Rugby

Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterMar 18, 2024, 10:07 AM Close • Joined ESPN in 2011• Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British & Irish Lions tours• Previously rugby editor, and became senior writer in 2018 Open Extended Reactions England had the chance to pip Ireland to the Six Nations trophy on Saturday but Andy

Sale have signed Waisea Nayacalevu for next season to take over Tuilagi’s position Manu Tuilagi in the dressing room (Getty Images) Manu Tuilagi has reportedly signed for Bayonne in a two-year deal which will rule him out of England contention. The Sale Sharks player is set to leave the Premiership club at the end of

Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterMar 16, 2024, 10:46 PM Close • Joined ESPN in 2011• Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British & Irish Lions tours• Previously rugby editor, and became senior writer in 2018 Open Extended Reactions LYON, France — The Six Nations trophy was already in Irish hands by the time France

Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterMar 16, 2024, 11:17 PM Close • Joined ESPN in 2011• Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British & Irish Lions tours• Previously rugby editor, and became senior writer in 2018 Open Extended Reactions LYON, France — Steve Borthwick said England have taken a step forward in this year’s Six

The English rugby public will be chuffed to bits that their team have found their style. There is a huge amount to build on for England but they have found a way to play which suits not only the players in the squad but the whole Premiership. After the first two wins over Italy and

Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterMar 15, 2024, 10:34 AM Close • Joined ESPN in 2011• Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British & Irish Lions tours• Previously rugby editor, and became senior writer in 2018 Open Extended Reactions LYON, France — For so long, Manu Tuilagi has had to wear the hats of either

Both Scotland and Ireland can still win the Six Nations Ireland celebrate their Six Nations win (Getty Images) Ireland and Scotland may be able to both lift trophies on Saturday upon the conclusion of the Six Nations. If Scotland beat Ireland they will lift the Centenary Quaich, the trophy won in matches between the two

Venue: Groupama Stadium, Lyon Date: Saturday, 16 March Kick-off: 20:00 GMT Coverage: Listen on BBC Radio 5 Live & BBC Sounds; live text updates & highlights on BBC Sport website & app; watch on ITV1 Elliot Daly will replace Immanuel Feyi-Waboso on the wing in England’s only change to their starting XV for the Six

Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterMar 13, 2024, 12:30 PM Close • Joined ESPN in 2011• Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British & Irish Lions tours• Previously rugby editor, and became senior writer in 2018 Open Extended Reactions Wales and British & Irish Lions back George North will retire from international rugby after Saturday’s

Italy made history in more ways than one with their Six Nations win over Scotland Louis Lynagh celebrates scoring a try on his debut against Scotland (Getty Images) Italy leapfrogged Australia in the men’s world rankings for the first time ever after a momentous victory over Scotland in the Six Nations. Not since 2013 had

Italy shocked Scotland in Rome, England ended Ireland’s bid for back-to-back Grand Slams and France showed their class to defeat Wales in Cardiff. The penultimate weekend of the 2024 Six Nations was thrilling and dramatic in equal measure and ensures the title race goes to the final round of games on Saturday. What are the

Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterMar 9, 2024, 08:39 PM Close • Joined ESPN in 2011• Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British & Irish Lions tours• Previously rugby editor, and became senior writer in 2018 Open Extended Reactions Marcus Smith celebrates his dramatic match-winning drop goal to give England victory over Ireland. Julian Finney/Getty Images

The fourth round of Six Nations 2024 action is about to kick off in Rome. Here’s how to watch an Italy v Scotland live stream Can Michele Lamaro’s Italy claim a surprise victory against Scotland in Rome? (Getty Images) There’s just minutes to go until you can watch an Italy v Scotland live stream this

Venue: Twickenham Stadium, London Date: Saturday, 9 March Kick-off: 16:45 GMT Coverage: Listen on BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Sounds & BBC Radio Ulster; live text updates, report, reaction & highlights on BBC Sport website & app Playing England in last year’s Six Nations is something I’ll never forget. The entire week was just brilliant

Mar 5, 2024, 04:13 PM Open Extended Reactions The final straight of the 2024 Six Nations is coming into view as teams head into Round 4. Ireland have been flawless so far and are now two games away from being the first team to win back-to-back Grand Slams since the Six Nations era began in

Venue: Twickenham Stadium, London Date: Saturday, 9 March Kick-off: 16:45 GMT Coverage: Listen on BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Sounds & BBC Radio Ulster; live text updates, report, reaction & highlights on BBC Sport website & app Ireland must be reduced to “14 or 13 players” in order for England to win Saturday’s Six Nations

Find out who is in the mix for Gregor Townsend against Italy Sione Tuipulotu is out of the trip to Rome (Getty Images) Gregor Townsend will have to do without vice-captain Sione Tuipolutu against Italy on Saturday after the inside-centre dropped out of the Scotland Six Nations squad to face the Azzurri. Glasgow man Tuipolutu,

Mar 3, 2024, 08:07 PM Open Extended Reactions Marcus Smith and Alex Mitchell have returned to the England‘s squad ahead of Saturday’s Six Nations match against Ireland at Twickenham after head coach Steve Borthwick made three changes to his initial team on Sunday. ESPN reported on Monday that Smith and Mitchell were nearing their returns