Six Nations: Favourites, Failures & a Few Wildcard

The Six Nations is back and the storylines are already spicy. England and France start as favourites, but has Ireland been written off too early — and can they still upset the apple cart? Scotland feel stuck in rugby limbo, Italy could shock a few big names, and Wales may just be fighting for survival. We break down key impact players, tactical trends, and how teams should be balancing results now with bleeding talent ahead of the next World Cup. Plus, we dive into rule changes popping up in Super Rugby and the Varsity Cup — and ask whether they’re the future of the modern game or just experimental chaos.