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Ireland had the chance to become the first side in Six Nations championship history dating back to 1883 to win three outright titles in succession but blew it
Six Nations 2025 19/03/25 6:00am

A baffling change in style: How Ireland blew the chance of a century and a half

Never in the 142-year history of the Six Nations championship has a side clinched three titles outright in succession. Ireland had that chance in 2025 but blew it. How?

The Six Nations is to adopt the 20-minute red cards that were trialled during the autumn
Rugby Union 30/01/25 6:00am

Twenty-minute reds? Scrum-half protection? The new Six Nations rules

The law trials and rule innovations being debuted and continued during the 2025 Six Nations…

Who will be crowned Six Nations champions for 2024?
Rugby Union 10/03/24 5:30pm

Who can win the title? What's still to play for? Six Nations permutations

We take a look at what is still to play for as the 2024 Six Nations Championship reaches its conclusion.

Felix Jones joined England's coaching staff in January
England 03/03/24 7:00am

Jones building case for defence as England prepare for Ireland visit

England coach Felix Jones won 13 caps for Ireland but now he is plotting their downfall as Six Nations champions visit Twickenham.

Six Nations 2024 01/02/24 12:00pm

Six Nations 2024: Leaders and rising stars

We take a closer look at 12 key players who should shine for their teams as the Six Nations faces a period of transition...

Will Gregor Townsend and co-captain Rory Darge lead Scotland to a sustained Six Nations title challenge in 2024?
Scotland 01/02/24 6:00am

Six Nations 2024 in focus: Will Scotland finally forge title challenge?

In 2023, Scotland won their opening two Six Nations games but ultimately dropped out of contention. Will 2024 be the year they maintain a title run?

Warren Gatland's Wales are much changed from the last two years after a number of retirements and injuries
Rugby Union 31/01/24 6:00am

Six Nations 2024 in focus: Can Gatland's inexperienced Wales contend?

Wales have seen experienced players retire, key men pick up injuries, and largely poor form for over two years. What can we expect in 2024?

New skipper Jamie George and head coach Steve Borthwick will look to drive England to a much better Six Nations performance
Rugby Union 30/01/24 6:00am

Six Nations 2024 in focus: Are Farrell-less England in a mess?

England head into the 2024 Six Nations with head coach Steve Borthwick seeking big improvements on the last three years, but after a lot of disruption.

Andy Farrell has named Peter O'Mahony as Ireland captain for the 2024 Six Nations
Rugby Union 29/01/24 6:00am

Ireland must ditch lingering hurt as post-Sexton era begins in France

Grand Slam winners in 2023, Ireland suffered familiar quarter-final heartbreak at the autumn's Rugby World Cup. How will Andy Farrell's charges respond?

Ellis Genge, Maro Itoje and George Ford are three of the leading candidates to be named the next England captain
Rugby Union 15/01/24 11:06am

England's post-Farrell captaincy candidates: Itoje favourite?

England enter into the 2024 Six Nations with skipper Owen Farrell having stepped aside. Who are Steve Borthwick's candidates to replace him?

Quality England players are ineligible, skipper Owen Farrell has stepped aside and may not return, while there has been some strange coaching changes
England 10/01/24 10:59am

England in chaos? Farrell absent, coaching changes, ineligible players

Steve Borthwick's choice of captain Owen Farrell has stepped away and may be leaving for good, his right-hand man Kevin Sinfield is departing. Are England in chaos?

Billy Vunipola and Courtney Lawes reflect following England's semi-final defeat to South Africa
England 26/10/23 12:00pm

Last hurrahs and the dawn of a new era for England in RWC bronze final

Friday's bronze final against Argentina will mark a changing of the guard for England as several big names sign off.

An England team needing to improve, a Premiership struggling, and an RFU needing to change. What does the future hold for English rugby?
Rugby Union 03/02/23 6:00am

What does the future hold for English rugby?

An RFU and England side in need of improvement, Premiership rugby struggling, and an overreliance on private schools: what does the future hold for English rugby?

Rugby's next step into technology comes in the form of the artificially intelligent and revolutionary Smart Ball, which will be used throughout the Six Nations
Rugby Union 31/01/23 6:00am

From NASA to Murrayfield: Rugby's Smart Ball its next step into technology

Rugby's artificially intelligent and revolutionary Smart Ball is a gateway to more information, clearer decision-making and reduced time delays.

Can Scotland put some consistency together to trouble the top end of the Six Nations table?
Scotland 27/01/23 6:00am

Six Nations 2023 in focus: Scotland

The last time Scotland visited Twickenham , they won. Can they repeat the trick and put some consistency together across a full campaign in 2023?

Warren Gatland is back in charge of Wales. Can he get them firing again?
Rugby Union 26/01/23 6:00am

Six Nations 2023 in focus: Wales

After a dismal period under Wayne Pivac, Wales have called on Warren Gatland to return in the hope of a spike in results. Will it work?

Can Johnny Sexton, Andy Farrell and Josh van der Flier lead Ireland to silverware in 2023?
Rugby Union 25/01/23 6:00am

Six Nations 2023 in focus: Ireland

Triple Crown winners in 2022, and off the back of a series win in New Zealand, can Andy Farrell's Ireland kick on to clinch the Six Nations?

A new era dawns for England under Steve Borthwick. Will it get off to a flying start?
England 24/01/23 6:00am

Six Nations 2023 in focus: England

England head into the 2023 Six Nations under new head coach Steve Borthwick seeking big improvements on the last two years.

James Peters, the first black man to play for England (Credit: World Rugby Museum, Twickenham)
Rugby Union 25/10/22 6:00am

James Peters: The story of England's first black rugby player

This Black History Month 2022, we look into the tragic and turbulent story of James 'Jimmy' Peters, England's first black rugby player.

Steve Borthwick, Rob Baxter and Andy Farrell have been mentioned. We take a look at the potential candidates to replace Eddie Jones...
England 31/03/22 5:00pm

England's potential contenders to replace Jones

We look through the potential contenders who the RFU could turn to once Eddie Jones leaves his role as England head coach...

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Image from British and Irish Lions Recollections: Will Greenwood recalls experience as last uncapped bolter and says Henry Pollock 'has to smash people'

British and Irish Lions Recollections: Will Greenwood recalls experience as last uncapped bolter and says Henry Pollock 'has to smash people'

Lawrence Dallagio chats to Sky Sports about his British and Irish Lions career, recollecting his 1997, 2001 and 2005 tour memories

Dallaglio: I played to honour my sister - it led to unforgettable Lions memories

Dan Lydiate chats to Sky Sports about his Wales and British and Irish Lions career, recollecting his 2013 tour memories

Lydiate: From scared 19-year-old who couldn't feel his legs to Lions flanker

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Image from British and Irish Lions Recollections: Will Greenwood recalls experience as last uncapped bolter and says Henry Pollock 'has to smash people'

British and Irish Lions Recollections: Will Greenwood recalls experience as last uncapped bolter and says Henry Pollock 'has to smash people'

Lawrence Dallagio chats to Sky Sports about his British and Irish Lions career, recollecting his 1997, 2001 and 2005 tour memories

Dallaglio: I played to honour my sister - it led to unforgettable Lions memories

Dan Lydiate chats to Sky Sports about his Wales and British and Irish Lions career, recollecting his 2013 tour memories

Lydiate: From scared 19-year-old who couldn't feel his legs to Lions flanker

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