Steve Borthwick defends England’s tactics which earned Calcutta Cup success

By: Duncan Bech

23 February 2025 at 10:00

Borthwick praised his players’ tactical flexibility as the Calcutta Cup was reclaimed through with a first victory in the fixture since 2020.

Fin Smith stakes claim as France hit back – what we learned from Six Nations

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By: Duncan Bech

23 February 2025 at 09:51

France delivered an 11-try rout of Italy.

Gregor Townsend says Scotland must build on performance in narrow England defeat

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By: Duncan Bech

23 February 2025 at 03:25

The Calcutta Cup was seized from Scottish hands through a 16-15 defeat that would have ended differently had Finn Russell nailed a late conversion.

Lions rivals go toe-to-toe and Duhan danger – England v Scotland talking points

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By: Duncan Bech

21 February 2025 at 01:00

England have not beaten their rivals at home since 2017.

Simon Easterby focused on Ireland amid Wales speculation

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By: Duncan Bech

20 February 2025 at 04:37

Easterby is leading Ireland on an interim basis as Andy Farrell prepares for the British and Irish Lions tour.

Simon Easterby focused on Ireland amid Wales speculation

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By: Duncan Bech

20 February 2025 at 04:37

Easterby is leading Ireland on an interim basis as Andy Farrell prepares for the British and Irish Lions tour.

Ollie Chessum replaces George Martin for England’s clash against Scotland

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By: Duncan Bech

18 February 2025 at 07:15

It will be Chessum’s first start for England since last year’s Six Nations.

Ireland facing captaincy call with Caelan Doris among trio ruled out of Wales clash

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By: Duncan Bech

18 February 2025 at 06:17

Ronan Kelleher and prop Tadhg Furlong have also been ruled of the Cardiff showdown

Five things we learned from this weekend’s Guinness Six Nations action

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By: Duncan Bech

9 February 2025 at 10:06

England edged past France in a thrilling contest, while Wales fell to a 14th straight defeat and Ireland maintained their perfect record.

We’re a good team – Elliot Daly sure England ready to push for Six Nations title

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By: Duncan Bech

9 February 2025 at 10:00

Daly’s final-minute try sealed a dramatic 26-25 triumph over France at Allianz Stadium.

England’s dramatic late win over France gives Fin Baxter a taste for more

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By: Duncan Bech

9 February 2025 at 04:00

Baxter joined Elliot Daly in stepping off the bench to score a try in a breathless climax.

We know there is so much in us – skipper Maro Itoje hails courageous England

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By: Duncan Bech

8 February 2025 at 12:42

Elliot Daly’s last-minute try, converted by Fin Smith, decided a breathless Six Nations clash against France.

England revive Six Nations title hopes with last-gasp victory against France

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By: Duncan Bech

8 February 2025 at 10:55

Elliot Daly’s score ended a run of seven successive defeats against top-tier opposition.

France star Antoine Dupont relieved not to face Toulouse team-mate Jack Willis

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By: Duncan Bech

7 February 2025 at 08:25

England’s rule of only selecting Gallagher Premiership-based players denies them from picking the likes of Joe Marchant, Henry Arundell and Willis.

Maro Itoje reveals he turned down huge money from French clubs to become England captain

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By: Duncan Bech

7 February 2025 at 05:06

If Itoje had moved to France he would have become ineligible for England selection

Maro Itoje rejected offers from French clubs to fulfil England ambitions

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By: Duncan Bech

7 February 2025 at 04:16

Had Itoje accepted one of the offers, he would have become ineligible for England selection.

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

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By: Duncan Bech

7 February 2025 at 01:31

France are strong favourites to storm Twickenham and continue their march to a title showdown with Ireland in Dublin on March 8.

‘Tough and brave’ Fin Smith backed to star on first England start against France

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By: Duncan Bech

6 February 2025 at 10:20

The 22-year-old Northampton player will start at fly-half while Marcus Smith replaces Freddie Steward at full-back.

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

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By: Duncan Bech

6 February 2025 at 06:00

Head coach Steve Borthwick has made a total of five changes, two of them positional, for the Six Nations fixture at Allianz Stadium.

Steve Borthwick needs time, like Ruben Amorim at Man Utd – England attack coach

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By: Duncan Bech

5 February 2025 at 10:00

Head coach Borthwick’s future is being questioned following a run of seven defeats in nine Tests and seven in a row against top-tier opposition.

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