Six Nations icons: The leading points scorer for each team
Rugby is a simple game. To win, you must score more points than your opposition.
In the Six Nations, we have seen some of the most efficient points scorers of all time take to the field and battle it out against one another.
In general, some of the most technically gifted players in the sport’s history have graced the pitches of western Europe, helping their nations to success.
Sports News Blitz rugby union writer Charlie Elliott looks at each team's top points scorer in the Six Nations era.
British & Irish Lions news: Eight players Andy Farrell must select for Australia tour
Ahead of a much-anticipated tour to Australia, British & Irish Lions coach and chief selector Andy Farrell will no doubt have been an avid watcher of the first three rounds of the Six Nations.
Over the last month, some players have firmly put themselves in the selection frame through electric performances, while others have done quite the opposite.
Sports News Blitz writer Jacob Garrett takes a look at the men playing their way into Farrell’s thoughts.
Six Nations news: Four talking points from the third round
A brilliant weekend of Six Nations action saw Ireland claim the ‘Triple Crown’ and England finally beat Scotland to regain the Calcutta Cup after five long years.
Sports News Blitz writer Jacob Garrett takes a look at four talking points from the third round.
British & Irish Lions news: A guide to the history and cultural significance of the Lions
The British & Irish Lions are a prestigious and historic touring rugby union team that represents the four Home Nations of the British Isles, namely England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales.
Sports News Blitz rugby writer Charlie Elliott offers a rundown of the history and cultural significance of the Lions.
Six Nations news: Will Georgia ever compete in the Championship?
Georgia have officially challenged the worst-performing team in the Six Nations, Wales, to a play-off match in order to determine the tournament’s ‘rightful’ sixth team.
Sports New Blitz rugby writer Charlie Elliot examines Georgia’s case for Championship inclusion.
Six Nations news: England’s most memorable game against each rival
Playing the same countries each year means that storylines and memories are ever-changing in the Six Nations, with new ones being created every spring.
With teams sure to have both good and bad moments, here are some of the more positive ones from an English perspective.
Sports News Blitz writer Charlie Elliott takes a look at England’s most memorable result against each of their rivals.
Six Nations Fantasy Rugby news: Luke Ebden’s Fantasy team for Round 3
The Six Nations is well underway - Ireland top the table after two rounds, Wales are bringing up the rear, with every other team on one win.
We are back after the first fallow week - Saturday sees Wales host Ireland and Scotland visit Twickenham for the Calcutta Cup - with Sunday seeing the all-continental clash between Italy and France.
In this article, Sports News Blitz writer Luke Ebden reveals his fantasy team for Round 3 and recaps on Round 2 including an update on the mini-league.
Rugby union news: England’s five youngest debutants in history
Countless players have worn the famous Rose of England on their chest in a Test match, but only a few possess the talent to have the opportunity thrust upon them at a young age.
Sports News Blitz rugby writer Charlie Elliott takes a look at the nation's five youngest debutants in history.
BBC to broadcast Premiership Women’s Rugby matches in lead-up to home World Cup
BBC coverage of Premiership Women’s Rugby is set to increase this year, providing fans with more exposure to elite women’s rugby ahead of the Women’s Rugby World Cup.
Sports News Blitz writer Shameeka Voyiya reports on the story.
Six Nations news: England vs Scotland – Steve Borthwick’s line-up and score prediction
The Six Nations returns this weekend, with a Calcutta Cup showdown between England and Scotland at Twickenham the pick of the games.
Sports News Blitz rugby writer Jacob Garrett previews the action and offers a score prediction.
British & Irish Lions news: Charlie Elliott picks his squad for Australia tour
The Six Nations may not be over yet, but every game is having a huge impact on who Andy Farrell is likely to pick for the upcoming British & Irish Lions tour of Australia.
There is still more than enough time for players to play themselves in and out of a shirt, but as of right now, some individuals are higher up the pecking order than others.
Sports News Blitz rugby writer Charlie Elliott offers his thoughts on the best squad as things stand.
Six Nations 2025 news: What we have learnt about each team after two rounds
With two games played and the first break of the 2025 Six Nations upon us, plenty has already changed since the tournament began.
Teams that were written off have defied expectations, while a top contender has already stumbled against an unexpected opponent.
There’s still everything to play for, but here’s one key takeaway from each team so far, brought to you by Sports News Blitz writer Charlie Elliott.
British & Irish Lions news: Andy Farrell should leave Finn Russell at home, claims Nick Mallett
Former Springboks head coach Nick Mallett has called for Scotland fly-half Finn Russell not to be included in the British & Irish Lions squad for the tour of Australia this summer.
Sports News Blitz rugby writer Charlie Elliott offers his thoughts on Russell’s potential selection.
Six Nations news: Five candidates to replace Warren Gatland as Wales head coach
Warren Gatland resigned as Wales head coach earlier this week, and the appointment of his successor will be a crucial step in improving the beleaguered nation’s rugby future.
Sports News Blitz rugby writer Charlie Elliott looks at five candidates to replace the Kiwi.
Six Nations news: A complete beginner's guide to the Six Nations Championship
As the premier international rugby tournament outside of the World Cup, the annual Six Nations Championship attracts a large number of viewers new to the game of rugby.
Sports News Blitz writer Charlie Elliot takes readers through the basics of the game and the structure of the Six Nations.
Six Nations Fantasy Rugby news: Luke Ebden’s fantasy team for Round 2
The Six Nations is well underway - with France, Ireland and Scotland all victorious last weekend.
This weekend sees three mouthwatering ties across Saturday and Sunday - Italy host Wales, England host France and Ireland travel to Scotland.
Didn’t manage to get a team in for Round 1? No worries, get one in for Round 2 and join our mini-league (see links below).
In this article, Sports News Blitz writer Luke Ebden reveals his fantasy team for Round 2, and recaps on Round 1 including an update on the mini-league.
History of the Six Nations: Winners, losers and interesting statistics
The Six Nations began in 2000 when Italy joined the five already in the competition and since then plenty has happened.
Here, Sports News Blitz rugby union writer Charlie Elliott gives a rundown of the history of the tournament in its modern incarnation.
Six Nations news: How the tournament is shaping up
The Six Nations still has plenty of twists and turns left after only one round played.
Wins for France, Scotland and Ireland over Wales, Italy and England did not come as much of a surprise for many fans, as all three were the favoured teams going into the first fixture.
In this Sports News Blitz article, Charlie Elliott gives a rundown of how everyone is shaping up ahead of the second game, and what it means for the tournament as a whole.
Six Nations news: A look at the last five meetings between England and France
Saturday sees England welcome France to Twickenham for a crucial Six Nations clash.
Sports News Blitz writer Charlie Elliot takes a look at the last five games between the two nations.
Six Nations news: Ranking each country’s supporters and stadium
As the premier international rugby tournament in Europe, the Six Nations involves some of the game’s most passionate fans and most sophisticated arenas.
Sports News Blitz writer Charlie Elliott unveils his ranking of the six sets of supporters and stadiums.