Gregor Townsend says Scotland's sole focus is beating France in the Six Nations on Saturday in Edinburgh, rather than the championship implications. A Scotland bonus-point win could put them atop the standings heading into their final match against Ireland, though Townsend insists the team believes it can win both remaining games.
6 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Gregor Townsend says Scotland's sole focus is beating France in the Six Nations on Saturday in Edinburgh, rather than the championship implications. A Scotland bonus-point win could put them atop the standings heading into their final match against Ireland, though Townsend insists the team believes it can win both remaining games.
6 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Champions France defeated Italy 33-8 in Lille on Sunday, with winger Louis Bielle-Biarrey scoring a try in a tournament record eighth consecutive Six Nations match. The victory kept France unbeaten in the tournament and on track for the Grand Slam.
23 February 2026 · The Namibian →
England coach Steve Borthwick has handed 21-year-old Henry Pollock his first Test start at No. 8 for Saturday's Six Nations clash with Ireland at Twickenham, looking to bounce back after a 31-20 loss to Scotland ended their 12-game winning streak. Ireland coach Andy Farrell has made five changes to his squad, dropping fly-half Sam Prendergast completely after an error-strewn performance and starting Jack Crowley in his place.
21 February 2026 · The Namibian →
England head coach Steve Borthwick has made three changes to the squad for Saturday's Six Nations match against Ireland at Twickenham, including Henry Pollock's first start at number eight. Captain Maro Itoje will reach his 100th England cap, becoming only the ninth player to achieve the milestone.
18 February 2026 · The Namibian →
England's hopes of a first Grand Slam since 2016 were ended by Scotland in Edinburgh, while reigning champions France won their second match by trouncing Wales 54-12 in Cardiff in front of the smallest ever Six Nations crowd there. Huw Jones scored twice for Scotland in a 31-20 Calcutta Cup victory, and Irish coach Andy Farrell said his side showed character in beating Italy 20-13 but must reduce errors ahead of facing England.
16 February 2026 · The Namibian →
France defeated Wales 54-12 in their Six Nations match at Cardiff, with fly-half Matthieu Jalibert scoring one try and setting up three others in a dominant eight-try performance. France improved to two wins from two and remain the only side capable of a Grand Slam, while Wales sit bottom of the table with two heavy defeats.
16 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Scotland revived their Six Nations campaign with a commanding 31-20 victory over England at Murrayfield, ending England's 12-match unbeaten run. Huw Jones scored two tries as Scotland built a 24-10 halftime lead, with England reduced to 14 men following Henry Arundell's red card.
15 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Ireland rebounded from an opening loss to France by edging Italy 20-13 at Lansdowne Road on Saturday, with tries by Jack Conan and Robert Baloucoune in the second half securing the victory despite trailing 10-5 at halftime. The match was notable for featuring Hollie Davidson as the first woman to referee a men's Six Nations match.
15 February 2026 · The Namibian →
France's 36-14 win over Ireland and England's 48-7 rout of Wales marked dominant opening rounds of the Six Nations Championship, with France vindicating coach Fabien Galthie's squad selections and England's George Ford orchestrating his team's victory. Scotland's narrow 18-15 defeat to Italy has renewed focus on coach Gregor Townsend's tenure, as the side continues to struggle against adversity.
10 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Henry Arundell scored a first-half hat-trick of tries as England defeated Wales 48–7 at Twickenham in their Six Nations opener, with England running in seven tries total. The victory extended England's winning streak to 12 matches and left Wales searching for their first Six Nations win since 2023.
8 February 2026 · The Namibian →