Six Nations

ON THE UP: Coach Anthony Posa gets thrown in the air by his jubilant Croatia team, who take on his club side Sheffield in a friendly.

Sheffield hosts Croatia in one-off game to aid development

DECISIVE: South Africa's Pieter-Steph du Toit (centre) celebrates at the final whistle after beating England in last week's semi-final at the Stade de France, Saint-Denis. Picture: David Davies/PA

Springboks driven by desire to inspire new generation in World Cup Final

Jo Boydell, Travelodge Chief Executive, said: "We see significant opportunities for further growth and have identified more than 300 sites for new Travelodge hotels across the UK, as well as opportunities to grow our operation in Spain."(Photo by Jeff Spicer/PA Wire)

Travelodge identifies sites for a further 300 hotels in the UK

Ireland face England today at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin in the final game of the Six Nations tournament

Ireland v England Six Nations 2023: How to watch

Referee Jaco Peyper will be in charge of the Ireland v England Six Nations game today at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin

Ireland v England Six Nations 2023 referee: Meet the man in charge

Referee Nic Berry will be in charge of the France v Wales Six Nations game today at the Stade De France in Paris

France v Wales Six Nations 2023 referee: Meet the man in charge

Wales No.8 Taulupe Faletau will win his 100th cap for Wales after being named in today's starting line-up against France

France v Wales Six Nations 2023 - how to watch

A Scotland fan waves a national flag as they enjoy the pre-match atmosphere prior to a Six Nations Rugby match at Murrayfield Stadium

Scotland v Italy Six Nations 2023 referee: Meet the man in charge

The Scotland team sing the national anthem during a Six Nations Rugby match at Murrayfield Stadium

Scotland v Italy Six Nations 2023 - how to watch

This is why the Ireland rugby team has two national anthems

Why the Ireland rugby team has two national anthems explained

England's Marcus Smith trudges off after the Guinness Six Nations shellacking at the hands of France (Picture: Ben Whitley/PA Wire)

England's humiliation at hands of France underlines scale of rebuilding job

Scotland's No 8 Matt Fagerson says he has benefitted from shedding a few kilos. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)

Scotland v Ireland Six Nations 2023 - how to watch

Matt Fagerson scored Scotland's fifth try in the record 35-7 win over Wales at Murrayfield. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Scotland v Ireland Six Nations 2023 referee: Meet the man in charge

The Six Nations trophy

Italy v Wales Six Nations 2023 - how to watch

Courtney Lawes made a successful return from injury as England beat Wales

England v France Six Nations 2023 - how to watch

Wales face Italy in the Six Nations

Italy v Wales Six Nations 2023 referee: Meet the man in charge

England star Lewis Ludlam

England v France Six Nations 2023 referee: Meet the man in charge

The Six Nations returns next week

Six Nations 2023 schedule: Next round of fixtures & how to watch on TV

France's scrum-half and captain Antoine Dupont during his side's final training run at the Stade de France before the Scotland game. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)

France v Scotland Six Nations 2023 - how to watch

Welsh Rugby players have decided to play Six Nations this weekend

Wales v England Six Nations 2023 - how to watch

France v Scotland Six Nations 2023 referee: Meet the man in charge
Meet the referee in charge of the France v Scotland Six Nations game at Paris’ Stade De France.

Ulster's Stuart McCloskey will replace Garry Ringrose for Ireland's Six Nations clash with Italy on Saturday in Rome.

Italy v Ireland Six Nations 2023 referee: Meet the man in charge

Ollie Chessum in action against Scotland at Twickenham. Photo: Getty Images.

Wales v England Six Nations 2023 referee: Meet today’s man in charge

Warren Gatland, the Wales head coach looks on during the Wales captain's run at the Principality Stadium on February 24, 2023 in Cardiff, Wales. (Picture: David Rogers/Getty Images)

Wales v England - Recent Six Nations superpowers meet amid a state of flux

England's Jack Willis dives in to score his side's first try during the Guinness Six Nations match against Italy at Twickenham (Picture: Adam Davy/PA Wire)

Jack Willis' redemption as Steve Borthwick's England era is up and running

Plenty to ponder: Steve Borthwick, left, the England head coach, consults with his defence coach Kevin Sinfield, following their defeat in the Six Nations opener against Scotland on Saturday. (Picture: David Rogers/Getty Images)

Steve Borthwick and Kevin Sinfield need time to implement England changes

Record tenure: England coach Simon Middleton took the Red Roses on a 30-match unbeaten run that fell one game short. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)

Simon Middleton to stand down as England Red Roses head coach

The Tom Jones hit ‘Delilah’ has been banned from the Municipality Stadium ahead of the kick off of Wales’ Six Nations campaign. (Credit: Getty Images)

Tom Jones song ‘Delilah’ banned from Cardiff’s Principality Stadium

Eddie Jones, the England head coach, has been sacked by the RFU (Picture: David Rogers/Getty Images)

Eddie Jones sacked - where did it all go wrong for divisive head coach

Under pressure: Eddie Jones, the England head coach . (Picture: David Rogers/Getty Images)

Eddie Jones under pressure as RFU stop short of offering backing

Wallabies captain Michael Hooper speaks to England captain Courtney Lawes during a media opportunity ahead of the Wallabies v England Test series (Picture: Paul Kane/Getty Images)

Australia v England - Lawes and Farrell united over captaincy change

CLOSE BOND: England’s Manu Tuilagi (left) and Jack Nowell have supported each other through some tough times. Picture: Adam Davy/PA

Australia v England - Nowell eyes change of luck to remain injury free
Jack Nowell and Manu Tuilagi may pass like “ships in the night” when on England duty, but they have still developed a strong bond amid the shared misery of injury.

