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‘We were ready for a war’: Scotland’s 2018 win turned tables on auld enemy

Landmark 25-13 victory with ‘mercurial’ Finn Russell providing the Murrayfield cheer ended the one-way traffic against England

The Guardian - UK · Feb 17, 2024

Felix Jones lauds game breaking ability of England fly-half Marcus Smith

The England assistant coach, Felix Jones, has praised the game-breaking ability of Marcus Smith with the fly-half hoping to be available to face Scotland

The Guardian - UK · Feb 16, 2024

Labuschagne fights hard for Bulls on Adelaide minefield

Struggling Test No.3 Marnus Labuschange has top-scored for Queensland as 17 wickets tumbled on a chaotic day of Sheffield Shield action against South Australia.

AAP · Feb 16, 2024

Storm's Ryles draws on rugby union connections

In his Storm return Jason Ryles has defended ex-Wallabies coach Eddie Jones for his World Cup showing while picking the brains of All Blacks mentor Wayne Smith.

AAP · Feb 12, 2024

Borthwick’s England have spring in step after finding way to eke out wins

England’s character is coming to fore with bonhomie in the squad after successive Six Nations victories but there is still plenty to of work to do

The Guardian - UK · Feb 11, 2024

Itoje says England have ‘eyes on the prize’ after Wales victory in Six Nations

The lock believed the team have built momentum in the tournament while the squad was boosted by the return of Manu Tuilagi

The Guardian - UK · Feb 11, 2024

Gregor Townsend criticises failure to give Scotland late try against France

The Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend said: ‘We can all see the ball’s over the line,’ while he was also critical of the decision to take off George Turner after the use of mouthguard technology

The Guardian - UK · Feb 11, 2024

Tangled logic of Scotland controversy exactly what rugby does not need

Wince-inducing finish at Murrayfield will hardly help sport in battle to entice new audiences with rethink needed on use of technology

The Guardian - UK · Feb 11, 2024

Dan Sheehan double eases superior Ireland to Six Nations win against Italy

Dan Sheehan scored two tries for Ireland as they eased to a 36-0 victory against Italy to consolidate their position at the top of the Six Nations table

The Guardian - UK · Feb 11, 2024

Ireland 36-0 Italy: Jack Crowley scores first senior try as Six Nations title defence remains firmly on track

Ireland backed up their opening win in France with a comfortable afternoon on home soil

Evening Standard · Feb 11, 2024