Ireland U-20s gunning for the Grand Slam after five-try win over England

Richie Murphy’s charges looking forward to going for glory against Scotland at home

Six Nations: England at Twickenham is more than a title eliminator

Gerry Thornley previews Saturday’s match: TV details, team news and prediction

Scotland keen to express themselves and get the result in Italy

Ali Price hoping Scotland can ignite in their closing two games of the tournament

Ireland braced for tough assignment as they seek fourth successive win

Head coach Murphy makes a couple of changes to the team that beat Italy for England test

Jones believes England are on the cusp of a big display

England’s bullish coach promises his side will harry Ireland at every opportunity

Andy Farrell likely to revert to tried and trusted for heavyweight clash

Sexton, Keenan, Aki and Conway set to be among half-dozen changes for Twickenham test

Gordon D’Arcy: Even if Ireland are excellent, a win at Twickenham will be tough

A fast start and scoring early is our best chance of beating England

James Ryan and Ireland well aware of what England will bring at Twickenham

Secondrow looking forward to pitting his wits against England talisman Maro Itoje

England hope to have Curry and Dombrandt available for Ireland clash

Marler reports extra edge to England in training in anticipation of ‘ding-dong’ battle

Paul O’Connell’s experience still vital ahead of Twickenham test

Forwards coach imparting wisdom from his own decent record at home of English rugby

England facing a ‘step up’ in Ireland clash: Richard Cockerill

Forwards coach believes set-piece will be the winning and losing of the game in Twickenham

Gordon D’Arcy: It is a fair question to ask now if rugby in Italy is sustainable

Italy’s presence should not be guaranteed if they cannot be competitive

England should still have enough to win even without Tuilagi

Jones’s team have the individual talent – they just need to plug it all into the mains

Manu Tuilagi’s influence on both sides of the ball a big boost on his England return

Centre set to play his first Six Nations game in almost two years against Wales in Cardiff

Eddie Jones hoping to unleash power of Tuilagi and Lawes in Welsh clash

England coach to assess if Tuilagi is fit enough to step up after appearing for Sale

Finn Russell key to guiding settled, ambitious Scotland to victory

Scots bid to record successive Six Nations wins over England for the first time in 38 years

England rookies will thrive at hostile Murrayfield says Max Malins

Almost half of Eddie Jones’ 37-man training squad have never appeared in Six Nations

‘I have the appetite to turn things around:’ Joe Root wants to stay on as skipper

England captain seeks to continue in the role despite latest collapse in Ashes drubbing

Anderson and Broad declared fit for Adelaide day-night test

England left with questions on role of spinner Jack Leach and the balance of their attack

After a non-existent phoney war, Australia and England are set for Ashes battle

Tourists remain underdogs but with Stokes back reclaiming the Urn isn’t a pipe dream

Gareth Southgate targets major tournament success after signing new England deal

Manager now scheduled to remain in situ until December 2024

World Cup 2022: ranking the top 10 contenders a year before Qatar

Could Brazil add to their five World Cups next winter or can France retain their title?

England hoping no more Covid ‘surprises’ lurking in the bushes

Ugg boot on the other foot as depleted squad face Wallabies at Twickenham

Morgan and injury-hit England braced for New Zealand test

Captain says victory in semi-final ‘would be a hell of an achievement’

Positive Covid test rules Marler out of England’s clash with Australia

Loosehead’s absence could mean a call-up for Mako Vunipola

Rashford returns to England squad but United duo Sancho and Lingard miss out

Southgate names 25-man squad for World Cup games against Albania and San Marino

Australia have ‘plenty of options’ to handle England challenge

England side that has coasted to two victories now preparing for a very different experience

Andorra rout by England another reminder of Phil Foden’s arrival

Manchester City midfielder showcased range of passing, movement and desire for the ball

Australia have not given up hope of Louis Lynagh playing for the Wallabies

Michael Lynagh’s son has been named in Eddie Jones’s extended squad for November games

Gareth Southgate calls up James Ward-Prowse to England squad

Southampton skipper included after Leeds’ Phillips forced to withdraw due to injury

George Ford believes he has more to offer at international level

Outhalf was dropped by Eddie Jones from recent England squad

Bumrah’s stunning spell sparks familiar England collapse at The Oval

India rip through hosts to take a 2-1 series lead heading into final Old Trafford Test

Ken Early: Ireland supporters must be patient with Stephen Kenny's team

It felt like this team was ready to shine. Then it just didn’t happen against Azerbaijan

Joe Root’s departure lets India back in after England dominate most of day one

England captain’s departure for 21 comes after Chris Woakes shone with the ball

Unpredictable series leaves England and India seeking stability at the Oval

Joe Root’s side take the upper hand into fourth Test on back of Headingley success

England in control as Root’s third century in three Tests punishes India

Captain’s 121 aided by the returning Malan’s fine contribution of 70

Cricket: Anderson cuts through India as England prosper on day one

Anderson takes three wickets for six runs in pivotal third Test dominated by home side

England opening bat Dom Sibley dropped for third Test against India

England coach Chris Silverwood admits batsman ‘needs some time away to regain his confidence’

FAI chief criticises its previous handling of Robbie Keane contract situation

Record goalscorer earns an annual salary of €250,000 despite holding no position

Ciarán Murphy: Hating teams, is it who they are, or what they win?

There are many things that go into building up a hatred of sporting teams

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