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Match Preview – England vs Scotland

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 […]

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Owen Farrell backs Ollie Lawrence to shine in ‘competitive’ Six Nations opener for England

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 […]

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Women’s Six Nations 2021 set for April with three-week format

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 […]

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Six Nations 2021 Championship in focus: England

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 […]

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Ireland forwards Caelan Doris and Quinn Roux to miss Six Nations opener against Wales

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 […]

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