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Rugby Union Weekly goes daily during the 2026 Men's Six Nations, bringing you all the latest news, reaction and big name guests across the tournament. Get in touch with the pod via 5 Live Sport on social media or email rugbyunionweekly@bbc.co.uk, and remember to leave us your ratings and reviews! You can listen listen to every Six Nations match on BBC Radio 5 Live, Sports Extra and BBC Sounds, and watch our weekend review podcasts on the BBC Sport YouTube channel.
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The Nations Pod
Will France already be treating their game with Scotland as a potential Grand Slam decider? Chris, Tom and GRO ask whether Gregor Townsend’s side has enough to blunt France’s attacking weapons and possibly derail their campaign. Can we expect significant changes from Steve Borthwick, as his England
Six Nations: England’s Italian Job
Danny and Chris look ahead to England’s showdown with Italy in Rome as they look to avoid a first defeat to the Azzurri and a third successive Six Nations loss. We hear from Steve Borthwick on where it has gone wrong for England and what they are doing to fix the issues that has derailed their champ
The Nations Pod
Are England suddenly in crisis? After the heavy defeat to Ireland, Chris, Tom & GRO dissect what’s gone wrong for Steve Borthwick’s side, whether the fallow week has arrived at just the right moment, and if wholesale changes await for Italy. GRO admits he actually enjoyed watching Wales for the
Six Nations: The weekend review with Warburton & Barclay
Ugo, Sam Warburton & John Barclay discuss the fallout from round three of the Six Nations as England are humbled for the second week in a row, France march on and Scotland backed up their Calcutta Cup win. So what next for England after another damaging defeat? Does their gameplan need to evolve
Six Nations: Ruthless Ireland beat England, & Scotland come back in Cardiff
Chris is alongside Matt Dawson, Paul Grayson and Donncha O'Callaghan to reflect on Ireland smashing England 21-42 in a record-breaking win at Twickenham. Ireland keep their claim for the Six Nations title alive, whilst England's hopes turn to dust. How did Ireland cut through England, and what confi