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• England nosedive down World Rugby rankings as Borthwick demands Six Nations investigation

  16-03-2026 13:54 via express.co.uk
  The Six Nations delivered dramatic upsets and sensational performances throughout, with the latest World Rugby rankings reflecting a major shake-up.
  
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• England to launch Six Nations investigation after Steve Borthwick's demand

  16-03-2026 12:33 via express.co.uk
  England will review their worst-ever Six Nations campaign after finishing fifth with one win.
  
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• Matt Dawson gives honest England verdict as investigation launched after Six Nations

  16-03-2026 11:13 via express.co.uk
  Steve Borthwick's England side lost four of five Six Nations matches to cap off a year to forget
  
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• Six Nations icon with three titles gets drastic new look as he takes up job to DJ on TV

  16-03-2026 11:01 via express.co.uk
  The ex-flanker spent almost a decade as a rugby star for Wales but has now taken up a new job.
  
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• Steve Borthwick demands immediate investigation after England Six Nations controversy

  15-03-2026 15:15 via express.co.uk
  Steve Borthwick believes England were robbed of a famous win against France.
  
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• The surprising rule change that could make football a whole lot more interesting

  15-03-2026 11:30 via express.co.uk
  Watching football has become a chore, but taking a leaf out of rugby's book might be the solution
  
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• 'Seconds from title but Ireland can take positives'

  15-03-2026 09:13 via bbc.com
  The Six Nations title was ripped from Ireland's grasp by France's last-gasp win over England, but Andy Farrell's side appear on an upward trajectory once more.
  
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• Stellar showing and ultimate defeat increases intrigue around England

  15-03-2026 01:56 via bbc.com
  England put in a superb showing against France, only adding to the intrigue around a dismal Six Nations campaign overall
  
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• Rugby Union Weekly: France claim the title in the last second

  15-03-2026 01:41 via bbc.co.uk
  Chris Jones, Matt Dawson and Paul Grayson reflect on a dramatic last day.
  
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• A finale worthy of the greatest Six Nations in history

  15-03-2026 01:40 via bbc.com
  History, records, upsets, high-scoring classics - and a thrilling finale. The 2026 Six Nations is likely to go down as the best edition in the tournament's history.
  
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• France take title after winning high-scoring thriller against England

  15-03-2026 01:34 via bbc.com
  France edge out England with the last kick of the game in a sensational 13-try decider, to secure back-to-back Six Nations titles at the Stade de France.
  
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• Six Nations results, standings and top try-scorers

  15-03-2026 01:32 via bbc.com
  Full results, final standings and the leading try-scorers as France retain their Six Nations title.
  
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• Borthwick 'bitterly disappointed' with England losses

  15-03-2026 01:15 via bbc.com
  England head coach Steve Borthwick says his side is "bitterly disappointed" in the last few weeks of the Six Nations with his side winning only one out of five games.
  
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• England suffer France repeat but restore pride in Six Nations thriller as Ireland gutted

  14-03-2026 23:57 via express.co.uk
  France won the Six Nations title with an unbelievable 48-46 win over England at the Stade de France.
  
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• Steve Borthwick grilled on his England future after France loss confirms sorry fate

  14-03-2026 23:46 via express.co.uk
  Steve Borthwick was put under the microscope after England lost to France as the Red Roses suffered four defeats at a Six Nations for the first time ever.
  
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• France take title with last-gasp win over England in 94-point thriller

  14-03-2026 23:33 via bbc.com
  France claim a third Six Nations title in the past five years as Thomas Ramos' last-gasp kick decides a 94-point thriller against England in Paris.
  
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• Ireland beat Scotland before France win title

  14-03-2026 23:22 via bbc.com
  Ireland pull away from Scotland in a pulsating Six Nations Triple Crown decider before France beat England to retain the championship.
  
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• ITV forced to apologise as France rattle England during Six Nations clash

  14-03-2026 22:04 via express.co.uk
  England were looking to deny France claiming back-to-back Six Nations triumphs on Saturday
  
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• Hull KR, Saints and Wire win in Challenge Cup

  14-03-2026 21:54 via bbc.com
  Hull KR, St Helens, Warrington Wolves, Leigh Leopards, Catalans Dragons and York Knights win to reach the Challenge Cup quarter-finals.
  
