Wales vs Ireland LIVE rugby: Six Nations latest build-up and updates as hosts begin life after Warren Gatland
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Wales vs Ireland LIVE rugby: Six Nations latest build-up and updates as hosts begin life after Warren Gatland

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Ben Thomas: We want to get people excited about Welsh rugby again
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Ben Thomas: We want to get people excited about Welsh rugby again

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Ireland stalwarts Healy, O’Mahony and Murray retiring from test rugby after Six Nations
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3 weeks ago

Ireland stalwarts Healy, O’Mahony and Murray retiring from test rugby after Six Nations

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DUBLIN — Cian Healy, Ireland’s most-capped rugby player, was one of three stalwarts to announce on Thursday they will be retiring from international duty after the Six Nations. Peter O’Mahony and Conor Murray are also ending their Ireland careers, Irish Rugby said. “It goes without saying that Peter, Cian and Conor are legends of not just Irish rugby, but Irish …

Halfway through the Six Nations, Ireland still rules and Dupont’s France rebounds
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Halfway through the Six Nations, Ireland still rules and Dupont’s France rebounds

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Ireland and France set up their blockbuster clash in Six Nations rugby next month with contrasting wins in the third round. England stayed in the title race by beating Scotland for the first time since 2020 despite being outscored three tries to one. He might just be the permanent coach replacement the Wales Rugby Union is looking for since Warren …

Matt Sherratt explains stance on long-term Wales role after encouraging start to interim stint
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Matt Sherratt explains stance on long-term Wales role after encouraging start to interim stint

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Scotland did not deserve to lose to England — but Calcutta Cup pain conceals tough Six Nations truth
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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Scotland did not deserve to lose to England — but Calcutta Cup pain conceals tough Six Nations truth

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Lions watch: Off-colour Irish tested by Wales, England stands firm
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Lions watch: Off-colour Irish tested by Wales, England stands firm

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The Six Nations is back after a week off, with the third round of fixtures seeing the Home Nations meet each other. Duhan van der Merwe loves playing England and continued in his impressive vein of form against the Auld Enemy — if that's a term they use in the Western Cape in relation to England. He's so powerful against …

Simon Easterby hails Ireland’s mentality in Wales to keep Grand Slam dream alive
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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Simon Easterby hails Ireland’s mentality in Wales to keep Grand Slam dream alive

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Wales finally show spark in new era but Ireland stay on track for Six Nations grand slam
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Wales finally show spark in new era but Ireland stay on track for Six Nations grand slam

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England vs Scotland LIVE rugby: Six Nations latest build-up and updates ahead of Calcutta Cup clash
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3 weeks, 5 days ago

England vs Scotland LIVE rugby: Six Nations latest build-up and updates ahead of Calcutta Cup clash

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Scotland take on England for the Calcutta Cup England will be out for a rare Calcutta Cup success as Scotland take on the Auld Enemy in a crunch Six Nations clash. Having begun brightly at Murrayfield last year, Steve Borthwick’s side were undone by their errors and some familiarly incisive Scottish attacking play. Duhan van der Merwe ran rampant en …

Dan Sheehan insists Ireland need to stick to basics against Wales
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Dan Sheehan insists Ireland need to stick to basics against Wales

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Jac Morgan: Being written off against Ireland is ‘a big motivation’ for Wales
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Jac Morgan: Being written off against Ireland is ‘a big motivation’ for Wales

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Dragons start life after Warren Gatland – Wales v Ireland talking points
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Dragons start life after Warren Gatland – Wales v Ireland talking points

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Matt Sherratt urges Wales not to ‘die wondering’ against Ireland
1 month ago

Matt Sherratt urges Wales not to ‘die wondering’ against Ireland

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Ireland make sweeping changes for Wales clash as Dan Sheehan named captain
1 month ago

Ireland make sweeping changes for Wales clash as Dan Sheehan named captain

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Georgia make fresh challenge to Wales after jumping above them in the world rankings - as the Eastern Europeans target Six Nations spot
1 month ago

Georgia make fresh challenge to Wales after jumping above them in the world rankings - as the Eastern Europeans target Six Nations spot

Daily Mail  

Georgia have laid down the gauntlet to struggling Wales once again with an invitation for the two sides to meet in Tbilisi as the Lelos look to prove their Six Nations credentials. The Eastern Europeans, coached by former England and Leicester hooker Richard Cockerill, have risen to 11 in World Rugby’s rankings – a place above Wales who have lost …

Aaron Wainwright says Wales at ‘low point’ but urges team to prove people wrong
1 month ago

