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Six Nations: Why rugby 'mavericks' are a thing of the past
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Fiji rugby chief fired after 'gay problem' comment
A top rugby official in Fiji was fired within days of being appointed after she spoke of "this gay problem" in women's national teams.
England vs France: Kick-off time, how to watch, team news
England host France on Saturday in the second week of the 2025 Six Nations. Here's everything you need to know ahead of the game.
Can England 'pull something out the hat' vs. France?
James Regan and Tom Hamilton debate whether England can get a result at home to France this weekend in the Six Nations.
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British & Irish Lions watch Week 1: Caelan Doris captain? Darcy Graham in?
Ahead of the British & Irish Lions tour of Australia, whose stocks rose and whose fell after Week 1 of the Six Nations? ESPN's Tom Hamilton and James Regan weigh in.
Italy vs Wales: Kick-off time, how to watch, team news
Italy host Wales on Saturday as the second week of the 2025 Six Nations gets underway. Here's everything you need to know ahead of the game.
Who needs the win more when Italy face Wales?
ESPN's Tom Hamilton and James Regan discuss the repercussions for both Italy and Wales should either team lose their Six Nations match this weekend.
Scotland vs Ireland: Kick-off time, how to watch, team news
Scotland host Ireland on Sunday in the second week of the 2025 Six Nations. Here's everything you need to know ahead of the game.
Six Nations: Ireland's Peter O'Mahony returns for Scotland clash
Ireland interim coach Simon Easterby made two changes for Sunday's game against Scotland, bringing in flanker Peter O'Mahony and centre Robbie Henshaw.
Monday overreactions: England in Q4 crisis? Wales to get wooden spoon?
Six Nations: Clinical Ireland come from behind to beat England
Ireland came from behind to beat England 27-22 in Dublin on Saturday to begin their quest for a third-straight Six Nations title with a bonus point victory.
Six Nations: England defeat to Ireland another painful case of déjà vu
Six Nations: Antoine Dupont produces virtuoso display as France leave Wales reeling
Antoine Dupont took centre stage as France dazzled Warren Gatland's Wales in the City of Light.
Regan: France are coming for Ireland's crown
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SIX NATIONS
Six Nations: Why each team will find success, and why they won't
ESPN writers Tom Hamilton and James Regan weigh in on what each team should be aiming for this Six Nations, why they can achieve it, and why they might not.
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TOUR DOWN UNDER
British & Irish Lions: Which Six Nations stars make the squad?
Each week, ESPN writers James Regan and Tom Hamilton select their British & Irish XV as the Six Nations looks set to provide Andy Farrell with plenty of selection headaches.
Six Nations and Women's Six Nations: Full fixture list
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SIX NATIONS BEGINS SOON
Six Nations rugby stadiums: Locations and history
The Six Nations features head-to-head matches between England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland and Wales.
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How do you stop Antoine Dupont?
England's defence coach Joe El-Abd heaps praise on French scrum-half Antoine Dupont ahead of their game against France in the Six Nations this weekend.
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Six Nations: Why rugby 'mavericks' are a thing of the past
The Six Nations includes some of rugby's best and brightest playmakers, but the days of seeing them as "mavericks" are over, Tom Hamilton writes.
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Fin Smith excited to face 'unbelievable' Antoine Dupont
Fin Smith looks ahead to facing France's Antoine Dupont during his first start for England.
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Six Nations: Steve Borthwick excited for England's Fin, Marcus Smith combo
England coach Steve Borthwick has said he is excited to unleash the Fin Smith, Marcus Smith combination against France at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham on Saturday.
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Six Nations: England to start Fin Smith, Tom Willis vs France
England have made three personnel changes for Saturday's Six Nations clash with France at Twickenham with Fin Smith, Ollie Sleightholme and Tom Willis all starting while Marcus Smith is shifted to fullback.
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Arundell to return to England, signs with Bath
Henry Arundell will leave French Top 14 side Racing 92 at the end of the season and return to England with Premiership side Bath, the club confirmed on Thursday.
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Six Nations: France fly-half Matthieu Jalibert to start against England
Matthieu Jalibert will start at fly-half for France against England at Twickenham on Saturday in the absence of the suspended Romain Ntamack.
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Six Nations: Romain Ntamack banned for England-France clash
France fly-half Romain Ntamack will miss this weekend's Six Nations match with England after his red card against Wales was upheld by an independent disciplinary committee on Wednesday.
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England vs France: Kick-off time, how to watch, team news
England host France on Saturday in the second week of the 2025 Six Nations. Here's everything you need to know ahead of the game.
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Six Nations: England to start Marcus Smith, Fin Smith vs. France - sources
England head coach Steve Borthwick is planning to start both Marcus Smith and Fin Smith against France in their Six Nations clash on Saturday, sources have told ESPN.
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British & Irish Lions watch Week 1: Caelan Doris captain? Darcy Graham in?
Ahead of the British & Irish Lions tour of Australia, whose stocks rose and whose fell after Week 1 of the Six Nations? ESPN's Tom Hamilton and James Regan weigh in.
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