Gareth Steenson has made the heartfelt decision to bid farewell to his illustrious career at Exeter Chiefs, marking the end of a remarkable 16-year journey with the club.
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At 40 years old, Steenson revealed today that the current campaign will be his final one at Sandy Park. Following this season, he plans to return to his roots in Northern Ireland, seeking fresh endeavors alongside his family.
“I’ve had a great journey and one which I’ve been very fortunate to be on both sides,” said the legendary fly-half.
“I’ve been in the changing room, I’ve been in the coaches office, I’ve seen it from all different angles.
“Along the way, I’ve met some great people, on the pitch, off the pitch, but for me I think the time is right to move on and look at other opportunities and different things in different fields.”
He added: "I’d say probably over the last 18 months we’ve talked about the potential of moving back home and we’ve talked about that at great lengths, especially around the kids and the opportunities they are going to get.
“It’s been soul-searching because Exeter’s been a big part of my life, especially my adult life, and it’s given me so many great memories and great opportunities, so I’ll forever be grateful for that, the people like Tony Rowe, Rob Baxter, everyone at the club and, of course, the supporters, who have been amazing.”
2025 Six Nations fixtures confirmed with England handed toughest possible start
England will kick off their 2025 Guinness Six Nations campaign with an away match at the Aviva Stadium against Ireland.
Commenting on the 2025 Guinness Six Nations fixtures, Tom Harrison, CEO of Six Nations Rugby, said:
“The Guinness Men’s Six Nations is an appointment to view each year, delivering blockbuster entertainment for fans all over the world. The Championship never fails to deliver unpredictable excitement and experiences for fans to look forward to and then savour.
"The announcement of the next instalment of fixtures is always keenly anticipated by fans, and with tickets now available for the 2025 fixtures, coupled with extensive broadcast coverage of the games, fans can already begin looking forward to what is in store as the action for the remaining rounds of this year's Championship plays out."
2025 Siz Nations Fixtures
ROUND 1
- Friday 31 January
- France vs Wales - 8.15pm
- Saturday 1 February
- Scotland vs Italy - 2.15pm
- Ireland vs England - 4.45pm
Jamison Gibson-Park of Ireland spins the ball out during the Autumn Nations Cup match between England and Ireland at Twickenham Stadium, Twickenham, London on November 21 2020. - PHOTO: Phil Mingo/PPAUK
ROUND 2
- Saturday 8 February
- Italy vs Wales - 2.15pm
- England vs France - 4.45pm
- Sunday 9 February
- Scotland vs Ireland - 3pm
ROUND 3
- Saturday 22 February
- Wales vs Ireland - 2.15pm
- England vs Scotland - 4.45pm
- Sunday 23 February
- Italy vs France - 3pm
ROUND 4
- Saturday 8 March
- Ireland vs France - 2.15pm
- Scotland vs Wales - 4.45pm
- Sunday 9 March
- England vs Italy - 3pm
Ollie Lawrence of England is tackled by Tommaso Allan of Italy during the Six Nations Match between England and Italy at Twickenham, London on 12 Feb 2023 (Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK)
ROUND 5
- Saturday 15 March
- Italy vs Ireland - 2.15pm
- Wales vs England - 4.45pm
- France vs Scotland - 8pm
AI predicts the next 20 Six Nations winners, Scotland finally win it
Groundbreaking AI technology has unveiled its jaw-dropping forecasts for the next two decades of Six Nations glory, and the results are nothing short of mind-blowing.
According to the cutting-edge predictions, England is poised to clinch victory in a staggering five out of the next 20 tournaments, while Scotland is primed for a historic triumph, marking their first title since their Five Nations conquest in 1999.
However, the road ahead seems daunting for Wales, as the AI oracle forecasts a prolonged wait until 2041 for their next taste of Six Nations glory.
Meanwhile, traditional powerhouses such as England, Ireland, and France are slated to dominate the competition, casting a shadow over Welsh aspirations.
Check out the next 20 Six Nations winner's below.
2025: France
2026: Ireland
2027: England
2028: England
2029: Scotland
2030: France
2031: Ireland
2032: England
2033: Ireland
2034: France
2035: Ireland
2036: England
2037: Scotland
2038: France
2039: Ireland
2040: England
2041: Wales
2042: France
2043: Ireland
