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Defeat not an option for Saracens’ McCall in crunch Northampton clash

Saracens need to bounce back from Bath hammering to stay in touch with the top when they face Phil Dowson’s Prem leaders

The Guardian - UK

‘Big Match Bonanza’ provides glimpse of Prem Rugby’s future – but three key challenges remain

With the English top flight moving to an expansion model, fixtures at large stadiums could become more regular in the future

The Independent UK

Northampton hold off late Newcastle fightback in thriller to reclaim top spot

Northampton returned to the top of the Prem with a 28-27 victory at home to Newcastle with Archie McParland’s early try setting the Saints on their way

The Guardian - UK

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Scotland replacements backed to perform in tight Six Nations finale

Key players Brown and Cummings have been ruled out of the potential title decider against Ireland after picking up injuries against France

The Independent UK

The shift in strategy behind England’s bid to salvage Six Nations against France

Ollie Chessum’s return to the blindside is more significant than might first appear as struggling England face a huge challenge in Paris

The Independent UK

‘I struggled without realising’: Tommy Freeman reveals mental toll of workload

Tommy Freeman, the England back, has said his mental state was affected by his 34 appearances last season and that Northampton coaches eased his post-Lions burden

The Guardian - UK

England centre Tommy Freeman ‘struggled without realising it’ after Lions tour

Northampton director of rugby Phil Dowson and head coach Sam Vesty spotted that Freeman’s “mental state wasn’t in the best spot”.

The Independent UK

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Tommy Freeman: England star reveals mental struggles after brutal Lions tour

Wing has seen himself trialled in midfield during Six Nations campaign

Evening Standard

Tommy Freeman is England’s best wing – here’s why they are picking him at outside centre in this Six Nations

Freeman keeps place at outside centre to face Scotland despite return to fitness of Ollie Lawrence

The Independent UK

Six Nations: England ready to deliver as they eye first grand slam in ten years

On an 11-match winning streak and playing ‘brave’ rugby, Borthwick’s men can end years of underachievement

Evening Standard

Manchester United agree two Deadline Day deals as another is cancelled

A late U-turn has seen one move collapse but FOUR more in the pipeline

Evening Standard

Soap, wifi, but no football: a room without a view at Blackpool’s stadium hotel

Guests with a ‘pitch view’ room at the Blackpool FC Stadium Hotel can’t watch the game – our writer checks in for a trip into the dark

The Guardian - UK

George Furbank and Greg Fisilau named in England’s Six Nations squad

Furbank had been England’s first-choice full-back until suffering a broken arm in December 2024, while Fisilau is one of three uncapped players.

The Independent UK

England squad for Six Nations: George Furbank returns as Steve Borthwick calls up uncapped trio

Raft of front-row injuries open door to Prem standouts

Evening Standard

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The Independent UK

George Furbank returns to England squad for Guinness Six Nations

Furbank has been limited to just four senior appearances for Northampton this season because of calf issues.

The Guardian - UK

‘Thinking a lot less’: Tommy Freeman on the secret to international rugby

England wing talks to Luke McLaughlin about handling Test-match pressure, the ‘awesome’ setup at Pennyhill Park and Saints’ big ambitions

The Independent UK

Five things to watch as Steve Borthwick names England’s Six Nations squad

England are eyeing a title tilt in the Six Nations but have a number of injury concerns

The Guardian - UK

England prepare to reveal Six Nations hand with Borthwick aware of ticking clock

The Six Nations is a key staging post on the road to next year’s World Cup and with injuries biting, Wales offer the only real chance to experiment

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The Independent UK

Fin Smith emerges as doubt for start of Six Nations with calf injury

The Northampton fly half will miss his side’s Champions Cup clash with the Scarlets

The Guardian - UK

Rugby is moving towards Moneyball-style data but value of flair remains

The numbers may point towards a more formulaic product but there is plenty of evidence that risk and style can still win out

Evening Standard

Manchester United confirm fourth January transfer decision amid new striker plan

Plenty going on at Old Trafford as fans await appointment of interim manager

The Guardian - UK

Tom Willis wins family affair to help Saracens topple Toulouse in Champions Cup

Rotimi Segun scored twice to edge Saracens to a 20-14 victory at home to Toulouse in the Champions Cup

The Independent UK

Bordeaux Begles crush Northampton in Champions Cup final rematch despite Henry Pollock double

Bordeaux Begles 50-28 Northampton: The defending champions flexed their strength to return to the top of Pool 4

The Independent UK

Why a vintage Champions Cup weekend could give ailing competition new hope

An eagerly-anticipated round three schedule includes a meeting between last year’s finalists Bordeaux-Begles and Northampton

The Guardian - UK

Bath break Exeter’s hearts with last-minute try to foil dramatic comeback

The No 8’s try secured Bath a 33-26 victory against Exeter in the Prem, who had fought back from a 26-point first-half deficit to level the match

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