Gregor Townsend wants statement win to boost Scotland’s Six Nations bid
4 months, 1 week ago

Gregor Townsend wants statement win to boost Scotland’s Six Nations bid

The Independent  

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “If we win, it will give us a massive boost going into the Six Nations because we’re playing a quality side,” said the Scotland head coach. I think it’ll be an open game if the weather stays dry as forecast.” After sending out a much-changed side against Portugal last weekend, Townsend has reverted to the most experienced XV available to him. Over the last two or three weeks the aerial battle is now more chaotic and more important than it was leading into this tournament, so we see Jamie in both those areas as well as his skill and his experience which can help those around him.” Townsend is delighted to be able to send out his much-vaunted back three of Blair Kinghorn at full-back and Darcy Graham and Duhan van der Merwe on the wings for the first time since last year’s World Cup. “He had to play on the wing because we picked up injuries before the South Africa game but it’s good to see him back at full-back and Darcy back in the team.”

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Lions watch: England's Smiths shine, Scotland run rampant and Ireland falter in Six Nations round four
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Lions watch: England's Smiths shine, Scotland run rampant and Ireland falter in Six Nations round four

ABC  

The Six Nations is reaching its conclusion, meaning time is running out for Britain and Ireland's top players to show their ability on the international stage before the squad is announced. When Ollie Lawrence went down with an Achillies injury early — which could yet be devastating for the Bath centre's hopes of touring — an incongruously large cheer soon …

Scotland starts impressively at Murrayfield but has to weather Wales comeback
3 weeks ago

Scotland starts impressively at Murrayfield but has to weather Wales comeback

Associated Press  

EDINBURGH, Scotland — Scotland treated Murrayfield to a show in its last home Six Nations game and gave Wales a record-extending 16th consecutive defeat by 35-29 on Saturday. That loss dropped Scotland out of title contention but it can still have an impact in the race in the last round next weekend when it can try and spoil France’s title …

Five British and Irish Lions hopefuls who impressed in Six Nations round three
1 month ago

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

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Gregor Townsend says Scotland must build on performance in narrow England defeat
1 month ago

Gregor Townsend says Scotland must build on performance in narrow England defeat

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

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

The Independent  

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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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1 month ago

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

The Independent  

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Gregor Townsend backs Finn Russell to bounce back after costly missed conversion
1 month, 1 week ago

Gregor Townsend backs Finn Russell to bounce back after costly missed conversion

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Maro Itoje implores England to stop leaving it so late - as they stage another great escape to keep their unlikely Six Nations title bid alive
1 month, 1 week ago

Maro Itoje implores England to stop leaving it so late - as they stage another great escape to keep their unlikely Six Nations title bid alive

Daily Mail  

England skipper Maro Itoje admitted his team must learn to take control of games after their late Calcutta Cup victory left Scotland fuming. Finn Russell squandered a late conversion after Duhan van der Merwe got over the line Tommy Freeman bundled over England's only try of the game in controversial fashion Marcus Smith was pinpoint from the tee, with kicking …

England promise ‘nastiness’ in Six Nations grudge match with Scotland
1 month, 1 week ago

England promise ‘nastiness’ in Six Nations grudge match with Scotland

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Jac Morgan: Being written off against Ireland is ‘a big motivation’ for Wales
1 month, 1 week ago

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

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Ben Earl reveals painful England motivation for key Scotland clash
1 month, 1 week ago

Ben Earl reveals painful England motivation for key Scotland clash

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Simon Easterby: Crucial to pass ‘pivotal’ Scotland test and continue momentum
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Simon Easterby: Crucial to pass ‘pivotal’ Scotland test and continue momentum

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Gregor Townsend wants perspective after Scotland’s Six Nations loss to Ireland
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Gregor Townsend wants perspective after Scotland’s Six Nations loss to Ireland

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Lions watch: Six Nations week two winners and losers ahead of 2025 British and Irish Lions tour
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Lions watch: Six Nations week two winners and losers ahead of 2025 British and Irish Lions tour

ABC  

The Six Nations Championship is in its second week, and the top players are already emerging ahead of the British and Irish Lions tour of Australia in June. The outrageous dummy from replacement Pierre Schoeman late on almost gets him a nod of approval, but really the pack were on the back foot throughout and were made to look very …

We’re a good team – Elliot Daly sure England ready to push for Six Nations title
1 month, 2 weeks ago

We’re a good team – Elliot Daly sure England ready to push for Six Nations title

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Scotland vs Ireland LIVE rugby: Latest Six Nations result and reaction after visitors seize control of championship
1 month, 2 weeks ago

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

The Independent  

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Five talking points as Scotland and Ireland clash in Six Nations
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Five talking points as Scotland and Ireland clash in Six Nations

