EXCLUSIVE: Rugby League facing ‘potential epidemic’ of ex-players being diagnosed with early onset dementia, as over 30 former stars prepare to sue the Rugby Football League after undergoing brain scans Rugby League has been told it faces many former players getting dementia  They are following in the footsteps of a similar initiative by rugby union players  Stevie Ward recently retired […]

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: I’m shocked and did not see that lacklustre England defeat coming… it’s a setback for Eddie Jones, who needs to work out how to best use his attackers I did not see that England defeat coming, it’s a real setback for Eddie Jones  The home side were second best from the start and Scotland were worth the […]

Eddie Jones said chastened England will never come to terms with their 11-6 defeat by Scotland which has put an early dent in their Guinness Six Nations title defence. The Scots claimed their first victory at Twickenham since 1983 after dominating the Auld Enemy on the 150th anniversary of the first meeting between the rivals, wing Duhan van der Merwe […]

It was a chastening afternoon for England as they began their 2021 Six Nations campaign with an 11-6 defeat to Scotland. The reigning champions struggled in many facets of the game as the visitors claimed their first win at Twickenham since 1983 to regain the Calcutta Cup. Here, we look at how the starting XV rated in the defeat… It's […]

Hamish Watson and Scott Steele of Scotland celebrate Stuart Hogg celebrates at the final whistle Russell was beginning to weave his magic with his passing already making a difference and there was another swing towards Scotland when he was chopped down by a swinging arm from Billy Vunipola, who was sent to the sin bin. Showing no ill effects, Russell […]

Italy 10-50 France: Les Bleus coast to bonus-point victory in Rome to kick off Six Nations campaign in dazzling style as Antoine Dupont runs the show France had the game all but wrapped up inside half an hour in the Italian capital Antoine Dupont was awarded man of the match after a stunning display Tries from Cretin, Fickou, Vincent, Dulin, Dupont […]

One of the biggest rivalries in sport is renewed on the Six Nations opening weekend when England and Scotland face each other at Twickenham. England are the defending champions, while Scotland finished fourth in last year’s tournament that only ended in late October. As well as wanting to get their 2021 campaigns off to a good start, there’s the added […]

Italy and France kickstart their Six Nations campaigns this afternoon as they meet in Rome. France were runners-up last year, finishing second behind champions England on points difference. Meanwhile, Italy endured a torrid tournament, coming in last place after five defeats from their five matches. The Azzurri have in fact gone six years without securing a victory in the competition, […]

Henry Slade has been urged by England legend Jeremy Guscott to “find his voice” and light up the Six Nations. Rugby’s annual showpiece is back, Scotland are at Twickenham and for the next six weeks the sport takes centre stage in the calendar. The hope is that it will lift spirits and spread joy across a continent suffering under lockdown […]

England begin their Six Nations title defence with the Calcutta Cup against Scotland. Eddie Jones’ men beat the Scots 13-6 at Murrayfield 12 months ago to reclaim the trophy after its two-year stay north of the border. England went on to add the Triple Crown and the Six Nations championship – their 29th tournament win – to their trophy cabinet. […]