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Best player at the Six Nations and Italy's new gladiator Tommaso Menoncello explains his tattoos and speaks on the Azzurri's new era, his idol and his growing fame
05/04/24 11:09
ALEX BYWATER IN TREVISO: Still just 21, Menoncello has been named the Six Nations men's player of the Championship for 2024, the award capping what has been a remarkable comeback from injury. He is already a shining light in an Azzurri side which is now looking towards what they will hope will be a bright future after years of misery but also a potential future great. 'I was the 717th player to play for Italy,' Menoncello tells Mail Sport, pointing at the number inked on the back of his forearm at the end of his first major interview for a publication outside of his homeland....read
Yes, they're reborn… but only ONE England player makes my team of the Six Nations: CHRIS FOY explains his 15 picks, including three Italians and six Irishmen
18/03/24 22:30WORLD OF RUGBY - CHRIS FOY: Andy Farrell's side were the team to beat during the tournament, with France finishing second, having narrowly outlasted England 33-31 in their clash in Lyon.CHRIS FOY: After a car crash start to the Six Nations, is end of France's golden age nigh? PLUS, no England players make my team of the week
27/02/24 00:17CHRIS FOY - WORLD OF RUGBY: France are in major troubl, with Matthieu Jalibert set to miss out, Jonathan Danty banned, Romain Ntamack absent and Antoine Dupont in Tinseltown.France 13-13 Italy: Azzurri fly-half Paolo Garbisi hits the post with rushed last-gasp penalty as rudderless 14-man Les Bleus falter in Antoine Dupont's absence
25/02/24 17:33ALEX BYWATER: In an extraordinary finale, Paolo Garbisi had a chance to win the game for his team with the game's final kick. But as Garbisi lined up a penalty, the ball fell off the tee.Ireland 36-0 Italy: Dan Sheehan scores two tries as hosts secure easy bonus-point victory in six-try rout - with Andy Farrell's side remaining on track for another Six Nations Grand Slam
11/02/24 17:27RORY KEANE AT THE AVIVA STADIUM: This win was as routine as they come. Punters were pouring out of the exits long before the final whistle.Ethan Roots eyeing Wales after dream start to England career... with the flanker starring in his side's opening Six Nations game against Italy
05/02/24 23:01Ethan Roots will be hopeful of keeping the No 6 jersey for Saturday's Six Nations clash with Wales. In a team lacking tackle-breaking carriers, he stepped up as England's best runner.Super Ethan Roots and attacking ambition give England head coach Steve Borthwick cause for optimism after victory over Italy
04/02/24 22:30CHIRS FOY: After four years of opening-round defeats, England started their 2024 Six Nations campaign with a win and it was a triumph of resilience and character after they trailed 10-0 in the first half.Italy 24-27 England: Alex Mitchell's try helps the visitors overcome a valiant showing from the hosts in an entertaining Six Nations clash in Rome
03/02/24 16:13NIK SIMON AT STADIO OLIMPICO: England's rebuilding job in Rome began with a victory. This was a long way from being a masterpiece ready for the Pantheon but nothing here was built in a day.JOE MARLER thinks of Adele's songs in scrums, gets a 'bit p****d off' at AI and believes football misses its Eric Cantona-type stars... for those lamenting the dearth of characters in sport, England rugby's maverick is the perfect antidote
02/02/24 12:00EXCLUSIVE BY NIK SIMON: Just like you never know where the conversation is going in Marler's company. There is little point in interview prep because things inevitably veer off subject.Is the Six Nations too DANGEROUS? Tackle impacts that leave injuries normally seen in car crashes, a crisis over brain damage and 'essential' rest weeks about to be stripped out with 36 players sidelined before we've started
02/02/24 11:57ALEX BYWATER: As the Six Nations gets underway, are the physical and mental demands being placed on those who take to the field now too great?England set to deploy experienced half-back duo Danny Care and George Ford for Six Nations opener against Italy after Marcus Smith is ruled out with calf injury
31/01/24 15:29England are set to deploy veteran half-backs Danny Care and George Ford against Italy, while also naming at least four uncapped rookies for the Six Nations opener.Everything you need to know about the Six Nations, including full squads, match schedule and how to watch as Ireland look to retain their crown, while England will be hoping for a better campaign despite being without Owen Farrell
16/01/24 15:47Johnny Sexton played a starring role in leading Ireland to the Grand Slam title last year against England. England will be hoping for a better campaign after finishing fourth last year.How to watch France vs Italy at the Rugby World Cup and what time is the match? Everything you need to know as Les Bleus look to remain unbeaten
05/10/23 12:33Les Bleus come into the clash with Italy off the back of a huge win against Namibia two weeks ago.Scrap Rugby World Cup choirs for our rousing national anthems... and let's see a Scottish haka! Singing school kids was a nice idea but they can't do justice to France's bloodthirsty Marseillaise
13/09/23 07:55COMMENT BY ROGER ALTON: You don't have to be much of a linguist to work out the French national anthem is a rumbustious ditty.Rugby World Cup 2023 host cities and stadiums as South Africa look to retain their title, which is scheduled to take place in France
05/09/23 08:59France's mouthwatering opener with New Zealand will host the first game of this year's Rugby World Cup.Ageing England are not producing quality players, claims former head coach Eddie Jones as the Australia boss launches scathing attack on his former employer
01/09/23 21:31NIK SIMON: Eddie Jones has blasted the RFU over the woeful performances of the England team.Rugby players suing over head injuries reaches almost 300 in landmark case - with World Cup 'the end of the sport as we know it', says expert
31/08/23 08:06The players' case, against World Rugby, the Rugby Football Union (RFU) and Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) claims they received brain damage playing the sport.Rugby World Cup 2023 official squad guide, with the tournament set to get underway in September as South Africa chase their fourth title
