England’s playmaking axis must find another gear against Ireland and France to win Six Nations
3 years ago

England’s playmaking axis must find another gear against Ireland and France to win Six Nations

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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, 2 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 …

England 26-25 France: Elliot Daly's last-minute try secures incredible bonus-point victory over Les Bleus as Steve Borthwick's men get first Six Nations win
1 month, 2 weeks ago

England 26-25 France: Elliot Daly's last-minute try secures incredible bonus-point victory over Les Bleus as Steve Borthwick's men get first Six Nations win

Daily Mail  

At the end of the match, Fin Smith ran over to his friends and family in the East Stand and was enveloped into a giant, beery group hug. He set up two tries in the second half as England finally discovered their mettle, keeping his cool to convert Elliot Daly’s last-minute try and deliver a chaotic and cathartic victory. England …

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 …

ROARING SUCCESS! Townsend backs Huw Jones for British and Irish Lions call-up after hat-trick heroics
1 month, 3 weeks ago

ROARING SUCCESS! Townsend backs Huw Jones for British and Irish Lions call-up after hat-trick heroics

Daily Mail  

Gregor Townsend has tipped Huw Jones for a British and Irish Lions call-up after his match-winning heroics against Italy on Saturday. The home side eventually pulled clear and secured a bonus-point win, with Gregor Townsend’s men now gearing up for a crunch clash with Ireland at Murrayfield on Sunday. Hat-trick hero Huw Jones is being backed for a British and …

Sir Clive Woodward's 10 stars to watch in the 2025 Six Nations: The lightning-quick gamebreaker who reminds me of Jason Robinson, an English powerhouse who can blitz opponents and the Welshman every r
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Sir Clive Woodward's 10 stars to watch in the 2025 Six Nations: The lightning-quick gamebreaker who reminds me of Jason Robinson, an English powerhouse who can blitz opponents and the Welshman every r

Daily Mail  

I’m really looking forward to this Six Nations because I think it should be a great tournament and no one knows exactly what is coming. England's 20-year-old prop Asher Opoku-Fordjour is one of the hottest prospects in rugby The forward has soared into the England setup at the age of just 20 and is primed to kick on He came …

England receive key fitness boost ahead of Six Nations opener
1 month, 3 weeks ago

England receive key fitness boost ahead of Six Nations opener

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Steve Borthwick wants replacements to help England finish with a flourish
2 months, 1 week ago

Steve Borthwick wants replacements to help England finish with a flourish

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The tweaks England must make to salvage autumn campaign
4 months, 3 weeks ago

The tweaks England must make to salvage autumn campaign

The Telegraph  

It can be difficult to draw conclusions from close Test matches, but England’s trot of tight losses has coughed up familiar themes. For many, Saturday’s gut-wrenching defeat by the All Blacks will have reinforced the notion that England are being held back by critical flaws. Scrummage for 80 minutes Two scrum penalties in the 70th and 72nd minutes had already …

England player ratings as Cole Palmer and Harry Kane struggle against Finland
5 months, 1 week ago

England player ratings as Cole Palmer and Harry Kane struggle against Finland

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Valiant England go down swinging in thrilling Six Nations defeat by France
1 year ago

Valiant England go down swinging in thrilling Six Nations defeat by France

The Telegraph  

For England the aim is simple, back up the memorable win against Ireland with another victory and performance to prove that it wasn’t just an unexpected flash in the pan and that under Steve Borthwick they have a template and plan that can regularly beat the world’s best. “We got some things really right emotionally last week in the build-up …

England still have more gears to find after Ireland win – Topsy Ojo
1 year ago

England still have more gears to find after Ireland win – Topsy Ojo

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Key talking points as England conclude Six Nations campaign against France
1 year ago

Key talking points as England conclude Six Nations campaign against France

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How England brought the ‘oomph’ to stun Ireland in Six Nations epic
1 year ago

How England brought the ‘oomph’ to stun Ireland in Six Nations epic

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England v Ireland LIVE: Six Nations 2024 result and reaction from Twickenham
1 year ago

England v Ireland LIVE: Six Nations 2024 result and reaction from Twickenham

The Independent  

✕ Close Andy Farrell hails Ireland's composure with Six Nations win in France Marcus Smith slotted a last-minute drop goal as England ended Ireland’s double grand slam dream with an exhilarating 23-22 win in a display of their best attacking rugby for years to take the Six Nations championship to the final round. After Scotland’s shock loss to Italy, Ireland …

England v Ireland result: Marcus Smith drop-goal clinches sensational Six Nations victory
1 year ago

England v Ireland result: Marcus Smith drop-goal clinches sensational Six Nations victory

