# RBS Six Nations

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Italy-wide sporting suspension leaves Serie A title race in chaos

With all sporting activity in Italy shelved until 3 April at the earliest, Serie A has been left in chaos with Euro 2020 on the horizon.

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Mar 9th 2020, 8:58 PM

# Boost

Biggar and Liam Williams set to be fit for Wales' England clash

The experienced duo are expected to be fit for a daunting trip to Twickenham.

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Mar 3rd 2020, 10:13 PM

# Hope

Finn Russell holds 'positive discussions' over Scotland return

The Racing 92 playmaker was disciplined for a ‘breach of team protocol’.

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Mar 1st 2020, 10:47 PM

# Update

Henry Slade emerges as a Six Nations concern for England

An injury sustained last weekend is expected to sideline the Exeter Chiefs centre for up to two months.

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Dec 29th 2019, 9:17 PM

# Tribute

Wales re-name entrance at Principality Stadium in honour of ex-coach Gatland

The main entrance into the ground will be called ‘Gatland’s Gate.’

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Nov 29th 2019, 5:41 PM

# Nations Championship

World Rugby urges tier-one nations to be open-minded about global championship

Rugby’s tier-one nations should have the future of the sport in mind when they consider World Rugby’s proposed changes, says Brett Gosper.

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Mar 22nd 2019, 8:09 PM

# Faith in Farrell

'One bad half and now everyone's questioning' - Vunipola defends captain Farrell

Owen Farrell has come in for criticism since the draw with Scotland, but Billy Vunipola says it’s unwarranted.

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Mar 20th 2019, 12:51 PM

# New Deals

Scarlets trio sign new contracts after Wales' impressive Grand Slam heroics

The Scarlets have signed up Wales trio Jonathan Davies, Ken Owens and Rob Evans to new deals.

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Mar 19th 2019, 6:56 PM

# Shortlist

Grand Slam winners Wales dominate Six Nations Player of the Championship shortlist

The six-man shortlist for the Six Nations’ Player of the Championship award features four Wales players and two from England.

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Mar 17th 2019, 8:50 PM

# learning curve

Jones sees Twickenham collapse as 'a great lesson' for England

The hosts squandered a 31-point lead and needed a last-gasp try to snatch a draw against Scotland.

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Mar 17th 2019, 12:05 AM

# missed opportunities

O'Shea insists Italy will hurt 'more than ever' after France defeat

The Azzurri once again ended their Six Nations campaign without a win.

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Mar 16th 2019, 4:38 PM

# Chasing Glory

Wales motivated to seize Grand Slam chance - Gatland

The Dragons can complete a Six Nations whitewash this weekend and head coach Gatland is pleased with his players’ attitude.

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Mar 14th 2019, 6:59 PM

# comme ci comme ça

Final Six Nations start for Fofana among six France changes from Ireland defeat

The Clermont centre will start as the French look to sign off on a poor campaign with victory in Rome.

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Mar 14th 2019, 11:21 AM

# legacy

Warburton hails 'brilliant' Gatland for transforming Welsh rugby

Gatland has won three Six Nations titles, two Grand Slams and reached the semi-finals of the 2011 World Cup.

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Mar 13th 2019, 11:58 AM

# 6 Nations

Fortune on Wales' side as Gatland's men march on towards 'dream'

Next Saturday in Cardiff should be tasty.

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Mar 9th 2019, 6:08 PM

# shadow

'No doubt' Welsh players distracted by merger talk, says Gatland

Warren Gatland has called for people to ‘take a breath’, and insists the proposed Welsh rugby restructure is region-led, not WRU-led.

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Mar 5th 2019, 2:44 PM

# Mixed Bag

Russell back in contention for Scotland but Hogg ruled out of Wales clash

The Glasgow fullback is still recovering from a shoulder injury sustained in a challenge by Peter O’Mahony.

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Mar 4th 2019, 1:03 PM

# BIG GUNS

Itoje, Robshaw and Joseph return to England squad

Itoje has been missing since England’s big win over Ireland, while Robshaw has played just four matches since returning in January.

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Mar 4th 2019, 11:16 AM

# lock out

Six Nations over for England lock Lawes

The Northampton second row will be out for four weeks with a calf injury.

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Feb 25th 2019, 9:16 AM

# ouais d'accord

Dropping Parra and Lopez nothing to do with their criticism of coaching, insists Brunel

The French head coach described the move as ‘a sporting choice’.

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Feb 19th 2019, 1:04 PM

# Indisponible

Injury from O'Mahony challenge rules Hogg out of Scotland's trip to France

Gregor Townsend has added six players to his squad ahead of Saturday’s game in Paris.