24/08/23 12:25This year's tournament is scheduled to take place in France, with South Africa looking to successfully retain the trophy.The 2023 Women's Six Nations returns this weekend, with holders England looking to win their FIFTH title in a row: Everything you need to know including when the tournament starts, full fixture list and how to watch
20/03/23 13:35Sportsmail breaks down everything you need to know ahead of the 2023 Women's Six Nations including when it starts, full fixture schedule and how to watch.Scotland 26-14 Italy: Hosts end Six Nations campaign with bonus-point win at Murrayfield, with back Blair Kinghorn getting a hat-trick of tries to help fend off the spirited Azzurri
18/03/23 15:36Blair Kinghorn rose to the challenge of replacing Finn Russell at stand-off as he scored a hat-trick of tries to help Scotland end their Guinness Six Nations campaign with a bonus-point victory over Italy.CHRIS FOY'S SIX NATIONS VERDICT: Rhys Webb's kick was a lucky bounce for Warren Gatland, a NONSENSE law denied Ireland a great try... while my crystal ball got it wrong as France overran England
12/03/23 22:33CHRIS FOY: All coaches need some good fortune sometimes and that was certainly the case for Warren Gatland in Rome. His second stint in charge of Wales was in early trouble.SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: My blueprint to fix ugly England… our mindset has to TOTALLY switch if we want to catch up with the best teams in the world
12/03/23 22:30SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: This is an alarm bell for everyone , not just the England team. For our senior men's side to lose 53-10 in a home Six Nations game is totally unacceptable.Wales are feeling the pain but will be ready for World Cup, insists assistant coach Neil Jenkins... as Warren Gatland's men seek to end dismal run in wooden spoon showdown against Italy
08/03/23 16:55Wales have admitted their current pain on and off the field is hurting but there is a confidence among Warren Gatland's squad they can turn the corner ahead of the World Cup.Wales given boost ahead of Italy Six Nations tie with star Azzurri full-back Ange Capuozzo ruled out of the rest of the tournament through shoulder injury suffered against Ireland
06/03/23 17:07Capuozzo, World Rugby's breakthrough player of the year in 2022, suffered a left shoulder injury in Italy's round three defeat by Ireland and will return to club Toulouse before the Wales game.Viral social media pictures show how quickly Wales centre Mason Grady has risen to the top... the 20-year-old Cardiff star's emergence is a rare bright spot for the country in a disappointing Six Nations tournament
05/03/23 10:25There have been two moments in the last week which have shown just how far new Wales international Mason Grady has come in such a short space of time.France will face Ireland on a FRIDAY night to open the 2024 Six Nations... but defending champions will play ALL of their home games away from the Stade de France as the venue prepares for the Paris Olympics
28/02/23 10:00CHRIS FOY: England will be away from home for 'Le Crunch' as the culmination of their campaign on March 16, 2024 - as the schedule for next year's tournament is unveiled.France suffering prop crisis ahead of crunch Six Nations tie against England at Twickenham next weekend, with key players Uini Atonio and Mohamed Haouas set to miss the clash through suspension and injury
27/02/23 20:52England and France each have two wins from three matches in 2023 to date but Les Bleus are set to be without key front-row forwards Uini Atonio and Mohamed Haouas for the round four clash.CHRIS FOY'S Six Nations verdict: Cardiff crowd falls flat after dire period for Welsh rugby, Ireland stars are sung out to dry... and intervention is needed on match weekend hotel rip-offs
26/02/23 23:14CHRIS FOY: Something felt a bit different about the Cardiff atmosphere this time. It lacked some of the usual fervour when England visit. Perhaps there is a weary sense of dejectionFrance 32-21 Scotland: Thomas Ramos scores 17 points including a try as Fabien Galthie's side end Scottish hopes of a Grand Slam in Paris thriller... despite a fine performance from Finn Russell
26/02/23 17:03A disastrous opening 20 minutes ultimately proved costly for Scotland as their perfect start to the Guinness Six Nations campaign came to an end with a 32-21 defeat by France in Paris.England 31-14 Italy: Jack Willis stars as Steve Borthwick's side deliver a first win for their new head coach by mauling Italians into submission at Twickenham to kickstart Six Nations campaign
12/02/23 17:07Jack Willis made a stunning, roaring return to England's starting line-up as Steve Borthwick's side belatedly launched their new era by mauling gallant Italy into submission.England 31-14 Italy RECAP: Henry Arundell scores Red Rose's fifth try at Twickenham to quash visitors' fightback after hosts scored three before half-time in Six Nations clash
12/02/23 14:00Recap how England secured their first win of the 2023 Six Nations, and their first under new boss Steve Borthwick, with Sportsmail's live blog. Coverage from MAX MATHEWS.EXCLUSIVE: 'I opened the gift bag and inside was a rotten banana. I could not speak. I was so angry': In his first interview since a shocking racist incident, Italy star Cherif Traore reveals the emotional toll it's taken
11/02/23 22:30EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY NIK SIMON: Traore's last cap was in July and he was left out of this year's Six Nations squad so he's free to have this conversation away from the gaze of his club.England DROP Marcus Smith in favour of Owen Farrell at fly-half, with Ollie Lawrence and Henry Slade in the centre, as Steve Borthwick makes changes for Sunday's Six Nations clash with Italy
10/02/23 15:33Lawrence is promoted to the starting XV at inside centre as reward for his supreme form at Bath, since an enforced, mid-season move from stricken Worcester.England look to get back to winning ways following shock Six Nations defeat to Scotland when they host Italy, but how can you watch the game? When is it? And what is the latest team news?
