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EXPLAINED: The six nations event | Vintage Vibes

Sam Prendergast gets fly half nod in Ireland team for Nations Championship clash with Australia

Prendergast returns at No 10 after being dropped during the Six Nations

The Independent UK

RFU stops short of delivering full backing for Borthwick but denies Farrell talks

Rugby Football Union chief executive, has provided another strong indication that the head coach, Steve Borthwick, will lead England in this summer’s Nations Championship

The Guardian - UK

‘It’s not about punishing’: Five key issues for English rugby to resolve after the Six Nations

Steve Borthwick will be reprieved by the RFU’s review but there are other factors at play from the makeup of his backroom team to the conveyor belt of talent

The Guardian - UK

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Andy Farrell admits ‘anything can happen’ as Six Nations chasing Ireland hope for England favour

Ireland are in a three-way battle to win the Six Nations

The Independent UK

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

Both teams have hopes of clinching title on Super Saturday

Evening Standard

Is Scotland 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 clash

The Independent UK

Steve Borthwick rings changes after England displays fail to meet his standards

Borthwick has made nine changes in personnel and three positional switches for the Six Nations trip to Italy.

The Independent UK

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Again we dare to wonder if this is Italy’s time – because England’s confidence looks shot

Italy matched France physically, and while England have never lost to the Azzurri, Saturday is a Six Nations chance as good as any for the hosts

The Guardian - UK

Borthwick plans England overhaul with Fin Smith expected to start against Italy

Steve Borthwick is ready to overhaul his England side for the Six Nations match against Italy on Saturday, with Fin Smith expected to start at No 10

The Guardian - UK

Winter Olympics thrills, FA Cup magic and the Six Nations – follow with us

Here’s how to follow along with our coverage – the finest writing and up-to-the-minute reports

The Guardian - UK

Itoje calls for ‘bulletproof’ England approach to banish their Murrayfield ghosts

Maro Itoje has called on his England side to be ‘bulletproof’ as they seek to clinch a first win at Murrayfield in six years on Saturday in the Six Nations

The Guardian - UK

Hats off to Borthwick for swapping England’s hookers to weather early Scottish storm

Scotland will throw everything at the visitors but I love Steve Borthwick’s decision to start Luke Cowan-Dickie in the Six Nations at Murrayfield

The Guardian - UK

Sports quiz of the week: romance, heartbreak, crime and punishment

Have you followed the big stories in the Six Nations, Winter Olympics, Premier League, Super League and Super Bowl?

The Guardian - UK

Bielle-Biarrey stars as France outplay Ireland to lay down a Six Nations marker

Ireland rallied in the second half but a dazzling French performance before the interval proved decisive for Les Bleus in a 36-14 win in the Six Nations opener

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France 36-14 Ireland: Six Nations 2026 opener – as it happened

Les Bleus opened the tournament with a dominant victory in Paris

Radio France Internationale

Six Nations returns for a shortened tournament with clear favourites

The Six Nations kicks off this evening with a rare Thursday night fixture to avoid clashing with Friday's Winter Olympics opening ceremony, as France host Ireland in Paris. In other changes, this year's tournament will run for six weeks rather than seven.

Evening Standard

Why are there adverts during Six Nations games - and will fans miss any of the action?

Major change from ITV begins with France vs Ireland and is likely to mark a watershed moment for televised live sports coverage in the UK

The Independent UK

Who are the Six Nations pundits and commentators for ITV and BBC?

The two broadcasters again share coverage of the annual championship

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ITV to screen in-game adverts for first time during rugby union’s Six Nations

ITV will screen in-game commercials for the first time during the Six Nations opener between France and Ireland at Stade de France on Thursday

The Independent UK

England suffer injury set-back ahead of Six Nations opener

Prop Fin Baxter is set to undergo foot surgery ahead of the tournament

The Independent UK

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

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

AAP

Wallabies' Aussie tormentor could miss season injured

Ireland's Canberra-born star Mack Hansen will miss the Six Nations with injury, but five Australians are set to feature in Europe's rugby championship.

The Independent UK

England facing prop crisis with Asher Opoku-Fordjour ruled out of Six Nations

England are also without tighthead Will Stuart for the tournament due to injury

The Guardian - UK

Max Ojomoh delivers champagne moment for England to signify arrival on big stage

Versatile back’s standout performance against Argentina on only his second cap should provide Borthwick with a valuable option for the Six Nations

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