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Building the Perfect Six Nations Player: Chris Robshaw picks the leader who lets his team ‘take it forward’

What would the Perfect Six Nations Player look like? Planet Rugby and Two Cents Rugby speak to illustrious guests to find out. Next up, Chris Robshaw.

Sir Clive Woodward takes credit for England’s Six Nations victory over Ireland

Sir Clive Woodward believes that his words were heeded by England.

World rankings: Italy’s famous win elevates them above Wallabies for the first time

Italy’s win over Scotland at the weekend takes them above the Wallabies for the first time since the world rankings were introduced in 2003.

England’s newest talisman dominates the Six Nations in key statistic

Following a truly blockbuster weekend of Six Nations action filled with upsets and drama, Planet Rugby takes a closer look at the top performers in the tournament.

Andy Farrell provides stark reminder to Ireland after ‘anti-climax’ claim

Some have claimed that Ireland’s final Six Nations match will be an anti-climax following their 23-22 defeat to England at Twickenham.

Andy Farrell in classy England comments after Grand Slam dream ruined but makes bullish Championship statement

Andy Farrell is confident Ireland will bounce back after their loss to England as they aim to be crowned Six Nations winners for the second year in a row.

Ireland fans left fuming after ‘clear red card’ incident missed in defeat to England

Ireland fans were not pleased!

Steve Borthwick and Andy Farrell address heated Six Nations half-time spat as tempers boiled over

England and Ireland's head coaches Steve Borthwick and Andy Farrell clashed at half-time of the Six Nations clash at Twickenham on Saturday.

Hurt of Calcutta Cup loss a huge motivating factor for England ahead of Ireland victory

Ollie Lawrence said England's superb win over Ireland at Twickenham on Saturday was fuelled by their Calcutta Cup defeat to Scotland in Round Three.

Marcus Smith drop-goal denies Ireland back-to-back Six Nations Grand Slams as England shine

A last-ditch drop-goal from Marcus Smith saw an impressive England stun Ireland 23-22 in a Six Nations thriller at Twickenham on Saturday.

England v Ireland: Five takeaways as ‘immense’ Ben Earl compared to Red Rose greats after famous Six Nations victory

Check out James While's five takeaways from England impressive 23-22 victory over Ireland in the Six Nations at Twickenham on Saturday.

Opinion: Marcus Smith drop-goal ‘did more than win a rugby match’ as Six Nations blown wide open

When Marcus Smith swung his right leg with the final play of the game he did more than win a rugby match for England, writes Alex Spink.

England and Marcus Smith emphatically silence critics in stunning Six Nations win

Steve Borthwick's England team silenced some of their critics on Saturday with a 23-22 victory over Ireland at Twickenham in the Six Nations.

England player ratings: Ben Earl the hero as Red Rose seal stunning win over Ireland

How England's players rated during their memorable Six Nations victory over Ireland at Twickenham on Saturday.

Ireland player ratings: Under-par showings sees Six Nations Grand Slam dream dashed in defeat to England

Our Ireland player ratings following their defeat to England.

Steve Borthwick v Andy Farrell: England and Ireland bosses clash in heated half-time exchange

Well you don't see that often!

2025 Six Nations fixtures confirmed: Kick-off times, venues, dates and more

The 2025 Six Nations schedule has been confirmed with the opening game in Paris. See England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland and Wales' fixtures.

England v Ireland preview: Red Rose to be no match for Andy Farrell’s outstanding side as Grand Slam awaits

Ireland are looking to take their next step on the road to a second successive Six Nations Grand Slam when they take on England at Twickenham.

Ronan O’Gara’s brutal verdict on English rugby as he reveals Ireland’s ‘massive advantage’

Former Ireland fly-half Ronan O’Gara looks ahead to their massive Six Nations encounter against England at Twickenham on Saturday.

Ireland great hails South African-like forward for ‘smashing’ his way into Six Nations spotlight

Former wing Shane Horgan has praised the form of an Ireland forward and likened him to a South African second-row in terms of his "physical stature".

Andy Farrell predicts England’s approach to ‘one hell of a battle’ at Twickenham

Ireland boss Andy Farrell expects England to use a similar tactic to last year in how they took momentum out of the game where possible.

David Campese slams England’s ‘snore-fest approach’ as Six Nations ‘pasting’ to Ireland could spark a welcome ‘reset’

Wallabies legend David Campese believes England are making a mistake in not picking club-based combinations as a Six Nations clash with Ireland awaits.

Bernard Jackman’s Six Nations predictions: Away sweep beckons but Ireland beware of England reproducing Springboks semi-final showing

Planet Rugby partners up with eToro as we asked former Ireland hooker Bernard Jackman to predict each Six Nations game this weekend.

Marcus Smith returns for England as young star earns first Test start against Ireland

England head coach Steve Borthwick has made three changes to his starting XV from the side that was defeated by Scotland in the Six Nations.

Ireland boosted by returning Hugo Keenan but star lock suffers Six Nations-ending injury

Head coach Andy Farrell has named his 23-man Ireland squad to take on England at Twickenham in the Six Nations Championship on Saturday.

England team: Five takeaways as Steve Borthwick avoids ‘bold decision’ but rewards form winger to face Ireland

England head coach Steve Borthwick has named his squad to take on an in-form Ireland at Twickenham on Saturday, making limited changes.

Ireland team: Five takeaways from Andy Farrell’s ‘luxury’ selection calls to face England as he continue to back the 6-2 split

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has kept changes to a minimum as his side fronts up against England at Twickenham on Saturday.

‘It’s horse****’ – Ireland great accuses England camp of ‘charlatan behaviour’

Former Ireland wing Shane Horgan has discussed England’s attack – which has failed to fire in 2024 – ahead of Saturday’s Six Nations encounter.

Jamie Roberts picks absolutely STACKED all-time Six Nations Dream Team as one home nation overlooked

Former Wales centre Jamie Roberts has picked his Six Nations Dream Team that is loaded with some brilliant legends of the game.

Martin Offiah: If only England had ‘faith’ in Andy Farrell and the day league ‘opened rugby union’s eyes’

Rugby league legend Martin Offiah spoke exclusively to Planet Rugby about Andy Farrell and the day that league opened union's eyes.