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British and Irish Lions: Marcus Smith picked at full-back for Argentina warm-up

Maro Itoje to captain side that includes nine English starters

Evening Standard

The complex eligibility debate at the heart of the British and Irish Lions squad

Sione Tuipulotu and James Lowe are two of a group of foreign-born Lions tourists who will add plenty to Andy Farrell’s squad in Australia – but not everyone is happy that they have been picked

The Independent UK

Injury update: Duhan van der Merwe on track for Lions selection despite ankle concern

Duhan van der Merwe has learned that he is on track to return to action in May, meaning his British and Irish Lions hopes remain alive.

The National (Scotland)

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Duhan van der Merwe’s British and Lions hopes given boost after injury update

Scans on an ankle injury suggest that the Scottish wing is in line to return ahead of the tour

The Independent UK

France vs Scotland: Six Nations kick-off time today, TV channel, live stream, team news, lineups, h2h, odds

Les Bleus are one Super Saturday win away from the title in Paris after statement Ireland demolition

Evening Standard

A major weapon: Matt Sherratt warns Wales of threat from Scotland’s back three

Wales have not won a Six Nations game since March 2023.

The Independent UK

Scotland did not deserve to lose to England — but Calcutta Cup pain conceals tough Six Nations truth

Finn Russell's missed kicks proved costly as Scotland came close but not close enough at Twickenham

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England 16-15 Scotland: Calcutta Cup Six Nations player ratings

Jamie Ritchie was outstanding for a Scotland side who somehow lost, in part thanks to the efforts of Maro Itoje

The Guardian - UK

Agony for Finn Russell after missed kick hands England win over Scotland

England won the Calcutta Cup 16-15 after Finn Russell narrowly missed an 80th-minute conversion of Duhan van der Merwe’s try

The Guardian - UK

How England are plotting to stop ‘world-class’ Finn Russell and end Calcutta Cup woe

No player has caused England more torment in recent years than the Scotland fly-half, but Steve Borthwick’s side are confident they can stop him

The Independent UK

Scotland’s dangermen Russell and Van der Merwe loom large for England

Hosts must unlock solutions to the deadly duo when the teams contest the Calcutta Cup at Twickenham on Saturday

The Guardian - UK

Jamie Ritchie: Scotland don’t feel like underdogs ahead of England clash

The Scots have won each of their last four meetings with the Auld Enemy and have lost only one of the last seven.

The Independent UK

England vs Scotland, Six Nations 2025: Kick-off time today, TV channel, live stream, team news, lineups, h2h

Steve Borthwick’s side aim to end Calcutta Cup losing streak after beating France

Evening Standard

England exposed to video nasties in bid to end losing streak in Calcutta Cup

Steve Borthwick has been using clips of England’s recent Six Nations defeats against the auld enemy to boost motivation ahead of Saturday’s clash at Twickenham

The Guardian - UK

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International Business Times

Six Nations Kings Ireland Again Prove Too Much For Scotland

Ireland stayed on course for an unprecedented third successive Six Nations title with a 32-18 win over Scotland at Murrayfield on Sunday.

The Independent UK

Supreme Ireland continue hunt for Six Nations history as Scotland found wanting again

Scotland 18-32 Ireland: An 11th consecutive victory in this fixture saw the visitors seize control of the championship at Murrayfield

Evening Standard

Scotland 18-32 Ireland: Bonus-point win for Six Nations holders after Finn Russell and Darcy Graham forced off

Ireland secured 11th straight win over Scotland to take another step towards retaining Six Nations crown

The National (Scotland)

Gregor Townsend names Scotland team to take on Ireland in Six Nations

Gregor Townsend has put his faith in this Scotland team to take on Ireland this weekend.

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The Guardian - UK

Six Nations 2025 predictions: our writers on who will win and why

France’s Louis Bielle-Biarre may be widely tipped for the tournament’s scene stealer but there are plenty of other themes to light up this year’s edition

The Independent UK

Is Scotland v Italy on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch Six Nations clash

Everything you need to know ahead of the round one fixture

The Independent UK

Steve Tandy hopeful Duhan van der Merwe will be fit for Scotland’s Italy clash

Back-rower Luke Crosbie and second-row duo Grant Gilchrist and Jonny Gray have also had injury issues in recent weeks.

The Guardian - UK

How the 2025 British & Irish Lions may line up in Australia

Andy Farrell has tricky decisions ahead but expect plenty of Ireland forwards and Scotland backs when the series begins

AAP

Scots bring back their big guns for Wallabies showdown

Scotland have brought back their big guns, headed by Finn Russell, for the clash against Australia at Murrayfield.

The Independent UK

Gregor Townsend hails Scotland’s strength in depth after beating Portugal

The head coach made 14 changes to the team that started last weekend’s defeat by South Africa.

The Independent UK

Darcy Graham equals Scotland try-scoring record in Portugal romp

Scotland 59-21 Portugal: The hosts’ much-changed side ran in nine tries at Murrayfield

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