09/02/23 11:29Steve Borthwick's England will be looking to pick up their first Six Nations win in 2023 when they host Italy on Sunday.EXCLUSIVE: Rugby's Home Nations are yet to agree TV broadcast deals for World Cup warm-up matches, with their attempts to get a better deal yet to pay off as Sky, ITV and Amazon Prime hold fire
08/02/23 15:13EXCLUSIVE: Sportsmail has learned that the Six Nations have taken charge of collectively selling the TV rights for the six European sides ahead of the World Cup in the hope of getting a better deal.Italy 24-29 France: Defending Six Nations champions survive a major scare in Rome as Matthieu Jalibert comes off the bench to score crucial late try
05/02/23 16:52The visitors dashed into a lead early on and looked to be heading into the interval 13 points ahead, but Ange Capuozzo scored another fantastic try to cut the French lead before the break.With this year's Six Nations getting the Netflix treatment, DANNY CIPRIANI thinks it's just the boost rugby needs after years of decline… but SIR CLIVE WOODWARD says: 'If you want to be in the movies, go to Hollywood!'
01/02/23 22:32This year's Six Nations will be the subject of a warts-and-all Netflix series, with cameras behind the scenes following the teams and capturing all the drama.The 2023 Six Nations gets underway this weekend as holders France aim to make it back-to-back title wins, while the Steve Borthwick era officially begins for England: Everything to know ahead of the tournament
01/02/23 11:54With the Six Nations returning this weekend, France will be looking to retain their title. Sportsmail breaks down how you can watch the full tournament.SIX NATIONS SPECIAL: This will be a new England: free, energetic, and willing to take risks... Sir Clive Woodward, Danny Cipriani and Chris Foy discuss the hot topics ahead of the tournament kicking off next weekend
27/01/23 22:31SIX NATIONS SPECIAL: Rugby is in a state of turmoil, with new tackle-height laws, financial trouble, the spectre of concussions and dementia and a series of governance scandals.Netflix confirms deal for a Six Nations documentary as part of a spate of sporting series... with filming of the 2023 Championship to begin next month ahead of its release in 2024
12/01/23 22:31The Six Nations and Netflix have confirmed they will produce a behind-the-scenes documentary on the 2023 Championship. Filming is set to begin next month.EXCLUSIVE: Netflix closes in on securing a deal for a Six Nations series off the back of the success of F1's Drive to Survive - with filming set to begin at the upcoming 2023 Championship as rugby looks to boost its popularity
14/12/22 22:30EXCLUSIVE BY ALEX BYWATER: A behind-the-scenes Six Nations series is set to come to Netflix, with talks between the two parties at an advanced stage as rugby looks to emulate F1's success.MARTIN SAMUEL: When Qatar are inevitably knocked out, will the World Cup hosts roll up the welcome mat? What more promises might be reneged upon then?
21/11/22 22:31MARTIN SAMUEL: One question remains. What would happen if, by 8pm local on November 29 - or maybe even 6pm four days earlier - there was no more Qatar at the Qatar World Cup?Australia SMASH Italy to wrap up Rugby League World Cup group with perfect record as Murray Taulagi and Campbell Graham bag two tries each in St Helens
29/10/22 16:30AUSTRALIA 66-6 ITALY: Far from their scintillating best that saw them destroy Scotland, the Kangaroos had too much quality in the end for the plucky Italians, who put up a great fight on Sunday morning.Scotland 4-28 Italy: Jake Maizen scores hat-trick as Nathan Graham's side kick off their Rugby League World Cup campaign with a comprehensive loss, as they prepare to face favourites Australia next
16/10/22 15:59The Bravehearts, who were quarter-finalists in 2013, went into the game as favourites but are now set for the wooden spoon following a lifeless display in front of a 6,206 crowd at Kingston Park.'We went straight to a club as we didn't have a hotel!' Italy prop Danilo Fischetti revisits their famous Six Nations win over Wales... and reveals they immediately returned home as they had nowhere to stay in Cardiff!
