Change likely if Wales show no improvement in Six Nations – Warren Gatland The New Zealander is under huge pressure following a record 12 successive Test defeats. The Independent UK · Jan 13, 2025
Bill Sweeney’s RFU fate to be decided after Six Nations following U-turn Bill Sweeney’s fate as the Rugby Football Union’s chief executive will be decided shortly after the Six Nations following an embarrassing U-turn from the governing body The Guardian - UK · Jan 10, 2025
Qatar Airways agrees £80m sponsorship deal for rugby union’s Nations Championship Qatar Airways has agreed a deal to become title sponsors of the new Nations Championship, underlining rugby union’s determination to secure investment from the Middle East The Guardian - UK · Jan 10, 2025
Premiership rugby is now for the masses not the purists – enjoy it while it lasts A rerun of last season’s final is a strong start to the year but the domestic game will soon be on hold for the Six Nations The Guardian - UK · Jan 3, 2025
Martin Hannan: Is the new Six Nations branding out of touch with rugby’s legacy? A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away – okay, it was Edinburgh, but it really was back in the day – I worked for an organisation which… The National (Scotland) · Dec 4, 2024
Six Nations rebrand provokes angry reaction from rugby fans: ‘This is dreadful’ The rebrand aligns the men’s championship with the women’s and Under-20 brands ahead of next year’s championship The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2024
Zara Tindall’s gorgeous designer bag is under £200 - this investment accessory looks chic for any occasion Zara Tindall and the Princess of Wales are both huge Aspinal fans and so many of their favourite styles are discounted right now Woman & Home · Nov 28, 2024
Why have the southern hemisphere sides been so dominant this autumn? South Africa, New Zealand and Australia have consistently beaten the Six Nations sides during this Autumn Nations Series and Sam Warburton explains why that is The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2024
RFU’s annual report shows a worrying decline. Has it lost its purpose? Beneath headline figures of the chief executive’s bumper pay packet, what does the RFU stand for and want to achieve? The Guardian - UK · Nov 26, 2024
Borthwick’s new England are stuck in a time warp with few signs of change Morale-boosting win over Japan cannot conceal issues facing a coach who could be running out of time The Guardian - UK · Nov 25, 2024
Gatland farewell at end of annus horribilis? Wales v South Africa talking points Wales face huge challenge following 11 successive Test defeats. The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2024
Wales at risk of record low with World Cup rout of Australia a fading memory Warren Gatland’s side take on the Wallabies knowing defeat will mean they surpass their longest run of Test losses The Guardian - UK · Nov 16, 2024
I think Scotland are on the right path – forwards coach John Dalziel Dalziel is adamant Gregor Townsend’s side have shown progress in narrow defeats to Ireland in the Six Nations and South Africa last weekend. The Independent UK · Nov 12, 2024
Dewi Lake: It is time for Wales to start building momentum after losing run Wales have not won a Test match since the 2023 World Cup. The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2024
The Guardian - UK · Oct 30, 2024 I want to win like Martin Johnson and not just rack up caps, says Maro Itoje Maro Itoje will past Johnson’s 84 caps in All Blacks Test but he admitted players are under pressure to play too many games
The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2024 Sione Tuipulotu named Scotland captain for autumn internationals Australia-born Tuipulotu will captain Scotland for next month’s Tests against Fiji, South Africa, Portugal and Australia.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 17, 2024 First Nations Championship rugby finals to be hosted in London then Qatar London is set to be the first host of finals in the Rugby Nations Championship in 2026
The Independent UK · Oct 15, 2024 Dafydd Jenkins to miss Wales’ autumn matches as lock targets mid-December return The Exeter lock captained his country during this year’s Six Nations.
The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2024 Women’s Six Nations 2025 fixtures revealed — and key Red Roses players could miss opening round The Red Roses will take on France at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham on the final Saturday of the tournament - but John Mitchell may be without some of his squad for the start of the campaign
The Guardian - UK · Sep 9, 2024 RFU to axe 42 staff – weeks after selling Twickenham naming rights for £100m The Rugby Football Union says 64 roles are at risk because of ‘rising utilities, travel and operating costs’
The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2024 London emerges as ‘strong possibility’ to host Nations Championship after Qatar bid turned down The inagural edition of World Rugby’s new competition is set to be held in 2026
The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2024 England ease past France to begin World Cup countdown England 38-19 France: Marlie Packer and Jess Breach claimed doube tries in strong win
The Guardian - UK · Sep 7, 2024 Private equity firm CVC in talks over buying Hundred cricket franchise CVC Capital Partners are in talks about buying a Hundred franchise in what would be English cricket’s first private equity investment
The Guardian - UK · Aug 26, 2024 Shaun Edwards is the man to fill England’s coaching void after Felix Jones’ exit Steve Borthwick’s team is in chaos and the RFU should prioritise recruiting the rugby league legend whatever the cost
The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2024 Ellie Kildunne says Great Britain can do ‘something special’ at Paris Olympics Ciaran Beattie’s side face Ireland on July 28 in their opening pool match at the Stade de France.