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The Guardian view on Welsh rugby: enduring an existential crisis with cultural roots

Editorial: As the Six Nations Championship kicks off, a nation that bestrode the game in the 1960s and 70s is struggling to compete

The Guardian - UK

Top seats for Nations Championship’s ‘Glastonbury of Rugby’ at Twickenham to cost £280

Top-end tickets for the inaugural Nations Championship final at Twickenham will cost £280 as part of a weekend billed as the ‘Glastonbury of Rugby’

The Guardian - UK

ITV to screen in-game adverts for first time during rugby union’s Six Nations

ITV will screen in-game commercials for the first time during the Six Nations opener between France and Ireland at Stade de France on Thursday

The Guardian - UK

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‘Swagger’ and mindset change is key for England in Six Nations glory chase

Tommy Freeman knows an 11-match winning run brings expectation, but the England centre is sure they can thrive under pressure

The Guardian - UK

England optimistic injured backline quartet will be ready for Calcutta Cup return

England are hoping to welcome back several of their backline for the Calcutta Cup match in round two of the Six Nations

The Guardian - UK

England must overcome history of post-Lions hangovers to lift Six Nations title

In the professional era, there is a common denominator that suggests France and Ireland might be worth backing for 2026

The Guardian - UK

Australia to face debutants Hong Kong in opening match of 2027 Rugby World Cup

Tournament hosts’ blockbuster clash with All Blacks is being held back to the second weekend, while England will open campaign against Tonga in Brisbane

The Guardian - UK

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Steve Borthwick asks for England fans’ roar in support of grieving Maro Itoje

Steve Borthwick has called on England supporters to give Maro Itoje ‘the roar he deserves’ when he comes off the bench in his side’s Six Nations opener against Wales

The Guardian - UK

Nel Metcalfe hat-trick puts Gloucester-Hartpury top as World Cup bounce goes on

The Premiership Women’s Rugby defending champions stayed on course for a fourth consecutive title with a 45-26 win over Loughborough

The Guardian - UK

Princess Kate Reveals Princess Charlotte Doesn't Officially Play One Sport She's "Very Competitive" About at Forest Lodge

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England’s Freddie Steward urges law tweak to stop spoiling tactics in aerial battles

The England full-back Freddie Steward has said it is ‘more difficult than ever’ to collect high balls and wants one-handed ‘flapping’ banned

The Guardian - UK

‘This league has stepped up’: tension at top of Premiership Women’s Rugby

The PWR returns with Gloucester-Hartpury on an epic winning run and a tight battle for the semi-final spots

The Guardian - UK

Bundee Aki to miss Ireland’s Six Nations opener against France over ‘disrespect’

Bundee Aki will miss Ireland’s first three Six Nations matches, against France, Italy and England, for abusing match officials in a URC game

The Guardian - UK

Everton in line to host Fiji ‘home’ match against England in Nations Championship

Everton have been offered the chance to host England’s game against Fiji in July at the Hill Dickinson Stadium

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So much at stake and Six Nations just the start in ‘massive year for rugby union’

We may know the sport’s future is bright when trendsetters worldwide are wearing Fabien Galthié-style shades

The Guardian - UK

England captain Maro Itoje absent from training camp to attend mother’s funeral in Nigeria

Maro Itoje missed the launch of the 2026 Six Nations to attend the funeral of his mother in Nigeria

The Guardian - UK

RFU targets transport revamp and undercover police to sway Twickenham residents over concert plan

English rugby’s governing body is launching fresh proposals to convince local residents to back its plan to host more concerts for £660m Twickenham upgrade

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'With the greats': Broncos driven to conquer world

Brisbane will train against the London Broncos before the World Club Challenge clash with Hull KR as coach Michael Maguire reveals why a win would mean so much.

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Economy behind NZ PM Luxon's 10-month election call

New Zealanders already know their election date - November 7 - when the economy should determine whether Chris Luxon's right-wing coalition gets a second term.

The Guardian - UK

Heward earns win for Bristol against Exeter with rain stopping open play

A first-half try from wing Noah Heward gave Bristol a 8-3 win against Exeter in an old-school tussle

The Guardian - UK

Borthwick’s task is to strike the right balance with thriving England ready for takeoff

Head coach is excited by what his team could achieve as the Six Nations opener against Wales looms into view

The Guardian - UK

Bullish Borthwick tells England to target Six Nations triumph in Paris

Steve Borthwick is plotting an English raid on Paris and has called on his side to set their sights on clinching a first Six Nations title in six years in the French capital

The Guardian - UK

‘Thinking a lot less’: Tommy Freeman on the secret to international rugby

England wing talks to Luke McLaughlin about handling Test-match pressure, the ‘awesome’ setup at Pennyhill Park and Saints’ big ambitions

The Guardian - UK

Borthwick a contrast to Galthié as he picks England squad from position of strength

France selection for Six Nations caused a huge stir but England’s head coach has no need to spring any shocks

The Guardian - UK

Fans and Welsh rugby chiefs at odds over plan to cut one of four professional sides

WRU leaders have told Westminster MPs that the union has the public’s support in axing one of the four regions in order to save a ‘broken’ game in Wales

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