# England

# ruled out

Phil Foden out of England’s Euro qualifier after having appendix removed

The Manchester City midfielder underwent surgery today and misses the Wembley meeting with Ukraine.

1.4k

3 hours ago

# no issue

'Up to him how he spends his time' - Southgate defends injured Rashford's New York trip

The Man United star was in America after pulling out of the England squad with a knock.

6.4k

6 hours ago

Last week

19th March 2023 - 25th March 2023

# rugby incident

'As a fellow fullback, I feel for him' - Keenan accepted Steward apology

The Ireland fullback believes he was involved in an accidental collision with the England player.

11.4k

Thu 12:02 AM

This month

March 2023

# Glory Days

Ireland finish over the top of England to claim glorious Grand Slam

There were nervy moments but Andy Farrell’s side had too much for 14-man England.

34.7k

Mar 18th 2023, 7:12 PM

# Glory Days

Ireland finish over the top of England to claim glorious Grand Slam

There were nervy moments but Andy Farrell’s side had too much for 14-man England.

18.2k

Mar 18th 2023, 7:01 PM

# jvdf

'They've taken me training since I was five... it’s nice to have them there'

World Rugby player of the year Josh van der Flier makes his team-mates look good.

30.3k

Mar 18th 2023, 8:00 AM

# On the brink

Grand Slam beckons on what could be one of Irish rugby's greatest days

Andy Farrell’s men are overwhelming favourites to get the job done against England.

7.3k

Mar 18th 2023, 6:00 AM

# Best of Friends

'When I'm not playing against them, I watch Ireland with a smile on my face'

England hooker Jamie George will go up against some close friends in Dublin.

47.5k

Mar 17th 2023, 10:00 PM

# Goat

'When you stand next to Johnny Sexton, you feel pretty special'

The Ireland captain will play his last Six Nations game tomorrow in Dublin.

7.3k

Mar 17th 2023, 2:54 PM

# mindset

Farrell asks Ireland to invoke spirit of Croker as he says 'desperation is an illness'

The Ireland head coach wants his team to attack tomorrow’s game with clear heads.

17.9k

Mar 17th 2023, 7:00 AM

# Milestone

'He's goal-kicking this weekend' - Van der Flier set to hit 50 mark

The Ireland flanker made his debut against England back in 2016.

10.1k

Mar 17th 2023, 6:30 AM

# The old enemy

The pessimism about England's chances in Dublin is stark

Steve Borthwick’s men have arrived in Dublin ahead of St Patrick’s weekend.

14.5k

Mar 16th 2023, 8:43 PM

# Changes

Arundell set for first start and Farrell returns as England name team to face Ireland

Arundell has replaced Max Malins on the left wing.

12.6k

Mar 16th 2023, 5:33 PM

# Family

'We'll see if we can squeeze the grandkids to cheer for Ireland'

Andy and Owen Farrell are on opposite sides once again this weekend in Dublin.

14.3k

Mar 16th 2023, 5:13 PM

# Six Nations

Three changes to Ireland team for Grand Slam decider against England

Robbie Henshaw, Ryan Baird, and Jamison Gibson-Park come into the starting XV.

19.2k

Mar 16th 2023, 4:34 PM

# Talking Points

Baird unleashed, Gibson-Park's vision, Henshaw's experience at 13

Andy Farrell will be hugely relieved to be able to start Dan Sheehan and Caelan Doris.

13.1k

Mar 16th 2023, 4:10 PM

# Team news

Doris and Sheehan start as Ireland make three changes for England

Robbie Henshaw, Ryan Baird, and Jamison Gibson-Park come into the starting XV.

20.0k

Mar 16th 2023, 3:30 PM

# Fighting Talk

Ellis Genge promises England will 'come out swinging' against Ireland

Genge says England are focused on improving their ‘abysmal’ performance against France.

7.5k

Mar 16th 2023, 10:55 AM

# Possible XV

Henshaw and Baird set to start in Ireland's Grand Slam showdown

Meanwhile, there is optimism over Caelan Doris and Dan Sheehan.

28.5k

Mar 15th 2023, 6:52 PM

# Praise

'You could make the case that Ireland are the best Six Nations team ever'

Stephen Jones joined The42 Rugby Weekly Extra podcast today.

