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 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 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.
Autumn internationals 2024: Ireland v New Zealand recap and head-to-head battles
Sports News Blitz’s rugby writer Katie Ransome takes a look at game three of the Autumn internationals 2024 series - the much-anticipated rematch of Ireland v New Zealand.
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.
Autumn internationals 2024 (Nov 2-30): Fixtures, venues and kick-off times
November is nearly upon us, which means it’s Autumn Internationals time, when South Africa, New Zealand, Australia and Argentina do battle with England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
Here is the full fixture list for the 2024 Autumn Internationals (UK & Ireland times), with a tasty clash between heavyweights England and New Zealand kicking off proceedings...
Ben Youngs backs Borthwick’s England for glory at 2027 Rugby World Cup
England legend Ben Youngs is confident Steve Borthwick’s ambitious side can strike gold at the 2027 World Cup in Australia.