09/07/22 09:45EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY ALEX BYWATER: Italy deserved their moment in the sun after downing Wales with their last-gasp success and they certainly made the most of it.It's Milan vs Rome! Just four points separate Italy's top three in what could be a pivotal weekend in Serie A title race as the Rossoneri travel to Lazio, city rivals Inter host Roma while Napoli look to make up ground against Empoli
23/04/22 09:00The campaign started with AC Milan and Napoli both winning 10 of their first 11 league matches as they threatened to race away from the chasing pack.Italy 0-74 England: Emily Scarratt scores a landmark 50th international try as Simon Middleton's side continue their dominant start to the Women's Six Nations with victory in Parma
03/04/22 17:14Replacement Scarratt had only been on the field a matter of seconds when she collected Zoe Harrison's clever kick to dot down her landmark score.'It's going to be so special, a bit surreal': Saracens rugby star and ultra loyal Spurs fan Alex Lozowski admits he can't wait to take on Bristol Bears at Tottenham Hotspur stadium in Saturday's crunch Premiership clash
25/03/22 17:30World Rugby's new eligibility laws mean a player can switch nations three years after his or her last cap. Lozowski qualifies for Italy through his late grandmother Giacoma Lozowska.EXCLUSIVE: Pieter-Steph du Toit admits he would be open to South Africa joining the Six Nations - after Rassie Erasmus said he would 'love to see the Springboks' in the tournament
22/03/22 18:23Sportsmail revealed last month that the Springboks' proposed switch from the Rugby Championship to northern hemisphere rugby from 2025 is still very much on the agenda.SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: This year's Six Nations showed that France and Ireland are in a league of their own... England continue to frustrate while providing a tantalising glimpse into a brighter future
19/03/22 22:36SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Before this Six Nations I was hugely excited at the prospect of five of the best sides in the world, and Italy, going head to head and it was a largely enjoyable tournament.Wales 21-22 Italy: Edoardo Padovani scores a 79th minute try as the visitors produce a huge Six Nations upset to edge past Wayne Pivac's men and avoid the wooden spoon for the first time since 2015
19/03/22 16:08ALEX BYWATER AT THE PRINCIPALITY STADIUM: Wales produced a performance of such abysmal paucity to turn a landmark day for Dan Biggar and Alun Wyn Jones into a nightmare.Italy 22-33 Scotland: Chris Harris bags brace as Gregor Townsend's men bounce back from consecutive Six Nations losses with bonus point win after defeating brave Azzurri in Rome
12/03/22 16:14Scotland won the inaugural Cuttitta Cup after recording a bonus-point 33-22 victory over Italy in Rome, to move up to fourth in the Six Nations table above Wales.Scotland make five changes ahead of their Six Nations trip to Italy on Saturday - with winger Kyle Steyn in line for full tournament debut in place of banned Duhan van der Merwe and Sam Johnson recalled in the centres
10/03/22 13:16The Scotland head coach has switched a third of his team, with five changes from their 36-17 defeat against France, as his side contest the inaugural Cuttitta Cup.CHRIS FOY'S WEEKEND VERDICT: European rugby needs to be developed, France are a force to be reckoned with and Ireland must get a bigger stadium
27/02/22 22:41After another weekend of Six Nations action which saw France, England and Ireland pick up victories, Sportsmail's Chris Foy gives his thoughts on the current state of the championship.EXCLUSIVE: 'The Six Nations is a European tournament. It's special and NOT broken', insists Nigel Owens as iconic referee says he doesn't want South Africa's participation or relegation play-offs - but instead a restructure around the global calendar
27/02/22 18:52EXCLUSIVE BY LUKE AUGUSTUS: Ex-Test referee Nigel Owens has stated his desire for the Six Nations to maintain it's status quo, declaring no wish to see South Africa join the tournament.Six Nations organisers try to play down talk of South Africa replacing Italy as they insist they are 'not entertaining any discussion' about a switch... despite changes being plotted for 2025
18/02/22 12:52The Six Nations has denied there is any prospect of South Africa being added or Italy - who have lost 34 successive matches in the competition - being removed.ENGLAND PLAYER RATINGS: Majestic Marcus Smith is the star man and Jamie George produced an outrageous finish... but there's room for improvement for Will Stuart as he is ruthlessly hooked at half-time
13/02/22 17:49England secured their first victory of the 2022 Six Nations as they eased past Italy at the Stadio Olimpico. Sportsmail's ALEX BYWATER was there to assess how each player performed...Italy 0-33 England: Eddie Jones's side bounce back from Scotland defeat by securing a bonus-point win without conceding a single point to get their Six Nations up and running... but they're frustrated by hosts in second half
13/02/22 14:14CHRIS FOY IN ROME: They promised to light up Rome and England were true to their word, in patches, as Marcus Smith inspired a victory featuring plenty of razzle-dazzle but left room for improvement.'My mum was held hostage and my aunt was beaten': Sebastian Negri opens up on how he found refuge in Italy after leaving Zimbabwe and fleeing from Robert Mugabe's henchmen
12/02/22 23:22EXCLUSIVE: With 37 caps to his name, Negri is the most experienced player in the Italian ranks. He has never won a game in the Six Nations but his parents taught him to stay positive.SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Eddie Jones has picked an attacking side in the Six Nations clash with Italy... but I'm still not sure if he knows his best England team
11/02/22 23:45SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Is Eddie Jones anywhere near knowing his very best side and answering some of the questions that are beginning to loom large ahead of next year's World Cup? I'm not so sure.Forgotten man Jack Nowell will bring something different from the wing while Harry Randall's speed and try-machine Alex Dombrandt are both threats... three England players with a point to prove against Italy
11/02/22 23:07England take-on Italy on Sunday and some players, including Jack Nowell, Harry Randall and Alex Dombrandt, will have something to prove at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome.England's overhaul needs a new core and new identity and Harry Randall and Alex Dombrandt have the perfect chance to show they can link with Marcus Smith... Eddie Jones will hope he has found long-term answers to problem positions in Italy
