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Ian St John, Liverpool forward and TV personality, dies aged 82

St John played 425 times for Liverpool from 1961 to 1971He presented Saint and Greavsie with Jimmy Greaves The former Liverpool and Scotland forward Ian St John, who went on to co-host the popular television show Saint and Greavsie with Jimmy Greaves, has died aged 82.

Boris Johnson pledges £2.8m towards British and Irish bid for 2030 World Cup

‘We are very, very keen to bring football home in 2030’FA to take different approach after poor campaign for 2018The prime minister, Boris Johnson, has pledged £2.8m towards a potential joint bid from England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland to host the 2030 World Cup, saying it is the “right time” to “bring football home”.

Six Nations: talking points from a weekend of delight for Wales | Paul Rees

Wayne Pivac’s side made the most of mistakes made by the French referee while England paid for their indiscipline

‘He is George again’: North rediscovers scoring touch before 100th Wales cap

The 28-year-old is back at his best and will become the youngest player to reach a century of international caps when he lines up for Saturday’s Six Nations tie against England

France's Six Nations postponement leaves a mess destined to dilute grand finale | Robert Kitson

The rescheduling of France’s game against Scotland damages the competition’s momentum and is a logistical headache

France v Scotland again in doubt following new positive Covid-19 test

France suspend training ahead of Sunday’s game in ParisEntire squad and head coach Fabien Galthié self-isolating France have suspended training ahead of Sunday’s Six Nations game against Scotland following another positive Covid-19 test among their playing squad.

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A gleeful sense of humour powers Michael Hoffman’s 1985 crime caper, part of Scotland’s cinematic response to Thatcherism

'I've been playing rubbish': Billy Vunipola admits to poor England form

No 8 hopes to rekindle his form against Wales on SaturdayVunipola: ‘Eddie probably thinks someone has cloned me’Honesty is always refreshing but rarely, if ever, has a senior England player publicly described his own form as “rubbish” before a pivotal Six Nations trip to Cardiff.

Former Scotland defender Gordon McQueen diagnosed with dementia

McQueen played for Manchester United and LeedsFamily say he wonders whether heading has been a factorThe former Scotland, Manchester United and Leeds defender Gordon McQueen has been diagnosed with vascular dementia, his family have said.

Six Nations boost as France return no new Covid positives in latest testing

Fixture against Scotland on Sunday could still go aheadSix Nations organisers to make final call on WednesdayFrance’s chances of avoiding a postponement of their Six Nations match against Scotland on Sunday have improved after the latest round of coronavirus testing returned no further positive results.

Six Nations: France v Scotland in doubt as hosts report six new Covid positives

Captain Charles Ollivon among latest to test positiveDecision to be made about Paris fixture on WednesdayThe Six Nations organisers will make a call on whether to postpone France’s match against Scotland on Wednesday after the number of Covid-19 cases in the French squad hit double figures on Monday.

Ken Owens expects surprise package Wales to raise standard against England

‘We have been able to go under the radar,’ says hookerFresh creativity clear in unbeaten frontrunnersWhat a difference a few weeks have made for Wales: without a victory over a top-10 nation since overcoming 14-man France in the 2019 World Cup quarter-final, they face England in Cardiff on Saturday buoyed by a 100% record after two rounds of the Six Nations.

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France head coach Fabien Galthié tests positive for Covid-19

Six Nations squad in isolation after another positive on staffFrance due to face Scotland a week on SundayFrance’s head coach Fabien Galthié has tested positive for Covid-19, the French rugby federation said, after the country’s Six Nations squad went into isolation following another staff member’s positive test.

Kyle Sinckler grateful for extra responsibility after England return

Eddie Jones believes the prop can become the best in the world in his position but Sinckler wants to set an example on the pitch

Scotland shed Six Nations underdog tag and take step into unknown | Paul Rees

Scotland take on Wales at Murrayfield in the unusual position of favourites – they need to embrace those expectations

Gregor Townsend urges Scotland to kick on in Six Nations after England win

Head coach says side must start ‘backing up big performances’Scotland make three forced changes for Wales this weekendGregor Townsend has challenged his Scotland players to regard last weekend’s win over England – their first at Twickenham for 38 years – as just another victory and use it as a springboard to mount a first title challenge for the championship since it became the Six Nations.

England's Anthony Watson condemns 'double standard' over taking a knee

Wing says he cannot let people ‘discredit its importance’On social media users attacking the gesture: ‘I can’t let that slide’Anthony Watson has hit back at criticism directed at England players for taking a knee before their Six Nations defeat by Scotland, condemning the “double standards” and highlighting the need to raise awareness of social injustice.

Ally McCoist: 'It’s like having a blether with a mate. Jon Champion is a breath of fresh air'

The former Scotland striker on his time in charge of Rangers, Steven Gerrard’s title push and finding his voice as a pundit

'I take a lot of the blame': Billy Vunipola says England players need home truths

‘Once you have that basis of honesty you can move on’Saracens to begin Championship at Cornish Pirates on 6 MarchBilly Vunipola has said he must shoulder his share of the blame as England examine their desperate start to the Six Nations, admitting honest discussions are needed if they are to stay in the hunt for the title.

Finn Russell's wizardry gives Scotland a magic show to remember | Robert Kitson

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England's 'wave of white' ready to cross swords with Scotland

Eddie Jones’s side begin Six Nations defence at TwickenhamScotland looking for first victory in London since 1983England are set to unleash their “white wave” on Scotland in a historic Calcutta Cup clash with Ben Youngs insisting Eddie Jones’s side are primed to begin their Six Nations defence with a bang.

