Rugby
'Scotland must use Rome anger for mission improbable in Ireland'
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Friday, 15 March 2024 05:04
Before Scotland faced Ireland in last year's Six Nations, Netflix cameras picked up Gregor Townsend's rallying cry to the troops, a call to arms that backfired.The documentary 'Full Contact' might as well be named 'Hostage To Fortune'. Townsend says the Irish players and media "believe we're soft, believe we're the team that'll go for 60 minutes and then fade. This…
England's enforcer Martin set to lead the way in 'Le Crunch'
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Friday, 15 March 2024 02:29
If 'Le Crunch' - the name often used to describe England's fierce rivalry with France - could be typified by a single current player, George Martin would be a strong contender. The Leicester Tigers lock has won 10 caps and is still in the relative infancy of his Test career, but his performances for England have belied his 22 years.Influential…
Tuilagi avoids speculation over final England game
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Friday, 15 March 2024 09:58
Centre Manu Tuilagi avoided revealing his future England plans amid reports linking him with a move abroad.external-linkThe 32-year-old is yet to feature this Six Nations, but was named on the bench for England's final game against France in Lyon.The Rugby Football Union (RFU) and Premiership Rugby have a rule whereby players selected for England must compete in the Premiership."The plan…
'One to play and title is still in Ireland's hands'
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Friday, 15 March 2024 01:06
There's no doubt the guys will be hurting after losing to England, but the Six Nations title is still in our hands.I spoke before about how Twickenham can be like a cauldron. It's one of the most exciting places to go in rugby.I was over at the game and the atmosphere was incredible. The crowd and the team were really…
Trust head injury experts after Nash return - Farrell
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Thursday, 14 March 2024 10:59
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell says he is confident in the return-to-play process after Calvin Nash was passed fit to play against Scotland in the Six Nations on Saturday.Nash did not return to the pitch during Ireland's defeat by England after he failed a head injury assessment (HIA).Farrell says he passed his return-to-play protocols with "flying colours". Munster's Nash, 26,…
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