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Six Nations 2026 predictions: our writers on who will win and why

England have strength in depth, but France have history on their side, a returning hero, and hosting duties for the potentially decisive finale

The Guardian - UK

Is France vs Ireland on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch Six Nations clash

Everything you need to know ahead of the tournament opener

The Independent UK

Dupont’s France return can rock Ireland’s unstable foundations in Six Nations opener

If a talented Les Bleus click, the results could be spectacular against a much-changed Ireland with umpteen tricky questions to answer

The Guardian - UK

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France vs Ireland, Six Nations 2026: Kick-off time, TV channel, live stream, team news, lineups, h2h results, odds today

Tournament starts on a Thursday night in Paris as Antoine Dupont returns

Evening Standard

The Fabien Galthie gambles that put pressure on France’s Six Nations title defence

With veterans Gregory Alldritt, Damian Penaud and Gael Fickou omitted, Galthie has looked to the future as France bid to go back-to-back

The Independent UK

Bielle-Biarrey hat-trick fires holders Bordeaux to Champions Cup victory at Bristol

Louis Bielle-Biarrey scored a hat-trick for defending champions Bordeaux in their 27-15 victory at Bristol in the Champions Cup

The Guardian - UK

Saracens fall just short in South Africa as Sharks survive Champions Cup storm

A much-changed Saracens team were on the wrong end of a 28-23 scorline in tough conditions in Durban

The Guardian - UK

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Northampton boss fumes over ‘out of order’ Henry Pollock incident in Champions Cup final

Northampton felt that their young back row was targeted late on in their defeat to Bordeaux-Begles

The Independent UK

Northampton 20-28 Bordeaux: Saints suffer heartbreak in thrilling Champions Cup final

French side win competition for first time as second-half power tells in Cardiff

Evening Standard

Northampton heartbreak as Penaud inspires Bordeaux to Champions Cup glory

Adam Coleman and Cyril Cazeaux also scored tries in Bordeaux’s 28-20 win against Northampton in the Champions Cup final

The Guardian - UK

Bordeaux-Begles break Northampton Saints hearts to claim historic Champions Cup win

Northampton Saints 20-28 Bordeaux-Begles: A pulsating contest saw the French club record their first Champions Cup success

The Independent UK

Aussies shine to set up European club rugby final duel

Former Wallabies Pete Samu and Josh Kemeny will be squaring up in the final of European rugby's top club tournament after Aussies starred in the semis.

AAP

How France won the Six Nations – and why they could dominate the next few years

France fought back from a damaging defeat to England to triumph for the first time since 2021

The Independent UK

France opt for bold Springboks-style tactic as Damian Penaud and Matthieu Jalibert dropped for Italy clash

Fabien Galthie has made significant changes after the defeat to England

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The Guardian - UK

Six Nations half-term report: Ireland top of class but Wales go from bad to worse

In rating the teams it is the defending champions that look a cut above as the other sides struggle to find consistency

The Guardian - UK

England 26-25 France: Six Nations player ratings from Twickenham

Tom Curry and Fin Smith inspire dramatic victory for hosts while Peato Mauvaka exemplified bungling visitors

The Guardian - UK

Forget the Smiths, French pack could cause panic on the pitch in London

If England are blown away up front, Will Smith might as well be playing fly-half for all the difference it will make

Evening Standard

England under pressure to avoid unwanted record in daunting Six Nations showdown with France

Red Rose have never lost eight consecutive games against Tier One opposition

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France's Jalibert and Penaud return for rugby Six Nations clash with England

France take on England in the 2025 Six Nations championships on Saturday afternoon at Twickenham in south-west London, hoping to emulate their exploits of two years ago when they annihilated their hosts 53-10 to register a record win over their rivals in 117 years of competition.

The Independent UK

Is England vs France on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch Six Nations clash

Everything you need to know ahead of the Six Nations fixture

The Guardian - UK

Galthié hails ‘genius’ Marcus Smith as France make two changes to starting XV

France’s head coach, Fabien Galthié, said Marcus Smith ‘carries genius with him’ as his side prepared to face England at Twickenham

The Independent UK

Steve Borthwick’s selection shows England’s desperation – but there is logic behind bold calls

Marcus Smith is moved to full-back against France with Fin Smith handed his first international start at fly-half

The Guardian - UK

Ntamack suspended for England clash with Jalibert likely to step up for France

Romain Ntamack was sent off in the 43-0 defeat of Wales in Paris and has been handed a three-week suspension, but will be available again to face Ireland

The Independent UK

France fly half Romain Ntamack suspended for England clash after red card - but set for speedy Six Nations return

The France playmaker was sent off late on in the Six Nations win over Wales and has been handed a ban

The Independent UK

Cadan Murley ruled out with injury as England mull changes for France clash

Murley sustained a foot injury on debut against Ireland in Dublin with Steve Borthwick now contemplating the balance of his backline and back row

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