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Johnny Sexton (c) chats to Andrew Goodman and John Fogarty at Ireland training last week

Sexton adding 'bigger picture' perspective to Ireland

Johnny Sexton's presence in the Ireland camp is benefitting coaches as well as players, according to Simon Easterby.

Rugby • 31 Jan

Sexton adding 'bigger picture' perspective to Ireland

Johnny Sexton's presence in the Ireland camp is benefitting coaches as well as players, according to Simon Easterby.

Rugby • 30 Jan

Simon Easterby talks to Sam Prendergast at training in Portugal

Easterby expects long-term Prendergast v Crowley battle

Simon Easterby expects Sam Prendergast and Jack Crowley to "compete for a long time" after naming the Leinster out-half to start against England.

Rugby • 30 Jan

Sam Prendergast will make his Six Nations debut

Prendergast starts for Six Nations debut v England

Sam Prendergast will start at out-half for Ireland in their opening Guinness Six Nations match against England on Saturday.

Rugby • 30 Jan

Simon Easterby talks to Sam Prendergast (r) at training in Portugal

Prendergast-Crowley to 'compete for a long time'

Simon Easterby expects Sam Prendergast and Jack Crowley to "compete for a long time" after naming the Leinster out-half to start against England.

Rugby • 30 Jan

Ireland captain Caelan Doris and England skipper Maro Itoje

Ireland v England: All you need to know

Ireland begin their 2025 Guinness Six Nations campaign against England on Saturday afternoon - find out all you need to know here.

Rugby • 30 Jan

Ireland v England: All you need to know

Ireland begin their 2025 Guinness Six Nations campaign against England on Saturday afternoon - find out all you need to know here.

Rugby • 01 Feb

Twin threat - Curry brothers to start against Ireland

England have sprung a surprise by uniting the Curry twins in their back row for Saturday's Guinness Six Nations opener against Ireland in Dublin.

Rugby • 28 Jan

Alex Mitchell helped England to victory over Ireland last season

England boosted by Mitchell return ahead of Ireland tie

England's prospects of causing an upset against Ireland have improved after Alex Mitchell was cleared to take part in the Six Nations opener in Dublin.

Rugby • 27 Jan

Jamie George started all 12 of England's matches last year

George to miss Ireland game as England injuries mount

England have been struck by an injury crisis less than a fortnight before their Guinness Six Nations opener against Ireland, with vice-captain Jamie George heading a significant list of withdrawals from Steve Borthwick's squad.

Rugby • 21 Jan

Jonny Gray was last capped in 2023 and chose not to play in the autumn international

Gray returns for Scotland, France bolster their squad

Bordeaux lock Jonny Gray and Edinburgh hooker Dave Cherry have been recalled to the Scotland squad for the Guinness Six Nations.

Rugby • 15 Jan

England's Sam Underhill being tackled by Ireland's Jack Crowley (L) and Bundee Aki during the 2024 Six Nations

Underhill to miss Ireland trip, RFU's Sweeney faces EGM

England flanker Sam Underhill is unlikely to play any part in the Six Nations after his club Bath revealed he requires an ankle operation.

Rugby • 10 Jan

Immanuel Feyi-Waboso will not be adding to his 10 England caps during this year's Six Nations

Feyi-Waboso and Ollivon ruled out of Six Nations

England wing Immanuel Feyi-Waboso will miss the entire Six Nations because of the dislocated shoulder sustained on club duty for Exeter last month

Rugby • 07 Jan

Borthwick hails 'wonderfully gifted' Tom Voyce

England head coach Steve Borthwick has paid tribute to the "wonderfully gifted" former international Tom Voyce, who died after he was swept away while driving across a swollen river last weekend.

Rugby • 13 Dec 24

Clubs on alert after Jones released from RFU contract

Felix Jones has officially left his role with England and the RFU.

