Finn Russell v Marcus Smith – Calcutta Cup fly-half battle will be key
Scotland and England will resume international rugby’s oldest rivalry when they clash in the Guinness Six Nations at Murrayfield on Saturday.
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Eddie Jones: Scotland have got to cope with burden of being red-hot favourites
Eddie Jones has questioned resurgent Scotland’s ability to deal with expectation after installing the Calcutta Cup holders as “red-hot favourites” for Saturday’s Murrayfield collision.
France the favourites for exciting Six Nations
France may be "red-hot favourites" to win the Six Nations according to England coach Eddie Jones, but several sides will fancy their title chances when spectators return for a 2022 edition that starts this weekend.
Freddie Steward says England are prepared for kicking onslaught at Murrayfield
Freddie Steward has been honing his aerial skills in anticipation of the kicking onslaught Scotland are expected to unleash in treacherous conditions at Murrayfield on Saturday.
Ashley Giles leaves England role with future of Chris Silverwood still uncertain
Ashley Giles has stepped down from his role as managing director of England men’s cricket and the future of head coach Chris Silverwood remains uncertain.
Nasser Hussain sympathises with Ashley Giles but says departure to be expected
Nasser Hussain has sympathy with Ashley Giles after he stepped down as managing director of England men’s cricket, but believes his former team-mate got some key decisions wrong.
England axe managing director Giles after Ashes flop
Ashley Giles "stepped down" from his role as managing director of England men's cricket on Wednesday as he paid the price for the team's woeful 4-0 Ashes series loss in Australia.
Ashley Giles stands down as England managing director
Ashley Giles has stepped down from his role as managing director of England men’s cricket.