MARTIN JOHNSON EXCLUSIVE: ‘It would be a disaster to take Six Nations off terrestrial TV’

These days, Martin Johnson rarely feels the need to stick his head above the parapet. He is happier riding his bike around the Leicestershire countryside than seeking the spotlight, so when he does have something to say it is usually worth listening. What does he think about Sky Sports taking… ‘Terrible,’ he interjects, before the … Read more

Six Nations ‘could no longer be shown on free-to-air channels’ as ‘Sky line up £300m bid’

Six Nations set to move off free-to-air TV as ‘Sky line up £300m bid’ to snatch live rights from 2021 after BBC and ITV were prevented from teaming up again to keep the tournament on network TV Six Nations ‘may not by on free-to-air channels’ from 2021 as Sky line up bid BBC and ITV … Read more

Entire leagues postponed and questions over the Olympics: How coronavirus is causing chaos in sport

Someone who is infected with the coronavirus can spread it with just a simple cough or a sneeze, scientists say. Nearly 3,000 people with the virus are now confirmed to have died and more than 80,000 have been infected. Here’s what we know so far: What is the coronavirus?  A coronavirus is a type of … Read more

England’s Six Nations match against Italy could be switched to Twickenham or Newcastle

England’s Six Nations match against Italy could be switched from Rome to Twickenham or Newcastle amid coronavirus outbreak England’s last-day match could be disrupted by coronavirus outbreak England are due to face the Azzurri at the Olympic Stadium on March 14  Six Nations officials are considering options if Rome unable to host match The Italian federation … Read more

England coach Eddie Jones forced to apologise after appearing to accuse reporter of racism

‘You must be thinking about someone else – maybe another half-Asian person’: England head coach Eddie Jones is forced to apologise after accusing a reporter of RACISM during a bizarre press conference exchange Eddie Jones’ press conference on Thursday took a left turn after a question He was asked if he still meditates – having … Read more