Ireland will have no problem bouncing back from loss to England – Andy Farrell
1 year ago

Ireland will have no problem bouncing back from loss to England – Andy Farrell

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

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Halfway through the Six Nations, Ireland still rules and Dupont’s France rebounds
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1 month, 1 week ago

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

Associated Press  

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 …

Scotland did not deserve to lose to England — but Calcutta Cup pain conceals tough Six Nations truth
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1 month, 1 week ago

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

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SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Why my glass is half full despite England's lucky victory and the encounter with Scotland fans that made win sweeter
1 month, 1 week ago

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Why my glass is half full despite England's lucky victory and the encounter with Scotland fans that made win sweeter

Daily Mail  

England's last two Six Nations games haven't been good for the heart rate of the country's rugby supporters. But my glass is firmly half full because, while some might say England have been fortunate in their last two matches, my view is they are really growing as a team. England reclaimed the Calcutta Cup by the narrowest of margins but …

Simon Easterby hails Ireland’s mentality in Wales to keep Grand Slam dream alive
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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
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Wales finally show spark in new era but Ireland stay on track for Six Nations grand slam

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Ireland consigns Wales to another rugby loss with 27-18 win to stay on course for Six Nations title
1 month, 1 week ago

Ireland consigns Wales to another rugby loss with 27-18 win to stay on course for Six Nations title

Hindustan Times  

CARDIFF, Wales — Ireland condemned Wales to a record-extending 15th straight rugby loss after overcoming a 20-minute red card to rally for a 27-18 win and stay on course for an unprecedented third straight Six Nations title on Saturday. Ireland was restored to a full complement of players in the 52nd minute and didn’t concede a point after that, with …

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

England vs Scotland prediction: Calcutta Cup rivals may serve up try-fest
1 month, 1 week ago

England vs Scotland prediction: Calcutta Cup rivals may serve up try-fest

The Independent  

England vs Scotland betting tips - Over 7.5 tries - 16/5 William Hill England will be looking to make it back-to-back wins in the Six Nations this weekend, when they take on Scotland at Twickenham on Saturday. Scotland go into the game with a 31-19 victory over Italy in their opening game and an 18-32 defeat to Ireland last time …

Dan Sheehan insists Ireland need to stick to basics against Wales
1 month, 1 week ago

Dan Sheehan insists Ireland need to stick to basics against Wales

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England and Scotland face new pressures in transformed Calcutta Cup rivalry
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England and Scotland face new pressures in transformed Calcutta Cup rivalry

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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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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, 2 weeks 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 …

Simon Easterby: Crucial to pass ‘pivotal’ Scotland test and continue momentum
1 month, 3 weeks ago

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

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Five British and Irish Lions hopefuls who impressed in Six Nations round two
1 month, 3 weeks ago

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

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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, 3 weeks ago

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

Associated Press  

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 …

Lions watch: Six Nations week two winners and losers ahead of 2025 British and Irish Lions tour
1 month, 3 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 …

Ireland beats Scotland 32-18 in Six Nations to take huge step to unprecedented third straight title
1 month, 3 weeks 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, 3 weeks ago

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

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England v France LIVE: Six Nations result and reaction as England win Twickenham thriller with last-gasp try
1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

Peter de Villiers confident Scotland are now capable of beating Ireland
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Peter de Villiers confident Scotland are now capable of beating Ireland

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Simon Easterby: Ireland must be better in face of ‘very good’ Scotland attack
1 month, 4 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, 4 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, 4 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: Why England can be positive despite Ireland defeat - but there is one key question Steve Borthwick must ask his players ahead of Six Nations clash with France
1 month, 4 weeks ago

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Why England can be positive despite Ireland defeat - but there is one key question Steve Borthwick must ask his players ahead of Six Nations clash with France

Daily Mail  

Sign up to Mail+ today to join more than 125,000 subscribers and get exclusive access to the best Six Nations coverage throughout the tournament I don't like saying this after an England defeat, predominantly because the country's national side should always be looking to win regardless of the opposition. England showed great improvement from some of their performances in the …

Impressive Ireland set sail in search of Six Nations history as England wilt again
1 month, 4 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, 4 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, 4 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 …

Pressure on Borthwick and focus on forwards – Ireland v England talking points
2 months ago

Pressure on Borthwick and focus on forwards – Ireland v England talking points

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It’s time for Steve Borthwick to deliver and this England decision will decide Six Nations fate
2 months ago

