2025 Six Nations news: Can England still win it?
England’s Six Nations campaign has already surpassed expectations, with Steve Borthwick’s side securing two wins against the tournament’s toughest opponents.
However, with two matches left, their title hopes remain uncertain and depend on a complex set of results.
Here, Sports News Blitz rugby union writer Charlie Elliott breaks down England’s path to potential Six Nations glory.
Six Nations news: The team of the Championship so far
We are over halfway through the 2025 Six Nations and round 4 is poised to be the championship decider.
Ireland go into their clash with France as favourites for both the victory and the overall title, but France and England are very much still in with a shot at glory.
In this article, Sports News Blitz rugby writer Luke Ebden pieces together a team of the tournament so far.
Six Nations icons: The leading points scorer for each team
Rugby is a simple game. To win, you must score more points than your opposition.
In the Six Nations, we have seen some of the most efficient points scorers of all time take to the field and battle it out against one another.
In general, some of the most technically gifted players in the sport’s history have graced the pitches of western Europe, helping their nations to success.
Sports News Blitz rugby union writer Charlie Elliott looks at each team's top points scorer in the Six Nations era.
British & Irish Lions news: Eight players Andy Farrell must select for Australia tour
Ahead of a much-anticipated tour to Australia, British & Irish Lions coach and chief selector Andy Farrell will no doubt have been an avid watcher of the first three rounds of the Six Nations.
Over the last month, some players have firmly put themselves in the selection frame through electric performances, while others have done quite the opposite.
Sports News Blitz writer Jacob Garrett takes a look at the men playing their way into Farrell’s thoughts.
Women’s Super League analysis: Man Utd v Leicester City key battles and prediction
We get as excited by the Women’s Super League as the English Premier League here at Sports News Blitz, and have taken on a new writer to cover Manchester United’s season.
Claudia Jones is doing a Sports Management degree at Loughborough University - but also plays the beautiful game, having represented Liverpool FC and Wales U17s and U19s.
She also does football coaching - but is now turning her hand to writing about the game she loves, and will be previewing Manchester United’s games on a weekly basis.
Here, she looks at five key battles on the pitch, and provides a prediction for the game.
Championship news: Leeds Utd vs West Brom – Five key battles and score prediction
Early Saturday afternoon sees a Championship clash with plenty of history behind it as West Brom travel to league leaders Leeds United.
Sports News Blitz writer Samuel Leasley considers five key battles to anticipate and offers a score prediction.
NBA betting tips: Underdogs on top as Cavaliers meet Celtics and Timberwolves face Jazz
It is set to be another exciting weekend in the NBA, with there a number of high-profile showdowns to look forward to.
Sports News Blitz tipster George Dempsey offers his best betting tips ahead of the action.
Champions Trophy news: England dumped out in Pakistan; Jos Buttler role in doubt
England’s woes in white-ball cricket continue to mount as an eight-run defeat to Afghanistan in Lahore ended their Champions Trophy campaign with a game to spare.
After an opening-round defeat to Australia, England knew they had to win their two remaining games in order to qualify for the semi-finals but fell narrowly short in a nail-biting run chase, with Joe Root’s heroic century ultimately in vain.
Sports News Blitz cricket writer Dom Harris takes a look at the latest crisis for England.
FA Cup news: Newcastle Utd vs Brighton – Five key battles and score prediction
Sunday lunchtime sees a big FA Cup clash at St James’ Park, with Newcastle taking on Brighton for a spot in the hat for the quarter-final draw.
Sports News Blitz writer Dylan Richardson outlines five key battles ahead of the tie and offers a score prediction.
Liverpool analysis: Fitness key to success; Salah and Szoboszlai shine; Reds chill as title beckons
Back-to-back 2-0 wins over Manchester City and Newcastle have seen Liverpool extend their lead at the top of the Premier League table to 13 points.
Sports News Blitz’s resident Reds writer and Liverpool fan Jack Burgess delves a little deeper into the position Arne Slot’s men find themselves in at the PL summit.
Championship betting tips: Leeds Utd to beat Baggies; Sheffield Utd to draw
Matchday 35 is now upon us, and with every passing game the stakes get even higher in this ever-chaotic Championship season.
Sports News Blitz’s resident Championship tipster Ethan Pitts has picked a handful of the best games this weekend and selected some bets for you.
MMA news: Sean Brady talks short-notice main event against Leon Edwards
Sean Brady is stepping up on short notice to headline UFC London against former welterweight champion Leon Edwards after Jack Della Maddalena was pulled from the card.
Here, Sports News Blitz MMA expert Niall Togher breaks down the unexpected matchup and what it means for the division.
Man Utd news: Alejandro Garnacho’s reaction raises questions about Ruben Amorim’s authority at Manchester United
Manchester United’s 3-2 victory over Ipswich should have been a moment of relief for Ruben Amorim.
However, Alejandro Garnacho’s dramatic response to his first-half substitution has shifted the post-match discussion towards the manager’s control over his dressing room.
In this article, Sports News Blitz writer and suffering Manchester United fan Noah Ngcobo examines the fallout from Garnacho’s reaction and what it means for Amorim’s authority at the club.
NBA news: Luka Doncic faces former team in emotional clash
Luka Doncic faced his former team for the first time since being traded, delivering a strong performance for the Los Angeles Lakers against the Dallas Mavericks.
Despite an emotional buildup, the Slovenian star led his new team to a statement victory, though his postgame reaction reflected the complexity of the moment.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Noah Ngcobo breaks down the intense matchup.
Five of the best boxing films - Rocky leads a knockout collection of movies
Sports News Blitz loves a bit of boxing - and we are also partial to watching movies, hence launching Film News Blitz in readiness for Oscars weekend.
Leeds Trinity University sports journalism student Jonathon House steps into the ring himself and has an undefeated streak of four fights and four wins.
He’s also a Barnsley FC fan so is a massive football follower - but with Oscars buzz ringing around everyone’s social channels, we asked him to write about his favourite boxing films.
Let’s get into it shall we…
FA Cup betting tips: Cardiff City to score, and banter club Manchester United to serve up more chaos
We are up, for the Cup, and Sports News Blitz’s Bookie Basher is here with his highly anticipated betting tips.
2025 F1 pre-season testing begins: Early signs, controversies, and standout performances
The 2025 Formula 1 pre-season testing commenced at the Bahrain International Circuit, with Lando Norris setting the fastest lap on the opening day.
The session experienced a brief interruption due to a power outage, but teams maximised the extended track time to gather valuable data ahead of the upcoming season.
In this article, Sports News Blitz writer Samy Aouati takes us through the key points from the first day of pre-season testing.
76% of fans want more women’s football coverage, survey finds
A survey by international sports marketing agency Sportfive has revealed that 76 per cent of women’s football fans would like to see more coverage of the sport.
Sports News Blitz writer Shameeka Voyiya reports on the story.
Coco Gauff celebrates Black History Month with hairstyle tribute to Williams sisters
In celebration of Black History Month, tennis superstar Coco Gauff is sporting a new hairstyle that pays tribute to the legendary Williams sisters.
Sports News Blitz writer Shameeka Voyiya reports on the story.
Six Nations news: Four talking points from the third round
A brilliant weekend of Six Nations action saw Ireland claim the ‘Triple Crown’ and England finally beat Scotland to regain the Calcutta Cup after five long years.
Sports News Blitz writer Jacob Garrett takes a look at four talking points from the third round.