Rugby • 13 Dec 24

Clubs on alert after Jones released from RFU contract

Felix Jones has officially left his role with England and the RFU.

Rugby • 13 Dec 24

Tom Roebuck celebrates scoring England's ninth and final try

England crush Jones' Japan side to end losing run

England ended their five-Test losing run by crushing Eddie Jones' Japan 59-14 at Allianz Stadium in an upbeat finish to an otherwise disappointing second year for Steve Borthwick.

Rugby • 24 Nov 24

Maro Itoje: 'Wearing this rose is extremely important to me and my team-mates'

Itoje: Playing for England is the Mecca

Maro Itoje believes that England's players would reject the opportunity to play in the global breakaway league that is threatening to upend the rugby landscape.

Rugby • 18 Nov 24

Cheslin Kolbe of South Africa celebrates

England's losing run continues with South Africa defeat

England's quest to resurrect their autumn by toppling South Africa ended in crushing disappointment as the world champions inflicted a fifth successive defeat on Steve Borthwick side.

Rugby • 16 Nov 24

New Zealand players celebrate a hardfought win

New Zealand hold off England in Twickenham battle

England were left distraught by another missed opportunity to topple New Zealand after George Ford just failed to convert a late penalty and drop-goal attempt in a 24-22 defeat at Allianz Stadium.

Rugby • 02 Nov 24

England face the haka before the 2019 World Cup semi-final

Marler says 'ridiculous' haka 'needs binning'

Joe Marler has called for the haka to be scrapped ahead of Saturday's clash with New Zealand as it emerged the veteran prop has left England camp for personal reasons.

Rugby • 31 Oct 24

Kevin Sinfield: 'This new arrangement allows me to keep doing the thing that I'm passionate about'

Sinfield to continue with England coaching role

Kevin Sinfield is to remain part of Steve Borthwick's England coaching team after agreeing revised terms for his role.

Rugby • 07 Oct 24

England celebrate their first title in eight years

England claim U20 World Rugby Championship

Joe Bailey and Arthur Green touched down as England powered their way to a 21-13 victory over France to win the World Rugby Under-20 Championship final in Cape Town.

Rugby • 20 Jul 24

Edel McMahon (c) leads Ireland out at Twickenham

McMahon: Twickenham pain can drive Ireland on

Ireland captain Edel McMahon believes her side will be able to move on quickly from their 14-try defeat to England on Saturday.

Rugby • 22 Apr 24

Tough day at the office for 'shell-shocked' Ireland

Outclassed and distinctly second best in every facet of the game, Scott Bemand admitted it was "a tough day at the office" as Ireland fell to a 88-10 defeat to England.

Rugby • 20 Apr 24

England rugby

Sexton adding 'bigger picture' perspective to Ireland

Sexton adding 'bigger picture' perspective to Ireland

Easterby expects long-term Prendergast v Crowley battle

Prendergast starts for Six Nations debut v England

Prendergast-Crowley to 'compete for a long time'

Ireland v England: All you need to know

Ireland v England: All you need to know

Twin threat - Curry brothers to start against Ireland

England boosted by Mitchell return ahead of Ireland tie

George to miss Ireland game as England injuries mount

Gray returns for Scotland, France bolster their squad

Underhill to miss Ireland trip, RFU's Sweeney faces EGM

Feyi-Waboso and Ollivon ruled out of Six Nations

Borthwick hails 'wonderfully gifted' Tom Voyce

Clubs on alert after Jones released from RFU contract

Clubs on alert after Jones released from RFU contract

England crush Jones' Japan side to end losing run

Itoje: Playing for England is the Mecca

England's losing run continues with South Africa defeat

New Zealand hold off England in Twickenham battle

Marler says 'ridiculous' haka 'needs binning'

Sinfield to continue with England coaching role

England claim U20 World Rugby Championship

McMahon: Twickenham pain can drive Ireland on

Tough day at the office for 'shell-shocked' Ireland