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The Favourites to Win The 2026 Six Nations

The 2026 Six Nations is just weeks away, and it promises to be another enthralling chapter in one of rugby’s most prestigious tournaments

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Ireland refuse to rule banned Bundee Aki out of Six Nations contention entirely

Aki was dropped from Ireland’s Six Nations squad after being hit with a four-match ban for confronting match officials in Connacht’s URC defeat to Leinster

The Independent UK

Uini Atonio Forced to Retire After Cardiac Scare, Throwing France's Six Nations Bid Into Crisis

Uini Atonio's forced retirement after a cardiac scare leaves France's Six Nations defence in doubt and raises new concerns over player health in elite rugby.

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Bundee Aki dropped from Ireland’s Six Nations squad after misconduct complaint

The Connacht centre is alleged to have confronted match officials after his side’s URC defeat to Leinster

The Independent UK

France prop Uini Atonio retires after suffering heart attack

The France prop is in a stable condition in intensive care after a cardiac event

The Independent UK

England suffer injury set-back ahead of Six Nations opener

Prop Fin Baxter is set to undergo foot surgery ahead of the tournament

The Independent UK

So much at stake and Six Nations just the start in ‘massive year for rugby union’

We may know the sport’s future is bright when trendsetters worldwide are wearing Fabien Galthié-style shades

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England captain Maro Itoje absent from training camp to attend mother’s funeral in Nigeria

Maro Itoje missed the launch of the 2026 Six Nations to attend the funeral of his mother in Nigeria

The Guardian - UK

Jamie George sends warning to England team-mates ahead of Six Nations

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The Independent UK

Wales captain Dewi Lake insists Six Nations is ‘welcome distraction’ from off-field turmoil

Uncertainty over the future of the Ospreys and Welsh domestic game more widely provides a tough backdrop for Steve Tandy’s side

The Independent UK

Jamie George identifies what England must do to finally win Six Nations title

Steve Borthwick’s team are viewed by bookmakers as second favourites behind France to be crowned champions

The Independent UK

Ireland facing prop problems ahead of Six Nations as Jack Boyle withdraws from squad

Boyle’s fellow Leinster looseheads Andrew Porter and Paddy McCarthy are also injured

The Independent UK

Joe Heyes relishing Six Nations scrum duel with Leicester teammate Nicky Smith

The Leicester teammates could lock horns as England host Wales in their Six Nations opener

The Independent UK

Borthwick’s task is to strike the right balance with thriving England ready for takeoff

Head coach is excited by what his team could achieve as the Six Nations opener against Wales looms into view

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The Independent UK

Steve Borthwick sets title goal with eyes on Six Nations decider in France

England begin their campaign against Wales on February 7.

The Independent UK

Steve Borthwick targets title tilt after revealing England’s Six Nations squad

England have not won the championship since 2020 but enter on a run of 11 consecutive wins

The Independent UK

Wales’ Liam Williams retires from international rugby ahead of Six Nations 2026

The former British and Irish Lion has walked away from international rugby after 93 caps and 21 tries, while featuring in two Six Nations winning sides

The Independent UK

George Furbank and Greg Fisilau named in England’s Six Nations squad

Furbank had been England’s first-choice full-back until suffering a broken arm in December 2024, while Fisilau is one of three uncapped players.

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Evening Standard

England squad for Six Nations: George Furbank returns as Steve Borthwick calls up uncapped trio

Raft of front-row injuries open door to Prem standouts

The Guardian - UK

Bullish Borthwick tells England to target Six Nations triumph in Paris

Steve Borthwick is plotting an English raid on Paris and has called on his side to set their sights on clinching a first Six Nations title in six years in the French capital

The Independent UK

Uncapped trio included as England reveal Six Nations squad

England open their tournament against Wales on 7 February

The Independent UK

George Furbank returns to England squad for Guinness Six Nations

Furbank has been limited to just four senior appearances for Northampton this season because of calf issues.

The Independent UK

England Six Nations squad announcement live: Latest updates as uncapped trio included

Who will be included in England’s squad as they target a title tilt?

The Independent UK

France star to miss Six Nations opener due to fertility treatment

Thibaud Flament won’t be available for the clash with Ireland in Paris on 5 February

The Guardian - UK

Borthwick a contrast to Galthié as he picks England squad from position of strength

France selection for Six Nations caused a huge stir but England’s head coach has no need to spring any shocks

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