Rugby's international heavyweights have joined forces to deliver a significant blow to the proposed breakaway league R360 by declaring any player involved will be barred from Test selection.
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.
After beating Italy 42-24 at Loftus Versfeld, Springboks will face the Azzurri once more in Gqeberha.
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.
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.
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.
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.
England climbed to the top of the Women's Six Nations table with a 38-5 win over Italy on Sunday.
England coach John Mitchell has picked five uncapped players in his squad for their Six Nations opener against Italy in York on Sunday.
ESPN writers Tom Hamilton and James Regan take a renewed look at the tournament and grade each side.
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.
Ireland beat Italy 22-17 in Rome on Saturday to keep their slim hopes of winning the title alive.
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.
ESPN senior rugby writer Tom Hamilton previews the final weekend of the 2025 Six Nations.
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.
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.
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.
Ahead of the final weekend of Six Nations action, what does each team need to do to win the title? ESPN has you covered.
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.
England eased to a 47-24 win over Italy at Allianz Staidum, Twickenham on Sunday to earn their fourth victory of this year's Six Nations.
It can hardly be described as a win against the odds, but England's victory over Italy gives them an outside chance of Six Nations glory.
