Ben Earl reveals painful England motivation for key Scotland clash
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Ben Earl reveals painful England motivation for key Scotland clash

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Steve Borthwick defends England’s tactics which earned Calcutta Cup success
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Steve Borthwick defends England’s tactics which earned Calcutta Cup success

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

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

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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
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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

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

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Jamie Ritchie: Scotland don’t feel like underdogs ahead of England clash
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Jamie Ritchie: Scotland don’t feel like underdogs ahead of England clash

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England determined to end Calcutta Cup ‘hurt’ and avoid unwanted history
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England determined to end Calcutta Cup ‘hurt’ and avoid unwanted history

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Simon Easterby: Crucial to pass ‘pivotal’ Scotland test and continue momentum
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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
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Gregor Townsend wants perspective after Scotland’s Six Nations loss to Ireland

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COMMENT: Football provided the shocks... but Scotland's defeat to Ireland was lamentably predictable
1 month ago

COMMENT: Football provided the shocks... but Scotland's defeat to Ireland was lamentably predictable

Daily Mail  

As someone who supports Rangers and Liverpool, this was an afternoon that couldn’t have gone much worse for Gregor Townsend. Not that the Scotland head coach would have had much time to lament his football teams’ cup exits as he picked over the bones of another defeat to Ireland. Every team in every sport has a bogey team that they …

Simon Easterby delighted to keep Scotland ‘at arm’s length’ in Ireland victory
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Simon Easterby delighted to keep Scotland ‘at arm’s length’ in Ireland victory

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Scotland 18-32 Ireland: Townsend and his tormented players are blown away in familiar tale of woe
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Scotland 18-32 Ireland: Townsend and his tormented players are blown away in familiar tale of woe

Daily Mail  

Battered and wearied at the end of yet another bruising Six Nations defeat to Ireland, this was an afternoon where Scotland’s pain and suffering felt more mental than it did physical. Ireland celebrate as Jack Conan scores the last of their four tries in a 32-18 win at Murrayfield Duhan van der Merwe gives Scotland a glimmer of hope by …

Why England’s painful progress has established them as rugby’s Man Utd
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Why England’s painful progress has established them as rugby’s Man Utd

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

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Don’t be fooled by upbeat England – losing has become the hallmark of Steve Borthwick’s reign
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Don’t be fooled by upbeat England – losing has become the hallmark of Steve Borthwick’s reign

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Steve Borthwick calls on England to be ‘a better team’ against France
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Steve Borthwick calls on England to be ‘a better team’ against France

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

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Celtic rewarded for sticking to principles in win at Aberdeen – Brendan Rodgers
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Celtic rewarded for sticking to principles in win at Aberdeen – Brendan Rodgers

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Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers praised his side for sticking to their principles in testing circumstances after Reo Hatate’s late winner against Aberdeen left them in a “really, really good place” in the title race. The Japan midfielder chested down Greg Taylor’s lofted pass and dispatched a half volley to seal a 1-0 win in the 78th minute and send Celtic …

Ben Earl: ‘It is time for England to start delivering some results’
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Ben Earl: ‘It is time for England to start delivering some results’

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Blair Kinghorn urges much-vaunted Scotland squad to now ‘do what we know we can’
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Blair Kinghorn urges much-vaunted Scotland squad to now ‘do what we know we can’

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Gregor Townsend wants statement win to boost Scotland’s Six Nations bid
3 months, 3 weeks ago

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

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Jamie George and Co must withstand an All Blacks backlash after Joe Marler's Haka comments - with the stakes high for Steve Borthwick's England side at Twickenham
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Jamie George and Co must withstand an All Blacks backlash after Joe Marler's Haka comments - with the stakes high for Steve Borthwick's England side at Twickenham

Daily Mail  

Whatever else they have planned, England’s ideal response to the Haka should be to stare it down, then beat the All Blacks. Captain Jamie George and his England side will have to be braced for a New Zealand backlash The absent Joe Marler’s social media comments have created heightened pre-match tension There is more at stake for England against New …

Relentless England demolish Scotland to make T20 World Cup statement
5 months ago

Relentless England demolish Scotland to make T20 World Cup statement

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Seamus Coleman warns Republic not to be ‘gung-ho with emotion’ against England
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Seamus Coleman warns Republic not to be ‘gung-ho with emotion’ against England

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We're backing England! Gary Lineker calling the Three Lions 's***' and fans throwing cups isn't helping... with the Euros still wide open, join Mail Sport's campaign to get behind the boys
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We're backing England! Gary Lineker calling the Three Lions 's***' and fans throwing cups isn't helping... with the Euros still wide open, join Mail Sport's campaign to get behind the boys

Daily Mail  

The group stage of a major football tournament is the equivalent of pre-season training. Mail Sport is launching a 'We're backing England campaign' to get behind the Three Lions The negativity and toxicity surrounding England is worrying ahead of the Euro 2024 knockouts Harry Kane and Co have looked lacklustre and unconvincing so far in Germany - but they still …

It was an EMBARRASSMENT! Scotland midfielder Callum McGregor offers damning verdict on Tartan Army's thumping 5-1 defeat against Germany in Euro 2024 opener
9 months ago

It was an EMBARRASSMENT! Scotland midfielder Callum McGregor offers damning verdict on Tartan Army's thumping 5-1 defeat against Germany in Euro 2024 opener

