rugby
The Six Nations Championship is the premier annual rugby union tournament featuring six European nations: England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland, and Wales. Established in 1883, the competition is one of the oldest and most prestigious tournaments in sports. The Six Nations is known for its intense rivalry, particularly between England and France, and Ireland and Scotland. The tournament is a significant part of the international rugby calendar, with matches broadcast to millions of fans worldwide.
The 2026 Six Nations Championship is in its midway stage, with each team having played four matches. France leads the standings with a 3-1 record, followed by Ireland and Wales with 2-2 records. England and Scotland have both won one match, while Italy remains undefeated with a 1-0 record. The tournament is known for its high-stakes matches, with the final match between France and Ireland set to determine the champions.
Sam Prendergast kehrt in der Halbzeit zum Auftakt der Nations Championship gegen Australien in die Startelf Irlands zurück, während Joe Schmidt in seinen letzten Heimspielen als Wallabies-Trainer Abschied nimmt.
Gregor Townsend mischt sein XV für Córdoba auf, lässt zwei Debütanten bluten und stellt nach der Abwesenheit von Six Nations eine Sperre wieder her.
Andy Farrell verlagert Jamie Osborne beim Auftakt der Nationenmeisterschaft gegen Australien auf den Flügel und markiert damit eine mutige taktische Aussage.