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• Tandy overwhelmed with pride as Wales end drought

  14-03-2026 21:46 via bbc.com
  Steve Tandy emotional after Wales end their Six Nations losing streak with victory against Italy at Principality Stadium.
  
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• Reddin praises Wales and stands by WRU plans

  14-03-2026 21:40 via bbc.com
  WRU director of rugby Dave Reddin hails Wales' performance in beating Italy in the Six Nations and backs the governing body's plans for the sport.
  
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• 'Shot at history passes Scotland by amid Irish ferocity'

  14-03-2026 21:30 via bbc.com
  BBC Sport Scotland's chief sportswriter Tom English picks through Scotland's failed bid to clinch the Six Nations with defeat in Ireland again.
  
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• 'Unbelievable!' - Rees-Zammit joy at Wales win

  14-03-2026 21:04 via bbc.com
  Louis Rees-Zammit says he and his teammates have "bought into the system" of new coach Steve Tandy, as Wales end a three-year wait for a Six Nations win by beating Italy 31-17 in Cardiff.
  
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• Moloney-MacDonald hat-trick helps Exeter beat Trailfinders

  14-03-2026 20:48 via bbc.com
  Cliodhna Moloney-MacDonald's first-half hat-trick helps Exeter Chiefs thrash Trailfinders Women 47-14 to remain third in the Premiership Women's Rugby table.
  
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• Wales end losing streak with comfortable win over Italy

  14-03-2026 20:39 via bbc.com
  Wales finally end a three-year Six Nations losing streak in spectacular style by celebrating a bonus-point win against Italy in Cardiff.
  
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• Six Nations bosses have 'mission impossible' battle on final day after trophy damaged

  14-03-2026 20:30 via express.co.uk
  The Six Nations draws to a close on Super Saturday, but Ireland and France will have to lift a replica trophy
  
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• 'Not the end' for Scotland after Six Nations hopes end - Tuipulotu

  14-03-2026 20:17 via bbc.com
  Scotland captain Sione Tuipulotu insists it is "not the end for this group" despite a disappointing finale to their Six Nations campaign in Dublin.
  
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• Wales stun Italy to end Six Nations losing streak

  14-03-2026 19:41 via bbc.com
  Wales finally end a three-year Six Nations losing streak in spectacular style by celebrating a bonus-point win against Italy in Cardiff.
  
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• Ireland 'ruthless' in Triple Crown win - Farrell

  14-03-2026 19:22 via bbc.com
  Head coach Andy Farrell says Ireland had a "ruthless edge" in Saturday's 43-21 win over Scotland, which secured a fourth Triple Crown in five years.
  
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• Impressive Ireland beat Scotland to win Triple Crown

  14-03-2026 17:32 via bbc.com
  Ireland pull off a fantastic 43-21 win over Scotland in a pulsating Triple Crown contest in Dublin, to keep their hopes of regaining the Six Nations title from France alive on Super Saturday.
  
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• Wales try hero Carre credits Tandy with restoring belief

  14-03-2026 11:22 via bbc.com
  Wales try-scoring hero Rhys Carre credits head coach Steve Tandy for restoring his confidence in Test rugby.
  
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• Wakefield fight back to beat Leeds and reach Challenge Cup quarters

  14-03-2026 00:26 via bbc.com
  Wakefield Trinity produce a dominant second-half display as they recover from 14-12 down at half-time to beat Leeds Rhinos 24-14 and reach the Challenge Cup quarter-finals for the second season in a row.
  
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• How have belief and clarity improved Ulster?

  14-03-2026 00:02 via bbc.com
  After Friday's win in Edinburgh took them to second in the table, how have "belief and clarity" helped Ulster's resurgence?
  