11/02/22 22:02A Six Nations salvage operation against Italy will double as an intriguing audition for two rookies who are striving to become the long-term answers to problem positions.Eddie Jones tells England's rookies they must seize their chance to impress in clash against Italy as he hands Bristol scrum-half Harry Randall his first Six Nations start
11/02/22 13:14Randall will make his first Six Nations start with the veteran Ben Youngs dropping to the bench. Prop Will Stuart, lock Charlie Ewels and No 8 Alex Dombrandt all begin the game too.'I want to get back stronger, better and fitter than before' Italy's crocked back-row star Jake Polledri sets sights on Premiership return with Gloucester THIS season after battling back from career-threatening injury
09/02/22 22:19EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: England will savour the reprieve of not having to stop the rampaging, Bristol-born bull of a back-rower in Rome on Sunday.CHRIS FOY: Wayne Pivac is right to look concerned, Murrayfield needs urgent investment and Cameron Woki's star only continues to rise... and NO Englishmen make my team of the weekend
06/02/22 23:06SIX NATIONS VERDICT: After each Six Nations weekend, Sportsmail rugby correspondent Chris Foy will round up the biggest talking points and name his Team of the Weekend.France head coach Fabien Galthie to miss Six Nations opener against Italy after testing positive for Covid-19 while Antoine Dupont returns to captain the side
04/02/22 12:05The French Rugby Federation said that head coach Fabien Galthie only has mild symptoms and that tests carried out on the entire squad produced no further positive results.SIR CLIVE WOODWARD's team-by-team guide to the Six Nations: England are looking to bounce back after a clearout, the old France are back and here to stay... but reigning champions Wales could struggle
29/01/22 22:30Sportsmail columnist Sir Clive Woodward has provided a rundown of the six teams set to contest the northern hemisphere's greatest tournament: England, France, Wales, Italy, Scotland and Ireland.England have stardust, Scotland and Ireland are flying, France have the world's best player and Wales are the champions! Sportsmail's experts dissect and debate the 2022 Six Nations as showpiece prepares for lift-off next weekend
28/01/22 22:31The 2022 Six Nations tournament is due to get underway next weekend. Sportsmail has assembled a panel of familiar England, Wales, Ireland and Scotland faces to preview the tournament.Now we need to win in New Zealand! Andy Farrell readies his Ireland team for an All Blacks backlash as the sides prepare to lock horns in a three-match Southern Hemisphere blockbuster next year
15/11/21 01:08Ireland's 29-20 win on Saturday was the third time they had beaten the All Blacks in the space of five years. However, a humiliating 60-0 loss in Hamilton is still fairly fresh in the memory.Kylian Mbappe and Harry Kane should still come to the party, revived Italy are a nice throwback, it's a dreadful time to be a dark horse and France remain favourites... EIGHT THINGS WE LEARNED from Euro 2020 group stage
24/06/21 11:23The first portion of the tournament has seen Italy, Holland and Belgium emerge with perfect records while the likes of France, Germany, England and Spain have yet to fully fire.I'm not going to quit after one camp! Wasps star Paolo Odogwu refuses to turn his back on England and play for Italy as centre insists he is happy to battle for Red Rose place despite Six Nations snub
23/04/21 17:51Paolo Odogwu could switch allegiance to Italy after Eddie Jones snubbed him in the Six Nations - but the Wasps star is prepared to fight for his England chance.CHRIS FOY: French covidiots, Rees lightning and comical refereeing make the Six Nations verdict in unique, enthralling 2021 tournament
21/03/21 22:30CHRIS FOY: There were plenty of decent contests and it is almost a dead heat between two. England v France was a thunderous, pulsating classic, as was France v Wales on Saturday.SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: We must not sell off the family silver amid battle to stop the Six Nations going behind a paywall... now more than ever we need the tournament to be a visible force on free-to-air TV
20/03/21 22:30SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Yes, it's very tempting at present to bank a big cheque but that is short termism and it underplays the real long-term value of the Six Nations.BBC chief sanctions 'critical' bid with ITV to keep Six Nations on free-to-air TV as Sky and BT Sport both chase more rugby coverage with organisers hoping to land £150m-a-year deal
20/03/21 22:00EXCLUSIVE: Saturday's dramatic round of fixtures marked the end of the Six Nations' exclusive contract with terrestrial broadcasters are there are fears tournament could move behind a paywall.CHRIS FOY'S SIX NATIONS VERDICT: Italy's thumping defeat to Wales further dampens the tournament's credibility while England's win over France was a showcase for the sport
14/03/21 22:31Sportsmail's Chris Foy gives his verdict on the weekend's Six Nations action after Wales and England claim crucial victories and also names his team of the week.Wales make it FOUR wins from FOUR in Six Nations to book date with Grand Slam destiny in Paris after Wayne Pivac's side cruise to seven-try victory over Italy
13/03/21 16:17WILL KELLEHER: Wales probably have had a tougher time of things at their Vale of Glamorgan hotel on a Tuesday afternoon than they did in Rome.Cory Hill and Gareth Davies come into Wales team to face Italy in Six Nations as Wayne Pivac makes just two changes from side that beat England as calls to hand Callum Sheedy a start are resisted
09/03/21 15:08The Welsh head coach named his team for the Rome match two days early and only made two changes from the starting XV that beat England.The Lynagh duty: Harlequins starlet Louis on the pressure of living up to the famous name of World Cup winning father Michael, a normal upbringing and the tough topic of international allegiance
05/03/21 18:07EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Louis Lynagh is fully aware of the expectation his name brings, but shows a mature head on young shoulders. He gives his first national newspaper interview with Sportsmail.Italy 10-48 Ireland: Will Connors grabs two scores in six-try rout that secures visitors their first Six Nations win... as Johnny Sexton puts the Azzurri to the sword with 18 points from his boot
27/02/21 16:48RORY KEANE AT THE STADIO OLIMPICO: Losses to Wales and France in the opening rounds had put Andy Farrell's side under pressure, but they responded with a much-improved performance.Six Nations: How to watch this weekend's games as England take on Wales in a make-or-break clash and Ireland look to get their tournament going, while France vs Scotland is called off following a coronavirus outbreak
26/02/21 12:12England face Wales in a make-or-break clash as the Six Nations resumes this weekend, while Ireland search for their first win against Italy. France's clash with Scotland has been postponed.
