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How the Welsh forwards stepped up this Six Nations
BBC Sport pundit Sam Warburton analyses how Wales have made their "powerful" forward pack the foundation of their attack over the course of the 2026 Six Nations.
How England 'threw away' chance at famous win
BBC Sport pundits Ugo Monye, Sam Warburton and John Barclay look at how England's lack of discipline in the final minutes of both halves led to England's 48-46 defeat to France on Six Nations Super Saturday at the Stade de France.
Paris paradox: did Borthwick liberate England or was it down to player power? | Gerard Meagher
Despite a huge upswing in performance against France, the head coach still has a case to answer for what went wrong in the Six Nations Did England play like that because of Steve Borthwick or in spite of him? For all that the Rugby Football Union will deep dive, look under the bonnet, get into the weeds – pick your own favourite bit of corporate speak – it is the fundamental question that Bill Sweeney and his review panel must ask in the coming weeks. Did Borthwick liberate his players against F
George backs Borthwick despite worst-ever 6N
Jamie George has backed head coach Steve Borthwick and his staff to continue coaching the team into the 2027 Rugby World Cup after England fell to their worst ever return in the Six Nations.
George backs Borthwick to lead England at World Cup and takes aim at South Africa
Coach ‘the perfect person’ to lead side into World Cup Springboks game ‘an amazing opportunity’ for players Jamie George has insisted England can go toe-to-toe with South Africa when they lock horns with the world champions in July and believes his side will be among the favourites for next year’s World Cup if Steve Borthwick remains as head coach. England are on a disappointing run of four straight defeats but, while Saturday’s 48-46 loss to France condemned them to their worst Six Nations c
'England's worst Six Nations is an unfair reflection'
In his latest BBC Sport column, England World Cup winner Matt Dawson discusses England's last-gasp defeat by France in Paris and what is next for Steve Borthwick's side.
Borthwick: Six Nations pain will help England grow
England head coach Steve Borthwick has said the hurt his team experienced in this Six Nations will make them stronger in the future.
Relief and pride as agonising Wales wait for win ends
Welsh rugby savours a rare success while wondering what the future will be both on and off the field.
Prem Rugby Cup final live streams: How to watch Leicester Tigers v Exeter Chiefs today
Exeter Chiefs travel to Leicester looking to lift the first major trophy of the English season (Bob Bradford - CameraSport via Getty Images) Leicester Tigers take on Exeter Chiefs for the first major silverware of the English domestic season Watch the Prem Rugby Cup final as two clubs with Gallagher Prem title aspirations compete for English rugby’s first major …Continue reading »
Heartbreak for England as Thomas Ramos snatches the Six Nations title for France
Maro Itoje and his England side put some pride back in the England shirt before Thomas Ramos put the boot in yet again to snatch the Six Nations crown for France. The post Heartbreak for England as Thomas Ramos snatches the Six Nations title for France appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Six Nations: Ireland head coach Andy Farrell says ‘The Irish fridge’ is his Triple Crown star
Head coach Andy Farrell led the congratulations for his Ireland team yesterday after they sealed their fourth Six Nations Triple Crown in five years with a 43-21 victory over Scotland in Dublin. The post Six Nations: Ireland head coach Andy Farrell says ‘The Irish fridge’ is his Triple Crown star appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Six Nations: England players are over-trained claims Wales & Lions centre Jonathan Davies
Former Wales and British & Irish Lions centre Jonathan Davies believes England’s defensive issues in the Six Nations could be linked to an intense training load during the week, leaving players fatigued on match day. The post Six Nations: England players are over-trained claims Wales & Lions centre Jonathan Davies appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Toby Flood: Andy Farrell is the kind of leader to inspire England
Toby Flood believes Andy Farrell would be the obvious long-term choice to lead England and questions whether Steve Borthwick’s current leadership style can inspire the national side out of its current struggles. The post Toby Flood: Andy Farrell is the kind of leader to inspire England appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
England skipper Maro Itoje – I’m feeling fitter than ever
Maro Itoje set his sights on this summer’s Nations Championship declaring he is fitter than ever despite presiding over England’s Six Nations slump. The post England skipper Maro Itoje – I’m feeling fitter than ever appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Joe El-Abd: I’m still committed to England despite Six Nations slump
Assistant coach Joe El-Abd has nailed his colours to England’s sinking mast despite recent speculation linking him with a move back to France with Brive. The post Joe El-Abd: I’m still committed to England despite Six Nations slump appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
France 48-46 England: Steve Borthwick’s men go so close to stunning victory
England climbed their way out of an abyss in Paris last night to come within a whisker of scuppering France’s chances of retaining the Six Nations title. The post France 48-46 England: Steve Borthwick’s men go so close to stunning victory appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Paul Rees: This mad Six Nations ends with a flourish
