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.
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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.
England wing Anthony Watson forced to retire due to injury
England wing Anthony Watson has been forced to retire from professional rugby on medical grounds, his club Leicester Tigers said on Friday.
Jonny Gray returns to Scotland Six Nations squad, Maro Itoje chosen as 'surprise' captain for England
Bordeaux lock Jonny Gray and Edinburgh hooker Dave Cherry have been recalled to the Scotland squad for the Guinness Six Nations.
England opt to hand Maro Itoje captaincy role ahead of Six Nations as squad is revealed
Maro Itoje will lead England into the upcoming Guinness Six Nations after replacing Jamie George as captain.