18.7k

Mar 15th 2023, 11:54 AM

# caution

'We’ve won nothing yet' - Tadhg Furlong warns against complacency ahead of England clash

The Ireland prop wants the team to deliver a performance that fans can be proud of on Saturday.

8.2k

Mar 14th 2023, 7:30 PM

# Checkmate

England's Chessum to miss Ireland clash through injury

Ollie Chessum joins Ollie Lawrence in missing England’s trip to Dublin.

7.0k

Mar 14th 2023, 7:00 PM

# mr smith goes to dublin

Smith calls for beleaguered England to 'stand up and fight'

Steve Borthwick’s side play in Dublin a week after a record defeat to France.

10.1k

Mar 14th 2023, 8:14 AM

# homeland

England's loss has been Ireland's gain with impressive Andy Farrell

The Wigan native goes up against his homeland for a Grand Slam on Saturday.

23.2k

Mar 14th 2023, 6:30 AM

# Review

What now for England as inquest begins in wake of record-breaking France mauling?

Steve Borthwick’s men were thrashed 53-10 at Twickenham.

7.6k

Mar 13th 2023, 5:04 PM

# Squad

Injury blows are cruel but Ireland have depth to cope against England

Robbie Henshaw and Ryan Baird look set to come into the starting XV and there could be more change.

18.1k

Mar 13th 2023, 3:51 PM

# Reality check

Borthwick: France hammering shows how much work England have to do

England fell to their heaviest loss at Twickenham of all time against the magnificent French.

9.9k

Mar 11th 2023, 9:00 PM

# Hammering

Sensational France hand pitiful England heaviest Six Nations home defeat ever

Les Bleus were simply brilliant in an utterly dominant Six Nations win.

27.2k

Mar 11th 2023, 7:33 PM

# Hammering

Sensational France hand pitiful England heaviest home defeat ever

Les Bleus were simply brilliant in an utterly dominant Six Nations win.

21.0k

Mar 11th 2023, 6:36 PM

# Leader

‘Mad dog’ Ellis Genge will be brilliant England skipper – Lewis Ludlam

Genge has been entrusted with the leadership duties after Owen Farrell was demoted to the bench

3.5k

Mar 10th 2023, 12:14 PM

# Selection

Owen Farrell dropped for England's clash with France

Marcus Smith will start at 10 with Steve Borthwick making the bombshell decision to start Farrell on the bench.

13.7k

Mar 9th 2023, 1:46 PM

# Concussion

Should amateur Irish rugby lower the legal tackle height like in England?

The IRFU says it still has to decide whether to opt-in on World Rugby’s global trial.

7.0k

Mar 8th 2023, 7:00 PM

# Rugby

England's Marcus Smith shines as Harlequins hammer Exeter

England coach Borthwick must now decide whether Smith should be recalled at No 10.

5.4k

Mar 4th 2023, 8:59 PM

# Manchester bombing

Ariana Grande concert bombing ‘might have been prevented’ by MI5, inquiry finds

The attack killed 22 people, including an eight-year-old girl.

5.6k

Mar 2nd 2023, 4:00 PM

# emma pattison

British school principal died from gunshots to the chest, inquest hears

Emma Pattison and her daughter Lettie are believed to have been murdered by George Pattison, their husband and father respectively, before he killed himself.

20.2k

Mar 2nd 2023, 1:00 PM

# mr smith goes to exeter

Exeter boss Rob Baxter backs decision to release Marcus Smith from England duty

Smith’s place in England’s matchday squad is under serious threat ahead of the clash with France.

9.1k

Mar 1st 2023, 1:04 PM

Last month

February 2023

# Treatment Table

Knee op rules France flanker out, Italy's Capuozzo hit with shoulder injury

The Six Nations resumes on 11 March.

9.2k

Feb 28th 2023, 6:38 PM

# Unhappy

Wales' Six Nations clash with England in doubt as players consider strike action

There is a huge sense of uncertainty for Welsh players and their families amid a contract freeze.

52.9k

Feb 15th 2023, 8:30 AM

# High praise

'We are behind them' - England coach hails 'phenomenal' Ireland and France

Steve Borthwick was impressed by Saturday’s Six Nations clash.

13.5k

Feb 14th 2023, 10:08 AM