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Chessum starts in back row in only England change as they try to stop rot
Chessum starts in back row in only England change as they try to stop rot

Ollie Chessum's inclusion in the back row is the only change to the starting XV as England attempt to turn things around after three straight defeats.

England are sticking together, not cracking up - Roebuck
England are sticking together, not cracking up - Roebuck

England wing Tom Roebuck says the entire set-up is united in attempting to turn around a dismal run of form which has wrecked their Six Nations title ambitions.

Six Scotland players ruled out of Ireland match
Six Scotland players ruled out of Ireland match

Scotland will be without first-choice second-row pair Gregor Brown and Scott Cummings, winger Duhan van der Merwe and three others in Dublin.

'Brutal' Scotland, and England in crisis - Six Nations talking points
'Brutal' Scotland, and England in crisis - Six Nations talking points

A sensational fourth weekend of the Six Nations sees Scotland give themselves a chance of the title, while Italy beat England for the first time.

Sale sign South African prop Dlamini for next season
Sale sign South African prop Dlamini for next season

South African tighthead prop Cebo Dlamini will join Sale Sharks on a two-year deal from next season.

Permutations as France, Scotland and Ireland chase title
Permutations as France, Scotland and Ireland chase title

The 2026 Six Nations is set for a thrilling final day next Saturday with France, Scotland and Ireland all competing to win the championship.

'Sloppy' England display against Italy shows 'lack of confidence'
'Sloppy' England display against Italy shows 'lack of confidence'

Rugby Special's John Barclay and Sam Warburton believes there is a "lack of clarity" within the England squad after a "disjointed" performance against Italy, as coach Steve Borthwick's side lost 23-18 in Rome.

Scotland had 'clear plan' to stretch France - analysis
Scotland had 'clear plan' to stretch France - analysis

Rugby Special's John Barclay and Sam Warburton look at how Scotland had a "clear plan" to stretch France which led to their thrilling 50-40 win at Murrayfield.

'Physical' Wales need to start getting small moments right
'Physical' Wales need to start getting small moments right

Rugby Special's ex-Wales captain Sam Warburton believes Wales have made progress with their physicality in defence while "finding their sense of combination" going forward.

Italy claim first ever Six Nations win over England
Italy claim first ever Six Nations win over England

England's Six Nations campaign plunges deeper into crisis as second-half yellow cards for Sam Underhill and Maro Itoje pave the way to victory for a joyous Italy in Rome.

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