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The Latest Breaking News on Rugby Union

England coach Steve Borthwick explains shock decision to drop Owen Farrell for Marcus Smith

For the first time since 2015, Farrell has been overlooked for the number 10 jersey

The Independent UK

Italy vs Wales, Six Nations 2023: Kick-off time, TV channel, team news, lineups, venue, odds today

Warren Gatland’s troubled Welsh side are desperate to avoid their first wooden spoon for 20 years

Evening Standard

Six Nations: Steve Borthwick points to track record of bold calls after dropping captain Owen Farrell

England boss no stranger to risk as he calls up Marcus Smith to start in England vs France

Evening Standard

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England fans react as Owen Farrell dropped by Steve Borthwick in huge Six Nations call

Steve Borthwick has stamped his authority on the England selection to face France, axing fly-half Owen Farrell in favour of Marcus Smith in what could be the start of a new era

Daily Mirror

Ireland captain Johnny Sexton gives verdict on strength of Scotland challenge

Andy Farrell’s men travel to Edinburgh with Grand Slam aspirations still in tact

The Independent UK

Warren Gatland lifts lid on 'split' in Wales camp after ringing changes for Italy clash

Wales were beaten 20-10 by England last month and have failed to pick up a single point in the Six Nations so far, with coach Warren Gatland revealing there has been a "significant split" within the squad

Daily Mirror

Bristol Bears Women set up huge Harlequins clash with emphatic win over Loughborough

Saturday's game at Shaftesbury Park will have a major bearing on the Allianz Premier 15s play-offs

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Owen Farrell demotion not based on kicking as Marcus Smith takes fly-half mantle

For the first time since 2015, Farrell has been overlooked for the number 10 jersey.

The Independent UK

The verdict on Gatland's much-changed Wales team as Rhys Webb brings leadership and plans to put down World Cup marker

Warren Gatland's side are in Rome on Saturday for a likely wooden-spoon showdown

Wales Online

Why Owen Farrell has been dropped for England vs France rugby in Six Nations

The England captain will start on the bench for England's biggest match of the Six Nations 2023 so far, with Marcus Smith taking the number ten shirt.

Manchester Evening News

Warren Gatland: Strike threat caused ‘quite a significant split’ in Wales squad

Wales tackle Italy after losing their first three Six Nations games.

The Independent UK

Taulupe Faletau wanted by Eddie Jones to turn out for Barbarians against World XV

The Wales back-rower has been invited to play for the Barbarians

Wales Online

Warren Gatland reveals 'significant split' between his Wales players over strike threat caused tension for England game

Gatland says the threat to strike against England led to issues in the Wales camp and had an impact on the defeat

Wales Online

England team confirmed as skipper Owen Farrell dropped for Six Nations clash with France

Marcus Smith has been recalled by Steve Borthwick for Saturday's clash at fly-half while Ellis Genge will lead out his side at Twickenham

Daily Mirror

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The Guardian - UK

Steve Borthwick urges England’s Marcus Smith to hurt France with pace

Steve Borthwick believes Marcus Smith, who he has chosen ahead of Owen Farrell for Saturday’s Six Nations match against France, can help his side maintain a quick tempo

Wales Online

Warren Gatland Q&A: Why Louis Rees-Zammit has been left out, the warning to Liam Williams and more needed from Josh Adams

Everything the Wales coach had to say after making more changes to face Italy this Saturday

The Independent UK

England name Marcus Smith at fly-half as captain Owen Farrell dropped

Ellis Genge captains the side for the first time for the Guinness Six Nations clash with France.

The Independent UK

Dropping Owen Farrell for Marcus Smith is a ‘great call’, says ex-England coach Clive Woodward

Farrell’s lack of form this spring is a concern for coach Steve Borthwick ahead of the Rugby World Cup later this year

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Bristol Post

Rugby transfer rumours and news: Bristol Bears linked with England star, Bath forward in demand

All the latest transfer rumours, contract renewals and confirmed moves from around the Gallagher Premiership

The Independent UK

England vs France team news: Line-ups ahead of Six Nations fixture

Everything you need to know ahead of the Six Nations clash at Twickenham

The Independent UK

Wales boss Warren Gatland makes six changes for Italy game after England defeat

The squad head to Rome after losing their first three Six Nations games.

Belfast Live

What channel is Scotland vs Ireland on? TV and live stream info for Sunday's game

Ireland will look to continue their march towards the Grand Slam on Sunday when they face Scotland

Wales Online

Warren Gatland rips up Wales team again with six changes and big names left out completely

The Wales coach has once again made a number of changes as he goes in search of a first win since returning to the post

Daily Mirror

Championship leaders Ealing 'consider quitting English rugby' amid merger speculation

Ealing Trailfinders won the Championship last season but have been told they cannot be promoted to the Premiership as their stadium does not meet RFU's minimum requirements

Daily Mirror

Maro Itoje opens up on 'underlying health issue' amid criticism from England legend

England lock Maro Itoje has revealed the discovery of an 'underlying' health condition, defending his form following criticism from certain senior rugby figures

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