Daily Mail  

Scotland lost 5-1 against host nation Germany in their first game of Euro 2024 Callum McGregor admits he was embarrassed by Scotland’s performance in their opening night hammering by Germany. Euro 2024 began in the worst possible fashion for Steve Clarke’s side as they slipped to a chastening 5-1 defeat, having conceded three goals and lost Ryan Porteous to a …

Rangers boss Philippe Clement kicks off Old Firm war of words by claiming rival Brendan Rodgers lacks respect
10 months, 1 week ago

Rangers boss Philippe Clement kicks off Old Firm war of words by claiming rival Brendan Rodgers lacks respect

Daily Mail  

Title protagonists due to meet at Celtic Park on Saturday, with the build-up to crucial contest set to intensify through the week Belgian claims he would 'never say that about an opponent' when asked about Rodgers' comments, before adding 'OK, we will see' Philippe Clement has accused Celtic rival Brendan Rodgers of showing a lack of respect towards his Rangers …

England send another Women’s Six Nations message with Scotland demolition
11 months ago

England send another Women’s Six Nations message with Scotland demolition

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Wales icon Sam Warburton SLAMS 'arrogant' Scotland stars as he reveals their 'cocky' beer-fuelled celebrations in Cardiff... insisting they will 'never win a Championship with these players'
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Wales icon Sam Warburton SLAMS 'arrogant' Scotland stars as he reveals their 'cocky' beer-fuelled celebrations in Cardiff... insisting they will 'never win a Championship with these players'

Daily Mail  

Former British and Irish Lions captain Sam Warburton has labelled Scotland ‘cocky’ and lacking ‘the mindset of a Championship team’ after accusing two unnamed players of drinking beer at a function after this year’s win in Wales — while still wearing full kit and flip-flops. The former Wales captain also felt Scotland would never ‘win a Championship with this group …

Andy Farrell wary of Scotland’s Triple Crown incentive against Ireland
1 year ago

Andy Farrell wary of Scotland’s Triple Crown incentive against Ireland

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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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Ollie Lawrence: Scotland hurt inspired historic Ireland victory
1 year ago

Ollie Lawrence: Scotland hurt inspired historic Ireland victory

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Ben Earl’s dynamism and brave use of the bench: How England pulled off shock win against Ireland
1 year ago

Ben Earl’s dynamism and brave use of the bench: How England pulled off shock win against Ireland

The Telegraph  

Fast starts are relatively easy. At half-time of this compelling contest at Twickenham, just after Jack Crowley had slotted a fourth penalty to put his team 12-8 ahead, Ireland’s players sprinted off the field as though they were chasing the opening kick-off – mind games 101. England’s head coach used this fictional moment to stress that with continuity, his team’s …

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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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 …

Andy Farrell says Ireland are braced for ‘one hell of a battle’ against England
1 year ago

Andy Farrell says Ireland are braced for ‘one hell of a battle’ against England

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England heading in right direction overall under Steve Borthwick – Jamie George
1 year ago

England heading in right direction overall under Steve Borthwick – Jamie George

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Steve Borthwick describes England’s defeat to Scotland as ‘real painful lesson’
1 year ago

Steve Borthwick describes England’s defeat to Scotland as ‘real painful lesson’

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Alarmingly basic errors cost England dearly in Scotland defeat
1 year 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 …

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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Why Scotland’s Cardiff collapse was a blessing in disguise for their Six Nations hopes
1 year, 1 month ago

Why Scotland’s Cardiff collapse was a blessing in disguise for their Six Nations hopes

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Warren Gatland urges Wales to build on near-miraculous comeback against Scotland ahead of crunch Twickenham showdown against England... but admits his side must be 'incredibly tough on ourselves' afte
1 year, 1 month ago

Warren Gatland urges Wales to build on near-miraculous comeback against Scotland ahead of crunch Twickenham showdown against England... but admits his side must be 'incredibly tough on ourselves' afte

Daily Mail  

Wales head coach Warren Gatland urged his team to build on a remarkable second-half performance when they head to Twickenham on Saturday after the narrowest of defeats by Scotland. Gatland’s youthful side – which contained eight Six Nations rookies – fell 27-0 down to Gregor Townsend’s visitors before they roared back after half time at Principality Stadium. Wales head coach …

England battling to avoid wooden spoon with World Cup defence all but over after Sri Lanka defeat
1 year, 4 months ago

England battling to avoid wooden spoon with World Cup defence all but over after Sri Lanka defeat

The Telegraph  

By Tim Wigmore, in Bangalore Moeen Ali has criticised England’s lack of intent and “spark” in their World Cup defence and urged the side to be more aggressive in their must-win match against Sri Lanka. I know the situations haven’t always been easy and have been difficult, but still, I feel like it’s a game of cricket at the end …

England will ‘grow into something brilliant’ after World Cup heartbreak
1 year, 4 months ago

England will ‘grow into something brilliant’ after World Cup heartbreak

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Ben Earl: ‘I want to be one of the world’s best - it’s time for England’s big game players to turn up’
1 year, 5 months ago

Ben Earl: ‘I want to be one of the world’s best - it’s time for England’s big game players to turn up’

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Jamie George: The defeat to Fiji at Twickenham was a line in the sand - we can’t be that team again
1 year, 5 months ago

Jamie George: The defeat to Fiji at Twickenham was a line in the sand - we can’t be that team again

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Scotland left with questions to answer after shooting blanks at Rugby World Cup
1 year, 5 months ago

Scotland left with questions to answer after shooting blanks at Rugby World Cup

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