South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus has singled out tests against France and Ireland as the most "challenging" during a five-international tour of Europe in November.

Intimidating French, Irish cauldrons will test Springboks - Erasmus

Rampant Ireland ran in 16 tries as they crushed tier-2 Portugal 106-7 in Lisbon on Saturday, the biggest victory in their 150-year history and also their first time beyond 100 points.

Ireland thrash Portugal to break records

Ireland will hand first caps to winger Shayne Bolton and flanker Alex Kendellen as a much depleted side take on Portugal in their test in Lisbon on Saturday.

Ireland name two new caps to start against Portugal

Wing Tommy O’Brien and lock Darragh Murray will make their debuts for Ireland after interim coach Paul O’Connell named his side to face Georgia in Tbilisi on Saturday, a selection without 16 players on British and Irish Lions duty in Australia.

Depleted Ireland name much-changed side for Georgia test

Champions France will host Ireland in the opening game of next year's Six Nations with the first match of the tournament being held on a Thursday for the first time since 1948, organisers announced on Monday.

Six Nations 2026 to start on Thursday to avoid Winter Olympics clash

France beat Scotland 35-16 at the Stade de France on Saturday to become Six Nations champions.

Three takeaways after France beat Scotland for the Six Nations title

France full-back Thomas Ramos scored 20 points as France bulldozed Scotland 35-16 on Saturday in Paris to claim the Six Nations title.

Ramos guides France to Six Nations title with Scotland demolition

France faced a win-or-bust Six Nations showdown against Scotland in Paris on Saturday after England routed sorry Wales to send the title battle down to the wire.

France face win-or-bust Six Nations duel with Scotland after England rout Wales

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