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Six Nations: Eddie Jones says Owen Farrell’s move to inside centre will ‘spread out responsibility’ for England against Italy

England head coach Eddie Jones says he has moved Owen Farrell from fly-half to inside centre for the Six Nations game against Italy to “spread out the responsibility” of his midfield playmakers. Jones defended his skipper after a below-par performance in the Calcutta Cup debacle at Twickenham which led to scrutiny over his place, stating he would not drop Farrell […]

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Six Nations 2021: England should not underestimate ‘unpredictable’ Italy, warns Zebre’s Jamie Elliott

Zebre’s Jamie Elliott has warned England not to underestimate an “unpredictable” Italy side ahead of Saturday’s Six Nations match at Twickenham. The versatile back has called Parma home for two-and-a-half years after he made the surprise move across Europe in October 2018. Bedford-born Elliott started his career at Northampton and helped them win the Premiership during his eight seasons at […]

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Peter O’Mahony: Ireland flanker banned for three matches after red card against Wales

Peter O’Mahony is sent off Ireland flanker Peter O’Mahony has been banned for three Guinness Six Nations matches after being sent off in Sunday’s defeat to Wales. The 31-year-old will miss games against France, Italy and Scotland before being eligible to return against defending champions England on the final weekend of the tournament. O’Mahony was dismissed by referee Wayne Barnes […]

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