Latest in Six Nations team news: Penaud blow for France as Ntamack and Dupont return
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French rugby needs some Dupont magic to blow away clouds of scandal | Andy Bull
Return of inspirational captain will make a difference on the pitch, but taint of player misconduct is hard to erase. Antoine Dupont doesn’t do many interviews. “I don’t necessarily like to talk ...The Guardian - 5h -
Ireland hit by Joe McCarthy injury blow for Six Nations opener against England
Tadhg Beirne moves into second row to partner Ryan Leinster playmaker Prendergast keeps hold of No 10 shirt The Ireland lock Joe McCarthy will miss Saturday’s Six Nations opener against England ...The Guardian - 8h -
Dupont’s return heralds fizzing new era for what could be a spectacular Six Nations | Robert Kitson
The tournament looks ferociously competitive and, with attacking verve back in fashion, it promises to be a vintage year. Every now and again it is useful to be reminded of rugby union’s place in ...The Guardian - 15h -
Six Nations team news: Penaud blow for France as Ntamack and Dupont return
Bordeaux wing to miss Friday’s opener against Wales Former England prop Henry Thomas makes first start France’s Romain Ntamack is set to line up at fly-half for the first time in almost 18 ...The Guardian - 1d -
Williams, Adams and Jenkins return for Wales' Six Nations opener
British and Irish Lions duo Josh Adams and Liam Williams return for Wales' Six Nations opener against France, along with Dafydd Jenkins.BBC News - 1d -
Comeback, controversy and celebration - BBC pundits relive their Six Nations heyday
There is plenty of drama, despair, controversy and laughs as BBC Sport's pundits relive their Six Nations playing days.BBC News - 1d -
Dupont returns to captain France against Wales
Scrum-half Antoine Dupont returns to captain France in their Six Nations opener against Wales on Friday.BBC News - 1d -
Borthwick says start for Curry twins in Six Nations opener is a selection gamble
England coach predicts Irish forwards will target flankers Players not distracted by Sweeney furore, says Borthwick Steve Borthwick has said he is taking a selection gamble with his surprise ...The Guardian - 2d -
Six players to watch out for in the Six Nations
Which new or returning names could make their mark on the 2025 Six Nations tournament?BBC News - 2d -
'That was terrible!' - Six Nations captains take on reactions challenge
The captains of the Six Nations teams take on BBC Sport's reactions challenge, with some faring much better than others.BBC News - 2d -
Will Ireland achieve first Six Nations three-peat?
Ireland are widely considered to be the Six Nations favourites once again but there is plenty for the side to sort out before they can think about celebrations on 15 March.BBC News - 2d -
Jones aims to help lift Wales in Six Nations role
Former prop Adam Jones will act as Wales' scrum consultant for the Six Nations, which starts with the trip to France on Friday.BBC News - 3d -
Palestinians begin return to north Gaza as deal reached to free six hostages
The hostages include Arbel Yehud - the civilian at the centre of a row which had led to Israel delaying Palestinians' from heading to north Gaza.BBC News - 3d -
After making cuts, new DOJ leadership tries to calm rattled national security team
Newly installed DOJ officials on Wednesday tried to ease concerns within the National Security Division after two of their top prosecutors were removed, sources said.ABC News - Jan. 23 -
Patriots hire Josh McDaniels as offensive coordinator: Six-time Super Bowl champion returns to New England
McDaniels is beginning his third stint as the team's offensive play-callerCBS Sports - Jan. 22 -
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Are you not entertained? Six Nations launches with blockbuster storylines
England’s new captain, Ireland’s shot at history and Antoine Dupont’s return for France add to the layers of intrigue. It has taken 25 years for the Six Nations launch to come to Italy but rugby’s ...The Guardian - Jan. 21 -
England can beat everyone in Six Nations - Itoje
Captain Maro Itoje says England can shrug off their poor recent form and deliver a surprise Six Nations Grand Slam.BBC News - Jan. 21 -
