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Six Nations: Matt Sherratt ‘couldn’t turn down’ Wales offer after Warren Gatland’s departure

Matt Sherratt admitted he “couldn’t turn down” the chance to coach Wales after being appointed as Warren Gatland’s immediate successor. The...

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Scotland’s Tom Jordan relishing chance to sample ‘hostile’ Twickenham atmosphere

Tom Jordan is relishing the prospect of his first away appearance for Scotland coming in what he expects to be a...

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Six contenders to succeed Warren Gatland as Wales boss

Wales are searching for a new head coach after Warren Gatland’s second spell in charge came to an end. Gatland presided...

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Warren Gatland exits Wales boss role during Six Nations after 14th straight loss

Warren Gatland has left his role as Wales head coach by mutual agreement following a record run of 14 successive Test...

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Steve Borthwick’s best results as England head coach

By Charlie Elliott England have just defeated France in a great display of desire and tactical awareness, as well as plenty of...

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Six Nations: Stock risers and fallers from Round Two

Wales continued their record-breaking run of terrible form, while France yet again came up short when it really mattered. Have England finally...

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Five key talking points from the Six Nations: Steve Borthwick turns a corner

By Charlie Elliott Following another brilliant weekend of Six Nations action, during which England managed to get a famous win over...

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Six Nations TOTW: Fin Smith unbelievable in first Test start

The surprise of the week came at Twickenham when England managed to get a last-gasp win over France in Le Crunch, but there...

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Ireland dominate Scotland to remain only unbeaten Six Nations side

By Ethan BentsIreland beat Scotland in dominating fashion to continue their hunt for the Six Nations Championship hat-trick. Calvin Nash, Caelan Doris, James...

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The Incredibles! Fin Smith ignites spirited England to Six Nations win over France

From Adam Hathaway at Twickenham Triumph: Elliot Daly scores England’s crucial late try to spark the celebrations PICTURES: Getty Images Fin...

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Six Nations: England ecstasy as Fin Smith seizes the day against France

By Nick Cain at Twickenham England ............................. 26pts Tries: Lawrence 36, Freeman 58, Baxter 70, Daly 79 Conversions: M Smith 36,...

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Six Nations: French errors open the door for England

By Paul Rees It was like Messi blazing over in front of an open goal, Virat Kohli holing out in the...

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Six Nations: Steve Borthwick deserves credit for his brave calls in England’s win over France

By Brendan Gallagher Time to tip a hat in the direction of England coach Steve Borthwick who bit the bullet hard...

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Six Nations: Italy hold on to leave Wales with little hope

By Brendan Gallagher Italy .................................... 22pts Try: Capuozzo 20 Conversion: Allan 21 Penalties: Allan 7, 29, 34, 61, 74 Wales ..................................15pts...

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Warren Gatland – We made too many mistakes

Head coach Warren Gatland said he understood people’s frustration after Wales crashed to their 14th consecutive defeat and a worst-ever world...

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Lukhan Salakaia-Loto’s ready to do battle with the British & Irish Lions

By Paul Rees Coach: Joe Schmidt Lukhan Salakaia-Loto has credited Northampton with resurrecting his Test career as he looks forward to...

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U20s Six Nations: Irish on top with quickfire hat-trick from flyer Charlie Molony

By Ben Jaycock Scotland ...........15pts Tries: Watson 24, Roberts 43, Patterson 62 Ireland...............33pts Conversions: Green 2, 13, 17, 58 Tries: Molony...

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U20s Six Nations: George Timmins turns on the power as England’s chariot gathers pace

By James Orpin England ........................... 27pts Tries: James 11, Penalty 23, Hanson 80+2 Conversions: Coen 11, 82 Penalties: Coen 30, 55...

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U20s Six Nations: Wales finally end their away day blues as Roberto Fasti fluffs his lines

By George Wellbelove Italy .......................18pts Tries: Ducros 15, Casartelli 39 Conversion: Fasti 40 Penalties: Fasti 1, 54 Wales ................... 20pts Tries:...

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Rugby Europe Championship: Georgia on their way to super seven

Rugby Europe Championship By Ben Jaycock Georgia booked their place at World Cup 2027 with a 40-7 victory over the Netherlands....

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Super Rugby Pacific Preview – Superstar Ardie Savea the man to ignite Moana Pasifika

Super Rugby Preview By Ben Jaycock Ardie Savea’s move to Moana Pasifika is the headline transfer and there’s a feeling of...

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Six Nations – Italy vs Wales Betting Preview

By Peter Ryan – @PeterRyanSports Wales will head to Rome to take on Italy to kick off the second round of...