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Six Nations team of the weekend: Flying schemer who turned England's defence into road-kill, the Welshman who starred even in 43-0 defeat and the man who must start for the Lions
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Six Nations team of the weekend: Flying schemer who turned England's defence into road-kill, the Welshman who starred even in 43-0 defeat and the man who must start for the Lions

Daily Mail  

The opening weekend of the Six Nations delivered three bonus-point wins and set the tone for a mouth-watering championship. Favourites France dominated Wales on Friday night without having to hit top gear ahead of their trip to Twickenham on Saturday, while Ireland ground England down and then burst through a tired defence at will to stay far enough ahead of …

Lions watch: Six Nations week one winners and losers ahead of the 2025 British and Irish Lions tour
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Lions watch: Six Nations week one winners and losers ahead of the 2025 British and Irish Lions tour

ABC  

All the attention of the rugby union world will be on Australia later this year, when the British and Irish Lions return to these shores for the first time since 2013. Scrum half Jamison Gibson-Park was named player of the match for the way he steered his side around the park, scoring Ireland's only try of a very competitive first …

Gregor Townsend says win over Italy will prepare Scotland for what is to come
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Gregor Townsend says win over Italy will prepare Scotland for what is to come

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Scotland vs Italy LIVE rugby: Six Nations 2025 result and reaction as title-chasing hosts start with hard-fought win
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Scotland vs Italy LIVE rugby: Six Nations 2025 result and reaction as title-chasing hosts start with hard-fought win

The Independent  

Scotland have hope of mounting a Six Nations title challenge as they embark on a fresh campaign against Italy. In the absence of captain Sione Tuipulotu, all-action openside Rory Darge and star fly half Finn Russell lead the hosts into a first battle with a visiting team that enjoyed a tournament to remember in 2024. Two wins and a draw …

Finn Russell sees title mindset as Scotland look to build on progress
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Finn Russell sees title mindset as Scotland look to build on progress

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Talking points as Scotland begin their Six Nations challenge against Italy
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Talking points as Scotland begin their Six Nations challenge against Italy

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Inside Wales' Six Nations revival bid: The genius who rebuilds army officers, a cold-water plunge in the Cote d'Azur and Warren Gatland's new approach
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Inside Wales' Six Nations revival bid: The genius who rebuilds army officers, a cold-water plunge in the Cote d'Azur and Warren Gatland's new approach

Daily Mail  

The most important person in Wales’s bid to turn around their record slump in this year’s Six Nations is arguably not coach Warren Gatland or any of his players. France defence coach Shaun Edwards said: ‘He is one of the premier operators in his field.’ Former Wales and Lions captain Sam Warburton added: ‘Without doubt, Andy had a huge impact …

Six Nations stands as a rare shining light amid rugby's turmoil
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Six Nations stands as a rare shining light amid rugby's turmoil

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A capsule look at the rugby teams in the Six Nations
2 months ago

A capsule look at the rugby teams in the Six Nations

Associated Press  

ENGLAND World ranking: 7 Captain: Maro Itoje Coach: Steve Borthwick Schedule: R1 at Ireland R2 vs France R3 vs Scotland R4 vs Italy R5 at Wales Recent Six Nations history: 2020 1st 2021 5th 2022 3rd 2023 4th 2024 3rd Prospects: More disappointment. We need to work harder.” – Maro Itoje FRANCE World ranking: 4 Captain: Antoine Dupont Coach: Fabien …

England receive key fitness boost ahead of Six Nations opener
2 months ago

England receive key fitness boost ahead of Six Nations opener

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Gregor Townsend confident Scotland can cope with loss of skipper Sione Tuipulotu
2 months, 1 week ago

Gregor Townsend confident Scotland can cope with loss of skipper Sione Tuipulotu

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Gregor Townsend backs Scotland to learn from ‘painful experiences’ of last year
2 months, 1 week ago

Gregor Townsend backs Scotland to learn from ‘painful experiences’ of last year

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Gregor Townsend thrilled after Fergus Burke, who could have played for England and the All Blacks, pledges his future to Scotland for the Six Nations
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Gregor Townsend thrilled after Fergus Burke, who could have played for England and the All Blacks, pledges his future to Scotland for the Six Nations

Daily Mail  

Gregor Townsend has expressed his delight after Saracens fly-half Fergus Burke pledged his international future to Scotland rather than England. Fergus Burke has made a positive impression since joining Saracens last year Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend was upbeat after naming Fergus Burke in his squad Jonny Gray has also boosted the Scots by returning, with the towering lock fit …

Gregor Townsend hoping Kyle Steyn can still feature for Scotland in Six Nations
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Gregor Townsend hoping Kyle Steyn can still feature for Scotland in Six Nations

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Six Nations team of the tournament: Ireland dominate after securing back-to-back crowns
1 year ago

Six Nations team of the tournament: Ireland dominate after securing back-to-back crowns

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Ireland wins back-to-back Six Nations after edging stubborn Scotland 17-13
1 year ago

