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Six Nations 2026: our writers pick their tournament highlights

From the brilliance of Bielle-Biarrey to Carré’s jaw-dropping try, our highs and lows from a sensational championship

The Guardian - UK

Still crazy: chaotic Six Nations showed the timeless appeal of great sporting drama

France’s dramatic triumph in the most extraordinary tournament was proof Test rugby played at full throttle ranks among the most compelling spectacles

The Guardian - UK

Paris paradox: did Borthwick liberate England or was it down to player power?

Despite a huge upswing in performance against France, England’s head coach still has a case to answer for what went wrong during the Six Nations

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George backs Borthwick to lead England at World Cup and takes aim at South Africa

Jamie George said the head coach is ‘the perfect person’ to lead England into the World Cup, adding that the Nations Championship game against the Springboks will be ‘an amazing opportunity’

The Guardian - UK

Royal Fans Praise Prince William's "Fantastic" Unexpected Talent During His Solo Six Nations Rugby Outing in Wales

"A very dramatic start."

Marie Claire

France claim Six Nations after 13-try show-stopper against England

France coach Fabien Galthié hailed four-try hero Louis Bielle-Biarrey after the team's last-gasp 48-46 victory over England earned them back-to-back Six Nations rugby titles.

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Queensland to miss Shield final after batting collapse

Queensland and Usman Khawaja's hopes of returning to the Sheffield Shield final have been dashed after their batters crumbled against Tasmania.

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Green scores first ton of summer with WA in charge

Cameron Green has hit a timely first century of the summer to help Western Australia to a healthy first-innings lead over NSW in the Sheffield Shield.

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‘So close to being a special day’: Borthwick rues agony of England’s France defeat

Steve Borthwick said England could be driven on to better times by their 48-46 defeat by France, but queried some officiating

The Guardian - UK

Heartbreak for England but spirited display signposts the way forward

Steve Borthwick was under immense pressure but the character shown by his team against France offers hope of better times ahead

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Townsend endures familiar script with Ireland’s green energy overpowering Scotland

Inaccuracy at key moments proved costly with Andy Farrell’s team able to comfortably maintain a stranglehold on this fixture

The Guardian - UK

Wales run riot in Cardiff to crush Italy for first Six Nations win since 2023

A first win in the tournament for three years conjured distant memories of better times for Wales as they beat Italy 31-17

The Guardian - UK

Ireland savage Scotland to land triple crown and heal wounds of France defeat

Ireland, who started the championship poorly, showed their class as they beat Scotland 43-21 to claim the triple crown and finish second

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Ireland 43-21 Scotland: Six Nations 2026 rugby union – as it happened

Ireland won the triple crowd as they proved too strong for Scotland in an enthralling encounter in Dublin

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‘Rugby is growing in America’: Sammy Sullivan on life as a US Eagle, army captain and Lego influencer

As top teams land in New York for world sevens this weekend, the Olympic star discusses her uniquely American story and her sport’s search for the spotlight

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England need to use their eyes and leave gameplan behind to overturn odds in Paris

Steve Borthwick must throw off the shackles in attack in Paris to inject some energy into his increasingly predictable England side

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Neser takes five to keep Bulls in Shield final picture

Queensland lost Matt Renshaw and Marnus Labuschagne in slumping to 3-48 after Michael Neser took the key wickets to dismiss Tasmania for 198.

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Boland delivers again for Victoria but SA still in Hunt

Scott Boland and Todd Murphy each took three wickets, but half-centuries by Henry Hunt and Ben Manenti pushed South Australia to 9-295.

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The Guardian - UK

Borthwick and Itoje fight for their futures as England seek redemption in Paris

It is a decade since England beat France across the Channel in the Six Nations and with results spiralling downwards the pressure is on to avoid their worst-ever finish

The Guardian - UK

Desperation and destiny on the line when Wales and Italy collide in Cardiff

Two sides on different recent trajectories meet with Steve Tandy having cause for optimism despite another wooden spoon looming

The Guardian - UK

Maro Itoje issues England rallying cry for France finale: ‘Show this team’s character’

Maro Itoje has called on his England side to show their character as they seek to salvage some pride from a dismal Six Nations campaign against title-chasing France in Paris

Radio France Internationale

'Moment of truth' as France seek record Six Nations crown in clash with England

France face England on Saturday night with a chance to clinch a record eighth Six Nations title, after last week’s defeat to Scotland ended their hopes of a Grand Slam.

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'It's a shame': Storm coach gets why Lomax left NRL

Craig Bellamy says the NRL has lost a great player and person in Zac Lomax to rugby, but he is not for a second blaming the State of Origin winger.

The Guardian - UK

‘There’s no crack’: Itoje says spat with ‘good guy’ Fin Smith shows England’s harmony

The England captain believes his clash with fly-half during the humiliating defeat against Italy is evidence of a strong squad

The Guardian - UK

‘Wherefore art thou?’: France look to restore identity with outing to Romeo and Juliet

Fabien Galthié hopes an outing to the ballet can help Les Bleus put Scotland debacle behind them for Saturday’s Six Nations finale against England

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