will now be played on Sunday April 27 following the death of Pope Francis.

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108dESPN

International rugby fixtures: Latest matches, key dates, venues

Here's the full list of international rugby fixtures, including the British & Irish Lions tour of Australia, the Rugby Championship and the Autumn Nations Series.

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119dJames Regan

England 38-5 Italy: Red Roses make rampant start to Women's Six Nations

England climbed to the top of the Women's Six Nations table with a 38-5 win over Italy on Sunday.

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123dESPN

England vs Italy: John Mitchell opts for youth in Women's Six Nations opener

England coach John Mitchell has picked five uncapped players in his squad for their Six Nations opener against Italy in York on Sunday.

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124dTom Hamilton and James Regan

Six Nations grades: England get A; Ireland need transition

ESPN writers Tom Hamilton and James Regan take a renewed look at the tournament and grade each side.

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126dTom Hamilton and James Regan

Six Nations: Maro Itoje could be Lions captain? Wales won't win again this year?

Tom Hamilton and James Regan weigh in on the final weekend of the Six Nations as France were crowned champions at England and Ireland's expense.

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127dReuters

Six Nations: Ireland edge Italy but title hopes fade

Ireland beat Italy 22-17 in Rome on Saturday to keep their slim hopes of winning the title alive.

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127dESPN

Italy 17-22 Ireland: Simon Easterby praises retiring Irish trio

Interim Ireland head coach Simon Easterby has praised Peter O'Mahony, Cian Healy and Conor Murray following the trio's final Test match against Italy on Saturday.

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129dTom Hamilton

Six Nations preview: Wales to stun England? France's crowning moment?

ESPN senior rugby writer Tom Hamilton previews the final weekend of the 2025 Six Nations.

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130dReuters

Italy vs Ireland: Hosts ring in changes after disappointing results

Italy captain Michele Lamaro has been dropped to the bench against Ireland, with head coach Gonzalo Quesada making seven changes for their final game of the Six Nations on Saturday.

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130dReuters

Italy vs Ireland: Sam Prendergast dropped, Tadgh Furlong returns

Ireland have dropped Sam Prendergast with Jack Crowley set to start at flyhalf away to Italy in the Six Nations on Saturday, as Mack Hansen, James Lowe, Garry Ringrose and Tadgh Furlong also return to the squad.

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131dESPN

Italy vs Ireland: Kick-off time, how to watch, team news

Italy host Ireland on Saturday in the final round of the 2025 Six Nations. Here's everything you need to know ahead of the game.

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132dESPN

Six Nations permutations: How France, England and Ireland can win title

Ahead of the final weekend of Six Nations action, what does each team need to do to win the title? ESPN has you covered.

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133dTom Hamilton and James Regan

Six Nations: Marcus Smith cements fullback spot? Ireland need reset?

Tom Hamilton and James Regan weigh in on the biggest takes from the weekend as France spoiled Ireland's party and Marcus Smith proved excellent at fullback.