Six Nations

England don’t need any ‘extra motivation’ for Calcutta Cup clash

After announcing his first squad for the Guinness Six Nations, Eddie Jones and his England captain Owen Farrell spoke about Saturday’s Calcutta Cup clash against Scotland.
5 February 2021

Jack Cosgrove Column: 'England are an excellent side, but there will be a quiet confidence in the Scotland squad'

In the first of his Six Nations columns for Talking Rugby Union, former Scotland under-20 player Jack Cosgrove looks ahead to the Calcutta Cup clash on Saturday.
5 February 2021

Ireland name matchday squad for Wales encounter

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has named Tadhg Beirne and Josh van der Flier in the starting line-up for the opening game of the Six Nations against Wales.
5 February 2021

Dan Lydiate to start for Wales against Ireland

Ospreys flanker Dan Lydiate will play his first international game in two years after he was named in the starting line-up for Wales in the Six Nations opener against Ireland.
5 February 2021

France confirm their matchday squad for Italy clash

France head coach Fabien Galthie has confirmed the matchday squad for the Six Nations opening game against Italy in Rome.
4 February 2021

Cameron Redpath to make his Scotland debut in Six Nations game against England

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has named uncapped centre Cameron Redpath in the starting line up for the Six Nations opening game against England.
4 February 2021

Ollie Lawrence named in England line-up for Six Nations opener against Scotland

Worcester Warriors centre Ollie Lawrence will make his first Six Nations start for England when they take on Scotland in the tournament opener on Saturday.
4 February 2021

“It’ll be a good battle” - Hamish Watson looking forward to breakdown contest

The contest at the breakdown will be under the spotlight at Twickenham on Saturday and Hamish Watson is relishing the prospect of taking on England.
4 February 2021

Wales wing Josh Adams suspended for first two Six Nations matches after Covid breach

Wales winger Josh Adams has been suspended for the opening two games of the Six Nations following a breach in Covid-19 protocols.
4 February 2021

Josh Beaumont Column: Sale return, a trip to Bristol and the key battleground in the Six Nations

In his latest column for Talking Rugby Union, Josh Beaumont reflects on his return from injury, the changes at Sale Sharks and he also looks ahead to the 2021 Guinness Six Nations.
4 February 2021

TRU Podcast - 2021 Six Nations Preview ft. Charlie Beckett

With the 2021 Guinness Six Nations upon us, the TRU Podcast is back! Joe Harvey hosts the pod and is as ever joined by TRU Editor Chris Heal and very special guest, Charlie Beckett.
4 February 2021

Ireland duo Caelan Doris and Quinn Roux to miss Six Nations opener

Ireland forwards Caelan Doris and Quinn Roux will miss the Six Nations opening game against Wales following injuries.
3 February 2021

“Emotionally we were put through the wringer”: Twickenham 2019 from a Scottish perspective

We, of course, will be without fans when England take on Scotland in the Six Nations this weekend, but the supporters who were present at Twickenham in 2019 arguably witnessed the greatest Calcutta Cup contest between the two rivals.
3 February 2021

Six Nations coaches understand the current pressures on players - We need to do the same

The 2021 Guinness Six Nations is nearly here and the tournament offers us all some escapism from the global pandemic, but let's remember the players are also experiencing the pressures and the strains of society.
2 February 2021

Humble, competitive and driven: Cameron Redpath “can become a household name”

Given it looks like he has been snatched from under England’s nose, you might think not too many people south of the border would have been too excited to see Cameron Redpath selected by Scotland.
31 January 2021

How England’s past Calcutta Cup experiences have seen them through

With less than a week until England’s opening Six Nations game against Scotland, fly-half George Ford discussed past Calcutta Cup clashes and playing in front of no fans.
31 January 2021

Jamie George on time off and building a culture ahead of the Six Nations

Having not played since the Autumn Nations Cup Final at the start of December, England and Saracens hooker Jamie George explains how he thinks the break has helped prepare him for international rugby.
30 January 2021

Billy Vunipola: Everybody want to be on that Lions tour

With just a week to go until the Six Nations begins, Billy Vunipola addresses his 2021 British & Irish Lions ambitions and the back-row competition in England camp.
29 January 2021

“Keep telling them how good they are” - England & France ready to renew rivalry in the Six Nations

England and France are currently the favourites for the 2021 Six Nations title and Eddie Jones has already fuelled the rivalry ahead of the championships.
28 January 2021

Johnny Sexton hoping to be fit for Six Nations opener against Wales

Ireland captain Johnny Sexton said he is hoping to be fit in time for the Six Nations opening game against Wales to be played on 7th February.
27 January 2021