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Eddie Jones says RFU would be ‘foolhardy’ to sack Borthwick before World Cup
‘He is the right man, they should support him’ England finished fifth in the Six Nations Eddie Jones believes the Rugby Football Union should not replace Steve Borthwick as England head coach before the World Cup in Australia next year. England went into the Six Nations on a run of 11 wins and extended that to 12 in the opening game against Wales. They then lost four matches – the first time England had been beaten in four games in a Six Nations campaign – including a first defeat by Italy in
What is the longest losing streak in Men’s Six Nations history?
Defeat has become all-too familiar for the current crop of Wales players (David Rogers/Getty Images) Did Wales' recent run come close to troubling the record books? How many more defeats before Wales start troubling the record books?
Six Nations trophies: All the prizes up for grabs in the tournament
Antoine Dupont holds aloft the Six Nations trophy after Frande’s 2026 victory (Thomas SAMSON / AFP via Getty Images) You don’t need to top the championship table to win a Six Nations trophy... What trophies are won during the Six Nations? There are plenty up for grabs so lets take a look at all of them.
2026 Six Nations analysis: What we learned from this year’s tournament
And breathe. After a whirlwind six weeks, the 2026 Six Nations has come and gone just like that. The post 2026 Six Nations analysis: What we learned from this year’s tournament appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Men’s Six Nations: All you need to know including 2026 results, 2027 fixtures and previous winners
Louis Bielle-Biarrey’s France team won the Men’s Six Nations for the second year in a row in 2026 (Catherine Steenkeste/Getty Images) The northern hemisphere’s greatest rugby tournament is over for another year. The men's Six Nations concludes on Saturday 15 March with Super Saturday. Three sides can still win the championship. Here’s all you need to know about the northern hemisphere’s biggest and most beloved rugby tournament.
From Rugby Star to All Black Slot – The Biggest Rugby Games to Try This Year
Rugby fans are known for their passion. Even when the weekend matches are over, there’s still the need to keep the rugby energy going somehow. These days, gaming has become one of the easiest ways to do exactly that. Over the years developers have experimented with plenty of rugby-inspired titles. Some games recreate the tactics […] The post From Rugby Star to All Black Slot – The Biggest Rugby Games to Try This Year appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Rare Irish cheers for England in vain but Ireland finish strong in Dublin
Ireland's Six Nations dream fell agonisingly short in the end, but spirits remain high after a promising campaign for Andy Farrell's side which was capped off with a Triple Crown.
The rugby number that says the most about 2026 is 7.4
That was the average number of tries per match in this year’s men’s Six Nations, after the tournament produced a record 111 tries across 15 games according to a report from WinSportsOnline. For a sport that used to treat 20 points as a solid winning total, that figure says everything about where elite rugby is […] The post The rugby number that says the most about 2026 is 7.4 appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Return to form would be 'biggest achievement' - O'Sullivan
Ronnie O'Sullivan says restoring his game to its previous level would be bigger than winning world titles.
'I don't miss it' - Livingstone criticises England
Liam Livingstone issues strong criticism of the England set-up, saying there “wasn’t any part of me” that wanted to be part of the team that reached the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup.
IPL 2026 schedule - fixtures and start times
Find out the first half of the 2026 IPL schedule, with the opening match on 28 March.
Six Nations 2026: our writers pick their tournament highlights
From the brilliance of Bielle-Biarrey to Carré’s jaw-dropping try, our highs and lows from a sensational championship Player of the tournament Impossible to look past Louis Bielle-Biarrey who, among assorted records, has become the first player to score a try in every Six Nations game in successive seasons. But Italy’s Tommaso Menoncello and Ireland’s Stuart McCloskey also deserve a podium place. Continue reading...
Who makes BBC pundits' Six Nations team of the tournament?
BBC Sport pundits John Barclay and Sam Warburton picks for their teams of the tournament for the 2026 Six Nations.
Who did BBC pundits pick in their Six Nations teams of tournament?
Former Wales captain Sam Warburton and former Scotland skipper John Barclay discuss their Six Nations teams of the tournament.
