Six Nations 2025 Fantasy Rugby news: The six best captains for Round 1
The Six Nations is just a few more sleeps away - with France vs Wales, Scotland vs Italy and Ireland vs England forming Round 1.
And with that, the Fantasy deadline is fast approaching - time to tweak and lock in those teams before Friday, January 31, at 8:15 pm UK time.
In this penultimate article before the deadline, Sports News Blitz rugby union writer Luke Ebden highlights six of the best captaincy candidates for Round 1, with a bonus section at the end previewing potential Supersubs.
Six Nations news: Six bold predictions for the 2025 Six Nations
The Six Nations gets underway on Friday, January 31 in Paris, as Wales are welcomed by Les Bleus.
Scotland kick off their campaign in Murrayfield against Italy, whereas England face a tough test in Dublin.
In this article, Sports News Blitz’s rugby union writer Luke Ebden gives six overall predictions for this year’s championship.
NBA news: Uncertain future for Jimmy Butler as Miami Heat decline contract extension
Miami Heat have sensationally decided against extending NBA star Jimmy Butler's contract, resulting in a tense stand-off between player and board.
Sports News Blitz writer Harrison Pearce reports on the story.
Ireland vs England news: Steve Borthwick’s predicted line-up and bench for Six Nations clash
The Six Nations is back, with the big match of the opening weekend seeing Ireland welcome England to the Aviva Stadium on Saturday.
Sports News Blitz writer Luke Ebden predicts Steve Borthwick’s team for Dublin.
Man Utd news: Deflected strike hands Red Devils uninspiring win over Fulham
Lisandro Martinez’s deflected strike saw an uninspiring Manchester United side grab all three points at Craven Cottage on Sunday.
Sports News Blitz writer Robert Bore offers his thoughts on the game against Fulham.
Six Nations Fantasy Game news: Best player for every position in 2025
The Six Nations is almost upon us, with the opening weekend set to be headlined by a blockbuster clash between Ireland and England at the Aviva Stadium.
Sports News Blitz writer Luke Ebden takes a look at the best fantasy rugby picks for each position ahead of the tournament.
Six Nations news: Five of the biggest national rivalries explained
As the premier international rugby tournament in Europe, the Six Nations boasts a number of storied and intense rivalries amongst its participants.
Sports News Blitz writer Charlie Elliott looks at five of the biggest fixtures on the Six Nations calendar.
Chelsea news: High-stakes games for Chelsea managers Enzo Maresca and Sonia Bompastor this weekend
It’s a big weekend for Chelsea Football Club, with the Men’s team set to face Manchester City at the Etihad, and the Women’s team hosting Arsenal for the London Derby.
The Premier League clash will be on Saturday, 25 January, at 17:30 GMT, followed by the Women’s Super League thriller on Sunday, 26 January, at 12:30 GMT.
Both matches carry significant weight and could have a major impact on the final standings in their respective league tables.
The Men’s side currently sit third in the league, while Chelsea Women lead the pack, seven points ahead of third-placed Arsenal.
NBA betting tips: Pacers to even the score against Spurs, Warriors to subdue Lakers
A blockbuster weekend in the NBA continues with a host of exciting games set to take place on Saturday and Sunday.
Sports News Blitz writer George Dempsey is here with his top betting tips ahead of the action.
Chelsea News: Enzo Maresca explains Joao Felix's limited role due to Cole Palmer
During the pre-match press conference for this Saturday’s highly anticipated Manchester City vs Chelsea clash, Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca shed some light on recent speculations.
When asked about Joao Felix’s place in the Chelsea squad, the Italian offered a candid response.
Six Nations news: Five of the most controversial moments of all time
The Six Nations has seen it all over the years, from questionable officiating to new rule changes.
And while nobody likes to see a good game overshadowed, controversy does provide memorable moments for fans to reflect on afterwards.
Sports News Blitz writer Charlie Elliot examines five of the most controversial moments in the competition’s history.
Six Nations news: Five of the most memorable moments of all time
The Six Nations has had its fair share of iconic moments, from Ronan O’Gara’s drop goal to Italy beating the holders.
As a showcase of the best of northern hemisphere rugby, every year a different player or team etches themselves into the history books for one reason or another.
Sports News Blitz writer Charlie Elliot offers a rundown of the five most memorable moments in the tournament’s history.
Six Nations news: A combined 23-man rugby dream team
The pinnacle of Northern Hemisphere rugby is just around the corner.
France and Wales kick off the Six Nations under the Friday night lights in Paris on January 31, 8:15 pm UK time.
The opening weekend also features title outsiders Scotland host Italy, and England take on a daunting away challenge at the Aviva Stadium.
In this article, Sports News Blitz’s rugby union writer Luke Ebden crafts a combined 23-man squad, drawing from each of the six squads (but do all Six Nations feature?)...
Six Nations news: Five players to watch in 2025
There is a whole host of talent going toe-to-toe in this year's Six Nations, with every squad having multiple world-class players at their disposal.
From the experience of Antoine Dupont to the new kid on the block in Henry Pollock, each nation has a different dynamic to it and players who can make a difference.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Charlie Elliott selects one player from each squad that you simply need to watch.
Burnley vs Leeds Utd news: Five key battles and score prediction
Monday night sees arguably the biggest game of the Championship season so far as Burnley play host to Leeds United.
Sports News Blitz writer Samuel Leasley outlines five key battles to anticipate and offers a score prediction.
NBA betting tips: High-flying Cleveland Cavaliers to add to Philadelphia 76ers misery
The stage is set for a blockbuster weekend in the NBA as a number of high-profile match-ups promise an enthralling few days of basketball.
Sports News Blitz writer George Dempsey returns with the best betting tips ahead of the action.
F1 news: Is Ralf Schumacher protecting his brother’s legacy?
Ralf Schumacher has often sided against Lewis Hamilton in favour of Michael Schumacher.
With Hamilton now officially a Ferrari driver, Sports News Blitz writer Samy Aouati explores whether Ralf's comments stem from genuine belief or a desire to safeguard Michael Schumacher’s enduring legacy.
Liverpool news: ‘Cringe’ chant during Champions League game sparks Anfield atmosphere debate
Liverpool maintained their 100% record in the UEFA Champions League with victory over Lille on Tuesday night, but a ‘cringe’ chant delivered by the Anfield crowd has left some fans sick to their stomach and rightly so.
Sports News Blitz writer and Liverpool fan Jack Burgess gives his thoughts on the story.
F1 news: Five reasons to be excited for the 2025 F1 season
The start of the 2025 Formula 1 season draws near.
The official launch at the O2 Arena in London and pre-season testing kick off in February, with the first Grand Prix of the season set to start in March.
With so much to look forward to, Sports News Blitz writer Noah Ngcobo takes us through the most anticipatory delights of the 2025 F1 season.
Man Utd news: Five key battles that will define Manchester United vs Fulham
Manchester United travel to West London this weekend to face Fulham in this weekend’s Premier League action.
With Fulham aiming for European football, and Manchester United hoping to inch closer to the top 10, Sports News Blitz writer Noah Ngcobo looks at the five key battles that could decide their collective fate.