Rugby
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Ireland have cracked the rugby code – but Steve Borthwick’s England have a plan to match them
It has fast become rugby’s great puzzle – how do you stop Andy Farrell’s Ireland? The green giants of the…
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Marcus Smith crushes Ireland’s grand slam dream as England become title contenders
Twickenham has scarcely known a noise like it. Marcus Smith dropped boot to ball and then wheeled away in embrace…
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Six Nations team of the week: Which players starred in round four?
A vintage Six Nations weekend has thrown the championship back open after shock wins for England and Italy in the…
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Mighty Emmanuel Meafou issues England warning after ‘emotional’ France debut
It was a terrifying sight. It was about an hour after France rugby had completed their crush of Wales, the…
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Rory Best explains exactly how Andy Farrell has taken Ireland to the brink of history
Rory Best remembers the speech well. It was 2016, and Andy Farrell had just arrived in Ireland to oversee the…
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Key talking points as Scotland prepare to face Italy in Guinness Six Nations
Scotland face Italy in their penultimate Guinness Six Nations match at the Stadio Olimpico on Saturday. Here, the PA news…
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Jamie George using his mother’s recent death as inspiration for Scotland showdown
Jamie George will draw inspiration from the heartwarming thought that his late mother will be watching down on him as…
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Andy Farrell will not underestimate Wales in Ireland’s Grand Slam bid
Andy Farrell is braced for a “war of attrition” against winless Wales and knows any hint of complacency could wreck…
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Six Nations predictions: Winner, top try-scorer, breakthrough star and more
An intriguing Six Nations is about to begin as the annual championship returns as open as ever. All six sides…
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Steve Borthwick reveals key quality that made Jamie George his ideal England captain
Steve Borthwick has explained that it is Jamie George’s ability to connect with people that made him the ideal candidate…
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