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Bryn Palmer   Jamie Lyall

Six Nations 2026 Awards - and our Team of the Tournament

So many great tries, matches and individual displays in a championship for the ages, but which were the best?

Opinion
Mick Cleary

Mick Cleary: 'Borthwick’s men must commit themselves to a wholly different way of playing.'

England have lost four games in the Six Nations for the first time but their brilliant display in Paris provides a route forward

Opinion
Owain Jones

Do we need to cut Henry Pollock some slack?

The backrow has come in for heavy criticism for his on-field behaviour but is he showing rugby is far less open-minded than it thi…

Interview
Pat McCarry

‘A very lonely feeling’ – Jack Crowley’s worrying flaw that could undermine Ireland

Jack Crowley has shown fight and perseverance to reclaim the 10 jersey, but doubts over his goalkicking remain.

Exclusive
Alasdair Mackenzie

Leonardo Marin: 'Italy are preparing to one day win the Six Nations'

The conqueror of England shares his side's long-standing ambition as they approach another slice of Six Nations history.

Opinion
Mark Orders

Wales forced to wear underdog tag against Italy but hope power pack can kickstart renaissance

Steve Tandy's men are targeting a first Six Nations win in three years to stop Italy registering three wins in the tournament for …

Opinion
Johnnie Beattie

Johnnie Beattie: How Scotland can end Irish hoodoo after 'most dominant performance I've ever seen'

Beattie was part of the last Scotland men's side to win in Dublin, 16 years ago. They will need to be ultra-physical and super rut…

Interview
Neil Squires

Six Nations Super Saturday makes for ‘a gluttonous orgy of bog-eyed consumption’

The driving force behind the Championship finale recalls the sceptics and scheduling issues behind the 'triple bill' concept.

Opinion
Gavin Mortimer

‘England could learn a great deal from French connection with fan base’

Les Bleus have only won two Six Nations titles under Fabien Galthié, but their appeal lies more in the image they project.

Analysis
Daniel Gallan

Why attack now outstrips defence in the 'chaos' of Six Nations rugby

In 2013, the Championship winning Welsh side conceded three tries during the tournament, so why in 2026 is it raining tries?

Analysis
Nick Bishop

Where do Steve Borthwick’s England go from here?

Now is not the time to bring out the firing squad for the head coach in broad daylight, despite England's historic loss to Italy.

Analysis
Brett McKay

Wallaby franchises fall to earth with a bump after a bruising Super Rugby reality check

Three losses in four proved a stark weekend for Australia's Super Rugby Pacific interest and they will be hoping to bounce back in…

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