England 19-0 Italy LIVE: Willis, Chessum and George dive over as the hosts dominate proceedings at Twickenham, with new head coach Steve Borthwick looking for his first win in Six Nations clash By Max Mathews For Mailonline Published: 14:00 GMT, 12 February 2023 | Updated: 15:56 GMT, 12 February 2023 Follow Sportsmail’s live blog for … Read more
Cory Hill and Gareth Davies come into Wales team to face Italy in Six Nations as Wayne Pivac makes just two changes from side that beat England as calls to hand Callum Sheedy a start are resisted Wayne Pivac has made just two changes to side that defeated England Lock Cory Hill replaces Adam Beard, … Read more
NIGEL OWENS: Owen Farrell needs to stop the chat to the referee – he never did it with me whenever I reffed him… if players want to discuss something they must do it in the right manner There was too much chat to the ref from Owen Farrell in England’s win over Italy Every time … Read more
England XV Starters 15. Elliot Daly (Saracens, 48 caps); 14. Anthony Watson (Bath Rugby, 47 caps), 13. Henry Slade (Exeter Chiefs, 35 caps), 12. Owen Farrell (C) (Saracens, 89 caps), 11. Jonny May (Gloucester Rugby, 62 caps); 10. George Ford (Leicester Tigers, 73 caps); 9. Ben Youngs (Leicester Tigers, 105 caps); 1. Mako Vunipola (Saracens, … Read more
Fabien Galthie backs stand-in No 10 Matthieu Jalibert to shine against Italy in Six Nations curtain-raiser after Romain Ntamack injury blow Matthieu Jalibert will look to give his France career a boost after a rocky road First-choice No 10 Romain Ntamack is out after suffering a double jaw fracture France face Italy in Rome in … Read more
Six Nations organisers confirm men’s tournament in February remains ‘as scheduled’ despite women’s competition being postponed until later this year due to coronavirus Organisers said the Women’s Six Nations will take place in spring or summer The Under-20s Six Nations tournament will also be delayed due to coronavirus Italy host France in the opening fixture … Read more
Wales 38-18 Italy: Hosts end disappointing autumn with victory over whipping boys… but unconvincing performance means coach Wayne Pivac remains under pressure after late show saves blushes Wales led after Kieran Hardy and Sam Parry scored their first international tries Italy then briefly turned the contest on its head thanks to two tries of their … Read more
2020 OLYMPIC GAMES In doubt The scale of the outbreak in Japan saw senior International Olympic Committee member Dick Pound describe the disease as ‘the new war’ threatening Tokyo 2020 and he warned the Games may have to be cancelled if the virus was still around by May. Olympic organisers told athletes to train as normal … Read more
Six Nations could be off free-to-air TV as Sky Sports is favourite to snatch rights from the BBC in £300million deal By Adam Shergold for MailOnline Published: 09:04 GMT, 2 March 2020 | Updated: 10:03 GMT, 2 March 2020 The Six Nations could be removed from free-to-air television with Sky Sports emerging as favourites to snatch … Read more
Coronavirus causes sporting chaos with Ireland’s Six Nations clash with Italy in doubt and Tokyo Olympics and Cheltenham Festival at risk too in light of epidemic described as ‘the new war’ Coronavirus outbreak is threatening the postponement of major sport events Ireland are due to play Italy in the Six Nations on March 7 at … Read more