The start of a mad, compelling Six Nations was very different to the end. Ireland, like Scotland, suffered a chastening defeat but led the table ahead of France’s clash with England, having squashed the Scots’ title hopes. And Wales, terrible at Twickenham, stylishly ended a three-year wait for a championship victory. The post Paul Rees: This mad Six Nations ends with a flourish appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Jeremy Guscott: Stunned! That’s my reaction to England’s Six Nations defeats
Stunned is the only way to describe my reaction to England’s triple losses against Scotland, Ireland, and Italy. The post Jeremy Guscott: Stunned! That’s my reaction to England’s Six Nations defeats appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Ireland 43-21 Scotland: Crowning glory! Irish rediscover their mojo to topple Scotland
Ireland claimed their fourth Triple Crown in five years, and their 12th win on the trot against Scotland, to finish their Six Nations campaign with an impressive win. The post Ireland 43-21 Scotland: Crowning glory! Irish rediscover their mojo to topple Scotland appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Doris praises his big-match players
IRELAND captain Caelan Doris was proud his side could produce another huge performance to clinch their fourth Triple Crown in five years. “We asked for a big performance from some of our big-match players and they stood up, the likes of Tadhg Beirne some of the turnovers he got were crucial,” Doris said. “We saw […] The post Doris praises his big-match players appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Wales 31-17 Italy: At last! Aaron Wainwright leads the charge as the Welsh learn how to win again
After a run of 15 consecutive losses, Wales finally won a Six Nations game – their first since winning in Rome in March 2023 – against Italy on Saturday. The post Wales 31-17 Italy: At last! Aaron Wainwright leads the charge as the Welsh learn how to win again appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
This result means everything to the players, says Lake
AFTER ending their three-year, 15-game losing streak in the Six Nations, Wales captain Dewi Lake said: “The win means everything to the players. It’s what we’ve been building to and working for. The last few weeks our performances have built and we’ve grown as a group from Scotland, to Ireland and now to this week […] The post This result means everything to the players, says Lake appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Wales U20s vs Italy U20s: The Welsh aiming to hit par in Six Nations finale
Wales U20s head coach Richard Whiffin says his side must beat Italy today to deliver what he believes would represent a “par” Six Nations campaign. The post Wales U20s vs Italy U20s: The Welsh aiming to hit par in Six Nations finale appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Ireland U20s vs Scotland U20s: The Irish eye up a Triple Crown feat in Six Nations
Ireland U20s will look to secure a fourth straight victory and complete a Triple Crown when they host Scotland at Virgin Media Park in Cork today. The post Ireland U20s vs Scotland U20s: The Irish eye up a Triple Crown feat in Six Nations appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
France U20s v England U20s: Connor Treacey buzzing for French Six Nations finale
England U20s captain Connor Treacey insists his side are relishing the chance to test themselves against Grand Slam-chasing France with a hostile finale to their Six Nations campaign in La Rochelle today. The post France U20s v England U20s: Connor Treacey buzzing for French Six Nations finale appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Fast Eddie & Co love tales of the unexpected
THERE are times you cannot help but conclude that some pro coaches have got so much time on their hands they start to confuse themselves – and make the rest of us wonder whether they have PhDs in Charlatanry. A few months ago we had Steve Borthwick copying the Rassie Erasmus “Bomb Squad” template of […] The post Fast Eddie & Co love tales of the unexpected appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Nick Cain: England lead way in self-inflicted wounds
The fog of disinformation surrounding England since their landmark loss to Italy in Rome last weekend reflected a group unwilling to get to grips with reality. The post Nick Cain: England lead way in self-inflicted wounds appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
I still see a clueless rabble
IN November 2024, The Rugby Paper published a letter from me titled “England look like a clueless rabble.” After what is already a disastrous Six Nations campaign I see no reason to change that view simply because England haven’t changed. I take nothing away from an Italian performance which put us to shame. However now […] The post I still see a clueless rabble appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
We need to select a ball-carrying 12
THERE has been a lot of criticism of Borthwick’s selections lately, however I want to comment on the backs. I might be an old fashioned centre but why do England persist on a 12 who just distributes the ball, even if he can tackle, he’s not the 10. Surely out there in the largest pool […] The post We need to select a ball-carrying 12 appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
RFU must tell us what it plans to do
DEFEAT by Italy means that another Six Nations passes by with England grossly under-achieving. The worst aspect is that large parts of the country, and the majority of its clubs, can do nothing to help. With no representative stage between club and country, no player outside the ‘Prem’ will play for England, and ring-fencing means […] The post RFU must tell us what it plans to do appeared first on The Rugby Paper.