
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.

Six Nations 2025 news: What are the new rules for this year?
With its rich history and ever-evolving rules, the Six Nations Championship continues to captivate fans worldwide.
In this article, Sports News Blitz writer Charlie Elliot breaks down the new rules introduced for the 2025 Six Nations and how they could impact the competition moving forward.

Six Nations news: Best moments in each national stadium
Every stadium tells a story.
The Six Nations showcases some of the best arenas in world sport, from the heritage of Twickenham and Murrayfield to the contrasting and relatively new Aviva Stadium, and everything in between.
Fans have the ability to change games and home advantage is expected to have a huge impact on this year's competition.
Brought to you by Sports News Blitz writer Charlie Elliot, here are the best moments from each team's national stadium and a brief bit of history about the place itself.

Six Nations 2025: Who are the head coaches?
The Six Nations is one of rugby’s most prestigious tournaments, with intense rivalries and high-stakes competition shaping each edition.
In this article, Sports News Blitz writer Charlie Elliot takes a closer look at the head coaches leading their teams into the 2025 tournament, examining their careers, coaching styles, and what’s at stake for them this year.

Six Nations Fantasy Rugby news: Luke Ebden’s fantasy team for the opening weekend
The Six Nations gets underway this weekend, with France and Wales kicking things off tonight at the Stade de France.
In this article, Sports News Blitz writer Luke Ebden reveals his fantasy team for the opening round.

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.

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.

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.