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England

Women's Six Nations

Ireland put it up to England before being blown away by second-half blitz in Cork

The 42

12 Apr

11.3k

Women's Six Nations

Ireland put it up to England before being blown away by second-half blitz in Cork

The all-conquering Red Roses stayed on track for a seventh straight Women’s Six Nations title.

12 Apr

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Six Nations

Ireland make three changes for Saturday's clash with England in Cork

10 Apr

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Charged

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4 Apr

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Qualifiers

You need to be uncomfortable – Rice wants England spurred on by Tuchel criticism

24 Mar

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W6N

England start Women’s Six Nations title defence with bonus-point win over Italy

23 Mar

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Changes

Marcus Smith returns to full-back for England's Six Nations finale with Wales

12 Mar

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North Sea

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11 Mar

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too strong

England keep Six Nations hopes alive with bonus-point win over Italy

The 42

Updated 9 Mar

13.5k

too strong

England keep Six Nations hopes alive with bonus-point win over Italy

9 Mar

5.6k

SMITH OUT

Marcus Smith dropped as England shake up backline for Italy clash

5 Mar

6.4k

familiar face

The best team in the world have made themselves even stronger

27 Feb

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chance to impress

Ireland A team named for Bristol clash against England

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Back in action

Alex Dombrandt recalled to England squad for Scotland clash

17 Feb

2.5k

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

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heartbeat

'We were frustrated after November' - JGP looks for another level from Ireland

4 Feb

3.6k

suspended

English back row Kpoku hit with ban after red card against Ireland U20s

3 Feb

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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

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Happy Days

'The starters laid a strong foundation. We had real impetus off the bench'

1 Feb

4.4k

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

Closer Look

Biggest storyline? What are Ireland's chances? - Our writers look ahead to the Six Nations

The 2025 action starts tonight.

31 Jan

2.2k

mindset

'My body feels the best it’s ever been' - Van der Flier in powerful form

31 Jan

2.1k

Rugby

Experienced England prove too strong for Ireland in U20 Six Nations curtain-raiser

The 42

30 Jan

13.6k

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

playmaker

'I'm sure he'll be alright' - Prendergast trains fully despite dead leg

28 Jan

5.2k

Team news

Curry twins to make first England start together in Six Nations opener against Ireland

28 Jan

5.5k

crux

'When Ireland play that, they are arguably the best in the world' - Borthwick

26 Jan

6.0k

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 26 Jan

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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

5.7k

Injuries

England winger and ex-France skipper ruled out for Six Nations

7 Jan

3.9k

Punishment

FAI fined again over booing of God Save the King at Wembley

28 Dec 2024

3.5k

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

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United Kingdom

Britain's King Charles' cancer treatment ‘to continue into next year’

20 Dec 2024

19.2k

tournament

Ireland's conquerors Wales will face defending champions England in Euro 2025 group stage

16 Dec 2024

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Giving it the big one

'Some clown abused me at half-time' - Eddie Jones confronted on Twickenham return

25 Nov 2024

4.0k

FactCheck

Debunked: An image said to show 'unvetted men in Rosslare' was taken in England

21 Nov 2024

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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

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

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