England name Curry twins in starting line-up for first time
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.
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Ireland must rediscover attacking edge for England test
A historic third Six Nations championship quest begins at home to England on Saturday, but well-placed optimism can't give way to complacency.
Past woes still echo as unpredictable England arrive in town
Ireland and England's latest meeting, 150 years after their first, comes freighted with greater than average levels of uncertainty.
England boosted by Alex Mitchell's return to fitness ahead of Ireland clash
England's prospects of causing an upset against Ireland have improved after Alex Mitchell was cleared to take part in the Guinness Six Nations opener in Dublin.
Can Ireland thrive without Andy Farrell? – Six Nations talking points
The 2025 Guinness Six Nations kicks off in Paris under the Stade de France floodlights on January 31 when Les Bleus tackle Wales.
Excited Simon Easterby eyes shot at Six Nations history
These are unchartered waters for Irish rugby.
England lose injured scrumhalves Mitchell and Van Poortvliet
LONDON : England coach Steve Borthwick has been forced into a rethink at scrumhalf for his opening Six Nations game away to Ireland after Jack van Poortvliet and Alex Mitchell picked up injuries over the weekend and were replaced by Ben Spencer and Raffi Quirke.
England's Watson retires on medical grounds
England wing Anthony Watson has been forced to retire from professional rugby on medical grounds, his club Leicester Tigers said on Friday.