Ireland wins back-to-back Six Nations after edging stubborn Scotland 17-13

Associated Press  

DUBLIN — Ireland won successive Six Nations by overcoming a bold Scotland, nerves and the late withdrawal of key man Hugo Keenan to prevail 17-13 at Lansdowne Road on Saturday. Then a brilliant solo try by Scotland’s Huw Jones suddenly brought them within four points with three minutes left. “We’re probably only scratching the surface.” Ireland was stung again last …

The one thing Ireland must prove as they face Six Nations title decider
1 year ago

The one thing Ireland must prove as they face Six Nations title decider

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Gregor Townsend: Scotland need their ‘best rugby of the season’ against Ireland
1 year ago

Gregor Townsend: Scotland need their ‘best rugby of the season’ against Ireland

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Andy Farrell gives same Ireland team chance for retribution in Six Nations title decider
1 year ago

Andy Farrell gives same Ireland team chance for retribution in Six Nations title decider

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Gregor Townsend still believes in Scotland despite shock loss to Italy
1 year ago

Gregor Townsend still believes in Scotland despite shock loss to Italy

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We desperately want to win – Warren Gatland keen to end Wales’ losing streak
1 year ago

We desperately want to win – Warren Gatland keen to end Wales’ losing streak

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Alarmingly basic errors cost England dearly in Scotland defeat
1 year, 1 month ago

Alarmingly basic errors cost England dearly in Scotland defeat

The Telegraph  

A Calcutta Cup contest that will be forever etched in history. You have to go back to 1896, for the last time Scotland secured four successive victories against England in the championship and Duhan van der Merwe was their history boy, becoming the first Scotland player to score a hat-trick of tries against the auld enemy and delivering the kind …

England’s Fraser Dingwall savours dream start to Six Nations: ‘It’s been a blur’
1 year, 1 month ago

England’s Fraser Dingwall savours dream start to Six Nations: ‘It’s been a blur’

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Jamie George admits England must do better after narrow victory over Wales... but insists his side have the belief to spring a surprise Six Nations title bid
1 year, 1 month ago

Jamie George admits England must do better after narrow victory over Wales... but insists his side have the belief to spring a surprise Six Nations title bid

Daily Mail  

Jamie George admitted he was relieved to maintain England’s unbeaten start with a narrow win over Wales on Saturday but insisted his side have the belief to spring a Six Nations surprise. The captain admitted his team must do better against Scotland at Murrayfield in two weeks but claimed it will not take a ‘quantum leap’ in performance to launch …

There is belief: Jamie George confident England will improve during Six Nations
1 year, 1 month ago

There is belief: Jamie George confident England will improve during Six Nations

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George North insists Wales are 'excited to get stuck in' when they face rivals England... as Warren Gatland's side aim to notch the first win of their Six Nations campaign at Twickenham
1 year, 1 month ago

George North insists Wales are 'excited to get stuck in' when they face rivals England... as Warren Gatland's side aim to notch the first win of their Six Nations campaign at Twickenham

Daily Mail  

North's return will be a huge boost for Gatland's side after sitting out Scotland Dafydd Jenkins called the clash between the old rivals at Twickenham 'special' George North and Dafydd Jenkins are at opposite ends of their Test careers but both Wales stars are well aware of the importance of beating their old enemy England. We are excited to get …

The key talking points as England host Wales in Guinness Six Nations clash
1 year, 1 month ago

The key talking points as England host Wales in Guinness Six Nations clash

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Jamie Ritchie still has part to play in Scotland’s Six Nations – Gregor Townsend
1 year, 1 month ago

Jamie Ritchie still has part to play in Scotland’s Six Nations – Gregor Townsend

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Rio Dyer wants Wales to call on confidence in England clash
1 year, 1 month ago

Rio Dyer wants Wales to call on confidence in England clash

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Captain Jamie George says England can win the Six Nations but urges improvements
1 year, 1 month ago

Captain Jamie George says England can win the Six Nations but urges improvements

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Six Nations 2024 LIVE rugby: Wales v Scotland result and reaction as thrilling Wales comeback falls agonisingly short
1 year, 1 month ago

Six Nations 2024 LIVE rugby: Wales v Scotland result and reaction as thrilling Wales comeback falls agonisingly short

The Independent  

✕ Close Six Nations: Full Contact trailer Scotland rugby ended 22 years of hurt in Cardiff after they thwarted a spectacular Wales rugby fightback to win an extraordinary Six Nations clash 27-26. It was Scotland’s first win in the Welsh capital since 2002 – ending a run of 11 successive defeats – to set up a mouth-watering Murrayfield encounter against …

Six Nations predictions: Winner, top try-scorer, breakthrough star and more
1 year, 1 month ago

Six Nations predictions: Winner, top try-scorer, breakthrough star and more

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