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

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

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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. Tom Curry, England open image in gallery Tom Curry is back to his best for England England have insisted that there has been no drop off in Curry’s game despite a number of injury issues over the last couple of years, but the flanker has looked properly back to his best in this campaign so far. I see a player who is better now than what he was a while ago.” Sam Prendergast, Ireland open image in gallery Sam Prendergast produced a mature showing to back up Simon Easterby’s faith If Prendergast had shown glimpses of the potential that has so many in Ireland so excited about the fly half across his first couple of caps, this felt like the moment he really began to look comfortable as a Test 10. 11 carries for 43 metres are very respectable numbers with Fagerson taking on more responsibility in a tight five that missed Pierre Schoeman’s punch, You can understand Gregor Townsend’s thinking in leaving the loosehead to provide bench impact later, but by the time he arrived, Ireland had already built a position of such strength. Tommy Freeman, England open image in gallery Tommy Freeman leapt above Louis Bielle-Biarrey to score a crucial England try As discussed last week, there are great riches for Farrell to pick through in the back three, such variety in skillsets making it a fascinating area of selection.

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Lions watch: Six Nations belongs to France, as England pummel Wales, Scotland falls away and Ireland don't turn up
6 days, 5 hours ago

Lions watch: Six Nations belongs to France, as England pummel Wales, Scotland falls away and Ireland don't turn up

ABC  

France is the Six Nations champion, and deservedly so, but Scotland once again showed that it has all the ingredients to challenge the best teams in the world with another battling display in Paris. Cardiff has so often been a graveyard for English hopes and dreams, indeed 12 years ago, with both teams hunting the title, Wales hammered England 30-3 …

Lions watch: England's Smiths shine, Scotland run rampant and Ireland falter in Six Nations round four
1 week, 5 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 …

Five British and Irish Lions hopefuls who impressed in Six Nations round three
3 weeks, 4 days ago

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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3 weeks, 4 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 …

Scotland did not deserve to lose to England — but Calcutta Cup pain conceals tough Six Nations truth
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3 weeks, 5 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: Six Nations week two winners and losers ahead of 2025 British and Irish Lions tour
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Lions watch: Six Nations week two winners and losers ahead of 2025 British and Irish Lions tour

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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 …

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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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 …

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, 2 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, 2 weeks ago

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

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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 …

Pressure on Borthwick and focus on forwards – Ireland v England talking points
1 month, 3 weeks ago

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

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Six Nations stands as a rare shining light amid rugby's turmoil
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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
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Former Ireland assistant highlights unlikely Six Nations benefit to Andy Farrell's sabbatical

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A capsule look at the rugby teams in the Six Nations
1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

Six Nations rugby is back. Here are the big questions ahead of Friday’s start
1 month, 3 weeks 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?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

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

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Six new faces to watch in the 2025 Six Nations
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Six new faces to watch in the 2025 Six Nations

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England receive key fitness boost ahead of Six Nations opener
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England receive key fitness boost ahead of Six Nations opener

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

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

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Andy Farrell set to confirm first members of Lions coaching staff
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Andy Farrell set to confirm first members of Lions coaching staff

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

Steve Borthwick wants replacements to help England finish with a flourish

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Simon Easterby welcomes return of Leinster quartet for Six Nations title defence
2 months ago

Simon Easterby welcomes return of Leinster quartet for Six Nations title defence

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Change likely if Wales show no improvement in Six Nations – Warren Gatland
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Change likely if Wales show no improvement in Six Nations – Warren Gatland

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British & Irish Lions 2025: Predicting the squad to tour Australia after Autumn Nations Series
3 months, 2 weeks ago

British & Irish Lions 2025: Predicting the squad to tour Australia after Autumn Nations Series

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Joe McCarthy sets sights on a place in Andy Farrell’s Lions tour squad
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Joe McCarthy sets sights on a place in Andy Farrell’s Lions tour squad

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Farrell’s Ireland beat Australia 22-19 before he heads off to the British and Irish Lions
3 months, 3 weeks ago

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

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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 …

Andy Farrell: Handing Ireland reins to Simon Easterby will be ‘seamless’ process
3 months, 3 weeks ago

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

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Andy Farrell will not shy away from Lions talk as Ireland prepare for Australia
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Andy Farrell will not shy away from Lions talk as Ireland prepare for Australia

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Andy Farrell wants Ireland to be at their best against Australia
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Andy Farrell wants Ireland to be at their best against Australia

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On this day in 2017: British and Irish Lions draw Test series in New Zealand
8 months, 2 weeks ago

On this day in 2017: British and Irish Lions draw Test series in New Zealand

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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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Andy Farrell: Falling short of Grand Slam is ‘best thing’ for developing Ireland
1 year ago

Andy Farrell: Falling short of Grand Slam is ‘best thing’ for developing Ireland

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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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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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Andy Farrell focused on pitch and not online as Ireland face Six Nations decider
1 year ago

Andy Farrell focused on pitch and not online as Ireland face Six Nations decider

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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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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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Six Nations team of the week: which players starred in round two?
1 year, 1 month ago

Six Nations team of the week: which players starred in round two?

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Ireland’s Six Nations defence gets tougher from here on in – Andy Farrell
1 year, 1 month ago

Ireland’s Six Nations defence gets tougher from here on in – Andy Farrell

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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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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: How will England replace Owen Farrell?
1 year, 1 month ago

Six Nations 2024: How will England replace Owen Farrell?

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Andy Farrell wants Ireland to be courageous in Six Nations opener against France
1 year, 1 month ago

Andy Farrell wants Ireland to be courageous in Six Nations opener against France

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Ireland eschew drastic changes for Six Nations defence after World Cup setback
1 year, 1 month ago

Ireland eschew drastic changes for Six Nations defence after World Cup setback

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Steve Borthwick demands different mindset for different Six Nations results
1 year, 1 month ago

Steve Borthwick demands different mindset for different Six Nations results

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Six Nations LIVE: England and Ireland announce squads and new captains ahead of tournament
1 year, 2 months ago

Six Nations LIVE: England and Ireland announce squads and new captains ahead of tournament

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✕ Close Gatland aware of Rees-Zammit’s NFL switch only ‘an hour’ before Wales squad announcement The countdown to the 2024 edition of the Six Nations continued after the shock news that Wales have lost star Louis Rees-Zammit as he pursues a career in the NFL. Earlier in the day, England named their squad, with Jamie George replacing Owen Farrell as …

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