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Power, width & barnstorming Earl - how England attack sparked into life
Power, width & barnstorming Earl - how England attack sparked into life

BBC Sport crunches the numbers to see if greater ambition in attack can secure England a Six Nations title.

Must-win for Scots - as alternative doesn't bear thinking about
Must-win for Scots - as alternative doesn't bear thinking about

Tom English previews a must-win match for Scotland, as the alternative does not bear thinking about.

Wales have belief to pull off shock - Wainwright
Wales have belief to pull off shock - Wainwright

Wales aim to give their beleaguered fans something to cheer in their Six Nations opener against England.

Leicester beat Newcastle in Prem Rugby Cup as Dickens confirms exit
Leicester beat Newcastle in Prem Rugby Cup as Dickens confirms exit

Leicester pile more misery on Newcastle's season with a 28-19 Prem Rugby Cup victory as coach Alan Dickens confirms he will leave the visitors this summer.

Second-half comeback helps England U20s beat Wales
Second-half comeback helps England U20s beat Wales

England produce a sensational second-half comeback to begin their Under-20 Six Nations campaign with a win in Northampton.

Head coach Dickens to leave Newcastle at end of season
Head coach Dickens to leave Newcastle at end of season

Newcastle Red Bulls head coach Alan Dickens is to leave the club at the end of the 2025-26 season.

Ruthless France blow Ireland away in Six Nations opener
Ruthless France blow Ireland away in Six Nations opener

Ruthless France inflict more pain on Ireland as the Six Nations holders open their title defence with a bonus-point victory at a buoyant Stade de France.

England A outclass Ireland XV with eight-try win
England A outclass Ireland XV with eight-try win

England A score eight tries in securing a convincing 52-14 win over an Ireland XV at Thomond Limerick.

In-game adverts rile rugby fans on Six Nations debut
In-game adverts rile rugby fans on Six Nations debut

In-game adverts made their UK television debut in Thursday night's Six Nations match between Ireland and France - to the irritation of many.

125 rugby tackles in freezing sea for poignant campaign
125 rugby tackles in freezing sea for poignant campaign

Rugby coach and former player Paul Pook embarks on a symbolic Six Nations-inspired mental health campaign in freezing seas.

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