Eddie Jones insists pressure is on Scotland before Six Nations showdown

England coach talks of Scotland’s ‘huge expectation’Owen Farrell gets fly-half spot instead of George FordEddie Jones has turned up the heat on Scotland before the Calcutta Cup clash on Saturday, questioning whether they can handle the weight of expectation on the 150th anniversary of the historic match and insisting they “don’t have a monopoly on pride”.

Gregor Townsend backs Finn Russell and Cameron Redpath to spark Scotland

Russell and Redpath will start at 10 and 12 against England‘We have some outstanding attacking players,’ says TownsendGregor Townsend expects his new playmaking partnership of Finn Russell and Cameron Redpath to ignite Scotland’s attacking game, starting at Twickenham on Saturday when they will be seeking their first win there since 1983.

The Breakdown | State of the unions: Six Nations 2021 team-by-team prospects

England must improvise, France and Scotland can thrill, Ireland need drive, Wales will focus on results and Italy look to youth

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Six Nations ball in England's court but France carry huge potential threat | Robert Kitson

England do not always add up to the sum of their parts but recent form suggests they and the French have most to offer

Alastair Hignell knows more than most that memories are precious

Former England full-back is backing the Sporting Memories Foundation that helps those with dementia by talking about sport with them

Time for Six Nations entertainers to stand tall and spread game’s gospel | Paul Rees

After the sterile Autumn Nations Cup, low-risk rugby union has to be ditched in order to win over fresh converts

Stuart Hogg: 'I'm not saying we're going to win the Six Nations ... but I'm excited'

Happy home life near Exeter, coupled with a European and Premiership double, have left the Scotland captain optimistic

French Brexit travel rules raise fears over Six Nations matches

French government yet to issue travel exemptionsOrganisers confident but have contingency plansFresh doubts over whether the Six Nations will go ahead as scheduled have emerged with Brexit red tape presenting a stumbling block to the tournament.

'Standout candidate': Eddie Jones on Ed Robinson's England coaching role

28-year-old Jersey coach is part of England staffJones takes tips from Brailsford and WengerEddie Jones has often picked players he calls apprentices in his squad, but until this week the England head coach had preferred experience in his management team.

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Sinckler and injured Mako Vunipola out of England's Six Nations squad

Odogwu, Randall and Obano three uncapped names in squadEddie Jones not worried by Saracens’ contingent’s lack of rugbyEddie Jones, currently running the national side from self isolation, has included the uncapped Wasps back Paolo Odogwu and Bristol scrum-half Harry Randall in a 28-man squad for the forthcoming Six Nations championship.

Six Nations: Cameron Redpath named in Scotland squad after England U-turn

Bath centre has been capped by England at under-20 levelFly-half Finn Russell included after overcoming injuryCameron Redpath has been included in Scotland’s Six Nations squad, signalling an apparent U-turn from a player capped by England at under-20 level and thought to be on Eddie Jones’s radar.

What England squad should Jones pick to mark 150th anniversary? | Robert Kitson

The Rugby Football Union celebrates its 150th birthday and the Six Nations champions will want to deliver a fitting tribute

András Schiff at Wigmore Hall review – joy and solace

Available onlineThe pianist’s enthralling all-Bach programme is one to savour while you can

Kyle Sinckler out of Six Nations opener after ban for foul-mouthed outburst

England prop will miss Scotland clash after two-week banSinckler cited for incident in Bristol’s weekend victoryKyle Sinckler will miss England’s opening Six Nations match against Scotland after receiving a two-week ban for failing to respect the authority of the match official.

Is it morally right for rugby to host the Six Nations in a pandemic? | Robert Kitson

No crowds will be permitted, so we might wonder if broadcasting revenue is sufficient reason to press on with the 2021 championship

Celtic draw with Hibs despite 13 players isolating after positive Covid-19 test

Match goes ahead but draw leaves Celtic 21 points behind at topChristopher Jullien tests positive leading to mass self-isolationCeltic’s home Scottish Premiership match with Hibernian went ahead on Monday night last night despite the Parkhead squad being decimated by Covid-19 issues, with manager Neil Lennon and 13 players having to self-isolate.

Celtic's Dubai trip under scrutiny as 13 players isolate after Jullien tests positive

Christopher Jullien tests positive and Neil Lennon isolatingClub in chaos for visit of Hibs but Monday’s match goes ahead Celtic’s home Scottish Premiership match with Hibernian on Monday night will go ahead despite the Parkhead squad being decimated by Covid-19 issues, with manager Neil Lennon and 13 players having to self-isolate.

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Elite matches to continue but all grassroots sport suspended in England

Measures taken after Boris Johnson announces lockdownEngland’s golf courses, tennis courts, gyms and pools closeProfessional sport has been given the all-clear to continue after strict new lockdown rules were announced on Monday evening, but there are warnings of a further decline in activity levels for everyone else after golf courses, tennis courts and outdoor gyms were told they must close for at least seven weeks.

England's Six Nations opener against Scotland set to go ahead without fans

RFU had hoped for 20,000 supporters to attend TwickenhamUnion says it has budgeted to stage all games without fansThe Rugby Football Union is expecting England’s Six Nations opener against Scotland to go ahead next month behind closed doors despite sharply rising numbers of Covid-19 with both governments announcing lockdowns on Monday.

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Ibrox club have put last season’s bitter campaign behind them as they host Celtic undefeated in Scottish Premiership

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Tommy Docherty, former Manchester United and Scotland manager, dies aged 92

Docherty managed 12 clubs and ScotlandFamily say he has died after a long illnessThe former Manchester United and Scotland manager Tommy Docherty has died at the age of 92 following a long illness, his family have announced.

Southampton's Stuart Armstrong: 'There's a lot of blood, sweat and tears' | Ben Fisher

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