12 h. ago Marcus Smith benched for England’s crucial Six Nations clash with Italy

Borthwick makes controversial call to revamp back lineSlade out of the squad completely for weekend gameMarcus Smith and Henry Slade have been dropped for England’s Six Nations clash with Italy on Sunday with Steve Borthwick overhauling his backline in an effort to kickstart his side’s spluttering attacking.Elliot Daly is preferred at fullback while Fraser Dingwall comes into the side at inside centre as one of five starting Northampton backs with Borthwick making one of the boldest team selections of his tenure to date. Jamie George has also been recalled at hooker to make his first start since losing the captaincy on what will be his 100th appearance for England. Continue reading...

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12 h. ago Marcus Smith DROPPED for England's Six Nations clash as attacking changes made for Italy

Marcus Smith has lost his starting role and will drop the bench as England face Italy at Twickenham with Elliot Daly and Fraser Dingwall coming into the team this weekend

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12 h. ago Scotland predicted team v Wales as Gregor Townsend faces stick or twist dilemma for Six Nations clash

How Scotland will likely line up at Murrayfield

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19 h. ago France get helping hand from Thierry Henry ahead of Ireland Six Nations clash

The former France striker memorably denied the Republic of Ireland a place at the 2010 World Cup with the help of handball

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29 h. ago Ayr United stage incredible Hampden comeback to win five goal thriller against Queen's Park

The Honest Men came back from the dead to win a thrilling clash at the national stadium.

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64 h. ago Scotland vs Greece injury news: 2 out and 6 doubts as Steve Clarke sweats on key duo for Nations League clash

Steve Clarke has a number of injury concerns ahead of the Nations League playoff games vs Greece.

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3 d. ago So much for a 'special relationship'! How TikTok turned Britons against the US as the bickering nations clash over EVERYTHING

Americans have been beefing English people over everything from their beloved Chinese takeaways to national music legend Robbie Williams.

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7 d. ago England vs Spain LIVE: Lionesses latest score and goal updates from Nations League clash at Wembley

The Lionesses have played down any talk of ‘revenge’ ahead of facing the world champions at Wembley

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7 d. ago Report of 'serious disturbance' after woman's death on Rosslare Stena ferry carrying rugby fans

Gardaí in Wexford are investigating all of the circumstances surrounding the incident. A significant number of people were on board the ferry, including rugby fans returning from the Six Nations clash between Wales and Ireland

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8 d. ago Scotland 'proud' but Netherlands come back to force despair at Hampden

Dutch roar back to take spoils in Nations League clash

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1 week ago England vs Scotland LIVE: Six Nations latest score and rugby updates from Calcutta Cup clash

Steve Borthwick’s resurgent side out for Calcutta Cup revenge after last-gasp win over France

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1 week ago England vs Scotland LIVE: Updates from Six Nations ahead of fascinating Calcutta Cup clash

Scotland have dominated this fixture in recent years and will hope to continue their superiority

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1 week ago Why Wales and Ireland are BANNED from wearing traditional kit for Six Nations clash

Wales and Ireland will wear alternative colours for their Six Nations clash at the Principality Stadium on Saturday, with the WRU confirming a new approach to kit clashes

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1 week ago Nigel Owens: Welsh rugby must learn from what Ireland has done

The legendary referee previews this weekend's Six Nations clash in Cardiff and explains why Wales should follow Ireland's lead

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1 week ago Finn Russell fit to face England as Scotland name side for Six Nations clash

Co-captain recovers from injury but Darcy Graham outSchoeman and Ritchie come into Scotland packThe Scotland co-captain Finn Russell has been passed fit for Saturday’s Calcutta Cup match with England but his fellow back Darcy Graham misses out.The key duo were doubts for the Six Nations showdown at Allianz Stadium after colliding with each other and being forced off with head injuries in the first half of the defeat by Ireland. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Wales ready to see their next head coach in Cardiff – and it’s not Matt Sherratt

Interim Ireland coach Simon Easterby is being heavily linked with the Wales job and Saturday’s Six Nations clash between the sides could be the perfect job interview

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1 week ago Finn Russell starts for Scotland against England but Darcy Graham out of Six Nations clash

Mixed news and three changes as Gregor Townsend confirms team for Calcutta Cup showdown

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1 week ago Scotland make three changes for England Six Nations clash as Finn Russell and Darcy Graham decisions explained

Gregor Townsend names starting XV for Calcutta Cup

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1 week ago Finn Russell passed fit for Calcutta Cup clash but Darcy Graham misses out for Scotland against England

The two backs were doubts for the Six Nations fixture after a horror clash of heads against Ireland a fortnight ago

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2 w. ago Charlton v China: when football club sides and national teams collide | The Knowledge

Plus: more beautiful league tables and the three players you can find in the artwork of Oasis’ debut albumMail us with your questions and answers“In 1999, to celebrate their centenary, Barcelona drew 2-2 with Brazil at Camp Nou. What other teams have played against nations and when was the first recorded club v country clash?” asks Masai Graham.When The Knowledge was growing up, the phrase “club v country” usually referred to Ryan Giggs pulling out of another Wales friendly, so we were pleasantly surprised by the volume of answers to this question.Who could possibly be miserable when both Barcelona and Brazil are present? Not when Barcelona were lining up with Figo, Patrick Kluivert and Pep Guardiola – the future manager was replaced by a 19-year-old Xavi Hernández at half time – and Brazil turned up with former Barça alumni Ronaldo and Romario in their attack. Continue reading...

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