It’s time for Steve Borthwick to deliver and this England decision will decide Six Nations fate

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England captain Maro Itoje admits defeating Ireland will be a 'really big task' but insists the team are 'ready to go' ahead of their Six Nations opener
2 months ago

England captain Maro Itoje admits defeating Ireland will be a 'really big task' but insists the team are 'ready to go' ahead of their Six Nations opener

Daily Mail  

Maro Itoje says England are 'ready to go' as they target an upset victory over Ireland that would launch their Guinness Six Nations in style. Itoje leads the team for the first time after taking over the captaincy from Jamie George and has been presented with a daunting first assignment against the champions in Dublin on Saturday. Maro Itoje will …

New captain Maro Itoje says England ‘ready to go’ as they target Ireland upset
2 months ago

New captain Maro Itoje says England ‘ready to go’ as they target Ireland upset

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Six Nations LIVE: Latest news as Sam Prendergast starts for champions Ireland against England
2 months ago

Six Nations LIVE: Latest news as Sam Prendergast starts for champions Ireland against England

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Sam Prendergast handed keys to kingdom as Ireland reveal side to face England in Six Nations
2 months ago

Sam Prendergast handed keys to kingdom as Ireland reveal side to face England in Six Nations

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The challenges standing between Ireland and Six Nations history
2 months ago

The challenges standing between Ireland and Six Nations history

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

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

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Former Ireland assistant highlights unlikely Six Nations benefit to Andy Farrell's sabbatical
2 months ago

Former Ireland assistant highlights unlikely Six Nations benefit to Andy Farrell's sabbatical

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Six Nations rugby is back. Here are the big questions ahead of Friday’s start
2 months ago

Six Nations rugby is back. Here are the big questions ahead of Friday’s start

Associated Press  

Ireland is going for an unprecedented three-peat. The Six Nations starts on Friday and the annual jamboree between the top rugby nations in the northern hemisphere isn’t short of storylines for the 2025 edition. France missed Dupont in last year’s Six Nations, when he stepped away to focus on playing sevens for France at the Paris Olympics. Five of those …

What will British and Irish Lions coach Andy Farrell be watching during the Six Nations?
2 months ago

What will British and Irish Lions coach Andy Farrell be watching during the Six Nations?

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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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Can Ireland thrive without Andy Farrell? – Six Nations talking points
2 months, 1 week ago

Can Ireland thrive without Andy Farrell? – Six Nations talking points

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Caelan Doris says Ireland must keep improving to retain Six Nations title
2 months, 1 week ago

Caelan Doris says Ireland must keep improving to retain Six Nations title

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Great Britain and Ireland waste little time on final day to secure Team Cup
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Great Britain and Ireland waste little time on final day to secure Team Cup

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Ireland produce late comeback to end autumn campaign with win over Australia
4 months ago

Ireland produce late comeback to end autumn campaign with win over Australia

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Farrell’s Ireland beat Australia 22-19 before he heads off to the British and Irish Lions
4 months ago

Farrell’s Ireland beat Australia 22-19 before he heads off to the British and Irish Lions

Associated Press  

DUBLIN — Ireland rugby coach Andy Farrell will head into his secondment with the British and Irish Lions on the back of a narrow win over Australia, the team he intends to bring down on next year’s tour. Asked if Australia was ready for the Lions, Schmidt said “maybe not yet.” “But,” he added, “I think — and I hope …

Wales and Republic of Ireland set up tense second leg after stalemate in Cardiff
4 months ago

Wales and Republic of Ireland set up tense second leg after stalemate in Cardiff

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Andy Farrell: Handing Ireland reins to Simon Easterby will be ‘seamless’ process
4 months ago

Andy Farrell: Handing Ireland reins to Simon Easterby will be ‘seamless’ process

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Andy Farrell wants Ireland to be at their best against Australia
4 months, 1 week ago

Andy Farrell wants Ireland to be at their best against Australia

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Ireland rookies impress as penalty-ridden Fiji dominated 52-17
4 months, 1 week ago

Ireland rookies impress as penalty-ridden Fiji dominated 52-17

Associated Press  

DUBLIN — Ireland’s fresh charges gave coach Andy Farrell options to ponder for the autumn rugby closer against Australia after they comfortably handled Fiji 52-17 on Saturday. On debut, Gus McCarthy deepened Ireland’s grand stock of hookers with no-look passes and a try after two crooked throw-ins in another shaky lineout, while flanker Cormac Izuchukwu stood out with a high …

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