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Five key talking points as England prepare to host France in Six Nations

England host France at Allianz Stadium on Saturday with the aim of reigniting their Guinness Six Nations title bid after falling...

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Official Preview: Japan Rugby League One 2024-25 – Round Seven

Division One Last year’s finalists throwing another party, and a bout between two of the major contenders who would be king,...

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Fin Smith to start at fly-half for England against France

England have united Fin Smith and Marcus Smith in their starting backline for the first time as they look to reignite...

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U20s Six Nations: England vs France Match Preview

By Conor McLarnon England U20s look to continue their impressive start to their Six Nations campaign as they take on France...

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Reuben Morgan-Williams: The Overlooked Talent Who Deserved a Shot in Wales’ Six Nations Squad

By Peter Ryan – @PeterRyanSports Throughout the history of Welsh rugby, many memorable scrum-halves have taken the field in the famous...

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Wales hope to have Aaron Wainwright available for Six Nations clash with Italy

Wales are hopeful that back-row forward Aaron Wainwright could be fit for their crunch Guinness Six Nations clash against Italy despite...

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England’s Cadan Murley out of France clash and doubtful for rest of Six Nations

Cadan Murley has been ruled out of England’s clash with France on Saturday with a foot problem that could rule him...

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Antoine Dupont is human – Tommy Freeman confident England can stop France star

Tommy Freeman insists England are confident of containing France’s scrum-half genius Antoine Dupont in Saturday’s Allianz Stadium showdown. Dupont underlined his...

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Gareth Thomas – A Dark Horse for the British & Irish Lions?

By Peter Ryan – @PeterRyanSports There is a lot of excitement whenever the Six Nations rolls around, but when it’s a...

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Six Nations: Best brothers of all time

By Charlie Elliott After Tom and Ben Curry became the first set of twin brothers to play in a Six Nations...

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Six Nations: Biggest stock risers and fallers

By Charlie Elliott A topsy-turvy start to the 2025 Six Nations led to some surprising stars announcing themselves on the biggest stage, with some...

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Six Nations: Five changes England need to make next weekend against France

By Charlie Elliott After a good performance in the first half, England faltered against Ireland and succumbed to a comfortable defeat, despite the...

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Six Nations Team of the Week: France run riot against Wales

While the opening weekend of Six Nations action was not entirely surprising in terms of results, with all three favourites winning, the nature...

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Steve Borthwick: It’s tough but England are improving

From Adam Hathaway in Dublin England coach Steve Borthwick was disappointed with his side’s second half collapse yesterday which handed Ireland...

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Brotherly advice is a big help for Tom Willis

By Adam Hathaway Tom Willis felt an outsider the first time he pitched up in England camp but now the Saracens...

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Six Nations – England wilt in Dublin’s red hot furnace

By Nick Cain Ireland............................... 27pts Tries: Gibson-Park 35, Aki 52, Beirne 64, Sheehan 72 Conversions: Crowley 65, 73 Penalty: Prendergast 56...

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Once again, England blow their chances

By Paul Rees England continue to find ways to lose. As in their previous six Tests against tier-one opposition, they led...

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Fin Smith looks like a starting 10 to me, with Marcus Smith on the bench

By Brendan Gallagher There is no justice in this world and, despite the magnificent efforts of the other 28 players on...

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Huw Jones puts Scotland in cruise control to get opening Six Nations win

By Bryn Palmer Scotland's Six Nations campaign is up and running. Five tries, three of them to prolific centre Huw Jones,...

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Gregor Townsend salutes hat-trick hero Huw Jones

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend saluted hat-trick hero Huw Jones after the centre took his tally to 22 Test tries and...

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Six Nations: Wales find reasons to hope but it’s a walk in the park for France

By Brendan Gallagher France................................ 43pts Tries: Attissogbe 18, 33; Bielle-Biarrey 23, 41; Marchand 55, Gailleton 68, Alldritt 78 Conversions: Ramos 19,...

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Wales must face up to Italy challenge – Warren Gatland

Head coach Warren Gatland says Wales must front up in Rome on Saturday after crashing to a record Six Nations loss...

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U20s Six Nations: France run nine tries past overpowered Welsh lads

By James Harrington France................63pts Tries: Akrab 3, 40; Pacome 27, Mousques 50, 56; Brau Boirie 54, Taccola 71, Llaveria 77, Jabea...

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U20s Six Nations: Battling forwards put England in pole position over Ireland

By Dan Robertshaw Ireland................................3pts Penalties: Wisniewski 30 England ............................19pts Try: Penalty 68 Penalties: Coen 12, 27, 33, 79 Defending champions England...

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