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Feb 18th 2019, 2:49 PM

# tidy

Wales won't be fazed by Eddie Jones' mind games, insists Neil Jenkins

It’s ramping up ahead of the game in Cardiff next weekend.

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Feb 15th 2019, 10:23 AM

# Best of the best

'We're playing the greatest Welsh side ever. We're going to have to be at our absolute best'

England may be top of the Six Nations table after two bonus-point wins, but Eddie Jones is wary of a Wales team that has won 11 straight.

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Feb 11th 2019, 7:30 AM

# Demolition

'We definitely played some good rugby at times': Hat-trick hero May delighted as England hammer France

A hat-trick from Jonny May helped England to a second bonus-point victory in the Six Nations at Twickenham.

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Feb 10th 2019, 8:22 PM

# rampant

May's hat-trick helps hammer France as England move one step closer to Grand Slam

Eddie Jones’ men were 44-8 winners this afternoon, with wing May scoring three of his side’s six tries at Twickenham.

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Feb 10th 2019, 5:12 PM

# High hopes

'I truly believe we can win the Six Nations,' says Scotland's Stuart Hogg

The full-back believes his side are on the path to ‘something incredibly special’.

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Jan 28th 2019, 9:09 PM

# tweaks and valleys

Halfpenny, Davies and Williams set to miss Wales' Six Nations opener with France

Leigh Halfpenny has been all but ruled out of Wales’ first two games in this year’s Six Nations as he recovers from a concussion.

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Jan 23rd 2019, 2:59 PM

# reinforcements

Townsend forced to call four new players into Scotland's Six Nations squad

Hamish Watson has dropped out with a hand injury.

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Jan 21st 2019, 11:27 AM

# Chiefs

Excellent business as Exeter tie England trio down to new deals

Jack Nowell, Henry Slade and Luke Cowan-Dickie have all signed fresh two-year deals with the Premiership club.

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Jan 21st 2019, 8:29 AM

# Old Rivals

'This is the first game but there's an extra layer because it's Ireland'

Billy Vunipola says England are ‘quietly confident’ as they prepare for their opening Six Nations game in Dublin.

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Jan 18th 2019, 8:48 PM

# stepping up

Vunipola backs Farrell to 'lead by example' in solo leadership role after Hartley absence

Billy Vunipola believes Owen Farrell can thrive as captain in the absence of Dylan Hartley during the Six Nations.

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Jan 17th 2019, 8:14 PM

# new additions

Scotland Six Nations squad includes seven uncapped players

Hookers David Cherry, Jake Kerr and Grant Stewart are among the uncapped players in Gregor Townsend’s selection.

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Jan 16th 2019, 11:00 AM

# Sidelined

Halfpenny to see specialist as headaches persist after November concussion

The Wales fullback was due to return against Cardiff Blues, but is ‘still picking up the odd issue’.

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Jan 3rd 2019, 6:42 PM

# Race Against Time

Wales flanker hopeful for World Cup after sustaining serious knee injury

It is feared Ellis Jenkins suffered anterior cruciate ligament damage against the Springboks last weekend.

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Nov 28th 2018, 3:46 PM

# Hamstrung

Blow for Munster's European rivals as Nowell suffers 'significant hamstring tear'

Exeter will be without the England winger for a period of eight weeks.

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Nov 28th 2018, 3:38 PM

# unsavoury incident

Four men summoned to English court in relation to Eddie Jones abuse

British Transport Police have confirmed four men will appear in court on 16 May in relation to abuse aimed at England coach Eddie Jones.

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Apr 17th 2018, 2:41 PM

# the drawing board

Jones will enjoy challenge of reviving England, insists Gregan

England’s results have tailed off alarmingly, but George Gregan thinks they will soon be back to winning ways under Eddie Jones.

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Apr 12th 2018, 6:32 PM

# six nations

England lose two forwards for Twickenham showdown with Ireland

Nathan Hughes and Courtney Lawes have been ruled out of Saturday’s round five clash.

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Mar 11th 2018, 7:43 PM

# only way is up

'Outstanding' Wales are not disrespecting Italy, insists O'Shea

Wales may have made 10 changes for the visit of Italy, but that is not a sign of disrespect according to Conor O’Shea.

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Mar 9th 2018, 5:56 PM

# Absentees

England pair ruled out and captain Hartley doubtful for Six Nations clash with France

Wing Jack Nowell and openside Sam Underhill won’t feature in the penultimate game at the Stade de France this weekend.

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Mar 6th 2018, 4:27 PM