Rugby evening headlines as Wales call up new player but no gametime promised and Finn Russell discarded
These are your rugby evening headlines on Thursday, March 17.
Ireland Sport News
Eddie Jones bracing England for French kicking onslaught with reshaped line-up
Eddie Jones has primed England for the kicking onslaught expected from France by selecting a second specialist full-back as George Furbank links up with Freddie Steward in a reshaped formation.
England's Jones rings changes for Six Nations finish against France
England coach Eddie Jones sprang a surprise by naming George Furbank at fullback and Freddie Steward on the wing for his side's bid to deny France a Grand Slam in their Six Nations finale in Paris on Saturday.
Cheltenham day three: Flooring Porter retains Stayers’ Hurdle title in style
Day three of the 2022 Cheltenham Festival has got underway, with seven races on the card:
'I think everyone was expecting Finn to play' - Scotland's Russell decision won't change Irish approach
Andy Farrell says he's slightly surprised that Scotland have dropped Finn Russell for this Saturday's Guinness Six Nations finale at the Aviva Stadium.
Kinghorn not special target but out-half always under pressure, says Jack Conan
Blair Kinghorn is going to get the same treatment as every other out-half that Ireland play against, says Jack Conan.
Furbank in at fullback, Sinckler on bench for England against France
LONDON : England coach Eddie Jones has brought in George Furbank to play fullback, switching Freddie Steward to the wing, in the team announced on Thursday for England's final Six Nations game against France in Paris on Saturday.
England v France: George Furbank starts in Paris
George Furbank starts at full-back in a surprise tactical switch for England's final-round Six Nations meeting with title favourites France on Saturday.