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• Wakefield beat Leeds & Wigan cruise past Bradford in cup

  13-03-2026 23:45 via bbc.com
  Wakefield Trinity fight back to beat Leeds Rhinos 24-14 and Wigan Warriors overpower Bradford Bulls 30-6 in the Challenge Cup.
  
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• Superb Ulster fightback dents Edinburgh play-off hopes

  13-03-2026 23:25 via bbc.com
  A superb second-half performance earns Ulster a bonus-point victory at Edinburgh in the URC and damages the hosts' top-eight hopes.
  
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• Kildunne and Kabeya return as Lightning beat Quins

  13-03-2026 23:16 via bbc.com
  England pair Ellie Kildunne and Sadia Kabeya return for their teams as Loughborough Lightning beat Harlequins 43-33 in Premiership Women's Rugby.
  
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• Connacht beat Scarlets to stay in play-off hunt

  13-03-2026 22:40 via bbc.com
  Five-try Connacht beat Scarlets in Galway to move within striking distance of the United Rugby Championship play-offs.
  
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• 'Who's pulled the plug?' - Power cut interrupts Challenge Cup tie

  13-03-2026 21:44 via bbc.com
  Wakefield Trinity's fourth-round match against Leeds Rhinos in the Challenge Cup is brought to an abrupt halt after a power cut causes the stadium to be plunged into darkness just six minutes into the match.
  
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• 'Special moment' as brothers both prepare to captain England

  13-03-2026 20:00 via bbc.com
  Bath academy brothers Connor and Declan Treacey are set to captain England's under-20 and under-18 teams in back-to-back matches this weekend.
  
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• Divisive, ruthless, brilliant - how Galthie helped France find their mojo

  13-03-2026 17:06 via bbc.com
  Fabien Galthie has driven sky-high standards throughout his coaching career - but he has not always made friends on the way.
  
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• Georgia players sanctioned over 'orchestrated' doping

  13-03-2026 16:55 via bbc.com
  Six Georgia rugby players and a team official are sanctioned for committing anti-doping rule violations as part of "an orchestrated scheme".
  
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• Rugby rocked by doping scandal as six players sanctioned over 'orchestrated' scheme

  13-03-2026 16:16 via express.co.uk
  World Rugby and the World Anti-Doping Agency have confirmed that six international players and one member of support staff have been charged.
  
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• Lake wants 'more of the same' effort against Italy

  13-03-2026 15:25 via bbc.com
  Wales captain Dewi Lake hopes to inspire a first Six Nations win in three years.
  
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• 'I play under Steve Borthwick - I genuinely believe his England team is going somewhere'

  13-03-2026 15:01 via express.co.uk
  England face France in their final Six Nations match this weekend after a wretched campaign.
  
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• English and Flanagan face lengthy lay-offs

  13-03-2026 14:30 via bbc.com
  Head coach Luke Robinson confirms the severity of injuries for Huddersfield Giants pair George Flanagan Jr and Matty English.
  
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• Title-chasing France face England on final day of U20 Six Nations

  13-03-2026 13:17 via bbc.com
  Fixtures, kick-off times, results and how to watch live on the BBC as France seek to retain the U20 Six Nations championship.
  
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• Warrington cup tie 'great reward', says Goole chief

  13-03-2026 08:40 via bbc.com
  Goole Vikings CEO Scott Clark says Saturday's Challenge Cup fourth round tie at Super League side Warrington Wolves is a great reward for his club.
  
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• From forgotten man to Six Nations star - Baloucoune's revival

  13-03-2026 08:16 via bbc.com
  BBC Sport NI looks at Ireland wing Rob Baloucoune's rapid ascent to becoming a key player for Ireland following a breakthrough Six Nations campaign.
  
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• Rugby Union Weekly: In Paris with Fin Smith & Scotland's Dublin showdown

  13-03-2026 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  Chris chats to England's Fin Smith and links up with Tom English and Andy Burke in Dublin
  
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• Leeds emphasis unchanged in pursuit of cup success

  12-03-2026 17:14 via bbc.com
  Leeds Rhinos will not change their emphasis on the Challenge Cup as they look to progress to the quarter-final stage for the first time in six years.
  
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