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.
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: 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
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 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.
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.
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: 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 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 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 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 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.
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.