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Ireland loves No 10 needle but it’s a Six Nations soap Farrell could do without

In the latest in a long line of Irish tussles at fly-half, Jack Crowley takes over from Sam Prendergast at Twickenham

The Guardian - UK

Sam Prendergast is not Ireland’s fly-half answer – it’s time for Jack Crowley

Prendergast has been anointed as the successor to Johnny Sexton in the Irish No 10 jersey but his struggles have reached a point that Munsterman Crowley must be handed the reins

The Independent UK

Andy Farrell hits out at Irish ‘keyboard warriors’ in emotional defence of Sam Prendergast

Farrell claimed journalists were ‘making it up’ that Ireland fans cheered Prendergast’s removal during their narrow Six Nations win over Italy, insisting the cheers were for his fly-half replacement Jack Crowley

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Johnny Sexton: Ireland keen to move on quickly from New Zealand disappointment

Ireland will attempt to bounce back on Saturday when Japan visit the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.

The Independent UK

State of the Nations: form guide for November rugby internationals

The southern hemisphere big guns have touched down in Europe for the Autumn Nations Series and there is much to look forward to over the next five weekends

The Guardian - UK

Owen Farrell opens door to England return after sidestepping social media ‘poison’

Owen Farrell is considering making himself available for England again despite the social media ‘poison’ that contributed to him stepping back from Test rugby last year

The Guardian - UK

Gregor Townsend hails Scotland for showing ‘true identity’ in victory over Samoa

Seven different Scotland players scored tries as the tourists won 41-12 at Eden Park in Auckland.

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Johnny Sexton backs ‘flash’ Finn Russell to produce his best on first Lions start

Assistant coach Johnny Sexton has insisted that Finn Russell is still ‘flash’but believes the playmaker has the temperament to shine on his first Lions start

The Guardian - UK

Johnny Sexton reveals how ‘matured’ Finn Russell has surprised him on British and Irish Lions tour

The Scottish fly half has been handed the reins for the first Test against Australia in Brisbane

The Independent UK

Johnny Sexton says Lions playmaker Finn Russell is no flash in the pan

The fly-half will be needed defensively in the first Test against Australia in Brisbane on Saturday.

The Independent UK

'People were worried': How Joe Schmidt saved Lions tour

The ACT Brumbies and a resurgent Wallabies side pose a serious threat to the British and Irish Lions as they enter the pointy end of their Australian tour.

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Owen Farrell takes part in first Lions training session as Itoje backs him for England return

The British & Irish Lions captain, Maro Itoje, has said he would love to see Owen Farrell return to the England team

The Guardian - UK

Lolesio ruled out of Lions in blow for Wallabies hopes

In a huge blow for the Wallabies, playmaker Noah Lolesio will miss taking on the touring Lions after undergoing surgery following an injury against Fiji.

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Finn Russell says Andy Farrell helped put any tension with Johnny Sexton to bed

Sexton has previously been critical of Russell.

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Lions break new ground in lucrative tour opener — but Argentina clash has selection significance too

A first fixture in Dublin is somewhat fitting for a squad full of Irish influence – but Argentina could prove tricky prey as the Lions summer gets underway

The Independent UK

Lions coach Johnny Sexton opens up on tension with Finn Russell before tour

Johnny Sexton has spoken about the tension between him and Finn Russell, now that he is coaching the Scotland fly half on this summer’s British and Irish Lions tour.

The Guardian - UK

Johnny Sexton insists he is ‘here to help’ Finn Russell despite past Lions criticism

The former Ireland captain was critical of the Scotland fly-half after being omitted from the 2021 Lions squad, but now says the issue has been ‘blown out of proportion’

The Independent UK

The pivotal British and Irish Lions pick that will set the tone for Australia tour

Farrell must make a number of difficult decisions before divulging his squad on Thursday as one of the sport’s great brands prepares to tackle the Wallabies this summer

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What time is the British and Irish Lions squad announced? How to watch on TV and online

Andy Farrell announces his squad for the Lions tour to Australia this week

The Guardian - UK

Andy Farrell faces Owen question as selection debates pile up for Lions squad

Head coach must decide if his son commands a place, the back-row blend and whether a left-field pick is required

The Independent UK

Five key questions for Andy Farrell ahead of British and Irish Lions squad announcement

The Lions boss is preparing to unveil his touring party to take on the Wallabies in Australia

The Independent UK

Fin Smith and Sam Prendergast set for shootout in Champions Cup semi-finals as Lions selection looms

Fly half hopefuls Smith and Prendergast will battle as Northampton take on a mighty challenge against Leinster

The Independent UK

Northampton dealt injury blow ahead of Champions Cup semi-final clash with Leinster

Captain George Furbank has suffered a set-back after breaking his arm earlier this season

The Independent UK

England legend Ben Youngs announces retirement from rugby

Youngs is England men’s rugby’s most-capped player and will hang up his boots after finishing the season with Leicester Tigers

The Guardian - UK

Just for kicks, the top 10 rugby union sharp shooters of the past 30 years

As the season finale draws near, we nominate 10 goal-kickers you can count on when the pressure cranks up

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