The Lord Nelson is a cosy country pub situated in the heart of the Ribble Valley close to Whalley. Choose from a selection of real ales, beers, spirits and wines that you can enjoy in our cosy bar area with an open log fire. We offer home cooked, locally sourced food and we are ideally situated for walkers and dog owners as there are several picturesque walks close by. Our accommodation comprises of three double en-suite rooms with full English breakfast. Sky Sports and BT Sports are available in the bar area.
Coverage of Round 2 of the Six Nations from the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Ireland come into this clash against Italy with a dominant head‑to‑head record stretching back decades — they have won the vast majority of their meetings and beat Italy 22‑17 in Rome last season. Italy, who have shown encouraging form in recent campaigns and avoided finishing last in the previous two editions, will be aiming to build on that progress and trouble Ireland on home turf.
Coverage of Round 5 of the Six Nations from the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Ireland and Scotland meet in the final round with bragging rights and pride on the line — their long history has been dominated by Ireland, who secured a bonus-point victory the last time they hosted Scotland. Scotland will be looking to flip that recent trend and finish their campaign with a statement win, while Ireland aim to underline their credentials in a season where consistency has been key.
Coverage of Round 2 of the Six Nations from Scottish Gas Murrayfield in Edinburgh. The Calcutta Cup fixture pits Scotland against England in one of the Championship’s most traditional rivalries; England’s last 11‑game winning streak underlines their recent consistency, but Scotland will be fired up to defend home advantage. With England having not claimed a title since 2020, a statement win here would send a strong message early in their campaign.
Coverage of Round 2 of the Six Nations from the Principality Stadium in Cardiff. Wales host France in a fixture that has often produced tight contests, though France have enjoyed more success in recent years and enter as defending champions looking to assert early control of the table. The Welsh side will be aiming to arrest a difficult run in Championship play and find momentum from passionate home support.
Coverage of Round 3 of the Six Nations from Twickenham Stadium. England host one of their fiercest rivals in a clash that could shape the title race, having last met Ireland in Dublin where defence was at a premium. Historically this fixture is tight — England won narrowly at home in 2025 — and Ireland will be looking to overturn Travelling Blues’ advantage with a breakthrough road win.
Coverage of Round 3 from the Principality Stadium in Cardiff. Scotland edged a thrilling contest against Wales 35‑29 in their last meeting in Edinburgh, a game that showcased both sides’ attacking flair and defensive lapses. The long rivalry favours Wales overall, but Scotland’s scalp in 2025 gives them confidence as they seek another statement result on Welsh soil.
Coverage of Round 3 of the Six Nations from Stade Pierre Mauroy in Lille. France have been dominant against Italy in recent years, typically posting large winning margins with rapid try‑scoring depth, and last season’s clash reflected that gulf. Italy will be aiming to narrow that gap and spring an upset, but will need to flip that recent trend to trouble the defending champions in northern France.
Coverage of Round 4 of the Six Nations from the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. The two sides renew one of the Championship’s oldest rivalries, having met 136 times since 1882 with Wales holding a slight historical edge overall, though recent meetings have favoured Ireland. In their last Six Nations clash, Ireland took a 27-18 win in Cardiff to secure the Triple Crown, and they also posted a 31-7 victory in Dublin the year before — part of a run that has seen Ireland win four of the last five battles between the nations.
Coverage of Round 4 of the Six Nations from Scottish Gas Murrayfield in Edinburgh. France hold the upper hand in this century-long rivalry, leading the head-to-head with over 60 wins and picking up a convincing bonus-point victory in their last Championship meeting in 2025. Scotland, buoyed by a strong home crowd, will be keen to flip recent form and break into the top half of the table.
Coverage of Round 4 of the Six Nations from the Stadio Olimpico in Rome. England have dominated recent encounters with Italy, including a comprehensive win in their last meeting, and are looking to maintain momentum as they chase a rare Championship title. Italy will be aiming to make life difficult on home soil, seeking to capitalise on passionate support and build on the progress shown in earlier rounds of the competition.
Coverage of Round 5 of the Six Nations from the Principality Stadium in Cardiff. Wales and Italy have produced some spirited contests in recent years, with Wales generally holding the advantage, including a close encounter in the last Championship meeting. Italy will be seeking to build on their progress this season and claim what would be a rare victory on Welsh soil, while Wales aim to end their campaign on a high note in front of a passionate home crowd.
Coverage of Round 5 of the Six Nations from the Stade de France in Paris. The headline fixture of Super Saturday sees France host England in what often feels like a title-deciding showdown — their long rivalry known as Le Crunch has swung one way and the other over the years. In their most recent clash in Paris, France edged a tight encounter, and both sides will bring strong squads to this season’s finale as they battle for pride and positioning at the summit of the table.
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