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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 - 2h -
First Nations to fight for billions in treaty payments in Canadian court
Group in northern Ontario argues crown failed to honour agreement and capped annual payments in 1874 at $4. A group of First Nations in Canada is turning to the courts in the hope of securing ...The Guardian - 6h -
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 - 9h -
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 -
Close bond between Smith and Murley can benefit England’s Six Nations tilt | Gerard Meagher
Harlequins duo are firm friends and can boost the cohesion of Steve Borthwick’s side against Ireland on Saturday. The buildup to a fixture between England and Ireland has not truly begun until ...The Guardian - 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 - 1d -
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 - 2d -
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. It is more than 140 years since England beat Wales in the very ...The Guardian - 3d -
Freddie Steward backs decision to introduce 20-minute red cards in Six Nations
Full-back says new rule gives fans value for money Steward studies Australian Rules Football for technique Freddie Steward has praised the Six Nations’ decision to introduce 20-minute red cards ...The Guardian - 3d -
Vice President JD Vance's first interview | Face the Nation
In his first interview since taking office, Vice President JD Vance sits down the Face the Nation's Margaret Brennan to discuss the Trump Administration's agenda.CBS News - 4d -
Six Nations is the shining light of rugby and so much this year is hard to predict | Ugo Monye
From Ireland’s shot at history to Italy’s raised expectations, the 2025 championship has all the ingredients to rival past classics. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Six Nations and what ...The Guardian - 6d -
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 -
Ohio State Beats Notre Dame to Win Its First National Championship Since 2014
The Buckeyes, who had defeated Tennessee, Oregon and Texas in the 12-team College Football Playoff, fended off a furious comeback from the Fighting Irish.The New York Times - Jan. 21 -
Trump to declare a national energy emergency on his first day
Donald Trump will declare national energy emergency, with goal of allowing more energy production in Alaska.CBS News - Jan. 20 -
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 -
National championship 2025: Five keys to Notre Dame upsetting Ohio State, winning first title since 1988
These factors could help the Irish pull off a stunner over the Buckeyes on Monday night in AtlantaCBS Sports - Jan. 18 -
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 -
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 -
A First Look at the National Title Game Between Notre Dame and Ohio State
The two storied college football programs will meet for the ninth time.The New York Times - Jan. 11 -
Lindsey Vonn places impressive sixth in first World Cup downhill in six years
Vonn, 40, finishes sixth in first in World Cup downhill American was 0.58sec behind Italy’s Brignone Six years later it’s “Wow, Lindsey, wow!”. The racecourse commentator broadcasting Lindsey ...The Guardian - Jan. 11 -
Lindsey Vonn finishes sixth in first World Cup downhill race in six years
Lindsey Vonn’s stellar return to alpine skiing continued Saturday as the American star finished in sixth place in her first World Cup downhill competition in nearly six years. In a strong, ...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 -
Bill Sweeney’s RFU fate to be decided after Six Nations following U-turn
RFU agree to special general meeting Bill Beaumont ratified as interim chairman Bill Sweeney’s fate as the Rugby Football Union’s chief executive will be decided shortly after the Six Nations ...The Guardian - Jan. 10 -
Marcus Freeman offers inspiring message as first Black coach to reach college football national championship
Notre Dame's coach remains focused on his team's performance despite making history of his own at the Orange BowlCBS Sports - Jan. 10 -
Lindsey Vonn 10th fastest in practice for first World Cup downhill in six years
American is attempting comeback at age of 40 Vonn has won 43 World Cup downhills in long career Lindsey Vonn was 10th fastest in a training run on Thursday for her first World Cup downhill in ...The Guardian - Jan. 9 -
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 -
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 -
Tennessee vs. Florida score: Gators earn first win vs. No. 1 at home in rout of nation's last undefeated team
The Volunteers were the last unbeaten team until they traveled to Florida on Tuesday nightCBS Sports - Jan. 8 -
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 -
2025 Pro Bowl rosters: Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes misses initial cut for first time in six years
Mahomes is listed as an alternate behind Joe Burrow, Josh Allen and Lamar JacksonCBS Sports - Jan. 2
