Six Nations news: England and Steve Borthwick need to entertain the fans against Italy
England find themselves in a healthy position on the Six Nations table after taking two wins from their three hardest games, meaning it is time to entertain the fans against Italy on Saturday.
Sports News Blitz rugby writer Charlie Elliott analyses the importance of a big win at Twickenham.
Six Nations news: Why Marcus Smith being dropped could benefit England
Steve Borthwick named his England squad to face Italy in the Six Nations on Sunday and one notable omission from the starting XV was Harlequins fly-half Marcus Smith.
Sports News Blitz rugby writer Charlie Elliott analyses the decision to jettison Marcus and predicts that it may be a blessing in disguise for both player and team.
2025 Six Nations news: Can England still win it?
England’s Six Nations campaign has already surpassed expectations, with Steve Borthwick’s side securing two wins against the tournament’s toughest opponents.
However, with two matches left, their title hopes remain uncertain and depend on a complex set of results.
Here, Sports News Blitz rugby union writer Charlie Elliott breaks down England’s path to potential Six Nations glory.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Autumn series 2024 analysis: England finally impress; missed squad opportunity
England's dominant 59-14 victory over Japan marked a crucial turning point in their autumn campaign, providing much-needed momentum as they close out the year.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Barnaby van Hoeken analyses the key takeaways from the match, assessing whether England fully utilised their squad depth and reflecting on the effectiveness of their defensive strategies.
Autumn internationals 2024: Score predictions for England, Scotland and Wales
Scotland will be seeking some consistency when they face Australia this weekend, while Wales face more misery at the hands of South Africa.
Steve Borthwick’s England have impressed in flashes but failed to get over the finishing line in this autumn series on several occasions, and will be looking to put that right against Japan.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s rugby writer Barnaby van Hoeken gives his thoughts and score predictions for all three games.
Autumn internationals 2024: Five lessons we learned from England loss to strong Springboks side
A closely fought 29-20 loss to the Springboks at the Allianz Stadium saw England lose their fifth game in a row, their worst run since 2018.
Sports New Blitz writer Barnaby van Hoeken looks at five lessons we learned from another disappointing England loss.
Autumn internationals 2024: England vs South Africa analysis and score prediction
England will be aiming to redeem themselves and put the Springboks to bed with a home victory at Twickenham on Saturday evening.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Barnaby van Hoeken looks at England's recent battles with South Africa and identifies three things Steve Borthwick’s men need to do to emerge victorious.
Autumn internationals 2024: England vs Australia recap and head-to-head battles
Sports News Blitz’s rugby writer Katie Ransome takes a look at game four of the Autumn internationals 2024 series - a battle of the gods as England take on Australia.
England currently lead the victory tally by the skin of their teeth at 28 wins to the Wallabies’ 26 - so we expect nothing but fireworks come match night in Twickenham.
Autumn Internationals 2024: England vs New Zealand recap & head-to-head battles
With rugby league heading into hibernation for the winter, it's time we switch focus to union, with the yearly Autumn Internationals just around the corner.
Sports News Blitz’s rugby writer Katie Ransome takes a look at the opening game of the 2024 series - the mouthwatering prospect of England v New Zealand.