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Sunday rugby news as Wales stars warned over Wooden Spoon and told Italy game has suddenly become 'massive'

The latest rugby headlines and news bulletins on a busy weekend of Six Nations action

Wales Online · Feb 26, 2023

Hard work and humility: how St Helens scaled rugby league’s summit

Saints stand on top of the world after beating Penrith in their own back yard, the serial champions built on solid foundations

The Guardian - UK · Feb 26, 2023

Wales in crisis: regions the bane of a rugby nation facing the abyss

How can Ireland be thriving on broadly the same levels of union income and exactly the same number of professional teams?

The Guardian - UK · Feb 26, 2023

Force are keen to extend Thrush's retirement backflip

Jeremy Thrush played a match-winning role against the Rebels after reversing his decision to retire, and it looks like the Force need him for a while longer.

AAP · Feb 26, 2023

France vs Scotland team news: Confirmed line-ups ahead of Six Nations fixture

Everything you need to know ahead of the Six Nations clash

The Independent UK · Feb 25, 2023

Borthwick shrugs off criticism of England’s kick-heavy style in Wales win

Steve Borthwick insisted kicking was ‘part of the game’ after his England side ground out a first victory in Cardiff since 2017

The Guardian - UK · Feb 25, 2023

Owen Farrell insists England will stick with kicking plan after Six Nations win over Wales

England have no intention of changing their style after back-to-back wins

Evening Standard · Feb 25, 2023

Wales show heart and desire but Gatland’s blunt force fall short

Whatever else is wrong with Welsh rugby, they’ve never lacked heart but it was not enough against England after a turbulent week off the pitch

The Guardian - UK · Feb 25, 2023

Warren Gatland admits wooden spoon concern as Wales turn focus to Six Nations clash against Italy

Wales have lost their first three Six Nations matches for the first time in 16 years

Evening Standard · Feb 25, 2023

Steve Borthwick explains how England are ‘growing’ after Wales win

The visitors fought back after trailing 10-8 at the start of the second half

The Independent UK · Feb 25, 2023