Six Nations news: A complete beginner's guide to the Six Nations Championship
As the premier international rugby tournament outside of the World Cup, the annual Six Nations Championship attracts a large number of viewers new to the game of rugby.
Sports News Blitz writer Charlie Elliot takes readers through the basics of the game and the structure of the Six Nations.
Six Nations Fantasy Rugby news: Luke Ebden’s fantasy team for Round 2
The Six Nations is well underway - with France, Ireland and Scotland all victorious last weekend.
This weekend sees three mouthwatering ties across Saturday and Sunday - Italy host Wales, England host France and Ireland travel to Scotland.
Didn’t manage to get a team in for Round 1? No worries, get one in for Round 2 and join our mini-league (see links below).
In this article, Sports News Blitz writer Luke Ebden reveals his fantasy team for Round 2, and recaps on Round 1 including an update on the mini-league.
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 news: A look at the last five meetings between England and France
Saturday sees England welcome France to Twickenham for a crucial Six Nations clash.
Sports News Blitz writer Charlie Elliot takes a look at the last five games between the two nations.
Six Nations news: Ranking each country’s supporters and stadium
As the premier international rugby tournament in Europe, the Six Nations involves some of the game’s most passionate fans and most sophisticated arenas.
Sports News Blitz writer Charlie Elliott unveils his ranking of the six sets of supporters and stadiums.
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 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 Fantasy Rugby news: Luke Ebden’s fantasy team for the opening weekend
The Six Nations gets underway this weekend, with France and Wales kicking things off tonight at the Stade de France.
In this article, Sports News Blitz writer Luke Ebden reveals his fantasy team for the opening round.
Six Nations 2025 Fantasy Rugby news: The six best captains for Round 1
The Six Nations is just a few more sleeps away - with France vs Wales, Scotland vs Italy and Ireland vs England forming Round 1.
And with that, the Fantasy deadline is fast approaching - time to tweak and lock in those teams before Friday, January 31, at 8:15 pm UK time.
In this penultimate article before the deadline, Sports News Blitz rugby union writer Luke Ebden highlights six of the best captaincy candidates for Round 1, with a bonus section at the end previewing potential Supersubs.