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 [...]
Where to watch the Six Nations in London: Bars, pubs and dinners January 26, 2024 It is upon us again. The Six Nations brings people together over rugby, food, rivalries and, of course, Guinness. But what is there to do, and where? City A.M. have compiled a list of the five hottest places to watch the rugby or attend dinners with legends here in London. Take a look. Dinner with [...]
Six Nations: Full Contact review – Rugby doc tops opening Drive to Survive series January 24, 2024 Six Nations: Full Contact is rugby union’s Drive to Survive. Deputy Sports Editor Matt Hardy gives his review of the docuseries. Criticism now often arises, with the tidal wave now truly past its peak, when a new documentary comes out about yet another sport which promises to be the next big thing. Drive to Survive, [...]
England Six Nations blow as Lawrence leaves squad with injury January 23, 2024 England were dealt a major Six Nations blow on Tuesday with news that Ollie Lawrence would be leaving their training camp through injury. The Bath centre has been one of the form players in this year’s Premiership and was expected to play a key role in Steve Borthwick’s plans in the first Six Nations since [...]
Six Nations to pay TV? Government rejects call to add it to ‘crown jewels’ list January 22, 2024 The Welsh Affairs Committee had asked the Government to protect the rugby tournament for free-to-air TV.
Six Nations teams to have names on backs of shirts January 9, 2024 All teams in this year’s Six Nations will put player names on shirts in a bid to grow the profiles of key players throughout the tournament. The move has been trialled in the past and will be adopted next month by all competing teams. Rugby Football Union chief executive Bill Sweeney said in 2022: “We [...]
Jamie George: England players split with RPA for independence January 8, 2024 England hooker Jamie George insists that the internationals team’s split from the Rugby Players Association (RPA) in favour of negotiating their own contracts with Twickenham chiefs was simply about independence. Saracens No2 George is one of five player-directors of Team England Rugby Ltd, alongside fellow internationals Ellis Genge, Maro Itoje, Joe Marler and Anthony Watson, [...]
Feyi-Waboso to snub Wales for England in Six Nations January 7, 2024 Exciting winger Immanuel Feyi-Waboso is expected to choose England over Wales ahead of this year’s Six Nations. Should the 21-year-old from Cardiff pick Steve Borthwick and the Red Rose it would mark a major victory for the England boss given the loss of fellow back-three player Henry Arundell to Racing 92 this season. The winger [...]
England Rugby announce new coach ahead of Six Nations January 4, 2024 England have confirmed an addition to their coaching team ahead of next month’s Six Nations. Andrew Strawbridge was recently part of the New Zealand men’s senior team which reached the Rugby World Cup final last year. Strawbridge will become a consultant coach having held a consultant skills coach role with the All Blacks since 2022. [...]
TikTok’s Women’s Six Nations sponsorship halted two years early December 12, 2023 TikTok only announced its four-year deal in January 2022.