The Telegraph  

England, where have you been? The shock and awe that overwhelmed Scotland in Rome reverberated all the way to Twickenham as Steve Borthwick’s side sensationally shattered Ireland’s Grand Slam procession. If Ireland needed a reminder of the reason why no team has yet to complete back-to-back Grand Slams in the Six Nations, England provided it in spades with a stunning …

England receive double injury boost ahead of Ireland Six Nations clash
1 year ago

England receive double injury boost ahead of Ireland Six Nations clash

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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 Ford slays the dragon but scrappy England win won’t go down in folklore
1 year, 1 month ago

George Ford slays the dragon but scrappy England win won’t go down in folklore

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England 16-14 Wales: George Ford plays key part with two penalties as Steve Borthwick's side come from behind to prevail in Six Nations clash
1 year, 1 month ago

England 16-14 Wales: George Ford plays key part with two penalties as Steve Borthwick's side come from behind to prevail in Six Nations clash

Daily Mail  

If Barry John were watching from the heavens, he would probably have switched off with a few minutes to spare. George Ford helped to architect the scrappy victory hosts England clawed back from Wales The home side made sure that their opponents' 12-year wait for a win at Twickenham rolls on The England players celebrated after the final whistle in …

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: George North's return could prove vital for Wales, while England's Maro Itoje looks back to his best... the THREE key clashes to look out for at Twickenham
1 year, 1 month ago

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: George North's return could prove vital for Wales, while England's Maro Itoje looks back to his best... the THREE key clashes to look out for at Twickenham

Daily Mail  

Old rivals Wales and England will do battle yet again on Saturday afternoon in their Six Nations clash at Twickenham. Wales will welcome back George North from injury for the fixture, which will come as a huge boost to the side following their narrow defeat to Scotland. Here, Mail Sport's Sir Clive Woodward takes a look at the three match-ups …

George North returns as Wales make big changes for England clash
1 year, 1 month ago

George North returns as Wales make big changes for England clash

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Forcing Wales into fresh line-out horror show will be key for England victory in Six Nations
1 year, 1 month ago

Forcing Wales into fresh line-out horror show will be key for England victory in Six Nations

The Telegraph  

No area of the game summed up Wales’s upward curve against Scotland, from abysmal to the verge of a record Six Nations comeback, than their improvement in their line-out. In the first 50 minutes when Scotland barely put a foot wrong, Wales’s lack of control at the breakdown and poor kick-chase combined with Scotland’s domination of the kicking game – …

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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5 things we learned from England’s progress through the Rugby World Cup
1 year, 5 months ago

5 things we learned from England’s progress through the Rugby World Cup

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England attack has fingerprints of Nick Evans and Harlequins all over it
2 years, 1 month ago

England attack has fingerprints of Nick Evans and Harlequins all over it

The Telegraph  

Defensive steel, breakdown disruption and the aerial dominance of Freddie Steward were the more obvious positives to take from England’s gritty win over Wales. A 20-10 victory also hinted at the influence of Nick Evans, the interim attack coach. Remarkably, that is the same total that they registered in last year’s Six Nations matches against Scotland, Wales, Ireland and France …

England ensure Wales end week of woe with defeat in scrappy Six Nations clash
2 years, 1 month ago

England ensure Wales end week of woe with defeat in scrappy Six Nations clash

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Steve Borthwick was right – England weren’t good at anything, admits Eddie Jones
2 years, 1 month ago

Steve Borthwick was right – England weren’t good at anything, admits Eddie Jones

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England Six Nations squad winners and losers as Billy Vunipola and Jonny May lose out
2 years, 2 months ago

England Six Nations squad winners and losers as Billy Vunipola and Jonny May lose out

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5 things we learned from this weekend’s Autumn Nations Series matches
2 years, 4 months ago

5 things we learned from this weekend’s Autumn Nations Series matches

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Nick Pope's fumble squanders three-goal fightback but England take heart from Germany draw
2 years, 6 months ago

Nick Pope's fumble squanders three-goal fightback but England take heart from Germany draw

The Telegraph  

the same opponents and the scene, of course, of England's greatest footballing triumph. I’m sure some England fans won’t be happy but I think that means I’m doing good if it upsets some people that I didn’t choose their country.” Musiala’s friends from his England days include Jude Bellingham, who also moved to Germany to start his senior career. “From …

Emily Scarratt to captain England for Six Nations decider against France
2 years, 10 months ago

Emily Scarratt to captain England for Six Nations decider against France

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England suffer Six Nations defeat to Ireland after early red card for Charlie Ewels
3 years ago