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- Is this the beginning of the end for Gary Lineker at the BBC? £1.35m-a-year presenter is SNUBBED for Gabby Logan to front new highlights show
- Novak Djokovic 'gets lucky AGAIN', tennis fans claim after opponent Alex de Minaur was forced to withdraw 'Easy' draw
- Morata injured by a SECURITY GUARD while celebrating Spain's Euro 2024 semi win as he's left visibly upset and clutching his knee ahead of final
- Mbappe admits he 'wasn't good' at Euro 2024 and labels his tournament a 'FAILURE' after France's exit - as he blames his poor form on one reason
- Pickford reveals ref stopped him from doing his 'process' during England's shootout win over Switzerland - as he blames his 'Mackem accent' for the mix-up!
- Fans react in horror to Rob Green's gruesome little finger as ex-England goalkeeper poses for picture ahead of Euro 2024 semi-final of Spain and France
- De Zerbi will 'publicly defend' Greenwood if he signs for Marseille - amid furious fan protests over proposed arrival of £27m Man United outcast
- Spain captain Alvaro Morata's furious wife opens fire at media, who branded him 'an embarrassment', after he threatened to quit on eve of Euros semi
- Everton 'reject Man United's £50m bid for Jarrad Branthwaite' and could force Red Devils to make a THIRD offer - with Toffees holding out for £70m
- Gary Lineker names his England XI to face the Netherlands in Euro 2024 semi-final as he suggests giving one star a first start in Germany
- 'Novak Djokovic was RIGHT!': BBC presenter Sara Thornton says 'jerks' in Wimbledon crowd 'booed him using Holger Rune chants as a disguise'
- Wimbledon feud erupts between Alexander Zverev and Taylor Fritz's girlfriend as Morgan Riddle riles German during five-set defeat
- Nick Kyrgios slams his 'disrespectful' BBC colleague Andrew Castle for his Wimbledon commentary Reignites their feud
- BBC vs ITV! Gary Neville gets an earful from Roy Keane while Micah Richards offers a rousing team talk as the pundits go head to head in a game of six-a-side
- Hero to zero! Bukayo Saka impresses his England team-mates on the driving range... before tripping over his own bag in front of the whole squad
- EXCLUSIVECan YOU take a penalty like Ivan Toney? Mail Sport challenges fans in Germany to shoot without looking at the ball
- Is a BREATHING GURU the secret to England's new-found penalty success? Three Lions have hired a 'breath coach' for the Euros
- Katie Boulter watches her tennis star boyfriend Alex de Minaur surge into the quarter-finals on Court One - as she returns to Wimbledon
- Alvaro Morata sparks a storm in Spain camp on the eve of Euro semi-final as their captain threatens to QUIT after the tournament over 'nonsense' critics
- Ruud van Nistelrooy and former Go Ahead Eagles manager arrive for day one of Man United's pre-season - along with a third unannounced coach
- Emotional Lewis Hamilton struggles to hold back tears after the Mercedes star secures record-breaking ninth victory at British Grand Prix
- Revealed: Jordan Pickford's penalty shoot-out 'cheat sheet' - How England goalkeeper's homework helped him stop Switzerland
- Luke Shaw applauded for his 'classy' gesture after England's shoot-out win over Switzerland, while fans hail joyous image of the Three Lions
- Jadon Sancho shares heartwarming message to Bukayo Saka after England star banished Euro 2020 penalty demons to take Three Lions to semi-final
- Inside the British Grand Prix: Fans brave the rain and the £400 price of admission, with appearances from Stormzy and Brad Pitt at Silverstone
- Inside England's secrets of the shootout: Jordan Pickford's 'cheat sheet', Steve Holland's detailed dossier and the key impact of a former Netherlands star
- England fans brand Ivan Toney 'the coolest man on the planet' for his incredible penalty technique - where he didn't even LOOK at the ball!
