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Steve Borthwick mulls changes after England defeat to Ireland — and explains Maro Itoje decision

Itoje played just 54 minutes of his 100th cap before being replaced by Alex Coles

The Independent UK

Stick or twist: What next for England after humiliating Ireland defeat?

Ireland secured a record away win over England for a second straight harrowing Six Nations loss, leaving Steve Borthwick with existential questions to ponder

The Independent UK

England must fix familiar problem as Six Nations campaign hits nadir with Ireland defeat

Steve Borthwick’s side were their own worst enemies as dismal Twickenham loss exposed glaring vulnerabilities

Evening Standard

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Andy Farrell pinpoints moment that defined Ireland’s thrashing of England

Ireland secured their biggest ever win over England at Twickenham

The Independent UK

Steve Borthwick explains early substitutions in chastening England defeat to Ireland

Jamie George and Marcus Smith were thrown on in the first half for Luke Cowan-Dickie and Freddie Steward but England still fell to a chastening 42-21 loss on home soil

The Independent UK

England 21-42 Ireland: Six Nations player ratings from Twickenham

Jamison Gibson-Park led the way for Ireland with his kicking and creativity while George Ford’s lack of accuracy was costly for England

The Guardian - UK

Record-breaking Ireland humble woeful England in Twickenham demolition job

Ireland crushed England’s Six Nations hopes with a stunning 42-21 bonus-point victory as they scored their most points at Twickenham

The Guardian - UK

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England 21–42 Ireland: Six Nations rugby union – as it happened

Ruthless Ireland scored a record-breaking 42 points at Twickenham to deepen Steve Borthwick’s woes

The Guardian - UK

Is England vs Ireland on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch Six Nations clash

Everything you need to know ahead of the round three fixture

The Independent UK

England bet on Pollock spark against Ireland to reignite Six Nations charge

Steve Borthwick needs a charge of electricity after England’s power cut in Scotland and the 21-year-old forward could fire up a title challenge

The Guardian - UK

England know what was missing against Scotland – this Ireland challenge will decide their Six Nations fate

Defeat for either side at Twickenham would be terminal to their chances of a Six Nations title

The Independent UK

Pollock promotion reflects England’s urgent need to banish Murrayfield blues

Steve Borthwick’s response to stinging defeat in Scotland is to hand a first start to English rugby’s young tyro

The Guardian - UK

How the Henry Pollock factor could help England bounce back against Ireland

Pollock will make his first England start as they look to respond from a Six Nations defeat to Scotland

The Independent UK

Six Nations: Henry Pollock finally gets his chance as Maro Itoje set for England landmark in Ireland clash

All seven of 21-year-old’s caps thus far have come as a substitute

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The Independent UK

Henry Pollock to make first England start as Maro Itoje earns 100th cap against Ireland

Pollock has been named at No 8 after making his first seven international appearances off the bench

Evening Standard

Maro Itoje returns as England captain for Six Nations showdown with Scotland

Steve Borthwick makes two changes from Wales thrashing for Calcutta Cup challenge at Murrayfield

The Independent UK

Tommy Freeman is England’s best wing – here’s why they are picking him at outside centre in this Six Nations

Freeman keeps place at outside centre to face Scotland despite return to fitness of Ollie Lawrence

Evening Standard

England player ratings vs Wales: George Ford pulls strings as Henry Arundell shows ruthless edge

Strong performances across the board as Steve Borthwick’s side notch seven tries in 12th successive Test win

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The Guardian - UK

England 48-7 Wales: Six Nations player ratings from Twickenham

England’s Ollie Chessum galloped the middle of the field as Wales were outclassed and outgunned

Evening Standard

England vs Wales, Six Nations 2026: Kick-off time, TV channel, live stream, team news, lineups, h2h results, odds today

Old rivals clash on opening weekend at Twickenham after last year’s 68-14 demolition

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The Independent UK

Maro Itoje on the bench for England’s Six Nations opener against Wales

Captain Itoje is only among the replacements for the Twickenham clash, with Jamie George skippering Steve Borthwick’s side against reigning Six Nations wooden spoon holders Wales

The Guardian - UK

Van Poortvliet leads way before limping off as maddening Harlequins flop again

Leicester coped remarkably after illness swept through their squad but Quins cannot bring Champions Cup form to the Prem

The Guardian - UK

Borthwick’s task is to strike the right balance with thriving England ready for takeoff

Head coach is excited by what his team could achieve as the Six Nations opener against Wales looms into view

The Guardian - UK

England prepare to reveal Six Nations hand with Borthwick aware of ticking clock

The Six Nations is a key staging post on the road to next year’s World Cup and with injuries biting, Wales offer the only real chance to experiment

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