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Italy 17-29 Wales: Six Nations 2023 – as it happened

Wales recorded a first win of their Six Nations campaign after beating Italy in Rome

The Guardian - UK · Mar 11, 2023

Benched Owen Farrell has France worried he will emerge as England match winner

Owen Farrell has France worried that he will emerge as England’s match winner despite not starting the game. The two countries clash at Twickenham tonight in what amounts to a Six Nations title eliminator. Marcus Smith has been given the keys to No

Daily Mirror · Mar 11, 2023

England rugby coach makes brave selection call before French crunch

England's chief coach Steve Borthwick has put his reputation on the line with a remarkable selection decision ahead of Saturday's crucial match against France.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 11, 2023

Brumbies beat Reds, continue Super Rugby undefeated run

The Brumbies are now 3-0 for the Super Rugby Pacific season, beating the Queensland Reds 23-12 at GIO Stadium.

AAP · Mar 11, 2023

Freddie Steward urges England to start fast to pile more Twickenham misery on France

Le Crunch: Grand Slam champions come to home of English rugby looking to end 18 years without a Twickenham Six Nations win

Daily Mirror · Mar 11, 2023

Catalans Dragons star Manu Ma'u dedicates emotional try vs Wigan to father

Veteran Tonga second-row, 35, scored two tries as French club won at Wigan for a first time in 12 years and in Ma'u's first appearance since heading home to New Zealand following the death of his dad, leading to emotional tribute

Daily Mirror · Mar 11, 2023

Paul Rowley details man-management skills he learned from Hull FC's Tony Smith

Paul Rowley, 47, played under Tony Smith at Huddersfield in 2001 and says he learned plenty from the Australian that he now uses every day in his own coaching career

Daily Mirror · Mar 11, 2023

Mouth-watering Edinburgh showdown in store – Scotland v Ireland talking points

It’s first versus second at Murrayfield.

The Independent UK · Mar 11, 2023

Andy Farrell pleased with Ireland’s preparations ahead of crunch Scotland clash

The world’s top-ranked nation are strong favourites for victory at Murrayfield.

The Independent UK · Mar 11, 2023

Gregor Townsend will not dwell on the past and wants to see a brave Scotland

The Scots have failed to win any of their last seven matches against the Irish.

The Independent UK · Mar 11, 2023