Following the Six Nations squad announcements and with the action closing in, our focus turns to the players set to miss part or in some cases all of the Championship. There’s some serious talent sitting on the sidelines, and while they may still feature in the tournament, for the moment, they will be watching from … Read more
Ahead of Scotland’s Six Nations opener against Italy at the Stadio Olimpico, Rome, here is how we think Gregor Townsend’s side will line up. Scotland will arrive at this year’s Championship under pressure following a disappointing 2025 Test season, but that also presents an opportunity, too. Townsend’s side have threatened to join the top table … Read more
France and Ireland will go toe-to-toe in the opening fixture of the 2026 Six Nations, with both teams looking to show their title credentials against one of their main rivals. The two Test heavyweights have held a duopoly over the Championship in recent years, with them splitting the past four titles between them equally, and … Read more
Last up in our set of previews ahead of the 2026 Six Nations, we examine the prospects of last year’s champions, Fabien Galthié’s France. France begin their title defence on Thursday against Ireland in Paris carrying the burden of tragedy alongside Galthié’s most ruthless selection decisions in six years as national coach. France’s preparation has … Read more
England A head coach Mark Mapletoft has named a fascinating 26-man squad to take on Ireland XV at Thomond Park on Friday, February 6. There have been nine players named who have appeared in the senior squad in the past, making it a total of 17 uncapped men in the squad. Those who have been … Read more
Following the announcement of Andy Farrell’s France squad for the 2026 Six Nations Championship, here are our five takeaways. Top line There were not too many surprises as Farrell selected a 37-man group for the upcoming Six Nations as they look to win a third title in four years. The head coach once again opted … Read more