Lions out in cold, Townsend fights for job: 5 Scotland-England talking points
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Six Nations
Opinion
I'm baffled by Gregor Townsend's Calcutta Cup calls - Andy Goode
The Calcutta Cup is always one of the highlights of the rugby calendar but this time it feels there’s even more on the line, per…
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England involvement helping Maro Itoje deal with personal tragedy
The England captain missed some of the pre-tournament training camp in order to attend the funeral of his mother.
Ben Thomas one of four casualties as Wales boss Steve Tandy wields axe
Thomas, Josh Macleod, Harri Deaves and Liam Belcher have missed out on a place in the matchday 23 to face France in Cardiff on Sun…
'You guys set the narrative but that’s not really relevant for our team'
Gregor Townsend insisted he will not allow the ongoing scrutiny of his position as Scotland head coach to distract him...
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Townsend makes shock decision as Scotland make 4 changes for England
Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has not selected any Edinburgh players in his starting XV to take on England on Saturday in th…
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Matt Sherratt: 'It wasn’t hairdryer treatment, but it was honest'
Matt Sherratt says there has been an “honest” appraisal of Wales’ abject defeat to England but no “hairdryer treatment” …
'Everyone is morphing into some sort of hybrid player': George Ford
Earl started Saturday’s rout of Wales at number eight but finished it at inside centre, while flanker Pollock is seen as an opti…
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Huw Jones responds to concerns surrounding Scotland camp
Huw Jones is determined to help Scotland’s much-vaunted back-line ignite against England after being stifled by Italy in their f…
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Freddie Steward and Fraser Dingwall are quietly becoming crucial for England
Wales thrashing comes with its caveats but the centre and full-back are making real strides in an England shirt
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Scotland scrum coach Pieter de Villiers: We can still win Six Nations
Pieter de Villiers is adamant a victory over England on Saturday can 'turn everything around' for Scotland after a dire start to t…
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England boss Steve Borthwick sends message to Gregor Townsend critics
Scotland head coach Townsend is under pressure after their shock defeat against Italy.
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'I’m severely worried': Ex-players sound alarm over looming Irish crisis
Former internationals Bernard Jackman and Donal Lenihan have raised grave concerns over the production line in Ireland.
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World Rankings record on the line in round two of the Six Nations
Italy will break new ground if they back up last weekend's win over Scotland with an emphatic victory over Ireland in Dublin.
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Maro Itoje one of two changes for England for Calcutta Cup
Captain Maro Itoje will return to the starting XV for England for their Calcutta Cup clash with Scotland on Saturday in round two …
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'That will come to bite England... but they hide him well'
Former Wales fly-half Dan Biggar has urged the Ireland coaches to find a way to hide Sam Prendergast's defensive frailties, saying…
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'I probably victimised myself': Freddie Steward appreciates 'second chance'
Steward was reinstated for England’s 2025 summer tour – and has started every major Test since.
The times are changing, and some Six Nations teams may be left behind
As the importance of the kicking game grows, England and France look to be ahead of the curve while Ireland may fall stagnant.
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Six Nations
Opinion
5 Englishmen make our Six Nations team of the week
Round one of the Guinness Six Nations is in the books, and it was three dominant displays, despite what the scoreline between Ital…
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Mick Cleary: 'England approach Murrayfield with relish, no matter what awaits them.'
Steve Borthwick's England swatted aside a listless Welsh side knowing stiffer challenges lie ahead with Murrayfield looming
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Italy inadvertently throw England a Six Nations hospital pass
Gregor Brown believes a Calcutta Cup showdown with England is the perfect way for Scotland to try to banish their Italy frustratio…
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Four players added to England squad as Borthwick fills injury gaps
England’s 36-player training squad update does not include Immanuel Feyi-Waboso, who has will miss the rest of the Guinness Six …
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'This Irish team are on the ropes and everyone is coming after them'
France, Italy and England registered wins on a dramatic opening weekend of the Guinness Six Nations.
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The Springbok inspiring Henry Arundell to become a more complete player
England’s hat-trick hero Henry Arundell has looked to South Africa star Cheslin Kolbe for inspiration in his drive to become a m…
'It’s not going to click overnight': Steve Tandy rules out ‘knee-jerk’ reaction
Steve Tandy has ruled out overhauling his Wales team in response to Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations rout by England with Louis R…
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Six Nations
Exclusive
England blow: Immanuel Feyi-Waboso set to miss entire Six Nations
England coach Steve Borthwick has suffered a massive injury blow with the news that star winger Immanuel Feyi-Waboso is set to mis…
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12-year wait ended as major World Ranking change lands
Italy's 18-15 win over Scotland in rain-sodden Rome has resulted in the teams swapping places in the World Rugby Men's Rankings.
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Steve Borthwick injury update suggests Calcutta Cup selection dilemma
England head coach Steve Borthwick appears confident that Bath centre Ollie Lawrence will be available for the meeting with Scotla…
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England to see how far they can 'push it' against Scotland
Henry Arundell, making his first start since the 2023 World Cup, ran in a first-half hat-trick at Allianz Stadium.
England stars run riot as Wales dismantled in Six Nations opener
Arundell scored three tries as Wales were swept aside in London.
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Six Nations
Opinion
England player ratings vs Wales | 2026 Guinness Men’s Six Nations
England player ratings: England got their Guinness Six Nations campaign off to a winning start against Wales on Saturday, cruising…
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England A hand Ireland XV a thrashing in Thomond Park
England A delivered a ruthless performance to dismantle an Ireland XV 52-14 at Thomond Park, flexing English rugby their depth in …
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'All the boys from there are sending messages saying how good it would be'
Aaron Wainwright insists the rivalry between England and Wales remains as strong as ever, despite the recent results of the two si…
Ireland set to drop to four-year low in World Rankings
Only a record defeat for England at home to Wales will spare Ireland from falling to fifth place in the world.
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England rocked by Immanuel Feyi-Waboso injury blow
The powerful winger is out of this weekend's clash vs Wales due to a leg injury.
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Rob Baxter's promise to Ethan Roots seems to be coming true
Rob Baxter admits that it’s one of his ambitions to get Ethan Roots back into Steve Borthwick’s EPS squad, and tonight he take…
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