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Minister encourages ‘balanced’ approach over Six Nations broadcast deal

The Government’s remarks came in response to calls from MPs to protect free-to-air coverage.

The Independent UK

England feel need for speed as Steve Borthwick gambles with Ireland selection calls

Under-pressure boss has taken risks in bid to throw defending Six Nations champions off their rhythm in Dublin showdown

Evening Standard

James Ryan red card: Why was the Ireland lock sent off against South Africa?

Ryan was shown red early on in the clash at the Aviva Stadium

The Independent UK

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Liberal Democrats launch campaign to keep Six Nations on free-to-air television

Exclusive: 2025 marks the final year of the BBC and ITV’s joint agreement in the United Kingdom, with subscription channel TNT Sports confirming that they were exploring the possibility of a bid

The Independent UK

Six Nations stands as a rare shining light amid rugby's turmoil

SIX NATIONS 2025: Rugby’s greatest championship has proved more competitive than ever over the last few years – who will triumph as the modern-day gladiators step back into the amphitheatre? Harry Latham-Coyle looks ahead to a tournament that again looks set to thrill

The Independent UK

Six Nations LIVE: Latest news as Sam Prendergast starts for champions Ireland against England

Interim boss Simon Easterby faces a key call at fly half, with Scotland and Italy also set to reveal their line-ups today

The Independent UK

What will British and Irish Lions coach Andy Farrell be watching during the Six Nations?

Lions contenders face a crucial campaign as they look to book their place on the plane to Australia

The Independent UK

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Simon Easterby: welcome to the precarious world of the backroom boss

The Ireland interim coach’s deputy tag may soon be cast off if he leads his country to a historic repeat triumph

The Guardian - UK

Twenty-five years on from Italy’s big entrance, the Six Nations’ pizzazz never fades

In February 2000, the newcomers surprised Scotland and a quarter-century of highlights remind us of the tournament’s enduring power

The Guardian - UK

Six Nations is the shining light of rugby and so much this year is hard to predict

From Ireland’s shot at history to Italy’s raised expectations, the 2025 championship has all the ingredients to rival past classics

The Guardian - UK

Warren Gatland’s Wales face biggest challenge in Six Nations history

Wales have not won a Test match since the 2023 World Cup.

The Independent UK

Ireland aim for Six Nations history under stand-in boss Simon Easterby

Ireland are bidding to become the first country to claim three consecutive Six Nations titles.

The Independent UK

Can Ireland thrive without Andy Farrell? – Six Nations talking points

Ireland are favourites to complete another title success, despite Farrell temporarily handed the reins to defence coach Simon Easterby.

The Independent UK

RFU’s Bill Sweeney refuses to apologise for taking £358,000 bonus

RFU chief executive Bill Sweeney refused to apologise for accepting a £358,000 bonus amid record losses and redundancies

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The Independent UK

Bill Sweeney determined to stay in RFU role until 2027

Chairman Tom Ilube resigned following controversy over bonus payments to Sweeney and his fellow executives.

The Guardian - UK

Warren Gatland still up for Wales test as Mee and Edwards receive Six Nations call-ups

Warren Gatland insists he is still up for the challenge of reviving Welsh rugby fortunes after naming his squad for the Six Nations

The Guardian - UK

Premiership rugby is now for the masses not the purists – enjoy it while it lasts

A rerun of last season’s final is a strong start to the year but the domestic game will soon be on hold for the Six Nations

The National (Scotland)

Martin Hannan: Is the new Six Nations branding out of touch with rugby’s legacy?

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away – okay, it was Edinburgh, but it really was back in the day – I worked for an organisation which…

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The Independent UK

Why have the southern hemisphere sides been so dominant this autumn?

South Africa, New Zealand and Australia have consistently beaten the Six Nations sides during this Autumn Nations Series and Sam Warburton explains why that is

The Guardian - UK

RFU’s annual report shows a worrying decline. Has it lost its purpose?

Beneath headline figures of the chief executive’s bumper pay packet, what does the RFU stand for and want to achieve?

The Guardian - UK

Borthwick’s new England are stuck in a time warp with few signs of change

Morale-boosting win over Japan cannot conceal issues facing a coach who could be running out of time

The Independent UK

Gatland farewell at end of annus horribilis? Wales v South Africa talking points

Wales face huge challenge following 11 successive Test defeats.

The Guardian - UK

Wales at risk of record low with World Cup rout of Australia a fading memory

Warren Gatland’s side take on the Wallabies knowing defeat will mean they surpass their longest run of Test losses

The Independent UK

I think Scotland are on the right path – forwards coach John Dalziel

Dalziel is adamant Gregor Townsend’s side have shown progress in narrow defeats to Ireland in the Six Nations and South Africa last weekend.

The Independent UK

Dewi Lake: It is time for Wales to start building momentum after losing run

Wales have not won a Test match since the 2023 World Cup.

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