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England

This week
23rd March 2025 - 27th March 2025
Qualifiers
You need to be uncomfortable – Rice wants England spurred on by Tuchel criticism
24 Mar
2.1k
4
W6N
England start Women’s Six Nations title defence with bonus-point win over Italy
23 Mar
1.7k
0
This month
March 2025
Changes
Marcus Smith returns to full-back for England's Six Nations finale with Wales
12 Mar
1.6k
3
North Sea
Sodium cyanide 'not on board' blazing cargo ship but jet fuel sparks 'extreme' concern
11 Mar
5.1k
10
too strong
England keep Six Nations hopes alive with bonus-point win over Italy
The 42
Updated 9 Mar
13.5k
3
too strong
England keep Six Nations hopes alive with bonus-point win over Italy
9 Mar
5.6k
24
SMITH OUT
Marcus Smith dropped as England shake up backline for Italy clash
5 Mar
6.4k
18
Last month
February 2025
familiar face
The best team in the world have made themselves even stronger
27 Feb
42.0k
8
chance to impress
Ireland A team named for Bristol clash against England
21 Feb
7.9k
49
Back in action
Alex Dombrandt recalled to England squad for Scotland clash
17 Feb
2.5k
4
The Video Review
Sexton-inspired kicking helps Ireland to take control over England
After some poor kicking in the first half, Ireland manipulated the visitors in the second 40.
Murray Kinsella
4 Feb
5.3k
16
heartbeat
'We were frustrated after November' - JGP looks for another level from Ireland
4 Feb
3.6k
21
suspended
English back row Kpoku hit with ban after red card against Ireland U20s
3 Feb
4.8k
10
The Video Review
Power plays, sweeping scores, and pure strength - Ireland's attack fires
Dan Sheehan’s second-half beauty was the pick of the bunch against England.
Murray Kinsella
2 Feb
6.2k
13
Happy Days
'The starters laid a strong foundation. We had real impetus off the bench'
1 Feb
4.4k
37
Up and Running
Immense bench impact sends Ireland to bonus-point win over England
Simon Easterby’s men made lots of errors but Dan Sheehan and co. got the job done
Murray Kinsella
Reports from the Aviva Stadium
1 Feb
8.0k
107
Environment
Wrestling fan Finlay Bealham welcomes Ireland's weirdness
1 Feb
2.7k
9
January
January 2025
Closer Look
Biggest storyline? What are Ireland's chances? - Our writers look ahead to the Six Nations
The 2025 action starts tonight.
31 Jan
2.1k
10
mindset
'My body feels the best it’s ever been' - Van der Flier in powerful form
31 Jan
2.1k
16
Rugby
Experienced England prove too strong for Ireland in U20 Six Nations curtain-raiser
The 42
30 Jan
13.6k
21
opener
Prendergast set to start at number 10 for Ireland against England
Simon Easterby has faced some tough selection decisions for the Six Nations opener.
Murray Kinsella
29 Jan
11.4k
94
playmaker
'I'm sure he'll be alright' - Prendergast trains fully despite dead leg
28 Jan
5.2k
12
Team news
Curry twins to make first England start together in Six Nations opener against Ireland
28 Jan
5.5k
26
crux
'When Ireland play that, they are arguably the best in the world' - Borthwick
4 hrs ago
6.0k
6
CONFIRMED
Furlong ruled out of Ireland's clash with England as Aungier called up
The 32-year-old has returned home to Ireland after a recurrence of his calf injury.
Updated 8 hrs ago
8.5k
39
big calls
Ireland's tight selection decisions show strength of 23 for England
Simon Easterby’s men had a big session in the Portuguese sun earlier today.
25 Jan
5.6k
2
Injuries
England winger and ex-France skipper ruled out for Six Nations
7 Jan
3.9k
4
Last year
2024
Punishment
FAI fined again over booing of God Save the King at Wembley
28 Dec 2024
3.5k
12
HPAI
England introduces preventative measures after multiple bird flu cases detected across the country
23 Dec 2024
11.4k
Wiltshire
In pictures: Revellers of the winter solstice at Stonehenge
21 Dec 2024
20.0k
51
United Kingdom
Britain's King Charles' cancer treatment ‘to continue into next year’
20 Dec 2024
19.2k
62
tournament
Ireland's conquerors Wales will face defending champions England in Euro 2025 group stage
16 Dec 2024
1.2k
3
Giving it the big one
'Some clown abused me at half-time' - Eddie Jones confronted on Twickenham return
25 Nov 2024
4.0k
13
FactCheck
Debunked: An image said to show 'unvetted men in Rosslare' was taken in England
21 Nov 2024
734
Reaction
'Looking for excuses when you lose 5-0 is kind of pathetic...it's embarrassing'
Gavin Cooney
reports from Wembley
17 Nov 2024
7.1k
17
sobering night
Fifty minutes of promise and optimism undone as Ireland's desperate reality comes to fore
Historic defeat at Wembley showed some encouraging signs before England ruthlessly expose gulf in class.
David Sneyd
17 Nov 2024
1.6k
0
Hammering
Scales red card triggers a Wembley humiliation for Ireland
Ireland conceded five times across a brutal second-half.
Gavin Cooney
reports from Wembley
17 Nov 2024
2.5k
16
Selection
Shock debut for McGuinness at Wembley, Kane returns for England
17 Nov 2024
5.0k
7
match preview
'We need to learn how to play against these teams' - Wembley test can give Ireland a roadmap to World Cup
17 Nov 2024
1.3k
2
Nations League
England on course for promotion as brilliant Curtis Jones' backheel caps Greece win
14 Nov 2024
2.6k
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