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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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Six Nations: Italy make one change ahead of mammoth Wales clash
Italy head coach Gonzalo Quesada has made just change to his side ahead of their crucial Six Nations clash with Wales at the Stadio Olimpico on Saturday.
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Six Nations: Taulupe Faletau returns for Wales ahead of vital Italy clash
Veteran loose forward Taulupe Faletau will play his first game for Wales since the 2023 Rugby World Cup after being named at No. 8 to face Italy in Rome on Saturday.
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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.
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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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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.
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Six Nations: Wales urged not to agonise over heavy France defeat
Wales cannot afford to be bogged down by the margin, or manner, of last week's defeat by France as they prepare to take on Italy in the Six Nations in Rome on Saturday, flanker James Botham said on Tuesday.
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Italy claim first-ever win over Wales
Relive three classic Six Nations games between Italy and Wales ahead of their clash at the Stadio Olimpico this weekend.
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Six Nations: England in Q4 crisis? Wales to get wooden spoon?
The 2025 Six Nations began with a bang as France routed Wales, an injury-hit Scotland defeated Italy and Ireland came from behind to down England.
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Regan: France are coming for Ireland's crown
ESPN's James Regan believes France mean business in this years Six Nations as their captain Antoine Dupont inspires them to a 43-0 win over Wales in Paris.
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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.
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Dupont stars as France rout Wales
Antoine Dupont puts in a near-perfect performance as France get their Six Nations campaign off to a flying start as they destroy Wales 43-0 in Paris.
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