Six Nations: France are serial winners but bond means more, says Kayser February 4, 2023 France come into this Six Nations as defending Grand Slam champions, something they haven’t been able to do since 2011. Les Bleus are in scintillating form having gone through the entirety of last year without defeat. But the stakes are higher in 2023, which brings a World Cup in which they’ll play hosts, and the [...]
Six Nations: Ireland are favourites but selection needs adjusting, says Best February 4, 2023 The four provinces of Ireland strut into this year’s Championship as the best in the world: the top ranked team on the planet and firing on all cylinders. Ireland look like they’re peaking, but they have been guilty in the past of climaxing a year too early when it comes to getting the World Cup [...]
Six Nations: Wales can be unleashed by bruising back row and Owens may not be World Cup captain, says Warburton February 3, 2023 Wales are in a tricky patch ahead of the 2023 Six Nations. They’ve got a new coach in Warren Gatland who is also their ex-coach, a third captain in the space of 18 months, and some exciting youngsters to test out ahead of the World Cup. They won the tournament in 2021 but finished fifth [...]
Sports on TV this weekend: Big Bash, Six Nations and Premier League February 3, 2023 The Six Nations returns, cricket’s Big Bash reaches its climax Down Under, Great Britain are in Davis Cup action and there are big games in both the Premier League and LaLiga. Here’s your unmissable sports schedule for the weekend. Tennis: Davis Cup Finals qualifier, Friday It feels like the last Davis Cup has only just [...]
Six Nations: England embarking on ambitious ‘project reset’ ahead of Six Nations, but Robshaw says they have time February 3, 2023 While much of the England squad for this year’s Six Nations remains unchanged from the group who competed – and flopped – last year, it’s project reset at Twickenham as the Rugby Football Union hopes to inject fresh momentum ahead of the World Cup. Former captain Steve Borthwick has taken the wheel of the England [...]
Six Nations: ‘Wales for the Wooden Spoon? I think it could happen’ February 3, 2023 This year’s Six Nations is arguably both the most predictable and the least predictable in a long time – but I do think there is a good chance of Wales finishing rock bottom. I am in agreement with most that it will be between Ireland and France for the title, but beyond that it is [...]
Six Nations: Where do Wales play, when did they last win, what is their anthem and who is their coach? February 3, 2023 Wales are the last Grand Slam winning home nation in the Championship and begin at home against Ireland this weekend in the Six Nations. Here’s what you need to know. Wales History Wales hold the joint-record of the most Grand Slams in the Six Nations era – four – and have the second-most Triple Crowns [...]
Six Nations: Fixtures, TV coverage and kick-off times February 2, 2023 The Six Nations gets underway this weekend as rugby’s greatest championship returns for another year of action. England, Wales, Ireland, Scotland, France and Italy return to action across six stadiums over the next seven weeks. Here are your Six Nations fixtures for 2023, plus their kick-off time and televised channel. Six Nations fixtures Round 1 [...]
Six Nations: Ones to watch ahead of the Championship February 2, 2023 The Six Nations squads have no shortage of grizzled stalwarts, but this year’s Championship also sees youngsters from across the big domestic leagues given the chance to shine over the coming weeks. Here, City A.M. picks one player to watch from each of the countries. Italy – Ange Capuozzo Current world breakthrough player of the [...]
Six Nations: Smith and Farrell at 10 and 12 as England name Calcutta Cup team February 2, 2023 England captain Owen Farrell will partner fly-half Marcus Smith in Saturday’s Six Nations Calcutta Cup clash. The veteran playmaker was always set to be in the starting XV against Scotland at Twickenham but there were questions over Marcus Smith’s inclusion. Under new coach Steve Borthwick there has been talk of England playing just one of [...]