Pre-game incident has gone viral online and plays directly into broader debate of how the sport wants to be perceived
No prizes for guessing the most viewed rugby clip at the weekend. The number of vi…
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The Breakdown | Fiji and the beautiful south reveal rugby’s soul but northern money talks loudest ⊕⊕
Southern hemisphere players are integral to the global game but the financial clout of Europe remains dominant
They’re present in every top-flight club in Europe. They pack down for teams in France an…
30 days ago
France v England: Six Nations 2026 rugby union – live ○
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The disco lights are on, the fires a lit, the horse muck has been cleared and the teams are on their way o…
Wales v Italy: Six Nations 2026 rugby union – live ⊕
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Pre-match reading
Get in touch with me prior to and throughout the match on the email. It’s likel…
Ireland v Scotland: Six Nations 2026 rugby union – live ⊕
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Permutations time – yes, it’s why we’re all here! Three teams can win the Six Nations today. Her…
32 days ago
Breakdown Britain: Patients needing mental health treatment surges to highest level on record ⊖
The number of people in mental health crisis has reached record levels in England, with 2.24million people now in contact with NHS services, concerning new data has revealed.
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The Breakdown | Itoje’s and Smith’s on-field spat sums up England’s startling identity crisis ⊕
Steve Borthwick’s captain is normally cool under pressure, but rare outburst points to a much bigger problem
Martin Johnson, England’s World-Cup winning skipper, believes there is no huge mystery to b…
37 days ago
Italy v England: Six Nations 2026 – live ⊕
Six Nations updates from Rome; kick-off 4.40pm GMT
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Steve Borthwick has made nine changes to his team, more than any other England coach in the Six Nations.
Tomm…
Scotland v France: Six Nations rugby union – live ○
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Pre match reading
Please get in touch with your thoughts and frustrations both pre-match and thro…
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Ireland v Wales: Six Nations rugby union – live ⊕
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Brendan Fanning has been assessing Wales’s chances in this here fixture
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