- Penalties stop play at Wimbledon! Novak Djokovic's match is halted on Centre Court as fans celebrate Euro shoot-out glory for England
- England fans hail Jordan Pickford's 's***housery masterclass' as he is spotted pulling faces to distract Switzerland's penalty takers
- Inside the life of Britain's next F1 star: Lando Norris on shying away from publicity - and why he's 'happy' when friends call him an 'absolute k**b'
- Jamie Carragher slams Southgate's decision to pick Trippier over 'world-class' Alexander-Arnold as England's right wing back against Switzerland
- Emma Raducanu ends Andy Murray's Wimbledon career as she pulls out of her mixed doubles match alongside him 'due to stiffness in her wrist'
- Claressa Shields claims she 'nearly killed' an internet troll in spar as social media footage shows the boxing star stopping opponent before heated exchange
- Jermaine Jenas accuses Rio Ferdinand of 'LYING' in awkward exchange between the BBC pundits during live coverage of France's victory against Portugal at Euro 2024
- Did Gary Lineker make a crude sex joke about Cristiano Ronaldo? BBC presenter shocks viewers with bizarre comment on live TV
- Rio Ferdinand claims England boss Gareth Southgate 'deserves more credit' and insists they CAN win Euro 2024 'playing ugly' Jermain Jenas disagrees
- Emma Raducanu marches on at Wimbledon as she knocks out No 9 seed Maria Sakkari in straight sets on Centre Court Hitting top form
- The faces of Cristiano Ronaldo over the years: Superstar has transformed from 'feeble' teen to one of the most recognisable athletes EVER
- Lionel Messi MISSES his penalty but Argentina still reach Copa America semifinals as world champions survive a nervy shootout
- Wimbledon shares touching Andy Murray tribute video led by Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, Venus Williams and more
- Wayne Rooney gives hilarious first press conference as Plymouth boss, with England icon mocking ex-team-mate Gary Neville Jibe at fellow pundit
- Andy Murray reveals hilarious details of booze-fuelled celebrations after winning Wimbledon for the second time in 2016 New revelations
- Kylian Mbappe had Cristiano Ronaldo posters on his bedroom wall... now France and Portugal's captains face each other in a Euro 2024 quarter-final
- Oliver Bearman is the 'proud' teenager who has a TikTok superstar girlfriend and was just 18 months old when Lewis Hamilton made his debut
- The Wimbledon wedding dress! Tennis star wears £235 replica of her bridal gown on court at SW19 - after posing topless on the eve of the tournament
- They're not prima-doners! Turkey's footballers snub healthy food to order 300 doner kebabs to celebrate their run to the Euro quarter-finals
- Jose Enrique 'makes major blunder as former Liverpool defender tries to offer two players - including a Rangers star - to another team' in 'new role as an agent'
- Mikel Arteta claims 'stats show Arsenal should have won the title' and explains why he 'is NOT getting over' heartbreak of falling short against Man City
- Chelsea's academy guru Neil Bath, who masterminded Cobham production line for Mason Mount, Reece James, Conor Gallagher and Co, QUITS club
- Mason Mount 'ends romance with McDonald's worker turned model and viral TikTok star Freya Tidy as they unfollow each other on social media'
- England's quarter-final clash with Switzerland will see 40,000 fans descend on Dusseldorf - despite Three Lions only being allocated 6,700 tickets
- Clive Tyldesley confirms his new role after the legendary commentator was axed by ITV... as he reveals four broadcasters turned him down
- Former England star Andy Carroll spotted yelling 'You f***ing want some?' at bystanders after forward was embroiled in a '1am street brawl in Mayfair'
- Fans praise 'classy' Romania as picture of how they left their dressing room after Euro 2024 exit at the hands of the Netherlands goes viral
- Turkey keeper Mert Gunok pulls off 'Gordon Banks-esque' save in the 94th minute to help his nation dramatically reach the quarter-finals of Euro 2024
- Katie Boulter begins her Wimbledon challenge by beating unseeded Tatjana Maria - with customised 'strawberries and cream nails'
- Jude Bellingham says he felt 'like Cristiano Ronaldo' when scoring his stunning overhead kick vs Slovakia 'Ronaldo's was better'
- Andrey Rublev hits himself SEVEN times with his racquet in furious row at Wimbledon before crashing out Defeat for the Russian
- Fans 'throw TRAINERS' onto the pitch during the Netherlands' victory over Romania Malen narrowly avoids the shoes!
- Chelsea complete the signing of Leicester's Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall after agreeing a £30m deal to bring him to Stamford Bridge on a five-year deal
- 'Heartbroken' Leeds United blame 'release clause' for £30m deal which sees 'one of our own' Archie Gray, 18, go to Tottenham in remarkable statement
- How mum's tears sparked Cristiano Ronaldo's meltdown: Portugal star's crying 69-year-old mother appears to trigger his emotional collapse
- Novak Djokovic drinks 'pyramid water' from Bosnia and believes in telekinesis to purify food: Inside the Serb's weird ways ahead of Wimbledon
- Carl Froch reveals MORE messages from 'pathetic' Anthony Joshua as WhatsApp feud rumbles on - as he demands star 'deals with it like a man'
- England stars treated to a private Ed Sheeran concert as they take some downtime to snap out of their Bad Habits after being seconds from elimination
- Cristiano Ronaldo breaks down in TEARS after his extra-time penalty was SAVED by Slovenia keeper Jan Oblak as his nightmare Euro 2024 continues
- Gary Lineker slams 'celebration police' as UEFA threaten to ban Jude Bellingham because of his X-rated gesture against Slovakia
- Kylian Mbappe celebrates in Jan Vertonghen's face minutes after heated exchange as France score late winner against Belgium
- Man United legend Eric Cantona leaves fans in stitches after being spotted walking a GOAT in a hilarious video that has gone viral on social media
- Revealed: Wimbledon hike food and drink prices yet AGAIN - with a glass of Pimms rising to nearly £10 - but one iconic snack is still affordable!
