All posts tagged "Six Nations"
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Club Rugby
/ 19 hours agoLions vs Leinster preview: Leo Cullen hands new faces chance to shine ahead of URC opener
Leinster open their URC campaign against the Lions as Leo Cullen begins his final season in charge.
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Club Rugby
/ 4 days agoEngland star Henry Pollock commits future to Northampton Saints with ‘multi-year’ deal
The Prem champions Northampton Saints have moved to tie down a huge asset in Henry Pollock.
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International Rugby
/ 6 days agoMaro Itoje: I’m open to England playing Six Nations in USA
Maro Itoje says he would welcome the chance to lead England in a Six Nations match in the United States, despite...
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Club Rugby
/ 6 days agoHenry Pollock: Eddie Hearn won’t distract me from playing rugby for Northampton Saints
Henry Pollock’s profile is soaring away from the pitch, but the Northampton Saints back row insists his growing list of outside...
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Club Rugby
/ 6 days agoGloucester’s Arthur Clark targets flying Prem start to boost England World Cup hopes
Arthur Clark knows a strong Gloucester campaign is the best way to reignite his England prospects.
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Columnists
/ 6 days agoJeremy Guscott: England boss Steve Borthwick in need of a plan at No.10 ahead of World Cup
Jeremy Guscott looks at England’s No.10 dilemma and why Steve Borthwick needs a clear plan ahead of the 2027 World Cup.
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Latest News
/ 6 days agoFlanker Verling makes Ireland debut
Preview Ireland v USA Today, 1.45pm By BEN JAYCOCK IRELAND will hand Jemima Adams Verling her Test debut when they open...
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Miscellaneous
/ 6 days agoMy memo to RFU: Go and get Edwards
SHAUN Edwards is officially available to join England’s coaching set up for the 2027 Six Nations, and the World Cup. Edwards...
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Columnists
/ 6 days agoNick Cain: Steve Borthwick failed to hit the mark with England central contract deals
Nick Cain questions whether Steve Borthwick’s England central-contract choices have given the clearest indication of how he plans to build towards...
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Latest News
/ 6 days agoPrem preview: Bristol Bears – Louis Rees-Zammit can put the zip back into Pat Lam’s side
Bristol Bears need greater consistency to turn their strong attacking game into a top-four challenge, with Louis Rees-Zammit and Pat Lam...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 6 days agoPaul Rees: International rivalries are key to keeping the game alive
Paul Rees looks at the balance of power between clubs and countries – and how to ensure the game thrives.
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Latest News
/ 6 days agoMajority of Americans just don’t rate rugby
WORLD Rugby’s suggestion that Ireland and Italy take their Six Nations fixture trans-Atlantic fell on predictably deaf ears in Dublin and...
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International Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoLee Blackett: England must learn to start as they finish ahead of World Cup
England attack coach Lee Blackett wants Steve Borthwick’s side to show the form they have produced at the end of recent...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoLouis Rees-Zammit: I’ll show my best this season on the wing for Bristol Bears
Louis Rees-Zammit is relishing a return to the wing as he looks to rediscover his best form and fire Bristol Bears...
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Columnists
/ 2 weeks agoJeremy Guscott: It is time for England boss Steve Borthwick to choose his style
Jeremy Guscott believes Steve Borthwick must settle on a clear identity for England as pressure builds on the head coach ahead...
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Features
/ 2 weeks agoPaul Rees: England have the experience to challenge South Africa at the 2027 World Cup
Paul Rees looks towards next year’s World Cup and says experience will be key come the final reckoning.
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Latest News
/ 2 weeks agoYoungs: Wrong time to extend Borthwick’s deal
FORMER England scrum-half Ben Youngs says it is wrong for the RFU to extend Steve Borthwick’s contract based on results of...
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Latest News
/ 2 weeks agoIreland have no plans to play 6N in US
IRELAND say there are “currently no plans or discussions” about playing a Six Nations match in the United States. World Rugby’s...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoCourtney Lawes calls for change to England selection policy
Courtney Lawes has called for England to pick their best players regardless of where they play, reigniting the debate over the...
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International Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoRFU to extend England boss Steve Borthwick’s deal to 2028 ahead of World Cup
Head coach Steve Borthwick will have his England contract extended beyond the 2028 Six Nations to avoid uncertainty around his future...
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Miscellaneous
/ 2 weeks ago“If England attack like they did against France they can take it to any opposition”
It’s also fair to say that Australia and Argentina are better in some positions than England. On their best day, England...
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Latest News
/ 2 weeks agoMitchell: Standard will have to rise for Canada
> Continued from front Jones felt England’s failure to convert opportunities rather than a lack of control was responsible for their...
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Latest News
/ 2 weeks agoIreland targeting a clean sweep
FIONA Tuite-O’Sullivan believes inspiration provided by Ireland’s leading female athletes can help drive Scott Bemand’s side into a new era as...
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Latest News
/ 2 weeks agoWales flier Amy Williams chasing the dream of her first cap
Speedster Amy Williams says winning her first cap in the WXV Global Series would be a dream come true.
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Latest News
/ 2 weeks agoPremature to offer new deal to Borthwick
IT’S hard not to see a large crack in England’s runway to the 2027 World Cup with the RFU’s decision to...
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Latest News
/ 2 weeks agoHarlequins 29-14 Northampton Saints: Sean Kerr takes chance to shine on centre stage
Sean Kerr was the centre of attention as Harlequins served up a five-try beating to the league champions and made it...
