‘Don’t laugh: England can win the Six Nations’ February 2, 2024 You’ll laugh at me when I say it – in fact you might disqualify me entirely from having opinions on rugby – but I genuinely believe that England have a viable path to this year’s Six Nations title. Hear me out: Steve Borthwick has a much-changed squad but he has, arguably, the most continuity out [...]
Six Nations: France on tour as Paris evicts Les Bleus February 1, 2024 The fashion, the food, the sights and the jouer jouer rugby: Paris is a staple of the Six Nations and a bucket list venue for anybody looking to experience the game at international level. The Stade de France is home to iconic moments from multiple sports, most recently the Rugby World Cup final in October, [...]
Six Nations: World Cup cycles don’t matter for Ireland, replacing Sexton does February 1, 2024 As the Cranberries classic Zombie rang around the Stade de France at multiple points during last year’s Rugby World Cup, it almost seemed destined that fly-half and Ireland great Johnny Sexton would cap his career standing by lifting the William Webb Ellis trophy. The four provinces were coached by Andy Farrell for the first time [...]
Topsy Ojo on Six Nations winners, Italy relegation and England honeymoon February 1, 2024 The Six Nations is back after a Rugby World Cup last year where some expectations were exceeded and others weren’t. But in the best annual international rugby tournament, which is celebrating 25 years since its expansion from the old Five Nations, everything is on the line and nothing can be taken for granted. City A.M. [...]
Ford set to beat Smith to England 10 shirt against Italy in Six Nations January 31, 2024 George Ford is set to partner Danny Care for England on Saturday in Steve Borthwick’s side’s Six Nations opener against Italy. The England head coach has backed experience after a number of injuries and absentees somewhat forced Borthwick’s hand. The side who finished third in last year’s Rugby World Cup are without fly-half Marcus Smith [...]
England have less chance of winning Six Nations than Scotland, says QBE January 31, 2024 Ireland are tipped to repeat last year's Grand Slam.
Fin Smith set for England debut against Italy in Six Nations January 30, 2024 Northampton fly-half Fin Smith could make his England debut this weekend in his side’s Six Nations match away to Italy. The youngster has catapulted up the pecking order for England No10s after former captain Owen Farrell left the international set up and Marcus Smith was ruled out of this weekend’s opener with a calf injury. [...]
Investec Champions Cup Barometer: Saints marching ahead of the pack January 29, 2024 In the lead up to the 2023-24 Investec Champions Cup Round of 16, City A.M. has put together a barometer in partnership with Investec to assess which teams are hot – and which are not – ahead of April’s knockouts. Team of the week: Northampton Saints, England Northampton Saints beat Newcastle Falcons at the weekend [...]
Jamie George: I turned down overseas offers to play for England January 29, 2024 Jamie George couldn’t quite believe it when England head coach Steve Borthwick told him he’d take over from Owen Farrell as captain of the national team. The 33-year-old Saracens hooker doesn’t strike you as a traditional captain – he’s warm, sociable, humble and has the ear of a number of other senior players – but [...]
Saracens turn to Premier League chief after CEO Lucy Wray’s surprise departure January 29, 2024 Wray is stepping down this week after four years in the top job.