Steve Borthwick expects ‘big roar’ when Maro Itoje steps off England bench Jamie George will lead the team into the Guinness Six Nations opener against Wales. The Independent UK · Feb 2
Six Nations 2026: Maro Itoje on the bench as Steve Borthwick names England team to face Wales Captain arrived late at training camp after attending mother’s funeral Evening Standard · Feb 2
Maro Itoje on the bench for England’s Six Nations opener against Wales Captain Itoje is only among the replacements for the Twickenham clash, with Jamie George skippering Steve Borthwick’s side against reigning Six Nations wooden spoon holders Wales The Independent UK · Feb 2
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
Van Poortvliet leads way before limping off as maddening Harlequins flop again Leicester coped remarkably after illness swept through their squad but Quins cannot bring Champions Cup form to the Prem The Guardian - UK · Jan 25
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
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
Uncapped trio included as England reveal Six Nations squad England open their tournament against Wales on 7 February The Independent UK · Jan 23
Welsh rugby’s uncertain future explained after controversial WRU move adds to chaos A controversial cut to the number of professional sides in the country appears to be reaching an unsatisfying conclusion The Independent UK · Jan 20
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 The Guardian - UK · Jan 20
Who might be the next All Blacks head coach? Scott Robertson has left his role with just 20 months until the World Cup The Independent UK · Jan 15
Gabby Logan details emotional final moments with dad Terry Yorath after Laura Woods slams Richard Keys' 'tribute' The post comes after former Sky Sports presenter Richard Keys came under fire claiming he got Logan her job at Sky in a tribute to her late father Evening Standard · Jan 9
Terry Yorath obituary Footballer who captained and managed the Wales national team and starred in Don Revie’s famous Leeds United side of the 1970s The Guardian - UK · Jan 8
Terry Yorath, former Wales and Leeds midfielder, dies aged 75 The former Leeds and Wales midfielder Terry Yorath has died at the age of 75 following a short illness, his family have said in a statement The Guardian - UK · Jan 8
The Independent UK · Jan 8 Wales legend Terry Yorath, father to Gabby Logan, dies aged 75 The legendary midfielder, father to BBC presenter Gabby Logan, won the First Division title with Leeds in 1974
The Independent UK · Jan 1 Louis Rees-Zammit commits long term future to Bristol The 24-year-old has signed a new deal with the Premiership club after his return from the NFL
The Independent UK · Dec 31, 2025 Bristol Bears boss says Louis Rees-Zammit ‘a lot better’ for failed NFL spell Rees-Zammit did not play an NFL game in his 18-month attempt to break into the sport, but the Bristol Bears director of rugby says the experience has made him physically a better player
The Guardian - UK · Dec 31, 2025 Bullish Bristol believe Rees-Zammit’s NFL spell has improved his rugby Bristol director of rugby, Pat Lam, said Louis Rees-Zammit’s failed attempt to break into the NFL has made him a better rugby player
FourFourTwo · Dec 20, 2025 ‘I’ve had a couple of good interviews recently and I'm open to working abroad’ Ryan Giggs is plotting a return to football management Giggs hasn’t managed a football match since leading Wales to a 1-0 defeat of Bulgaria in October 2020
The Guardian - UK · Dec 14, 2025 Ian Rush recovering in hospital after being admitted to intensive care with flu Ian Rush, Liverpool’s all-time record men’s goalscorer, is recovering in hospital after being admitted with breathing difficulties last week
The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2025 Springboks lock Eben Etzebeth apologises for eye gouge after ban — but says it was ‘never intentional’ The South Africa veteran received a 12-match ban after his sending off against Wales
The Guardian - UK · Dec 8, 2025 Salah and a scorched earth soliloquy that rocked hacks as much as Liverpool In today’s Football Daily: are Liverpool and Mohamed Salah set to split?
The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2025 Thomas Tuchel expecting ‘tough’ task in England’s World Cup group Croatia are among the toughest opponents England could have expected.
The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2025 Who could Wales face at the 2026 World Cup? Groups revealed after draw Craig Bellamy’s side now know their fate if they come through World Cup qualifying
The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2025 Springboks lock Eben Etzebeth handed long ban after red card for eye gouge The South Africa lock was deemed to have made intentional/reckless contact with the eye of Wales flanker Alex Mann