- Watch the hilarious moment England fans at the pub wildly celebrated Jude Bellingham's wondergoal against Slovakia in last-16
- German newspapers write off England, the French say Three Lions are relying on a miracle... and even Spain's press sing 'God save Bellingham'
- Nick Kyrgios' most shocking moments from water bottle 'sex act' to '700 drinks' accusation with Australian star set to join the BBC for Wimbledon
- EXCLUSIVERevealed: What Declan Rice said to Slovakia manager Francesco Calzona during fiery full-time exchange after England comeback
- England fans rave over Jude Bellingham's celebration against Slovakia as they spot what the Real Madrid star shouted after stunning overhead
- EXCLUSIVEEd Sheeran gives verdict on England's Euro 2024 chances after dramatic win over Slovakia... and pledges to serenade Jude Bellingham
- Ex-England stars Neville and Wright go CRAZY after watching Jude Bellingham's stunning strike against Slovakia in ITV studio in Germany
- Emma's Euros fever! Raducanu wears her England kit to Wimbledon practice - and carries a personalised £2,400 Christian Dior bag
- Slovakia nearly score from the halfway line as basic John Stones error almost costs England their Euro 2024 spot... before Three Lions rally late on
- Kyle Walker SLAMMED for his involvement in Slovakia's opener against England, as the Three Lions are BOOED off at half-time
- Beer we go! Rio Ferdinand joins England fans for a booze-up in Dusseldorf as the BBC pundit enjoys day off Three Lions clash being shown on ITV
- Clive Tyldesley and Ally McCoist toast final ITV game together by drinking wine long into the night in Germany - after legendary commentator was axed
- 'I've managed to leave Arizona uglier than I came': Sunny Edwards suffers horror cut after clash of heads during win over Adrian Curiel
- German track star Alicia Schmidt, dubbed 'the world's sexiest athlete', goes public with her photographer boyfriend as they share a kiss after her race
- Inside a Wimbledon player's house for the tournament: Tommy Paul's influencer girlfriend Paige Lorenze shows off where they will stay
- Germany's Euro 2024 last-16 clash with Denmark SUSPENDED due to lightning above the stadium in Dortmund... forcing the teams to go inside
- Former Wimbledon champion looks unrecognisable as she is pictured on her return to Centre Court four years after retiring from tennis
- Defending champions Italy CRASH out of Euro 2024 as Ruben Vargas stunner inspires Switzerland to 2-0 win to book potential quarter-final with England
- India win the T20 World Cup for the first time since 2007 as they hold off South Africa by seven runs after posting the highest total in a final
- The Euros' 'most amorous manager'! Germany's Julian Nagelsmann can't keep his hands off reporter girlfriend Lena Wurzenberger
- Tyson Fury the stripper?! The Gypsy King dances with a hen do party and pretends to take his clothes off for female fans at a train station
- Roy Keane aims brutal jibe at Jill Scott to leave Stick to Football colleagues Gary Neville and Ian Wright in stitches Hilarious moment
- Kingsley Coman 'LEAVES France's camp to watch birth of his fourth child in Sweden'... just days before his side's crucial last-16 clash
- Inside Andy Murray's inner-circle as the former world No 1's Wimbledon participation remains in major doubt following fresh injury Two-time champion
- Fans insist 'the future is here' after clip of Kobbie Mainoo 'skinning' Joe Gomez in training goes viral... as they call for him to start England's last-16 clash
- Meet the former Miss Slovakia finalist working with the team ahead of last-16 clash with England at Euro 2024... who insists she's not just a 'pretty face'
- Slovakia's warning to England: Captain vows to 'torment' Gareth Southgate's side in last-16 tie at Euro 2024 and claims they are a BETTER team
- Carl Froch leaks Anthony Joshua's 'EMBARRASSING' messages after he called him a 'pr***' Joshua fights Daniel Dubois on September 21
- Phil Foden is pictured for the first time after birth of his baby son as he returns to England duty at the Euros The attacker's partner gave birth this week
- Man United's potential new coach Rene Hake seen in X-rated rant at his former Dutch side as he tells player they 'f***ed up the game'
- England defender Ezri Konsa reveals cups were thrown 'from all angles' towards WAGs and loved-ones after England's draw with Slovenia
- Fans are left stunned as former Liverpool star Roberto Firmino poses in shirt of another English club that nobody would have expected
- Eden Hazard makes SHOCK return to football as he joins third-tier side to take on European giants in friendly match... and scores their only goal!
- Revealed: Footage shows Turkey's Kaan Ayhan taunting a Czechia star before a mass brawl ensues after their dramatic Euro 2024 clash
- Georgia hero Khvicha Kvaratskhelia puts celebrations on hold after beating Portugal to grab Cristiano Ronaldo's shirt
- Revealed: England stars' WAGs and families were drenched in beer after fans launched cups after 0-0 draw vs Slovenia
- Watch jaw-dropping moment Cristiano Ronaldo narrowly avoids being two-footed by crazed fan who leapt at Portugal star
- Chaos ensues at full time after Czechia's Euro 2024 clash with Turkey as mass brawl breaks out between both sets of players and staff
- Former Chelsea defender Frank Sinclair pays touching tribute to the late Kevin Campbell by wearing a bow tie for coverage of Carabao Cup draw
- Cristiano Ronaldo kicks the turf in anger as he is substituted early during Portugal's shock Euro 2024 defeat by Georgia
- Wimbledon staff 'admit refill station water at qualifier is "undrinkable"', days after announcing they will CHARGE fans for refilling bottles
- EXCLUSIVEJude Bellingham's four-letter tirade towards England team-mate is revealed by an expert lip-reader, as frustration boiled over in dire display
- Hungary star Barnabas Varga is discharged from hospital and travels home with his girlfriend after surgery on broken face bones
- Copa America ref COLLAPSES in frightening scene during Canada-Peru game before being taken off with heat index exceeding 100 degrees
- Southgate has plastic pint cups thrown at him by irate England fans after dire 0-0 draw with Slovenia as supporters turn on boss despite winning Euros group