Ireland recall ‘world-class’ Hugo Keenan for England clash but lose James Ryan
Ireland have recalled “world-class” Hugo Keenan for Saturday’s clash with England but will be without lock James Ryan for the remainder of the Guinness Six Nations.
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Marcus Smith could get England chance against Ireland with Fin Smith doubtful
Fin Smith is a major doubt for England’s clash with Ireland on Saturday with Marcus Smith ready to step into the breach for the penultimate round of the Guinness Six Nations.
Marcus Smith and Alex Mitchell boost England ahead of Ireland showdown
Marcus Smith and Alex Mitchell have returned to the England squad ahead of Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations clash with Ireland.
Steve Borthwick hopes England fly-half Marcus Smith could be fit to face Ireland
England head coach Steve Borthwick hopes fly-half Marcus Smith could be fit to return to action in the Guinness Six Nations clash against Ireland at Twickenham.
Lauren Hemp scores brace as England make statement against Italy
Lauren Hemp scored a first-half brace as England beat Italy 5-1 in the second of their double-header of friendlies in southern Spain.
Duhan van der Merwe insists personal glory comes second to Scotland ambitions
Record-chasing Scotland wing Duhan van der Merwe is adamant he will not allow thoughts of personal glory to muddy his thinking when he runs out at Italy’s Stadio Olimpico.
Andy Farrell says ‘top drawer’ defence fuelling Ireland’s Grand Slam charge
Andy Farrell feels a “top drawer” defence is fuelling Ireland’s pursuit of successive Grand Slam titles as he turns his attention to nullifying England’s new blitz approach.
Five things we learned from round three of the Guinness Six Nations
Ireland and Scotland savoured victories in the third round of the Guinness Six Nations and Italy claimed an historic 13-13 draw against France, the first time the Azzurri have avoided Championship defeat away to Les Bleus.