England head coach Eddie Jones (Picture: PA)

Eddie Jones is not immune from the sack, insists RFU chief Bill Sweeney

France's Antoine Dupont gets away from England's Jamie George to score his side's third try at the Stade de France Picture: Adam Davy/PA

Youngs says enough time left to make England World Cup contender

Eddie Jones, head coach of England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Six Nations: England and Eddie Jones braced for kicking game in Paris

England's Charlie Ewels leaves the pitch after being shown a red card during the Guinness Six Nations match at Twickenham (Picture: PA)

England laid a ‘foundation for World Cup’ in brave defeat to Ireland

Tom Curry is ready for Ireland. (Picture: Emmanuele Ciancaglini/Ciancaphoto Studio/Getty Images)

Tom Curry - It’s now or never in England’s Six Nations quest

England coach Eddie Jones . Picture: PA.

‘We play with a physicality Ireland haven’t seen before’ claims Jones

England's Charlie Ewels (left) and Maro Itoje (second right) during a training session at The Lensbury Hotel. Picture: Adrian Dennis/PA

Six Nations – England v Wales: Entertainment name of the game for Red Rose

Ben Youngs will set a new appearances record for England against Wales at Twickenham on Saturday in the Guinness Six Nations. Dave Rogers/PA Wire.

Six Nations, England v Wales: Why Youngs attracts admirers ahead of most-capped ...

Manu Tuilagi: Veteran centre could be back for England to face Wales. (Picture: PA)

Tuilagi and Lawes ready to return for England to face Wales

STAR MAN: England's Marcus Smith. Picture: Mike Egerton/PA Wire.

Six Nations: ‘No ceiling’ to how good Marcus Smith can be for England

The Duchess of Cambridge, in her new role as Patron of the Rugby Football Union, during a visit to Twickenham Stadium, to meet England players, coaches and referees and join a training session on the pitch.

Duchess of Cambridge in league of her own – The Yorkshire Post says

Yorkshire-based Black Sheep Brewery has announced the launch of a new English Pale Ale, Finisher, in support of England’s attempt to regain the Six Nations Championship.

Black Sheep Brewery tackles a new beer to support England in the Six Nations

Michael Carter, Wakefield chairman.

Wakefield Trinity boss hoping Six Nations could bring French solution

In charge: Owen Farrell. Picture: Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images

Captain Owen Farrell escapes England cull for Six Nations

England's Marcus Smith celebrates beating world champions South Africa at Twickenham on Saturday. Picture: Adam Davy/PA

Eddie Jones happy to repeat ‘lucky’ formula for England in Six Nations

Zoe Aldcroft: The forward from Yorkshire scored a try on her first international as captain. (Picture: David Rogers/Getty Images)

Zoe Aldcroft and Simon Middleton on verge of history with England Red Roses

WOMEN'S SIX NATIONS: England 52-10 Scotland, Scarborough's Zoe Aldcroft. Picture: Getty Images.

England begin Women's Six Nations title defence with thumping win over Scotland

England's Sarah Hunter: Title priority.

England women to kick-off Six Nations campaign at Doncaster

Under pressure: England coach Eddie Jones saw his sude slump to defeat in Dublin. (Photo by Niall Carson - Pool/Getty Images)

England coach Eddie Jones sure players are still with him

Motoring: Iain Henderson of Ireland makes a break during the win over England in Dublin. (Photo by Niall Carson - Pool/Getty Images)

Ireland talisman Johnny Sexton puts the boot into sorry England

England's George Ford. Picture: PA

Ireland v England - ‘We want to leave it all out there’ says George Ford

Centre of attention: England's Elliot Daly.

Ireland v England, Six Nations - Lions back Elliot Daly replaces injured Henry S...

Putting on a show: England head coach Eddie Jones. Picture: David Davies/PA Wire.

Entertainment the name of the game for Eddie Jones and England

Eddie Jones’ troops will be coming up against a France side that has won two from two games and had an extra week’s rest from competitive action due to a Covid outbreak in the camp. (Pic: Getty Images)

England v France: how to watch Six Nations 2021 rugby match on TV

England captain Owen Farrell asks linesman Frank Murphy for clarity after Wales' opening try in the Guinness Six Nations against Wales. (Michael Steele/Getty Images)

England fuming after Wales Six Nations defeat

England's Henry Slade is tackled by Italy's Niccolo Cannone and Luca Sperandio during the Guinness Six Nations. Picture: PA.

Wales v England - John Spencer wants to see Red Rose set free

England will be looking to kickstart heir tournament against Wales (Getty Images)

What time is England vs Wales kick off?

Agony: England's Jack Willis is treated for injury. Picture: David Davies/PA

Eddie Jones backs England’s stricken Jack Willis to bounce back