England suffer Six Nations defeat to Ireland after early red card for Charlie Ewels

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Ireland are most ‘cohesive’ team in world rugby, England boss Eddie Jones insists
3 years ago

Ireland are most ‘cohesive’ team in world rugby, England boss Eddie Jones insists

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Revealed: The five-year strategy Wales have used to frustrate England
3 years, 1 month ago

Revealed: The five-year strategy Wales have used to frustrate England

The Telegraph  

Some aspects of strategy in sport are unashamedly obvious. Others take hold stealthily and become more influential as a contest wears on so that, by full-time, one subtle ploy has shaped everything. Over recent years, the way Wales kick when they face England has fallen into that second category. In each of their first two matches of the current Six …

Bring on England! Revived Wales are relishing Twickenham challenge after edging Scotland
3 years, 1 month ago

Bring on England! Revived Wales are relishing Twickenham challenge after edging Scotland

Daily Mail  

Just another week on the Wales rugby rollercoaster. Wales returned to form on Saturday to beat Scotland 20-17 in their second Six Nations match Eddie Jones' England are next on the menu for Wales, and they're ready for the fierce test ‘We weren’t happy with the performance in Dublin and we had an honest week,’ said Wales centre Jonathan Davies, …

Jack Nowell will bring something different to England from the wing and will look to make an impact
3 years, 1 month ago

Jack Nowell will bring something different to England from the wing and will look to make an impact

Daily Mail  

England will be looking to get their Six Nations campaign back on track with a victory against Italy on Sunday. Jack Nowell, Wing I haven't seen him this sharp since 2016,' Jones said of Nowell. Jack Nowell will have something to prove ahead of his first start for England since 2019 Harry Randall Scrum-half Eddie Jones’ selection of the 24-year-old …

Eddie Jones takes blame for tactical error in Scotland Six Nations loss
3 years, 1 month ago

Eddie Jones takes blame for tactical error in Scotland Six Nations loss

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Six Nations: Wales captain Dan Biggar insists success is 'second nature' to this group of players
3 years, 2 months ago

Six Nations: Wales captain Dan Biggar insists success is 'second nature' to this group of players

Daily Mail  

One of the best skills Warren Gatland had as Wales coach was his ability to turn the water of poor domestic Welsh displays into the wine of Six Nations titles and Grand Slams. Wales captain Dan Biggar insists success is 'second nature' to this group of players Wales might be the defending Six Nations champions but confidence is low at …

England vs Australia result: Marcus Smith shines in Autumn Nations Series as Eddie Jones extends win streak over Wallabies
3 years, 4 months ago

England vs Australia result: Marcus Smith shines in Autumn Nations Series as Eddie Jones extends win streak over Wallabies

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England beat France to give Shaun Wane flying start as head coach
3 years, 5 months ago

England beat France to give Shaun Wane flying start as head coach

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England vs Scotland result: Five things we learned as Harry Kane struggles and full-backs define Euro 2020 stalemate
3 years, 9 months ago

England vs Scotland result: Five things we learned as Harry Kane struggles and full-backs define Euro 2020 stalemate

The Independent  

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Six Nations 2021: Eddie Jones insists England ‘still know where we are going’ despite Ireland loss
4 years ago

Six Nations 2021: Eddie Jones insists England ‘still know where we are going’ despite Ireland loss

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Six Nations: Victory over France gives England head start in race for Rugby World Cup, says Eddie Jones
4 years ago

Six Nations: Victory over France gives England head start in race for Rugby World Cup, says Eddie Jones

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England players are eager to fix discipline issues, says Eddie Jones
4 years ago

England players are eager to fix discipline issues, says Eddie Jones

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Six Nations: England's Eddie Jones approached by 'three or four players' about their indiscipline
4 years ago

Six Nations: England's Eddie Jones approached by 'three or four players' about their indiscipline

Daily Mail  

Eddie Jones has revealed he received a number of calls last week from England players eager to address the indiscipline that has ruined their Guinness Six Nations title defence. Following the 40-24 mauling by Wales, the squad left camp for a scheduled break week but the shortcoming of England's Championship-high penalty count compelled some to ring Jones. Eddie Jones said …

Six Nations: How to watch England, Wales and Ireland - team news, TV guide, kick-off times, odds
4 years, 1 month ago

Six Nations: How to watch England, Wales and Ireland - team news, TV guide, kick-off times, odds

Daily Mail  

The Six Nations resumes this weekend after a two week break with plenty to discuss ahead of two matches of huge significance. England beat Italy 41-18 last time out to claim their first win of the Six Nations championships Six Nations 2021: The table as it stands France sit top of the table after the opening two rounds following wins …

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