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Ireland's King to miss rest of Six Nations and World Cup
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Thursday, 17 April 2025 04:23
Back row Erin King will miss the remainder of Ireland's Women's Six Nations campaign and the World Cup later this year because of a knee injury, the Irish Rugby Football Union has confirmed.The 21-year-old sustained the injury during last week's defeat by England in Cork and is to undergo surgery in Dublin on Thursday before beginning her rehabilitation. King, who…
Scotland change two for 'huge task' against England
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Thursday, 17 April 2025 05:01
Captain Rachel Malcolm misses out with a concussion as Scotland make two changes for their Six Nations trip to England on Saturday.Malcolm suffered a head knock in the 25-17 home defeat by Italy last weekend, as did scrum-half Leia Brebner-Holden.Fly-half Helen Nelson will lead the team in Malcolm's absence.Caity Mattinson takes over at number nine and Jade Konkel comes in…
Clark 'more hungry' after England camp call-up
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Thursday, 17 April 2025 02:40
It was late one evening at the end of January when Gloucester lock Arthur Clark's phone rang out of the blue with a call-up to the England pre-Six Nations training camp. Just over 12 hours later, the uncapped Clark was on a plane to the England base in Girona, Spain, where he spent almost two weeks with the squad before…
'Dad was crying in the stands' - Heyes reflects on England recall
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Thursday, 17 April 2025 01:10
Heyes had come off the bench - as he had done for England in all four previous games in the tournament - to make his try-scoring contribution in the 68-14 thumping of Wales that gave England hope of snatching the championship title on the final day.Before the Six Nations, he had gone two years and three months without earning a…
England always have pressure to perform - Ward
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Thursday, 17 April 2025 03:42
Success for England in their Women's Six Nations match against Scotland on Saturday will be measured on team cohesion and performance rather than the result, says Red Roses lock Abbie Ward.England have not lost to Scotland since 1999, with John Mitchell's side on a 23-match winning streak in all competitions.Bryan Easson's side were defeated 46-0 in Edinburgh by the Red…
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