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Borthwick backs under-pressure Townsend before Calcutta Cup clash

Steve Borthwick said Scotland should support their head coach despite criticism after the shock Six Nations defeat by Italy last weekend

The Guardian - UK

Test rugby coaches have a shelf life and Townsend must know he’s near the end

As pressure builds before a must-win Calcutta Cup, the Scotland coach may well have reached the point of diminishing returns after nine years in the job

The Guardian - UK

Referee Hollie Davidson: ‘The stuff shouted from the sidelines was ridiculous – all the classics’

The 33-year-old Scot has overcome misogyny and abuse and, she tells Donald McRae, is proud of becoming the first woman to take charge of a men’s Six Nations match

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From concrete walls to open skies: Meet Chile's first rugby team created inside a prison

Chile's first prison rugby team is transforming lives at the Valparaíso Penitentiary Complex

The Independent UK

Twickenham crackdown with 24 fines for ‘public urination’ after England v Wales

The RFU is trying to tackle antisocial behaviour after games so it can persuade local residents to allow more events at Twickenham

The Guardian - UK

Why Princess Anne Has Been Labeled "Humble" and a "Magnificent Human Being" Exuding "Dignity and Grace" by Royal Fans

The Princess Royal was reportedly "somewhat perplexed."

Marie Claire

Trying times for Welsh rugby

Letters: Gareth Rees writes that money and size are now all important; John Marriott calls for the sport to be brought back into state schools; plus a letter from Steffan Parry

The Guardian - UK

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‘I’m a freer spirit’: Wallabies winger Dylan Pietsch on staying grounded through art

Connecting to his Wiradjuri-Burray culture through painting lets the Western Force player ‘get the balance right’ between rugby and life

The Guardian - AU

Six Nations on road to perdition unless chastening Celtic wake-up call is heeded

Championship risks becoming a two-tier affair as Ireland, Wales and Scotland all lose on the opening weekend for first time in 26 years

The Guardian - UK

'Twist his arm': Broncos hold out hope of Haas backflip

Brisbane captain Adam Reynolds was shocked Payne Haas signed with South Sydney but scuppered suggestions a falling-out with coach Michael Maguire was a reason.

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Feyi-Waboso a major doubt for rest of England’s Six Nations campaign

Immanuel Feyi-Waboso has been ruled out of England’s games against Scotland and Ireland with a hamstring injury sustained in training

The Guardian - UK

Wales’ woes are not just for their team and fans, but a crisis for the Six Nations

England did not play all that well in thrashing Wales in their opener and it is hard to see how the visitors pull themselves out of the rut

The Guardian - UK

‘We let people down’: Dewi Lake apologises to Wales fans after England thrashing

The Wales captain, Dewi Lake, has apologised to Welsh supporters for ‘letting them down’ after his team’s comprehensive 48-7 Six Nations defeat by England

The Guardian - UK

England 48-7 Wales: Six Nations player ratings from Twickenham

England’s Ollie Chessum galloped the middle of the field as Wales were outclassed and outgunned

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Arundell hat-trick fires England to emphatic Six Nations win against Wales

Ben Earl, Tom Roebuck and Tommy Freeman also scored tries for England in their 48-7 win against Wales on the opening weekend of the Six Nations

The Guardian - UK

Sloppy Scotland stunned as Italy make winning start to Six Nations amid deluge

Scotland’s Six Nations campaign got off to a torrid start as they were beaten 18-15 by Italy in Rome

The Guardian - UK

England 48-7 Wales: Six Nations 2026 rugby union – as it happened

Henry Arundell’s hat-trick sets England on a path to an impressive victory over Wales

The Guardian - UK

Wales must remember miracles are possible or the Six Nations will lose a slice of its soul

The off-field politics are toxic, Wales are on a terrible run and England are flying, but everyone needs Saturday’s game to be competitive at Twickenham

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The Guardian - UK

Now or never for Townsend’s Scotland with head coach in Six Nations spotlight

Ravaged Italy await a Scottish squad that has often underachieved while Ireland begin post-mortem after France humbling

The Guardian - UK

‘An experience you can’t buy’: Louis Rees-Zammit on his NFL adventure and fresh hope for Wales

Lightning-fast attacker lines up at full-back against England insisting that his gridiron tilt will only help his rugby

The Guardian - UK

My simple message for England: get the ball into Arundell’s hands early against Wales

Expectations abound and Steve Borthwick’s messaging has impressed me as England build towards Wales opener

The Guardian - UK

England suffer big Six Nations blow with Feyi-Waboso ruled out of Wales clash

England have suffered a major setback on the eve of their Six Nations opener against Wales with Immanuel Feyi-Waboso ruled out with a hamstring injury, prompting a surprise recall for Tom Roebuck

The Guardian - UK

Bielle-Biarrey stars as France outplay Ireland to lay down a Six Nations marker

Ireland rallied in the second half but a dazzling French performance before the interval proved decisive for Les Bleus in a 36-14 win in the Six Nations opener

The Independent UK

How a computer could decide England’s fortunes in the Six Nations

It’s not only powerful players but also powerful processors that can make the difference in today’s rugby, writes Andrew Griffin from the England team’s pre-Six Nations training camp in Girona

The Guardian - UK

France 36-14 Ireland: Six Nations 2026 opener – as it happened

Les Bleus opened the tournament with a dominant victory in Paris

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