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England and Borthwick backed up to the brink in Paris
England and Borthwick backed up to the brink in Paris

England head coach Steve Borthwick needs a performance that gives compelling proof of the direction of his team against France, writes Mike Henson.

'Scotland's wild ride from false dawns and fatalism to tilt at history'
'Scotland's wild ride from false dawns and fatalism to tilt at history'

Scotland spent decades staring in the window as Ireland and Wales partied in the Six Nations. In Dublin on Saturday, they finally have a shot at glory.

Performance or result? What do Wales want?
Performance or result? What do Wales want?

Is performance or result more important for Welsh rugby players, coaches and fans when they face Italy in the Six Nations finale?

'No second chance' for Ireland in Six Nations finale
'No second chance' for Ireland in Six Nations finale

Ireland captain Caelan Doris says there is no "second chance" as his side prepare to host Scotland in Saturday's Six Nations Triple Crown decider.

Divisive, ruthless, brilliant - how Galthie helped France find their mojo
Divisive, ruthless, brilliant - how Galthie helped France find their mojo

Fabien Galthie has driven sky-high standards throughout his coaching career - but he has not always made friends on the way.

What are the title permutations for Six Nations finale?
What are the title permutations for Six Nations finale?

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

Georgia players sanctioned over 'orchestrated' doping
Georgia players sanctioned over 'orchestrated' doping

Six Georgia rugby players and a team official are sanctioned for committing anti-doping rule violations as part of "an orchestrated scheme".

Ireland, Scotland or France - who will win the Six Nations title?
Ireland, Scotland or France - who will win the Six Nations title?

Rugby Special's Ugo Monye, John Barclay and Sam Warburton look ahead to a "blockbuster" Super Saturday, when the three-horse race for the 2026 Six Nations title comes to ahead.

Wales try hero Carre credits Tandy with restoring belief
Wales try hero Carre credits Tandy with restoring belief

Wales try-scoring hero Rhys Carre credits head coach Steve Tandy for bringing him back into the international fold and letting him do what he does best.

'Something is broken' - What next for Steve Borthwick and England?
'Something is broken' - What next for Steve Borthwick and England?

Rugby Special's Ugo Monye, Sam Warburton and John Barclay discuss what next for Steve Borthwick who faces the prospect of becoming the first England coach ever to lose four games in a single Six Nations campaign.

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