SHOCKING: 17 - What They Never Told You

England captain Maro Itoje absent from training camp to attend mother’s funeral in Nigeria

Maro Itoje missed the launch of the 2026 Six Nations to attend the funeral of his mother in Nigeria

The Guardian - UK · Jan 26

Jamie George sends warning to England team-mates ahead of Six Nations

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The Independent UK · Jan 26

Wales captain Dewi Lake insists Six Nations is ‘welcome distraction’ from off-field turmoil

Uncertainty over the future of the Ospreys and Welsh domestic game more widely provides a tough backdrop for Steve Tandy’s side

The Independent UK · Jan 26

Borthwick’s task is to strike the right balance with thriving England ready for takeoff

Head coach is excited by what his team could achieve as the Six Nations opener against Wales looms into view

The Guardian - UK · Jan 23

Steve Borthwick targets title tilt after revealing England’s Six Nations squad

England have not won the championship since 2020 but enter on a run of 11 consecutive wins

The Independent UK · Jan 23

Wales’ Liam Williams retires from international rugby ahead of Six Nations 2026

The former British and Irish Lion has walked away from international rugby after 93 caps and 21 tries, while featuring in two Six Nations winning sides

The Independent UK · Jan 23

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 · Jan 23

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 · Jan 23

Bullish Borthwick tells England to target Six Nations triumph in Paris

Steve Borthwick is plotting an ­English raid on Paris and has called on his side to set their sights on clinching a first Six Nations title in six years in the French capital

The Guardian - UK · Jan 23

Uncapped trio included as England reveal Six Nations squad

England open their tournament against Wales on 7 February

The Independent UK · Jan 23