George out of England's Six Nations opener & Mitchell a doubt
Hooker Jamie George will miss England's Six Nations opener against Ireland while scrum-half Alex Mitchell is a doubt with a knee problem.BBC News - Jan. 21 -
The Breakdown | France’s star turns primed to convert club form into Six Nations success
Damian Penaud and Antoine Dupont carry hopes in a squad of experienced internationals and relatively new faces. If last weekend’s Champions Cup performances are anything to go by, France’s stars ...The Guardian - Jan. 21 -
Scotland captain Tuipulotu ruled out of Six Nations
Influential centre Sione Tuipulotu is ruled out of the Six Nations because of the pectoral injury he picked up in training.BBC News - Jan. 20 -
Jamie George a Six Nations doubt as Saracens fall to Castres
Saracens 24 Castres 32 England hooker limps off with hamstring injury Jamie George is a doubt for England’s Six Nations opener against Ireland in Dublin after limping out of Saracens’ ...The Guardian - Jan. 19 -
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Musk and Zuckerberg Reflect New Blows Against D.E.I. Policies
Corporate policies concerning diversity, equity and inclusion, already under pressure from conservatives, are facing greater threats from allies of the president-elect.The New York Times - Jan. 17 -
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Stoic Borthwick aims for Six Nations sweep
England coach Steve Borthwick says the RFU have set him no specific targets for the forthcoming Six Nations campaign, but he wants to win every game.BBC News - Jan. 16 -
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Texas House elects new Speaker in blow to far-right wing
The Texas House on Tuesday elected state Rep. Dustin Burrows (R) to lead the chamber in a blow to the rising far-right wing of the party, defeating a candidate supported by Texas Attorney General ...The Hill - Jan. 14 -
Itoje to captain England in Six Nations as Murley and Beard called up
Maro Itoje replaces Jamie George as captain while uncapped Cadan Murley and Oscar Beard are named in England's Six Nations squad.BBC News - Jan. 14 -
Wales pick uncapped Edwards and Mee for Six Nations as Faletau returns
Wales name Ospreys fly-half Dan Edwards and Scarlets wing Ellis Mee as two uncapped players in a 34-man squad for the 2025 Six Nations.BBC News - Jan. 13 -
Mazzulla believes Kings are a ‘revived' team amid six-game win streak
Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla gave credit to a "revived" Kings team under interim head coach Doug Christie after Boston's loss to Sacramento.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 11 -
Underhill an injury doubt for Six Nations
England flanker Sam Underhill is an injury doubt for the Six Nations after his club Bath announced he requires ankle surgery.BBC News - Jan. 10 -
Hansen available for Six Nations after ban over '16 men' comments
Connacht wing Mack Hansen is cleared to play in Ireland's Six Nations opener against England after being handed a three-match ban for comments he made about a referee.BBC News - Jan. 9 -
New Caledonia Congress elects pro-France president after political crisis
New leader Alcide Ponga says people want a ‘signal of hope’ after turmoil in the French Pacific territory . Weeks after its first ever pro-independence government collapsed, New Caledonia has named ...The Guardian - Jan. 9 -
Didier Deschamps confirms that 2026 World Cup will be his last as France national team boss
The French tactician will leave Les Bleus after 14 years at the helmCBS Sports - Jan. 8 -
England's Feyi-Waboso could miss Six Nations
England could be without Immanuel Feyi-Waboso for the Six Nations if Exeter wing opts for surgery on his shoulder.BBC News - Jan. 8 -
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Jean-Marie Le Pen, founder of France's far right National Front, dies at 96, a senior party official says
Jean-Marie Le Pen, founder of France's far right National Front, dies at 96, a senior party official saysABC News - Jan. 7 -
Ireland's O'Toole banned for first two Six Nations games
Ireland prop Tom O'Toole will miss the first two Six Nations games against England and Scotland after receiving a six-game ban following his red card against Munster.BBC News - Jan. 6 -