Fin Smith stakes claim as France hit back – what we learned from Six Nations France delivered an 11-try rout of Italy. The Independent UK · Feb 23, 2025
France deliver Six Nations statement in 11-try thrashing of Italy Italy 24-73 France: The visitors ran rampant in Rome as they got back on track after a careless defeat to England The Independent UK · Feb 23, 2025
Six Nations: England must seize the moment after France upset with Scotland revenge in Calcutta Cup Last-gasp heroics need to be springboard for Steve Borthwick’s Twickenham reign rather than proving a mere false dawn Evening Standard · Feb 22, 2025
France opt for bold Springboks-style tactic as Damian Penaud and Matthieu Jalibert dropped for Italy clash Fabien Galthie has made significant changes after the defeat to England The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2025
No pressure on Fin Smith to outdo Finn Russell in Calcutta Cup – Ollie Lawrence An intriguing subplot to Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations showdown is the battle at number 10. The Independent UK · Feb 19, 2025
Six Nations half-term report: Ireland top of class but Wales go from bad to worse In rating the teams it is the defending champions that look a cut above as the other sides struggle to find consistency The Guardian - UK · Feb 17, 2025
England determined to end Calcutta Cup ‘hurt’ and avoid unwanted history England have lost their last four Test matches against Scotland, who have never won the fixture five times in a row. The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2025
2025 Six Nations: England edge past France as Wales droop in Italy Just a few hours after Wales had crumpled to their 14th consecutive Test defeat, England ended their own unenviable record with a last-gasp victory over France at Twickenham. Radio France Internationale · Feb 8, 2025
France’s carelessness proves costly as win slips through their fingers Visitors range from the sublime to the ridiculous at Allianz Stadium as old failings returned to haunt them The Guardian - UK · Feb 8, 2025
England 26-25 France: Steve Borthwick's side put end to painful run as Fin Smith stars in win to saviour England left it late to avoid an eighth straight defeat against Tier One nations Evening Standard · Feb 8, 2025
Daly Late Show Helps England Edge France In Six Nations Thriller Replacement Elliot Daly's try a minute from time helped England to a thrilling 26-25 Six Nations win over France at a rainswept Twickenham on Saturday. International Business Times · Feb 8, 2025
England revive Six Nations title hopes with last-gasp victory against France Elliot Daly’s score ended a run of seven successive defeats against top-tier opposition. The Independent UK · Feb 8, 2025
England stun France as dramatic late Daly try clinches Six Nations classic Elliot Daly’s last-minute try secured a 26-25 England victory over France in an enthralling encounter at Allianz Stadium The Guardian - UK · Feb 8, 2025
England find long-awaited answer to stun France and end year of hurt England 26-25 France: After seven near misses against top opposition in succession, Fin Smith starred as England finally got over the line The Independent UK · Feb 8, 2025
The Independent UK · Feb 8, 2025 Antoine Dupont ‘surprised’ by England rule that prevents him facing Toulouse team-mate Dupont suggested he was not aware of England’s rule barring overseas-based players, which means his Toulouse team-mate Jack Willis won’t play in their Six Nations clash
The Guardian - UK · Feb 8, 2025 Forget the Smiths, French pack could cause panic on the pitch in London If England are blown away up front, Will Smith might as well be playing fly-half for all the difference it will make
Evening Standard · Feb 8, 2025 England under pressure to avoid unwanted record in daunting Six Nations showdown with France Red Rose have never lost eight consecutive games against Tier One opposition
The Guardian - UK · Feb 7, 2025 Antoine Dupont ‘surprised’ at rule that deprives England of Jack Willis France captain Antoine Dupont has admitted he is ‘quite happy’ not to be facing his Toulouse teammate Jack Willis in the Six Nations
The Independent UK · Feb 7, 2025 France star Antoine Dupont relieved not to face Toulouse team-mate Jack Willis England’s rule of only selecting Gallagher Premiership-based players denies them from picking the likes of Joe Marchant, Henry Arundell and Willis.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 7, 2025 ‘Sorry, good game’: why English rugby attitudes still infuriate France The one thing France fear about England isn’t their scrum, maul or back-play – it’s their attitude when they beat them
The Independent UK · Feb 7, 2025 5 key talking points as England prepare to host France in Guinness Six Nations France are strong favourites to storm Twickenham and continue their march to a title showdown with Ireland in Dublin on March 8.
The Independent UK · Feb 7, 2025 What England must do differently to save their Six Nations England’s championship hopes rest on beating a fearsome French side who put 53 points on the hosts on their last visit to Twickenham
The Guardian - UK · Feb 7, 2025 Stalling England seek to step on the gas with Smith shuffle against France Be bold and back yourself will certainly be the theme of Steve Borthwick’s pre-match paddock pep talk at Twickenham
The Independent UK · Feb 6, 2025 Steve Borthwick’s selection shows England’s desperation – but there is logic behind bold calls Marcus Smith is moved to full-back against France with Fin Smith handed his first international start at fly-half
The Independent UK · Feb 5, 2025 The mystifying qualities that make France's 'alien' Antoine Dupont the best in the world SIX NATIONS: By common consent the best player on the planet, Dupont looks set to star again in the Six Nations. With the help of the France star’s teammates, Harry Latham-Coyle explains what makes the glorious gifts and brilliant basics that make the scrum-half so good