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Barry John obituary

Great Welsh rugby fly-half who won 25 caps for his country and gained an almost mythical status

The Guardian - UK · Feb 5, 2024

Should U18 rugby be banned? No. But tell that to parents of a concussed child

With some researchers labelling the sport ‘a form of child abuse’ and parents questioning safety, can rugby get the balance right?

The Guardian - UK · Feb 5, 2024

Defeat would have been a ‘big blow’, admits Townsend after Scotland scare

Gregor Townsend admitted it would have been a big blow for Scotland if his team had lost, after his team held off a stunning comeback from Wales

The Guardian - UK · Feb 4, 2024

Six Nations rivals must react quickly to soaring Ireland after Marseille mauling

Andy Farrell’s side are favourites to retain title after beating France but England and Scotland have home games to build momentum

The Guardian - UK · Feb 4, 2024

Finn Russell relieved Scotland ‘found a way to win’ after Wales comeback

Scotland’s captain Finn Russell was relieved his team found a way to win after holding off a rousing second-half comeback from Wales in the Six Nations

The Guardian - UK · Feb 3, 2024

Scotland hold off storming Wales fightback for thrilling Cardiff victory

Scotland held on for a historic 27-26 win against a resurgent Wales who scored four tries unanswered in the second period in a Six Nations thriller

The Guardian - UK · Feb 3, 2024

Epic Wales comeback falls agonisingly short as Scotland cling on for Six Nations win

Scots come within a whisker of blowing a 27-0 lead as they win in Cardiff for the first time since 2002

Evening Standard · Feb 3, 2024

Six Nations: Jamie George wants England 'courage' as Steve Borthwick vows to erase failure fears

Captain and head coach both admit that improvements must be made after a narrow win over Italy in round one

Evening Standard · Feb 3, 2024

Jamie George insists England can challenge for title despite Italy struggle

England’s captain, Jamie George, has said his team can still challenge for the Six Nations title despite being pushed hard in their 27-24 win over Italy

The Guardian - UK · Feb 3, 2024

England player ratings vs Italy: Ethan Roots excels on debut but midfield trio labour in tight Six Nations win

Replacing Courtney Lawes is no easy task, but Steve Borthwick has a real gem in the New Zealand-born Exeter flanker

Evening Standard · Feb 3, 2024