Aaron Wainwright says Wales at ‘low point’ but urges team to prove people wrong

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Ireland facing captaincy call with Caelan Doris among trio ruled out of Wales clash
1 month ago

Ireland facing captaincy call with Caelan Doris among trio ruled out of Wales clash

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Wales will not die wanting against Ireland – Mike Forshaw
1 month ago

Wales will not die wanting against Ireland – Mike Forshaw

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Warren Gatland’s daughter hits out at former Wales players over criticism
1 month ago

Warren Gatland’s daughter hits out at former Wales players over criticism

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Ireland and France to both win by 13+ points and England to win this weekend is 7/4 - as Week 3 of the Six Nations gets underway Saturday
1 month ago

Ireland and France to both win by 13+ points and England to win this weekend is 7/4 - as Week 3 of the Six Nations gets underway Saturday

Daily Mail  

All three teams enter their respective Six Nations fixtures as odds-on favourites The 2025 Six Nations had a major shake-up last weekend - as England upset previous tournament favourites France 26-25 in a nail-biter at Twickenham. For those who will be watching with a close eye - Sky Bet are offering two Price Boosts for Week 3 of the 2025 …

Six Nations 2025 schedule in full: Fixtures, results and table
1 month, 1 week ago

Six Nations 2025 schedule in full: Fixtures, results and table

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Ireland lock down Tadhg Beirne and Garry Ringrose to new contracts
1 month, 1 week ago

Ireland lock down Tadhg Beirne and Garry Ringrose to new contracts

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Tom Curry and George Martin set to return to full training ahead of Scotland tie
1 month, 1 week ago

Tom Curry and George Martin set to return to full training ahead of Scotland tie

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Matt Sherratt ‘couldn’t turn down’ Wales offer after Warren Gatland’s departure
1 month, 1 week ago

Matt Sherratt ‘couldn’t turn down’ Wales offer after Warren Gatland’s departure

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Warren Gatland’s Wales legacy diminished by dismal second chapter
1 month, 1 week ago

Warren Gatland’s Wales legacy diminished by dismal second chapter

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Next Wales coach: Four candidates to replace Warren Gatland after Six Nations exit
1 month, 1 week ago

Next Wales coach: Four candidates to replace Warren Gatland after Six Nations exit

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Warren Gatland leaves Wales midway through Six Nations after long losing run
1 month, 1 week ago

Warren Gatland leaves Wales midway through Six Nations after long losing run

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Six Nations: Ireland unbeaten, France upset by England and Italy dominates Wales in round 2
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1 month, 1 week ago

Six Nations: Ireland unbeaten, France upset by England and Italy dominates Wales in round 2

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LONDON — The Grand Slam is on for Ireland after riveting second round of Six Nations rugby. Another year, another Scotland defeat Annual talk of this being the best Scotland side in years made Ireland regard their match at Murrayfield as a potential banana skin. Center Ollie Lawrence was the first receiver, flyhalf Fin Smith took the backdoor pass, and …

Wales centre Nick Tompkins admits current poor form is ‘devastating’
1 month, 1 week ago

Wales centre Nick Tompkins admits current poor form is ‘devastating’

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Ireland beats Scotland 32-18 in Six Nations to take huge step to unprecedented third straight title
1 month, 1 week ago

Ireland beats Scotland 32-18 in Six Nations to take huge step to unprecedented third straight title

Associated Press  

EDINBURGH, Scotland — Ireland took a huge step toward an unprecedented third straight Six Nations title on Sunday by securing a bonus-point 32-18 win at Scotland, which lost two key players in the first half to a nasty clash of heads at Murrayfield. Ireland scored tries through Calvin Nash and Caelan Doris to lead 17-5 at halftime, by which time …

Scotland vs Ireland LIVE rugby: Latest Six Nations result and reaction after visitors seize control of championship
1 month, 1 week ago

Scotland vs Ireland LIVE rugby: Latest Six Nations result and reaction after visitors seize control of championship

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Warren Gatland’s Wales future under more scrutiny after Italy defeat
1 month, 1 week ago

Warren Gatland’s Wales future under more scrutiny after Italy defeat

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England v France LIVE: Six Nations result and reaction as England win Twickenham thriller with last-gasp try
1 month, 1 week ago

England v France LIVE: Six Nations result and reaction as England win Twickenham thriller with last-gasp try

The Independent  

✕ Close England looking to minimise 'unbelievable' Dupont's impact England ended their painful losing run with a stunning 26-25 Six Nations victory over France at Twickenham as Elliot Daly’s last-gasp try punished the French for an extraordinary catalogue of handling errors. England clung on but Louis Bielle-Biarrey’s second try with five minutes to go looked to have earned the French …