Fàbregas outwits Gasperini to take controversial Como a step closer to Champions League | Nicky Bandini
The club by the lake are far from universally popular but the Como manager’s clever tactics brought a key win over Roma For once the TV cameras at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia had not picked out a Hollywood A-lister in the stands, but a celebrity of calcio instead. Gennaro Gattuso, the Italy manager, as well as a World Cup and Champions League winner, had come to watch Como play Roma. A crucial game in the race for Europe, the teams having started the weekend level in fourth place. And still
James Foster named CSK fielding coach
Former England wicketkeeper won the ILT20 as Desert Vipers head coach in January
Don’t Be Prey review – invigorating tale of swimming entrepreneur aiming to avoid being shark food
Mark Sowerby battles bad feelings by tackling brutal channel crossings – the Oceans Seven – around the world The title of this invigorating documentary about open-water swimming seems at first to be a wry note-to-self regarding something competitors essentially have no control over: the possibility of becoming shark food. But, as practised by Australian waterman Mark Sowerby, it turns out to a surprisingly deep and empowering maxim about choosing to accept apprehensions and fears, and not being
Rory McIlroy will see how ‘body feels’ and assess schedule before Masters
‘We’ll see how I feel in practice,’ says world No 2 McIlroy hampered by back injury before Players Championship Rory McIlroy will weigh up whether to play another event before the defence of his Masters title next month after an underwhelming outing at the Players Championship. He was the defending champion at TPC Sawgrass, but his preparation was hampered by a back injury and he finished in a disappointing tie for 46th on Sunday. “I’ll see how my body feels,” said the world No 2. “We’ll see h
Pakistan lodge official complaint about Bangladesh's review at end of chase
Pakistan's contention is that Bangladesh took the review after the replay of the delivery flashed on the big screen at the ground
England's worst-ever Six Nations ends with blueprint, but frustration - and a search for answers
After England suffered their worst-ever Six Nation's campaign, ESPN's Tom Hamilton looks at where it all unravelled -- and if there's any hope for the future.
Toto Wolff says Verstappen’s car is cause of driver’s misery, not new regulations
Mercedes chief points to number of overtakes in China ‘All the indicators say that people love it’ Toto Wolff has dismissed criticism of the new Formula One regulations from Max Verstappen as a result of the “horror show” Red Bull car the four-time world champion is having to drive. Verstappen has not been alone in his outspoken criticism of the new rules, and after he was forced to retire from the Chinese GP on Sunday he delivered his most damning condemnation yet of the emphasis on electrica
No F1 rule changes ahead of Japan, but Wolff remains wary of ‘political knives’
After the first two race weekends under the new technical regulations, opinions in the Formula 1 paddock remain divided. Lewis Hamilton said in Shanghai that he had not enjoyed the racing this much in a long time. “I think it’s the best racing that I’ve ever experienced in Formula 1,” he said after securing his first Ferrari podium. “It felt like go-karting, back and forth, back and ...Keep reading
‘Just an easy pass with Overtake’: Every radio message from Antonelli’s first F1 win | Formula 1
Andrea Kimi Antonelli's race engineer kept him alert to the threat from his team mate on his way to his breakthrough grand prix victory.
When can Arsenal win the Premier League?
Arsenal are nine points clear at the top of the Premier League, but when can they officially win the title?
Post-race crash avoided by Perez’s quick-thinking mechanic | Formula 1
A quick-thinking mechanic prevented a post-race collision involving Sergio Perez's out-of-control Cadillac in Shanghai.
Cricket Australia amends injury sub rule for Sheffield Shield final
Numerous boards have trailed new substitution rules with feedback being sent to ICC with a eye on Test cricket
Chinnaswamy stadium receives government clearance to host IPL 2026 final
The venue is set to host five RCB games in the league phase and two knockout games, including the final
Fringe players in focus as hosts look to respond in high-scoring Hamilton
After a tough outing in Mount Maunganui, which allowed only a total of 184 runs to be scored, New Zealand will hope Hamilton conditions spark a turnaround
Peake's rapid rise set to take in MLC, but first a Sheffield Shield final
The 19-year-old left hander has found first-class cricket tough after returning from Under-19 duty, but tuned up for the final with a half-century
Kuhnemann hits maiden fifty to give Tasmania control after fire alarm stops play
Half-centuries from Jordan Silk and Jake Doran built the home side's lead after an usual delay during the morning session