4 h. 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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8 h. 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

Politics

10 h. 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

Events

11 h. ago Why Ireland are wearing white against Wales as lifetime Six Nations ban announced

Simon Easterby's side are sporting an alternate white strip for their clash with Wales

Events

16 h. 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

Politics

55 h. 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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56 h. 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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56 h. 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

Politics

56 h. 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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57 h. 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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3 d. 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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4 d. ago Scotland predicted team v England: Major fitness calls and back row decisions for Six Nations clash

How Scotland could line up against England at Twickenham

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4 d. ago Chessum back in only England change for Six Nations clash with Scotland

Player in at second row with Martin dropped to benchRecall to team comes after impressing against FranceOllie Chessum will make his first England start for 11 months on Saturday with Steve Borthwick making a solitary change to his side to face Scotland. Chessum comes in at second row with George Martin, who has been nursing an injury problem, dropping to the bench.Otherwise, Borthwick has stuck with the same side that beat France with Fin Smith continuing at fly-half and Marcus Smith sticking at fullback. Borthwick has stuck with the same back row, meaning a second start for Tom Willis at No 8, as England seek a first win over Scotland since 2020. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Six Nations: Caelan Doris ruled out of Wales clash as Ireland suffer triple injury blow

Ireland will secure the Triple Crown with victory in Cardiff on Saturday

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4 d. ago Cook Islands gives some detail of its China deal that has upset close partner New Zealand

The South Pacific country of Cook Islands has unveiled the details of a deal with China to boost cooperation after the pact provoked a rare diplomatic clash with the nation’s chief benefactor, New Zealand, and protests at home

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5 d. ago Scotland: Finn Russell and Darcy Graham injury updates ahead of Six Nations clash with England

Russel and Graham were involved in a nasty collision with each other last time out

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5 d. ago Scotland stars Finn Russell and Darcy Graham given surprise Six Nations injury verdict ahead of England clash

Gregor Townsend will be sweating over the pair's fitness as Twickenham calls

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