Warren Gatland admits Wales are feeling pressure of dismal losing run
1 month, 1 week ago

Warren Gatland admits Wales are feeling pressure of dismal losing run

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Wales facing another winless Six Nations after dismal defeat to Italy
1 month, 1 week ago

Wales facing another winless Six Nations after dismal defeat to Italy

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‘Schoolboy’ Wales told they ‘can’t go on’ after falling to new low with Italy defeat
1 month, 1 week ago

‘Schoolboy’ Wales told they ‘can’t go on’ after falling to new low with Italy defeat

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Wales fully aware of how important Italy game is – Warren Gatland
1 month, 1 week ago

Wales fully aware of how important Italy game is – Warren Gatland

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Warren Gatland denies Italy clash is ‘biggest Wales game for 20 years’
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Warren Gatland denies Italy clash is ‘biggest Wales game for 20 years’

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Faletau returns for floundering Wales for the first time since 2023 Rugby World Cup
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Faletau returns for floundering Wales for the first time since 2023 Rugby World Cup

Associated Press  

The last time No. 8 Taulupe Faletau appeared for Wales was also the last time it won a rugby test. A confidence boost,” Wales coach Warren Gatland said in Nice, France, where the squad has been training since Saturday. They opened the Six Nations last Friday in Paris and lost to title favorite France 43-0, the first tournament game in …

Wales welcome back key figure Taulupe Faletau in bid to end losing run against Italy
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Wales welcome back key figure Taulupe Faletau in bid to end losing run against Italy

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Simon Easterby: Ireland must be better in face of ‘very good’ Scotland attack
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Simon Easterby: Ireland must be better in face of ‘very good’ Scotland attack

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Five British and Irish Lions hopefuls who impressed in Six Nations round one
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Five British and Irish Lions hopefuls who impressed in Six Nations round one

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Six Nations: Ireland impresses, France steamrolls Wales and Scotland survives in Round 1
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Six Nations: Ireland impresses, France steamrolls Wales and Scotland survives in Round 1

Associated Press  

LONDON — The Six Nations opened to expectations. England has another chance on Saturday at Twickenham to challenge the status quo when France visits, but Dupont’s imperious talent is inspiring the French despite injuries to six front-line players and an expected suspension for red-carded flyhalf Romain Ntamack. Dupont est fantastique It’s far too early to be picking the best player …

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD'S SIX NATIONS TAKEAWAYS: Why rampant France will be even better at Twickenham, how I think England can shock Les Bleus and the four players who nailed their Lions audition
1 month, 2 weeks ago

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD'S SIX NATIONS TAKEAWAYS: Why rampant France will be even better at Twickenham, how I think England can shock Les Bleus and the four players who nailed their Lions audition

Daily Mail  

The first round of the Six Nations went as expected, with wins for France, Scotland and Ireland. Wales were on the receiving end of a 43-0 defeat when they came up against France To not score at all in a Six Nations game is humiliating for Warren Gatland's Wales side France will go up a gear for England… Les Bleus …

Josh Adams knows Wales’ losing run needs to stop with Italy up next
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Josh Adams knows Wales’ losing run needs to stop with Italy up next

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Why Warren Gatland must shift the tone if Wales are to end their Six Nations woe
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Why Warren Gatland must shift the tone if Wales are to end their Six Nations woe

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Impressive Ireland set sail in search of Six Nations history as England wilt again
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Impressive Ireland set sail in search of Six Nations history as England wilt again

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Ireland opens bid for record third straight Six Nations title by beating England 27-22
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ireland opens bid for record third straight Six Nations title by beating England 27-22

Associated Press  

DUBLIN — Ireland got off to a five-point start to its bid for an unprecedented third straight outright Six Nations rugby title, overpowering England in a second-half recovery to rack up a 27-22 victory in Dublin on Saturday. England started twins for the first time in its men’s team and flankers Tom and Ben Curry contributed to an impressive scrambling …

Ireland 27-22 England: Hosts secure dominant bonus-point win to kick-start their Six Nations title defence - as Steve Borthwick's men suffer second-half collapse to lose a sixth Test out of seven
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ireland 27-22 England: Hosts secure dominant bonus-point win to kick-start their Six Nations title defence - as Steve Borthwick's men suffer second-half collapse to lose a sixth Test out of seven

Daily Mail  

Dry January is over and the beer taps in Dublin’s pubs were in full flow. Ireland got their Six Nations campaign off to a winning start with a defeat of England The hosts pressed their advantage in the second half and capitalised on defensive mistakes Steve Borthwick's struggling side have now suffered six of their last seven Tests From the …

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