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Six Nations 2026 news: England make nine changes to team for clash against Italy in Rome
Steve Borthwick has reacted to England’s Six Nations slump by completing a radical overhaul of his team to face Italy, including the return of Fin Smith at fly-half as part of a whole new back line. The post Six Nations 2026 news: England make nine changes to team for clash against Italy in Rome appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Best Payment Methods to Use at Rugby Betting Sites
When you’re backing your favourite rugby teams, whether it’s Six Nations drama, Premiership clashes, Super Rugby intensity, or international Test action, having flexible and secure payment options at your disposal is just as important as choosing the right markets. The post Best Payment Methods to Use at Rugby Betting Sites appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
How to follow 2026 F1 season on BBC
The Formula 1 season is rapidly approaching and this is how you can keep up with all the action on the BBC.
Six Nations 2026 preview: Italy know they can make history against England
Both England and Italy find themselves in the bottom half of the table, though the mood in each camp is very different. The post Six Nations 2026 preview: Italy know they can make history against England appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
More than the Score
Britain's Arvid Lindblad will be the youngest driver on this year's F1 grid
Which club has the most red cards in a Premier League season?
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything looks at the record for most red cards in a Premier League season
New era of Formula 1 - what is changing in 2026?
As Formula 1 steps into a new era with new rules, cars, engines and the addition of an 11th team, BBC Sport breaks down the changes for 2026.
F1: Chequered Flag
The BBC F1 team look ahead to the 2026 season, as F1 enters a new era.
The Chequered Flag Podcast
Harry Benjamin, Jennie Gow and guests look forward to the new F1 season.
Hawkins beats Lisowski to win first Welsh Open title
A dominant afternoon session set Barry Hawkins on the way to winning his first Welsh Open title, beating Jack Lisowski 9-5 in the final.
Brennan becomes first Briton since Cavendish to win Flemish classic in sprint finish
20-year-old claims victory in Kuurne-Brussels-Kuurne ‘I’m always there in these kind of races’ The 20-year-old British sprinter Matthew Brennan rocketed out of an accelerating pack to win the Flemish classic Kuurne-Brussels-Kuurne for team Visma-Lease-a-bike on Sunday. Brennan, from Darlington, is the first Briton to win the race since Mark Cavendish in 2012 and 2015, whose finishing sprint was similar to the burgeoning star. Brennan avoided the Cavendish comparison after the race. Continue r
US Half Marathon Championship ends in chaos as lead runners guided in wrong direction
Lead vehicle takes top-three off main course Jess McClain falls from first to ninth USA Track & Field has denied an appeal after its Half Marathon Championship in Atlanta ended in chaos. With less than two miles to go in the women’s race, Jess McClain had a significant lead over Ednah Kurgat and Emma Hurley when the guide vehicle took the trio off course. Molly Born, who had been more than a minute behind the leaders, came through to win the race, with Carrie Ellwood and and Annie Rodenfels in
Brennan follows Cavendish with victory in Belgium
Matthew Brennan becomes the first Briton to win the Kuurne-Brussels-Kuurne one-day race in Belgium since cycling great Sir Mark Cavendish.
