England U20 saw their early Championship momentum halted by a 31–21 defeat to Ireland in a match defined by two very different halves. Dominant in the collisions and largely in control during the opening forty minutes, Andy Titterrell’s men were unable to maintain that grip after the break, as Irish efficiency — and a handful of pivotal refereeing calls — swung the contest decisively. It is a result that leaves a bitter taste and throws the title race wide open once again. Read more Read More
After edging past Wales on the opening weekend of the 2026 U20 6 Nations, England backed up that statement win with an emphatic 33–17 victory over Scotland at Hive Stadium in Edinburgh. In a contest that remained finely poised for long spells, Andy Titterrell’s side combined attacking ambition with clinical finishing to secure a valuable bonus-point win that could prove significant in the title race. More inventive with ball in hand and sharper in key moments, England’s young guns are beginning to look like genuine contenders in this year’s Championship. Read more Read More
England got their 2026 U20 6 Nations campaign off to the perfect start on Friday night at Franklin’s Gardens, producing a victory as symbolic as it was valuable against Wales (19–16). Trailing 16–0 at half-time and forced to play the final quarter with fourteen men, the young English side delivered a remarkable second-half comeback in atrocious weather conditions to turn the contest on its head and claim a statement win. Read more Read More
After more than a decade of sporting and financial turmoil, Newcastle — now rebranded as Newcastle Red Bulls may finally be starting to see light at the end of the tunnel as the club enters a new era. Taken over in the summer of 2025 by Austrian energy drink giant Red Bull, the club has changed its name, its scale… and above all, its ambitions. Backed by unprecedented resources, the Kingston Park outfit have embarked on a wide-ranging overhaul of their playing squad. Bottom of the Premiership this season, can Newcastle realistically hope for a swift revival? Between targeted recruitment, a medium-term vision and a gradual return to the European stage, the club are attempting to rebuild step by step. Read more Read More
Just days before the start of the 6 Nations Championship, Steve Borthwick moved early by naming his England side to face Wales at Twickenham. It is a reshaped and ambitious England team, but one defined above all by a bold decision: Henry Arundell will start on the left wing. At just 23 years of age, the former London Irish prodigy earns his first England start since the 2023 Rugby World Cup, marking a significant moment in both his career and England’s evolving backline. Read more Read More
