Six Nations

Bath claimed the title on Saturday (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)placeholder image

Gallagher Premiership gets a rebrand as league looks to increase fanbase

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'Whirlwind' year puts Pollock in position to play in Champions Cup semi-final

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Saints star Smith back to his brilliant best after much-needed break

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Jodie Ounsley backs new campaign to challenge misconceptions

Alex Mitchell shouldered a big responsibility at Sale last Friday (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)placeholder image

Mitchell relishing chance to reunite with Smith for Saints

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Patience pays off for Saints and England centre Dingwall

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Freeman full of praise for 'unbelievable' Saints team-mate Pollock

Henry Pollock scored two debut tries for England (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)placeholder image

Two debut tries for Pollock as Freeman completes personal Grand Slam

Tommy Freeman scored again last weekend (photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)placeholder image

'Still loads to get after' as Freeman and Co face huge Wales clash

Fraser Dingwall scored his first England try against Wales in last year's Six Nations (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)placeholder image

Dingwall happy to be surrounded by so many Saints team-mates for England return

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Dingwall starts as five Saints stars get the nod for Italy clash

Fraser Dingwall will start for England against Italy on Sunday, meaning there will be five Saints players in the first 15 for the Guinness Six Nations clash at Allianz Stadium (kick-off 3pm).

Tom Vickers

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Saints ace Pollock has 'wonderful future ahead of him'

Fin Smith kicked England to victory against Scotland (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)placeholder image

Saints star Smith reflects on match-winning kick against Scotland

Fin Smith's long-range penalty proved crucial for England (photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)placeholder image

Saints fly-half Smith the match-winner again as England edge out Scotland

Alex Mitchell was up against Antoine Dupont at Allianz Stadium (photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)placeholder image

Saints star Mitchell ready to help England put four years of pain behind them

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The Auld Rivalry - eight in 10 Scots consider England to be their biggest rival

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Saints lock Coles returns to England squad ahead of Scotland clash

Nearly a third reckon they need a personal assistant to help keep on top of thingsplaceholder image

Two in five Brits struggle to keep up with their 'to-do' lists

Alex Mitchell embraced Saints team-mate Fin Smith after England beat France (photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)placeholder image

Mitchell heaps praise on Saints team-mate Smith after memorable England win

Fin Smith and Tommy Freeman celebrated a memorable England win (photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)placeholder image

'Pretty cool for a first start' - Smith kicks England to victory against France

Archie McParland (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)placeholder image

Saints scrum-half McParland set to miss rest of season after shoulder surgery

Fin Smith came off the bench against Ireland last weekend (photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)placeholder image

Smith using Wilkinson as inspiration as he is handed England 10 shirt

Fin Smith starts for England against France (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)placeholder image

Saints fly-half Smith handed first England start in clash with France

Tommy Freeman scored for England against Ireland on Saturday (photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)placeholder image

Saints star Freeman scores but England are beaten by Ireland in Dublin

Gabby Logan will host Six Nations coverage on BBC in 2025 (Image: Getty Images)placeholder image

BBC presenting line-up for Six Nations 2025 - including Gabby Logan

Scotland co-captain Rory Darge with the other Six Nations skippers, from left Italy's Michele Lamaro, England's Maro Itoje, France's Antoine Dupont, Wales' Jac Morgan and Ireland's Caelan Doris.placeholder image

TV channels for Six Nations matches today confirmed

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Who are the ITV presenters for Six Nations in 2025

Who will get their hands on the Six Nations trophy in 2025?placeholder image

What time is the Six Nations on TV tonight

Six Nations tournament starts on ITV tonight! 🏉

Matthew Mohan-Hickson

Former England rugby international Danny Care kicking a ball "into space" from outside the Greene King sport pub The Barmy Arms in Twickenhamplaceholder image

A free pint at Greene King pubs during this weekend's Six Nations

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Mitchell starts for England as trio of Saints stars involved against Ireland

Head coaches at the Colosseum for the 2025 Guinness Six Nations Championship launch in Rome.placeholder image

BBC and ITV ‘could lose Six Nations TV rights’

Alex Mitchell has recovered from the leg injury he suffered against Munster (photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images)placeholder image

Mitchell replaces Pollock in England squad ahead of Ireland showdown

Archie McParland (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)placeholder image

McParland feels confidence has been key for school pal Pollock

Marcus Smith and Fin Smith will be watching Quins against Saints from afar rather than playing in the key league fixture (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)placeholder image

Opinion: Battle of the Smiths should be taking place at the Stoop, not in Spain

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'Still so much he can achieve' - Saints boss Dowson delighted to keep Iyogun

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Saints centre Hutchinson gets Scotland call-up for Six Nations

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Six Saints stars named in England training squad ahead of Six Nations

Fraser Dingwall was on hand to help Curtis Langdon celebrate his try for England A (photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)placeholder image

Dingwall sets sights on Six Nations after skippering England A to victory

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Dowson delighted to see Millar Mills sign new deal with Saints

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Hutchinson ready to hit the ground running after 'up and down' season at Saints

George Furbank was a key figure as Saints claimed Gallagher Premiership glory last season (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)placeholder image

Saints and England star Furbank now feels fully at home on the biggest of stages

Henry Pollock has continued to impress at the World Rugby U20 Championships (photo by Grant Pitcher/Gallo Images/Getty Images)placeholder image

Talented Saints flanker Pollock ready to step up for England in final clash

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Saints ace Pollock 'very honoured' to claim big U20 Six Nations accolade

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Leinster hoping decision to rest players pays off against Saints

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Country to club transition now much easier for Saints and England ace Coles

Alex Coles was very open about his struggles during the second half of last season.

Tom Vickers

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Hill looks forward to his 'next chapter' as Saints prop agrees to join Edinburgh

Tom Pearson impressed for England A last month (photo by Matthew Lewis/Getty Images)placeholder image

Dowson delivers Pearson update and discusses when England stars will play

Rory Hutchinson is desperate to celebrate more big moments with Saints (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)placeholder image

Rory doesn't want any regrets as he agrees new contract with Saints

Tom Seabrook (photo by DARREN STAPLES/AFP via Getty Images)placeholder image

Northampton Saints v DHL Stormers: Full team news for Saturday's game

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Matavesi feeling rested and recharged ahead of Saints' run-in

Saints fly-half Fin Smith (right) sat out training during the England session held at the LNER Community Stadium last week (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)placeholder image

'You never want to get that message' - Saints boss Dowson on England injuries

Alex Mitchell during England training in York last week (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)placeholder image

Mitchell returns to England selection picture ahead of Ireland showdown

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Litchfield loving life at Saints as he secures contract extension

George Furbank celebrated his try with Saints team-mate Tommy Freeman (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)placeholder image

Special moment for Saints star Furbank but England are beaten by Scotland

George Furbank (photo by BEN STANSALL/AFP via Getty Images)placeholder image

Furbank 'incredibly excited' as he starts for England against Scotland

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