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Latest News
/ 2 weeks agoTitterrell excited with his 50-man U20 squad
■By BEN JAYCOCK Experienced head: Gloucester centre Will Knight ENGLAND U20 head coach Andy Titterrell has named an expanded 50-man Elite...
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Features
/ 2 weeks agoMy Life in Rugby: Tom Woolstencroft – Surreal first season with Saracens was my favourite
Tom Woolstencroft, the former England U20s, London Irish, Saracens, Wasps, Bishop’s Stortford and Ealing Trailfinders hooker, reflects on his life in...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoEthan Roots: Exeter Chiefs ready to go again after Prem heartbreak
Ethan Roots insists Exeter Chiefs can build on last season’s Prem final heartbreak despite a major summer squad overhaul.
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Club Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoLillicrap steps up to new WRU role
NEWS EXTRA FORMER Wales captain Siwan Lillicrap has been appointed head of women’s coaching and development by the WRU. WRU chiefs...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 weeks agoFin Smith: Northampton Saints must go on the front foot
Fin Smith says Northampton Saints must forget about defending their Prem crown and instead focus on improving as they target back-to-back...
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Latest News
/ 3 weeks agoBaxter backing Quins to shine
■By ADAM HATHAWAY Fit again: Fin Baxter RETURNING prop Fin Baxter is bullish a new-look coaching team can haul Harlequins out...
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All
/ 3 weeks agoWXV Global Series preview: England boss John Mitchell says World Cup places are on the line
John Mitchell says World Cup places are on the line as England begin a new era in the redesigned WXV Global...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 weeks agoAll Stars XV: Cardiff – A team packed full of greatness
Brendan Gallagher selects his greatest-ever Cardiff XV, featuring club legends including Bleddyn Williams, Gareth Edwards, Gerald Davies and Martyn Williams.
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Chris Hewett
/ 4 weeks agoChris Hewett: France’s Antoine Dupont will find new ways to rule the roost
Chris Hewett considers whether Antoine Dupont can return to his best after a succession of injuries, and argues the France superstar...
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Feature
/ 4 weeks agoPaul Rees: Matt Carley shows who’s boss in first Test between South Africa and New Zealand
Paul Rees says referee Matt Carley was right to stand his ground in Johannesburg and not be swayed by the TMO.
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Club Rugby
/ 1 month agoPrem review: Rob Baxter tells his Exeter Chiefs that hard work will pay off
Paul Rees continues his summer series reviewing the Prem season, with the focus this week on Exeter Chiefs.
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Latest News
/ 1 month agoDavies leaves Tigers to join Wales coaching team
ALEX Davies is leaving Leicester Tigers to become a kicking coach for Wales. Steve Tandy has appointed the 40-year-old after being...
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Latest News
/ 1 month agoNeumann sidelined
WALES wing Lisa Neumann remains without a club after leaving Harlequins following two seasons in west London. The 32-year-old made just...
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Columnists
/ 1 month agoJoe Simpson: Maxime Lucu has the edge on Antoine Dupont in the France scrum-half battle
Joe Simpson weighs in on France’s scrum-half battle between Maxime Lucu and Antoine Dupont, England’s workload concerns, the Premiership’s entertainment challenge...
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Latest News
/ 1 month agoBishop moves up to take charge at Chiefs
EXETER Chiefs have promoted Oli Bishop to women’s head coach following Steve Salvin’s departure in July. Bishop was Salvin’s assistant coach...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 month agoPrem review: Champions Cup is the one Johann van Graan wants to add to his collection at Bath
Paul Rees continues his summer series reviewing the Prem season, with the focus this week on Bath.
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Latest News
/ 1 month agoFive awarded first England deals
nBy BEN JAYCOCK New look: Asher Opoku-Fordjour, Alex Coles, Guy Pepper, Jack van Poortvliet and Seb Atkinson have all been awarded...
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International Rugby
/ 1 month agoJohn Mitchell: WXV Global Series will be a World Cup audition for Red Roses
John Mitchell has challenged England to use the new WXV Global Series as an early audition for the 2029 World Cup,...
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Latest News
/ 1 month agoNeumann called up for Wales’ new-look squad
WING Lisa Neumann returns for Wales in an extended 46-player training squad preparing for the WXV Series. The 32-year-old, who is...
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Latest News
/ 1 month agoMalcolm returns as captain
SCOTLAND INTERIM head coach Dave Butcher has named a 32-player squad for the upcoming WXV series, which features four uncapped players...
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Latest News
/ 1 month agoDjougang back on board
IRELAND IRELAND have welcomed back 57-cap prop Linda Djougang into their centrally contracted programme as Scott Bemand continues to build depth...
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Feature
/ 1 month agoPaul Rees: All Blacks need to defy history in South Africa
Paul Rees looks ahead to the first Test in the South Africa vs New Zealand series, which starts next weekend.
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Latest News
/ 1 month agoAmatosero following in famous footsteps
MILES Amatosero is what they call in the trade ‘a big unit,’ so big that he can look the mountainous Will...
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International Rugby
/ 1 month agoCharlie Bray and Oscar Talbot set the pace for England U18s on South African tour
Jonathan Pendlebury was encouraged by England U18s’ attacking display in South Africa but says discipline and game management must improve as...
International Rugby
Maro Itoje: I’m open to England playing Six Nations in USA
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