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I think Scotland will end England’s winning run and reclaim Calcutta Cup! Scotland v England predictions Six Nations 2026

Lions Huw Jones and Ben Earl come up against each other in 2025 (Getty Images)High-flying England take on a Scotland side who have dominated this fixture in recent yearsHigh-flying England take on a Scotland side who have dominated this fixture in recent years [...]

What is the longest losing streak in Men’s Six Nations history? And is Wales’ current run anywhere near it?

Defeat has become all-too familiar at the Principality Stadium (Dan Istitene/Getty Images)How many more defeats before Wales start troubling the record books?How many more defeats before Wales start troubling the record books? [...]

Can the Azzurri beat the Irish for first time since 2013? Ireland v Italy predictions Six Nations 2026

Sam Prendergast starts at fly-half for Ireland against Italy (Getty Images)Gonzalo Quesada's Azzurri are chasing a first ever Six Nations win in DublinCan the Azzurri win in Dublin for the first time ever? [...]

Wales Six Nations 2026 squad: Tandy makes four changes to XV for France’s trip to Cardiff

Dan Edwards and the rest of the Wales Six Nations 2026 squad are looking for a miracle on Sunday (Bob Bradford - CameraSport via Getty Images)Joe Hawkins, Rhys Carré, Tomas Francis and Olly Cracknell all come into starting line-upWho has made Warren Gatland's Wales squad for the Six Nations in 2025? [...]

Italy Six Nations squad 2026: Quesada makes one change to starting line-up for trip to Ireland

Paolo Garbisi is one of three members of the Italy Six Nations 2026 squad winning their 50th caps against Scotland on Saturday (Federugby via Getty Images)Lorenzo Pani promoted to XV as Leonardo Marin shifts to centreWho has been selected for the Azzurri in the 2025 Italy Six Nations squad? [...]

What is the biggest losing margin in the history of the Six Nations?

England’s 57-point victory over Italy in 2001 remains a record Six Nations margin – but will that record fall on Sunday? (Mark Leech/Getty Images)Who’s been on the wrong end of the biggest thrashings since Italy joined the championship in 2000?Who’s been on the wrong end of the biggest thrashings since Italy joined the championship in 2000? [...]

Ireland Six Nations 2026 squad: James Lowe returns for Italy match, Craig Casey to start at scrum-half

James Lowe is back on the wing for the Ireland Six Nations 2026 squad’s match against Italy (Massimo Insabato/Archivio Massimo Insabato/Mondadori Portfolio via Getty Images)Andy Farrell makes six changes to his starting line-up for Azzurri clashAndy Farrell's squad are without Johnny Sexton after his retirement [...]

Scotland Six Nations 2026 squad: Townsend makes four changes to starting line-up for Calcutta Cup match

George Turner comes into the starting line-up for the Scotland Six Nations 2026 squad's second game against England (Giuseppe Maffia/NurPhoto via Getty Images)Nathan McBeth, George Turner, Gregor Brown and Jamie Ritchie all come into starting XVFind out who Gregor Townsend has selected for Scotland [...]

France Six Nations 2026 squad: Galthié makes two changes to starting XV for trip to Wales

Émilien Gailleton is part of a new centre partnership for the France Six Nations 2026 squad’s second match (Franck FIFE / AFP via Getty Images)Émilien Gailleton and Fabien Brau-Boirie are les Bleus’ new centre partnership for Cardiff clashWho will Fabien Galthié choose for the tournament? Find out here [...]

Who is Hollie Davidson? 10 things you should know about the first woman to referee a Men’s Six Nations match

Hollie Davidson will make Six Nations history in Dublin on Saturday (Paul Harding/Getty Images)The Scottish referee is about to make men's Six Nations history at the Aviva Stadium in DublinThe Scottish referee is about to make men's Six Nations history at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin [...]

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England captain Maro Itoje says he is in an "incredibly sad" period of his life following the death of his mother Florence. [...]

Captain Caelan Doris says Ireland cannot afford "passengers" as they bid to put the pain of their France defeat to bed against Italy. [...]

Scotland captain Sione Tuipulotu comes out swinging in his media conference before the pressure cooker of a Calcutta Cup match. [...]

Scotland and England share a border and some of the same pool of eligible players. The fight to ensure the best end up on your side is fiercer than ever. [...]

Wales recall Scarlets centre Joe Hawkins and Leicester number eight Olly Cracknell for Sunday's Six Nations game against France in Cardiff. [...]

Thousands of tickets remain unsold, with one club chairman saying the matches are not worth it. [...]

Chris talks Scotland with Tom English and Andy Burke, plus we’re with Maro Itoje. [...]

Rugby Special pundits John Barclay and Chris Ashton look ahead to this weekend's Calcutta Cup match at Murrayfield and pick their combined English and Scottish starting XV. [...]

Rugby Special's Ugo Monye, Chris Ashton and John Barclay praise France winger Louis Bielle-Biarrey's ability to perform consistently for his age, and put his success down to the combination of his physical attributes and his "relentless" mentality. [...]

Former Scotland captain John Barclay believes Gregor Townsend should be at risk of losing his job as Scotland head coach, especially if his side fail to end the Six Nations in one of the top three spots. [...]

BBC Sport pundit Chris Ashton believes England have made a "great start" to the Six Nations, but warns they should not look at their 48-7 win over Wales as anything other than "a building block" for the rest of the tournament. [...]

Watch highlights as a hat-trick from Henry Arundell helps England dominate a disappointing Wales side in their opening Six Nations match. [...]

Fixtures, results and how to follow on the BBC as the Six Nations returns with defending champions France and England favourites to lift the trophy. [...]

Ulster duo Robert Baloucoune and Cormac Izuchukwu will make their Six Nations debuts as part of a much-changed Ireland side for Saturday's game against Italy in Dublin. [...]

Exeter boss Rob Baxter says he is positive about the extent of Immanuel Feyi-Waboso's hamstring injury. [...]