ITV abandon plans to send broadcasting team to Italy vs England in Six Nations

2020 OLYMPIC GAMES  In doubt  The scale of the outbreak in Japan saw senior International Olympic Committee member Dick Pound describe the disease as ‘the new war’ threatening Tokyo 2020 and he warned the Games may have to be cancelled if the virus was still around by May. Olympic organisers told athletes to train as normal … Read more

Mako Vunipola cleared to train with Saracens despite England’s coronavirus fears

2020 OLYMPIC GAMES  In doubt  The scale of the outbreak in Japan saw senior International Olympic Committee member Dick Pound describe the disease as ‘the new war’ threatening Tokyo 2020 and he warned the Games may have to be cancelled if the virus was still around by May. Olympic organisers told athletes to train as normal … Read more

England prop Mako Vunipola ruled OUT of Six Nations clash with Wales

2020 OLYMPIC GAMES  In doubt  The scale of the outbreak in Japan saw senior International Olympic Committee member Dick Pound describe the disease as ‘the new war’ threatening Tokyo 2020 and he warned the Games may have to be cancelled if the virus was still around by May. Olympic organisers told athletes to train as normal … Read more

MARTIN JOHNSON EXCLUSIVE: ‘It would be a disaster to take Six Nations off terrestrial TV’

These days, Martin Johnson rarely feels the need to stick his head above the parapet. He is happier riding his bike around the Leicestershire countryside than seeking the spotlight, so when he does have something to say it is usually worth listening. What does he think about Sky Sports taking… ‘Terrible,’ he interjects, before the … Read more

Six Nations ‘could no longer be shown on free-to-air channels’ as ‘Sky line up £300m bid’

Six Nations could be off free-to-air TV as Sky Sports is favourite to snatch rights from the BBC in £300million deal Six Nations may not by on free-to-air channels from 2021 as Sky line up bid BBC and ITV currently screen the prestigious rugby competition But the terrestrial broadcasters have been prevented from another joint … Read more

England’s Six Nations match against Italy could be switched to Twickenham or Newcastle

England’s Six Nations match against Italy could be switched from Rome to Twickenham or Newcastle amid coronavirus outbreak England’s last-day match could be disrupted by coronavirus outbreak England are due to face the Azzurri at the Olympic Stadium on March 14  Six Nations officials are considering options if Rome unable to host match The Italian federation … Read more