Mercer played for Scotland at the U16 level
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French referee knocked out by prop in sickening ordeal at lower league match
The official was punched from behind
Finn Russell versus England’s blitz defence – what the fly-half had to say
Blitz defence. It’s the big tactical talking point for England as they take to Murrayfield on Saturday, in the Six Nations. England’s defence coach is the chief architect of the…
Watch: Tonga prop nicknamed ‘Big Ben’ is also elite at goal-kicking
The giant has a new skill to add to his CV
England fly-half George Ford reveals his dream backline to play with – and there’s no Owen Farrell
Ford is England's first-choice 10
Remembering when Scotland dropped the Calcutta Cup trophy, used it as a rugby ball and ‘kicked it down the street’
Scotland will welcome England to Murrayfield on Saturday in the oldest international rugby fixture with the famous Calcutta Cup at stake. The trophy has been at the centre of some…
Emily Scarratt to make first appearance in over a year following career-threatening injury
Scarratt last played in January 2023
England A team to play Portugal confirmed with last year’s Six Nations starter snubbed
The England A team to face Portugal on Sunday at Mattioli Woods Welford Road has been confirmed in the first game for the second-string side since the RFU announced its…
Ireland v Wales predictions Six Nations 2024: Can Gatland pull off upset?
Winless Wales travel to Dublin to face top-of-the-table Ireland as we look at who could be victorious in this famous fixture. Here are our Ireland v Wales predictions ahead of…
Watch team-mates go at each other as punches fly in Super Rugby training fight
The Chiefs kick-off the Super Rugby season against the Crusaders on Friday