It looks like the Six Nations schedule is set for a radical overhaul, with organisers considering creating a new window for the women’s competition.
This years tournament is still to be finished although England, who have four wins from four, are the champions elect with Italy left to play.
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However, the tournament received widespread criticism, with a number of the matches shoehorned into lunchtime kick-offs to avoid clashing with the mens or U20’s matches.
“We are studying a possible specific window different to the men’s as part of an update to the global calendar for the women’s international game,” said a Six Nations spokesperson.
“This is a working option right now, no decision is made yet.”
Eight wild rugby nights out: Buggy gate, dwarf tossing and the Calcutta Cup
Former England stars through the decades have all been involved in drunken escapades after having a few too many on a night out.
Rugby stars of yesteryear was famed for its drinking culture, which allowed many renegade characters to thrive in the game.
But even in today’s uber-professional era, there are still plenty of instances of players pushing their luck a bit too far.
1. Greig Laidlaw & Finn Russell
After going a decade without lifting the Calcutta Cup and having to endure a long spell of England dominance, it was finally time to party in Scotland following their Six Nations victory at Murrayfield in February 2018.
2. England vs dwarves, 2011
Current Captain Mike Tindall was leading his country into battle at the 2011 Rugby World Cup but still had time to play a part in the ‘Mad Midget Weekender’ along with a number of other squad memnull
3. Alex Goode
We couldn’t pick just one from the Saracens fullbacks infamous celebrations. Check out our full timeline of his Champions Cup celebrations.