Six Nations analysis: Improvements England can make against Italy
England entered this Six Nations with high hopes, having won their previous 11 matches at the time.
Starting the tournament with a convincing win over a weak Wales side, the England fans were encouraged that their high expectations could be met.
However, after two heartbreaking defeats to Scotland and Ireland, England have to find a way to pull themselves out of this slump and finish the tournament strong.
Here, Sports News Blitz rugby writer James Corrigan gives his thoughts.
The Ever-Evolving Landscape Of UK Rugby
The fallow week before Round Four of the Six Nations always creates space for reflection, and the table matters at just three rounds in, but so does the bigger picture.
While the championship shapes each nation's yearly campaign, it also often reveals where rugby across the UK is actually heading.
Six Nations 2026: Is advertising during breaks in play a kick in the teeth for fans? Or a way of growing the sport?
After an Ireland flanker knocked on the ball during their Six Nations match against France on Thursday, February 5, an unwanted advert was shown while the two teams packed down into the scrum.
Sports News Blitz writer Cameron Cleugh discusses whether scrums should be held as sacred or a boring tradition.
Rugby union analysis: How winning the Six Nations will help continue England’s path towards the 2027 World Cup
England began their hunt towards the Six Nations title with a convincing 48-7 victory over Wales at the Allianz Stadium.
A result most fans predicted would be one-way traffic and a huge mismatch - considering the issues Welsh rugby is currently facing at club and country level - offered nothing out of the ordinary, writes Sports News Blitz’s Ruben Picardo Ashworth.
Rugby union analysis: Is Henry Pollock a future England legend, or a loud-mouthed flash in the pan?
With the 2026 Six Nations starting on Thursday, February 5, now could be an amazing time for the sport to grow and gain new fans.
This growth starts with the players, and there is one player above all who has caught the attention of the fans and press in recent times.
Henry Pollock is quickly becoming famous, but is it for all the wrong reasons?
Sports News Blitz writer Cameron Cleugh discusses how Pollock is bringing more attention to the sport - and why he is an overall net positive despite what some fans say.
Six Nations analysis: England vs Italy review - Preview and score prediction vs Wales
Sunday, March 9 saw a brilliant display of attacking rugby on the Twickenham turf - a show which fans of England have been crying out for since the opening of the 2025 competition.
Steve Borthwick and his coaching team finally released the shackles of his squad, filled with attacking ability throughout the backline, but before restricted by a rigid kicking game.
The 47 points scored by the team in white came with great variation of scorers and methods, and England still have an outside chance at the title if Scotland can do them a favour against a French side missing their talisman, Antoine Dupont.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Jacob Garrett discusses several key talking points from the Italy game - then turns his attention to a game versus the much-improved Wales side.
2025 Six Nations news: Can England still win it?
England’s Six Nations campaign has already surpassed expectations, with Steve Borthwick’s side securing two wins against the tournament’s toughest opponents.
However, with two matches left, their title hopes remain uncertain and depend on a complex set of results.
Here, Sports News Blitz rugby union writer Charlie Elliott breaks down England’s path to potential Six Nations glory.
Six Nations icons: The leading points scorer for each team
Rugby is a simple game. To win, you must score more points than your opposition.
In the Six Nations, we have seen some of the most efficient points scorers of all time take to the field and battle it out against one another.
In general, some of the most technically gifted players in the sport’s history have graced the pitches of western Europe, helping their nations to success.
Sports News Blitz rugby union writer Charlie Elliott looks at each team's top points scorer in the Six Nations era.
Six Nations 2025 news: What we have learnt about each team after two rounds
With two games played and the first break of the 2025 Six Nations upon us, plenty has already changed since the tournament began.
Teams that were written off have defied expectations, while a top contender has already stumbled against an unexpected opponent.
There’s still everything to play for, but here’s one key takeaway from each team so far, brought to you by Sports News Blitz writer Charlie Elliott.
History of the Six Nations: Winners, losers and interesting statistics
The Six Nations began in 2000 when Italy joined the five already in the competition and since then plenty has happened.
Here, Sports News Blitz rugby union writer Charlie Elliott gives a rundown of the history of the tournament in its modern incarnation.
Six Nations news: How the tournament is shaping up
The Six Nations still has plenty of twists and turns left after only one round played.
Wins for France, Scotland and Ireland over Wales, Italy and England did not come as much of a surprise for many fans, as all three were the favoured teams going into the first fixture.
In this Sports News Blitz article, Charlie Elliott gives a rundown of how everyone is shaping up ahead of the second game, and what it means for the tournament as a whole.
Six Nations 2025 news: What are the new rules for this year?
With its rich history and ever-evolving rules, the Six Nations Championship continues to captivate fans worldwide.
In this article, Sports News Blitz writer Charlie Elliot breaks down the new rules introduced for the 2025 Six Nations and how they could impact the competition moving forward.
Six Nations news: Best moments in each national stadium
Every stadium tells a story.
The Six Nations showcases some of the best arenas in world sport, from the heritage of Twickenham and Murrayfield to the contrasting and relatively new Aviva Stadium, and everything in between.
Fans have the ability to change games and home advantage is expected to have a huge impact on this year's competition.
Brought to you by Sports News Blitz writer Charlie Elliot, here are the best moments from each team's national stadium and a brief bit of history about the place itself.
Six Nations 2025: Who are the head coaches?
The Six Nations is one of rugby’s most prestigious tournaments, with intense rivalries and high-stakes competition shaping each edition.
In this article, Sports News Blitz writer Charlie Elliot takes a closer look at the head coaches leading their teams into the 2025 tournament, examining their careers, coaching styles, and what’s at stake for them this year.
Six Nations news: Six bold predictions for the 2025 Six Nations
The Six Nations gets underway on Friday, January 31 in Paris, as Wales are welcomed by Les Bleus.
Scotland kick off their campaign in Murrayfield against Italy, whereas England face a tough test in Dublin.
In this article, Sports News Blitz’s rugby union writer Luke Ebden gives six overall predictions for this year’s championship.