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England boss Steve Borthwick backs ‘world-class goal-kicker’ Marcus Smith

Smith wastefully skewed a conversion and a penalty during a 10-minute spell in the second half against France.

The Independent UK

England turn to Ollie Chessum to solve lineout woes against Scotland

The Leicester lock replaces club colleague George Martin in the sole change to the side that beat France

The Independent UK

Ollie Chessum replaces George Martin for England’s clash against Scotland

It will be Chessum’s first start for England since last year’s Six Nations.

The Independent UK

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Borthwick sticks with Marcus Smith as England’s goal-kicker for Calcutta Cup

Steve Borthwick has given ‘world class’ Marcus Smith a vote of confidence as England’s goal-kicker for Saturday’s Calcutta Cup clash against Scotland

The Guardian - UK

Tom Curry and George Martin set to return to full training ahead of Scotland tie

Sale flanker Curry and Leicester lock Martin are rehabilitating unspecified issues away from the rest of Steve Borthwick’s squad.

The Independent UK

England 26-25 France: Six Nations player ratings from Twickenham

Tom Curry and Fin Smith inspire dramatic victory for hosts while Peato Mauvaka exemplified bungling visitors

The Guardian - UK

Borthwick rolls dice with Marcus Smith a ‘gamechanger’ for England after switch

Steve Borthwick believes having Marcus Smith at full-back with Fin Smith at fly-half can lift England against France on Saturday

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Five British and Irish Lions hopefuls who impressed in Six Nations round one

Lions boss Andy Farrell has plenty to consider ahead of the tour to Australia this summer

The Independent UK

Ireland 27-22 England: Six Nations player ratings

James Lowe stood out in a superb Irish backline while for England the Curry twins shone but the backs struggled

The Guardian - UK

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

Defending champions out for Dublin revenge after Twickenham drama ruined Grand Slam hopes

Evening Standard

England pick Curry twins for Six Nations opener against Ireland as Cadan Murley makes debut

Flankers Tom and Ben Curry will start together for England for the first time against the defending champions in Dublin

Evening Standard

Curry twins to start in tandem as England reveal team to face Ireland

The flankers are paired in the back row as Steve Borthwick hands a surprise debut to Cadan Murley on the wing

The Independent UK

Maro Itoje fulfils his destiny as England’s ‘world-class’ leader for the present and future

Appointed England captain ahead of a vital Six Nations, Itoje looks set to lead Steve Borthwick’s side through to the 2027 Rugby World Cup

The Independent UK

Ellen Baker obituary

Other lives: Stage and screen actor who was a great support to her husband, the film star Stanley Baker

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The Independent UK

British & Irish Lions 2025: Predicting the squad to tour Australia

The final international action before the squad is named is over - who will Andy Farrell be picking to head Down Under?

The Independent UK

Arron Reed double helps Sale romp to victory against Leicester

Sale 39-25 Leicester: The Scotland wing scored twice in a vibrant attacking performance from the hosts

The Guardian - UK

England 59-14 Japan: Autumn Nations Series player ratings

Jamie George scored two tries while Tommy Freeman and Ollie Lawrence also impressed in welcome victory

Evening Standard

England player ratings vs Japan: Ollie Sleightholme a big positive with Marcus Smith classy again

England enjoyed a more routine afternoon with a nine-try win over Japan

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Louder

“We’ve always been a rock group, The Beatles”: How the White Album sowed the seeds for music’s entire future

By 1968, The Beatles were falling apart – but that didn’t stop them recording their greatest artistic statement, The White Album

Salon

Beatles songs "imprinted" on Paul Reiser

On "Everything Fab Four," he discusses his new comedy special, working with Michael McDonald and visiting Liverpool

The Guardian - UK

England 20-29 South Africa: Autumn Nations Series player ratings

Cheslin Kolbe was superb for South Africa and Sam Underhill was exceptional but it was a struggle for the rest of the England pack

The Independent UK

England’s losing run continues with defeat to world champions South Africa

England were beaten 29-20 by the back-to-back Rugby World Cup winners at Twickenham.

The Guardian - UK

England 37-42 Australia: Autumn Nations Series player ratings

Marcus Smith again provides the sparkle for England but Tom Wright dazzles to help Australia snatch dramatic win

Guitar World

“I might have done better in the Bluesbreakers than in the Yardbirds, but I certainly wouldn't have had the same kind of free rein to experiment”: Jeff Beck on his relationship with Eric Clapton, jamming with Hendrix, and turning down John Mayall

In a 2010 chat with GW, the always creatively restless virtuoso discusses his love of John McLaughlin, what he sought out to do when venturing into the world of classical music, and the musical icon he wished he had had the chance to collaborate with

MusicRadar

“This is like Buddy Rich saying Ringo couldn’t drum. Because, coming from Buddy Rich’s sensibility, Ringo can’t drum”: What Paul McCartney said about that beef with Quincy Jones

How the two legends made their peace

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