A year can feel like a lifetime in professional sport.

Round one of the 2023 Guinness Six Nations more than lived up to its billing as Rugby’s greatest annual international Championship.

Defending Six Nations champions France held off a daring yet inaccurate Italian side to open their campaign with a 29 – 24 victory in Rome.

Coach: Fabien Galthie

International Rugby’s oldest Championship returns on Saturday for what will no doubt be a fascinating six-week run.

World Rugby has announced its intention to lower the legal tackling height at the elite level worldwide in the coming years to reduce the risk of head injuries in the sport.

One of the premier rugby events in the world returns in February as some of Europe's best national rugby teams begin a five week tournament known as the Six Nations.

Andy Farrell has named a 37-strong Ireland squad for the upcoming Guinness Six Nations, including only 27 of the 34 players capped during the recent three-game Autumn Nations Series.

France boss Fabien Galthie has included eight uncapped players in his squad of 42 for the upcoming Guinness Six Nations.

On Sept. 8, 2023, France will host the All Blacks at Stade de France to kick off the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

No test-playing nation came into the World Cup year in 2019 with as much exuberance and hope as Ireland, which was understandably justified.

The All Blacks era under Ian Foster has been one of historic firsts, but for the wrong reasons, as they have lumbered through below their high standards since 2020.

Former England boss Clive Woodward has made his prediction for the 2023 World Cup, tipping France to ultimately lift the trophy Oct. 28 in Paris.

Six huge matchups have been reported for the 2024 July tours, potentially the last of the traditionally scheduled international seasons, as global rugby executives look to implement the new Nations Championship from 2026 onward.

Wayne Pivac's reign as Wales head coach has come to an end after three years in charge.