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Three things we learnt from the 2026 Six Nations second round of matches

General view of empty seats inside the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff during Wales' 54-12 Six Nations loss to France on Feb 15, 2026.
General view of empty seats inside the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff during Wales' 54-12 Six Nations loss to France on Feb 15, 2026.

Gregor Townsend becomes a fan again as Scotland stun England in Six Nations

Huw Jones evading England captain Maro Itoje to score the first try in Scotland's 31-20 Six Nations home win at Murrayfield in Edinburgh on Feb 14, 2026
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Huw Jones evading England captain Maro Itoje to score the first try in Scotland's 31-20 Six Nations home win at Murrayfield in Edinburgh on Feb 14, 2026
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Townsend toast of town a week after facing calls for his head

Rugby Union - Six Nations Championship - Scotland v England - Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh, Scotland, Britain - February 14, 2026 Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend after victory over England REUTERS/Russell Cheyne
Rugby Union - Six Nations Championship - Scotland v England - Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh, Scotland, Britain - February 14, 2026 Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend after victory over England REUTERS/Russell Cheyne

Inspired Scotland have England's number again in Calcutta Cup

Rugby Union - Six Nations Championship - Scotland v England - Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh, Scotland, Britain - February 14, 2026 Scotland's Sione Tuipulotu lifts the Calcutta Cup trophy as he celebrates with teammates after victory over England REUTERS/Russell Cheyne
Rugby Union - Six Nations Championship - Scotland v England - Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh, Scotland, Britain - February 14, 2026 Scotland's Sione Tuipulotu lifts the Calcutta Cup trophy as he celebrates with teammates after victory over England REUTERS/Russell Cheyne

Banton blitz lifts England past Scotland in T20 World Cup, Ireland thrash Oman

Cricket - ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 - Group C - England v Scotland - Eden Gardens, Kolkata, India - February 14, 2026 England's Tom Banton in action REUTERS/Sahiba Chawdhary
Cricket - ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 - Group C - England v Scotland - Eden Gardens, Kolkata, India - February 14, 2026 England's Tom Banton in action REUTERS/Sahiba Chawdhary

Scotland make four changes in pack ahead of England test

Rugby Union - Six Nations Championship - Italy vs Scotland - Stadio Olimpico, Rome, Italy - February 7, 2026 Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend during the warm up before the match REUTERS/Remo Casilli
Rugby Union - Six Nations Championship - Italy vs Scotland - Stadio Olimpico, Rome, Italy - February 7, 2026 Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend during the warm up before the match REUTERS/Remo Casilli

Scotland fury could fuel more success over 'Auld Enemy', says Jones

Rugby Union - Six Nations Championship - Italy vs Scotland - Stadio Olimpico, Rome, Italy - February 7, 2026 Scotland's Huw Jones during the match. REUTERS/Remo Casilli
Rugby Union - Six Nations Championship - Italy vs Scotland - Stadio Olimpico, Rome, Italy - February 7, 2026 Scotland's Huw Jones during the match. REUTERS/Remo Casilli

Itoje back to lead England against Scotland

Rugby Union - Autumn Internationals - England v Argentina - Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, London, Britain - November 23, 2025 A mural of England's Maro Itoje is pictured outside the stadium before the match Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs
Rugby Union - Autumn Internationals - England v Argentina - Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, London, Britain - November 23, 2025 A mural of England's Maro Itoje is pictured outside the stadium before the match Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs

Capuozzo back for Italy against Ireland but Brex misses out

Rugby Union - Six Nations Championship - Italy v France - Stadio Olimpico, Rome, Italy - February 23, 2025 Italy's Ange Capuozzo REUTERS/Remo Casilli
Rugby Union - Six Nations Championship - Italy v France - Stadio Olimpico, Rome, Italy - February 23, 2025 Italy's Ange Capuozzo REUTERS/Remo Casilli

Six Nations start gives Italy boost but they seek to temper expectations

Rugby Union - Six Nations Championship - Italy vs Scotland - Stadio Olimpico, Rome, Italy - February 7, 2026 Italy's Andrea Zambonin in action REUTERS/Remo Casilli
Rugby Union - Six Nations Championship - Italy vs Scotland - Stadio Olimpico, Rome, Italy - February 7, 2026 Italy's Andrea Zambonin in action REUTERS/Remo Casilli

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.