Gatland has sympathy for nation’s frustration as sorry Wales slump again
Warren Gatland said he “understands people’s frustration” after Wales slumped to a worst‑ever world ranking of 12th in the world
Italy 22-15 Wales: Six Nations 2025 – as it happened
Wales slumped to their 14th consecutive defeat after a hugely disappointing display in Rome
Italy beat the deluge and condemn toothless Wales to 14th defeat in a row
Tomasso Allan kicked 17 points as Italy beat Wales 22-15 in Rome to leave Warren Gatland’s side staring at the wooden spoon
Sutherland will need full tank for Scotland to end losing run against Ireland
Prop banking on final-quarter heave to buck the trend and dent holders’ hopes of three Championship titles in a row
Forget the Smiths, French pack could cause panic on the pitch in London
If England are blown away up front, Will Smith might as well be playing fly-half for all the difference it will make
When it comes to Le Crunch, England don’t seem to know what their best XV is
The world’s greatest teams know who plays when everyone is fit and horses-for-courses selection won’t help Steve Borthwick
Antoine Dupont ‘surprised’ at rule that deprives England of Jack Willis
France captain Antoine Dupont has admitted he is ‘quite happy’ not to be facing his Toulouse teammate Jack Willis in the Six Nations
Favoured Italy face return of Faletau as Wales look to stop their slide
Gatland’s men aim to avoid a 14th consecutive defeat against an Italy side in the rare position of being favourites
‘Sorry, good game’: why English rugby attitudes still infuriate France
The one thing France fear about England isn’t their scrum, maul or back-play – it’s their attitude when they beat them
Stalling England seek to step on the gas with Smith shuffle against France
Be bold and back yourself will certainly be the theme of Steve Borthwick’s pre-match paddock pep talk at Twickenham
Galthié hails ‘genius’ Marcus Smith as France make two changes to starting XV
France’s head coach, Fabien Galthié, said Marcus Smith ‘carries genius with him’ as his side prepared to face England at Twickenham
Borthwick rolls dice with Marcus Smith a ‘gamechanger’ for England after switch
Steve Borthwick believes having Marcus Smith at full-back with Fin Smith at fly-half can lift England against France on Saturday
Ntamack suspended for England clash with Jalibert likely to step up for France
Romain Ntamack was sent off in the 43-0 defeat of Wales in Paris and has been handed a three-week suspension, but will be available again to face Ireland
England team’s struggles remind me of Manchester United, says Wigglesworth
England’s attack coach Richard Wigglesworth, who is a Manchester United fan, sees similarities between the rugby team and progress under Ruben Amorim