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Lewis Ludlam has promised Scotland a "war" fuelled by hatred as England attempt to make amends for their poor start to the Six Nations.

Ross Moriarty and Nick Tompkins helped England win a World Cup but their sights are now set on Six Nations glory with Wales after an unlikely reunion.

Warrington turned on the style to snuff out reigning champions St Helens with a 19-0 victory in the second round of the Betfred Super League.

From the front-row battle to half-back pairings, and the importance of the breakdown, here's our talking points preview ahead of Scotland vs England at Murrayfield in the Six Nations...

Scarlets have announced that current defence coach Glenn Delaney has been appointed the new head coach for the start of the 2020/21 season.

Johnny Sexton has defended his half-back partner Conor Murray amid questions surrounding his Ireland starting berth.

Gregor Townsend has made one change to the Scotland side that lost in Dublin last weekend.

Finn Russell could be available for selection after Scotland's Six Nations match against England this weekend, according to head coach Gregor Townsend.

Making its return to Planet Rugby, we bring you Super charged, in which we preview the main talking points ahead of the Super Rugby weekend.

Curry stays at the back of the scrum, but Jones makes five changes to side which was pummelled by France The post Tom Curry remains at No.8 for England’s Calcutta Cup clash appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

It is that time again for Planet Rugby's Video of the Week, bringing you standout footage you may like. Today we have Wasps on mental health.

Italian PRO14 club Benetton will be Braley's destination at the end of the season The post Callum Braley to leave Gloucester after six years at Kingsholm appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

In this long read, Nick Cain talks to the 90-Test veteran referee about the highs and lows of his career The post Wayne Barnes feature: Love of all rugby keeps Wayne in the game appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

Scotland have made one change to their team that will face England in their Six Nations clash on Saturday as Magnus Bradbury starts at eight.

Magnus Bradbury replaces Nick Haining at No 8 in the only change to Scotland's starting XV for their Six Nations clash with England on Saturday.

Wales have made one change to their starting XV to face Ireland in the Six Nations this weekend with Nick Tompkins coming into the line-up.

Nick Tompkins has earned his first start for Wales in the sole change to Wayne Pivac's starting XV for the Six Nations clash with Ireland.

Ludlam is poised to win his 8th cap against Scotland - a contest he describes as 'war' The post England flanker Lewis Ludlam tosses incendiary grenade into Calcutta Cup build up appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

We look at some of the talking points as FC host Rovers in Super League's Hull derby on Friday evening, plus a look at Castleford Tigers' home game against Wigan Warriors...

Ulster wing Jacob Stockdale has signed a three-year IRFU contract up to the end of the 2022/23 season.

The Falcons academy product has scored six tries in 14 appearances this season The post Homegrown Jamie Blamire becomes latest player to commit to Newcastle appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

The IRFU have announced that flying Ireland and Ulster wing Jacob Stockdale has signed a three-year contract up to the end of 2022/23.