Ollie Chessum backs England to revive Six Nations campaign
Defiant Ollie Chessum has told England fans to stick with the team and watch them rescue some respect from the wreckage of their Six Nations campaign. The post Ollie Chessum backs England to revive Six Nations campaign appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Lawrence Dallaglio: Time for England to go back to the basics after Six Nations defeats
Lawrence Dallaglio admits it is “tough” being an England fan right now, but he has urged disgruntled followers to keep the faith ahead of the trip to Rome. The post Lawrence Dallaglio: Time for England to go back to the basics after Six Nations defeats appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
England’s George Ford will ignore outside noise, says brother & Sale Sharks coach Joe
Joe Ford says the noise over whether his brother George should keep his place in the England side after the defeats to Scotland and Ireland will not get to the Sale Sharks outside-half. The post England’s George Ford will ignore outside noise, says brother & Sale Sharks coach Joe appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Brendan Gallagher: My Six Nations Top 20 – The good, the bad and the rugby
And breathe! In the blink of an eye, we are 60 per cent through the 2026 Six Nations, and we are coming to the end almost before we have really started. The post Brendan Gallagher: My Six Nations Top 20 – The good, the bad and the rugby appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Bristol Bears 36-41 Sale Sharks: Sam Bedlow times it right to get Sale in winning mood
A last-minute try from Sam Bedlow eased Sale Sharks’ woes as they won an action-packed game against Bristol Bears at Ashton Gate. The post Bristol Bears 36-41 Sale Sharks: Sam Bedlow times it right to get Sale in winning mood appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Mike Brown says England are now ‘desperate’ for a win to avoid a Six Nations ‘diaster’
England are a “desperate” side badly needing to rule in Rome to avoid a Six Nations “disaster”, according to former Test fullback Mike Brown. The post Mike Brown says England are now ‘desperate’ for a win to avoid a Six Nations ‘diaster’ appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Tom West: I want to win silverware with Northampton Saints
Tom West is relishing the final months of the season with Northampton Saints after nine months of injury misery. The post Tom West: I want to win silverware with Northampton Saints appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Campbell Ridl quick to make a name for himself at Exeter Chiefs
Last season it was Paul Brown-Bampoe, now it is Campbell Ridl who has very quickly made his name at Exeter Chiefs. The post Campbell Ridl quick to make a name for himself at Exeter Chiefs appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Plymouth Albion 26-34 Blackheath: The Club rings proudly to prove three is a crowd
Blackheath kept up the pace in the promotion race, with a thoroughly deserved victory over nearest rivals Plymouth Albion. The post Plymouth Albion 26-34 Blackheath: The Club rings proudly to prove three is a crowd appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Dragons 15-15 Benetton: The Welsh side go close to making it five in a row
There was late drama at Rodney Parade as the Dragons narrowly missed out on a fifth successive home win after drawing with Benetton, Angus O’Brien’s last-minute touchline conversion just drifting wide. The post Dragons 15-15 Benetton: The Welsh side go close to making it five in a row appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Harlequins 35-14 Newcastle Red Bulls: Cadan Murley and Chandler Cunningham-South fire up Quins
England internationals Cadan Murley and Chandler Cunningham-South were among the scorers as Harlequins comfortably saw off Newcastle Red Bulls to provide some much-needed positivity for their supporters. The post Harlequins 35-14 Newcastle Red Bulls: Cadan Murley and Chandler Cunningham-South fire up Quins appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Northampton Saints 35-33 Saracens: George Furbank gets into gear for England call
George Furbank is ready to help England try and get their stuttering Six Nations campaign back on a winning track in Rome if required. The post Northampton Saints 35-33 Saracens: George Furbank gets into gear for England call appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Wales’ Joe Hawkins admits that any head contact in rugby leaves you ‘in bother’
Joe Hawkins has admitted it was “squeaky bum time” following his sin-binning in last weekend’s Six Nations clash with Scotland. The post Wales’ Joe Hawkins admits that any head contact in rugby leaves you ‘in bother’ appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Peter Jackson: Mike Gibson remembers the Welsh lions of ’76
When he sits at home in Belfast next Friday night to watch Ireland-Wales, Mike Gibson could be forgiven for recalling a day he would rather forget. The day the visitors painted the purple patch to end all purple patches. The post Peter Jackson: Mike Gibson remembers the Welsh lions of ’76 appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
London Scottish 24-21 Chinnor: Quick-fire Scots hold on to deny the Villagers
London Scottish, putting on one of their best displays of the season, held on at the death to secure five points at home, in a physical, fiery, and often frantic encounter against Chinnor. The post London Scottish 24-21 Chinnor: Quick-fire Scots hold on to deny the Villagers appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
RFU defends move to franchise model at the top of English club rugby
Promotion and relegation is set to be scrapped in a major restructure at the top of English club rugby. The post RFU defends move to franchise model at the top of English club rugby appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Italy wing Paolo Odogwu out to add to England’s despair in Six Nations clash
Paolo Odogwu aims to help Italy heap more Six Nations misery and despair on Henry Pollock and England when they visit Rome next weekend. The post Italy wing Paolo Odogwu out to add to England’s despair in Six Nations clash appeared first on The Rugby Paper.