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Watson backs Marcus Smith’s ‘X factor’ to inspire England against France | Six Nations 2023 | The Guardian
England are looking to the ‘X factor’ of Marcus Smith to dazzle France and lift the home crowd out of their seats in the latest edition of Le Crunch at Twickenham, Anthony Watson said

Women's Six Nations: Absence of Ireland Sevens players 'elephant in the room' - BBC Sport
Coach Greg McWilliams says Ireland can get a fair reflection of "where we stand" from the Six Nations despite the absence of sevens players.

WRU: Boss Nigel Walker reflects on months of turmoil in Welsh rugby | ITV News Wales
The Welsh Rugby Union is subject to an ongoing investigation into its culture, as well as facing questions over a dismal Six Nations performance | ITV News Wales

The Hugo Keenan verdict on the overturned Freddie Steward red card
Ireland full-back Hugo Keenan has given his verdict on the rescinded red card received by England’s Freddie Steward last Saturday in Dublin.

Bristol Bears linked with biggest coaching shake-up since Pat Lam’s arrival - Bristol Live
Dave Walder is set to leave his head coach role at Newcastle Falcons at the end of the season

Rugby rumours & transfers: Anthony Watson, Santiago Cordero and more : PlanetRugby
Five rugby transfer stories from this week, including Anthony Waston, Santiago Cordero, Vern Cotter and more.

Bath Rugby v Exeter Chiefs LIVE: Team news announcements ahead of Gallagher Premiership clash - Somerset Live
All the build-up, team news, live play-by-play match updates, reaction, analysis, stats and highlights from the Recreation Ground

Scotland team named for TikTok Six Nations opener - Scottish Rugby
Francesca McGhie will make her Scotland debut on the left wing, fresh from her involvement with Scotland development side ‘The Thistles’ in the recent inaugural Celtic Challenge, with centre Beth Blacklock in line to make her debut off the bench. In the front row, Lana Skeldon starts at hooker with Leah Bartlett, loosehead prop and […]

Tonight's rugby news as Sam Warburton picks his own Lions XV after Gatland's Welsh player snub - Wales Online
These are the rugby stories making headlines on the evening of Thursday, March 23