British & Irish Lions news: Who are head coach Andy Farrell’s assistants?
Head coach Andy Farrell has named his assistants for the upcoming British & Irish Lions tour to Australia.
It is, by all accounts, set to be a varied backroom that tours Australia in a couple of months, with lots of different experiences and expertise at Farrell’s disposal.
Here, Sports News Blitz rugby writer Charlie Elliott takes a look at each assistant and gives a rundown of their career so far.
Six Nations 2025 Team of the Tournament: Maro Itoje, Antoine Dupont, Tom Curry and more
With the conclusion of the 2025 Six Nations, and France reclaiming the title and being crowned champions, it is time to turn attention to the stand-out players in each position.
This year's Six Nations has been one of the most competitive in a long time, between the top four at least, which translates to this team being quite a tricky one to pick - with several candidates in each spot.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s rugby union writer Jacob Garrett selects his team of top performers.
Six Nations news: Fifth round preview and predictions as France, England and Ireland vie for title
The fifth and final round of the Six Nations is here, with the fate of the 2025 Championship yet to be decided between France, England, and Ireland.
Sports News Blitz rugby writer Charlie Elliott previews all the action and offers his predictions.
England U20s trio Ben Coen, Jack Bracken and Angus Hall discuss Grand Slam decider vs Wales
England Under-20s head to Cardiff to face Wales in their final Six Nations match knowing that a win will secure a historic Grand Slam for Mark Mapletoft’s side.
Ahead of the game, Sports News Blitz–sponsored YouTube channel Rugby Analyst spoke to three of the best young talents in the team, Angus Hall, Jack Bracken and Ben Coen.
Sports News Blitz rugby writer Charlie Elliot reports on the interview.
Six Nations analysis: England vs Italy review - Preview and score prediction vs Wales
Sunday, March 9 saw a brilliant display of attacking rugby on the Twickenham turf - a show which fans of England have been crying out for since the opening of the 2025 competition.
Steve Borthwick and his coaching team finally released the shackles of his squad, filled with attacking ability throughout the backline, but before restricted by a rigid kicking game.
The 47 points scored by the team in white came with great variation of scorers and methods, and England still have an outside chance at the title if Scotland can do them a favour against a French side missing their talisman, Antoine Dupont.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Jacob Garrett discusses several key talking points from the Italy game - then turns his attention to a game versus the much-improved Wales side.
Six Nations news: Five unwanted Championship records
Over the years, the Six Nations has established itself as a showcase of the best talent that the Northern Hemisphere has to offer.
And with no shortage of drama and good rugby guaranteed, there are plenty of memories of great teams from years gone by. For every winner, though, there must be a loser.
Sports News Blitz rugby writer Charlie Elliott takes a look at five unwanted Championship records.
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.
Six Nations news: Fourth round preview and predictions as Ireland eye Grand Slam
After a week off, the Six Nations returns for a fourth and penultimate round this weekend, and the fate of the Championship hangs in the balance.
Sports News Blitz rugby writer Charlie Elliott previews all three games and offers his predictions.
British & Lions tour 2025: Dark horses and bolters
With the British & Lions tour to Australia on the horizon, there is always a lot of discussion around the main starting fifteen - who is going to lead the squad as captain and who will marshal the troops from the ten jersey.
But one aspect that doesn’t get as much attention, yet remains a recurring theme on every Lions tour, is the emergence of ‘bolters,’ writes Sports News Blitz rugby writer Jacob Garrett
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.