The key issues Borthwick must resolve as England face World Cup challenge
Here, Nick Purewal looks at what will be crowding Steve Borthwick’s mind. Complete the coaching set-up and procure straight down to work Richard Wigglesworth and …
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Six Nations table: Final standings as Ireland clinch Grand Slam
T he Six Nations reached an exciting conclusion as Ireland clinched a deserved Grand Slam on Super Saturday. The world’s top-ranked international side haven’t skipped …
Ireland vs England: Six Nations 2023 – LIVE!
Six Nations Super Saturday concluded with a huge clash between dilapidated rivals in Dublin this evening. The stage was set for the world’s top-ranked team …
Borthwick: England can match Ireland ‘benchmark’ by World Cup
Ireland dispatched 14-man England 29-16 in Dublin to claim their fourth Six Nations Grand Slam, and second in five years. Dan Sheehan crossed twice, with …
France vs Wales: Six Nations 2023 – LIVE!
Six Nations Super Saturday continued in Paris this afternoon as Les Bleus kept their title hopes alive. The defending champions picked up an entertaining bonus-point …
Scotland seal bonus-point win despite thrilling late Italian onslaught
Kinghorn replaced injured Finn Russell in the starting XV and took his chance with a match-winning performance, though in general there was a lack of …
Jack Cooke reflects on ‘crazy’ rise from club mascot to London Irish captain
Back-rower Cooke grew up in Wokingham and was a season-ticket holder at the Exiles, even walking out holding Bob Casey’s hand on the day he …
France hail Atonio return as Gatland hints at looming Wales cull
W ales could hardly believe hoped for worse news than to face a France side welcoming back one of the world’s top front-row forwards. Les …
Confident Kinghorn backed to fill Finn Russell’s shoes against Italy
Edinburgh playmaker Kinghorn had been expected to start at full-back against Italy, to deputise for the injured Stuart Hogg, but head coach Townsend has slotted …
How Farrell built on the Schmidt legacy to drive Ireland’s evolution
I reland’s route to the top of the world and tomorrow’s Grand Slam decider in Dublin has been all about breathing space. Johnny Sexton has …