England Rugby has condemned social media abuse directed at its players after Ellis Genge said he had been sent death threats following the Six Nations defeat by Wales in Cardiff.England prop Genge was sent abuse after footage showed him failing to clap Wales players off the pitch on Saturday after the hosts won 40-24.England Rugby urged "true rugby fans" to…

Fly-half Callum Sheedy hopes the Welsh public's perception of his goal-kicking might have changed after an impressive replacement display against England.After missing kicks against Scotland at Murrayfield, Sheedy slotted over five successful attempts against England after his early second-half introduction."I couldn't kick snow off a rope two weeks ago according to the public," said Sheedy."Now I'll probably be a decent…

In the strangest of years, we have had perhaps the most surreal Six Nations championship so far - a tale of the unexpected in so many ways.Prior to the tournament, no crowds were a given, a Covid-19 outbreak somewhere anticipated, but a Wales Triple Crown was not predicted by many.That is what has occurred with Wales defeating Ireland, Scotland and…

The BBC has strongly condemned the online abuse experienced by reporter Sonja McLaughlan after the live broadcast of Wales' 40-24 Six Nations win over England in Cardiff.McLaughlan interviewed England captain Owen Farrell and head coach Eddie Jones, plus Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones, after Saturday's match.She said she had been inundated with abusive comments afterwards.The BBC has issued a statement…