Charismatic and fearless England rugby union captain John Pullin dies aged 79 after a long battle with illness – and will be remembered for his illustrious, record-breaking career John Pullin ignored warnings during The Troubles to take England to Ireland The hooker captained his country to notable Test wins at home and abroad Pullin was a farmer by trade and […]

Read the talking points as England and Scotland collide on Saturday in an eagerly-awaited opener to their 2021 Guinness Six Nations campaigns…. 150 years of hurt Rugby’s oldest rivalry reaches a historical milestone when England and Scotland clash in the 150th anniversary of their first meeting in Edinburgh in 1871. The fixture has been dominated by England, who have won […]

Dan Lydiate is set to start against Ireland in his first Wales match since 2016 as Wayne Pivac calls on experienced lineup for the Six Nations opener Dan Lydiate will play his first Wales match since 2016 in their Six Nations game Wales are set to take on Ireland in the Six Nations on Saturday, February 6 Welsh coach Wayne Pivac […]

Dan Lydiate will make his first start for Wales since November 2018 after being named in the line-up for their Six Nations opener against Ireland on Sunday. The 33-year-old flanker last featured for the national team in the Autumn internationals just over two years ago, but has been put straight into the starting XV for the clash in Cardiff following […]

Eddie Jones warned Scotland they do not have a “monopoly on pride” as England gear up for tomorrow’s Six Nations showdown. The 150th anniversary of international rugby’s oldest fixture brings Scotland to Twickenham for the Calcutta Cup. And Jones wasted no time getting stuck into the auld enemy as England target a third trophy in as many months. “We know […]

Lawrence starts at Twickenham on Saturday Owen Farrell is excited by the prospect of a ringside seat when two inside centres of rich promise and contrasting styles collide in England’s Six Nations clash with Scotland. Ollie Lawrence will make his first championship appearance at Twickenham on Saturday after being entrusted with the task of using his power to propel Eddie […]

Ireland captain Johnny Sexton has declared himself fit to play in Sunday’s Six Nations opener against Wales. Leinster fly-half Sexton arrived in the Irish camp nursing a hamstring problem but is on course to lead his country in Cardiff. “I trained fully today with the group and thankfully I got through that OK, so all available for selection,” Sexton said. […]

The Women’s Six Nations has been rescheduled for April and will take the shape of a condensed three-week format that culminates in a grand final to decide the 2021 champions. The competition traditionally runs alongside the men’s event but was postponed last month due to problems arising from the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Starting on the weekend of April 3/4, two […]

England go into this year’s Six Nations as defending champions and with an impressive run of results under their belt. Eddie Jones’ men clinched the Autumn Nations Cup last year as well and aim to continue their winning run when the tournament kicks off against their oldest rivals Scotland in the Calcutta Cup clash on Saturday, February 6. Here, we […]

Ireland forwards Caelan Doris and Quinn Roux look certain to miss the Guinness Six Nations opener against Wales after returning to their provinces for medical assessment. Leinster number eight Doris, who was arguably his country’s standout performer during the Autumn Nations Cup, has symptoms of concussion. South Africa-born lock Roux has a neck complaint and rejoined Connacht. Munster backrow Gavin […]