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Andy Farrell not talking to RFU about England role ‘at present’ – Bill Sweeney

Sweeney has indicated that current head coach Steve Borthwick will be given the summer tour to orchestrate a revival.

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Sammie Szmodics ‘knocked out cold’ in horror collision during Ireland’s World Cup playoff loss

Towards the end of extra-time, Szmodics collided with Stepan Chaloupek and was knocked unconscious before being stretchered off

The Independent UK

Rodri claims Man City landed huge title race blow on Arsenal with Carabao Cup triumph

Man City secured an impressive win over their title rivals in the Carabao Cup final on Sunday

The Independent UK

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Liam Rosenior says Chelsea’s season will not derail after Champions League exit

The 3-0 loss at Stamford Bridge saw them crash out 8-2 on aggregate at the last-16 stage to defending champions Paris St Germain.

The Independent UK

Chelsea knocked out of Champions League after second-leg defeat to holders PSG

It was a merciless display of clinical finishing from the holders.

The Independent UK

What we learned from the 2026 Guinness Six Nations

Thomas Ramos’ late penalty settled matters.

The Independent UK

Steve Borthwick admits England are ‘hurting’ after worst ever Six Nations

England produced their best performance of the competition as they fell to a late 48-46 loss to France, which saw them finish in fifth with one win.

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England player ratings vs France: Ollie Chessum colossal in agonising Six Nations defeat

Steve Borthwick’s side much improved in attack despite falling to last-gasp Thomas Ramos penalty in 13-try thriller

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Heart Wood seizes Cheltenham Festival redemption but Fact To File withdrawal raises vital question

The Irish Gold Cup winner should have defended his Ryanair title but was withdrawn at the last minute and Heart Wood went one better than his second place in 2025

The Independent UK

Cheltenham Festival provides glimpse into horseracing’s future while returning to its past

Day two at the Festival was branded Ladies Day for the first time in seven years but the on-course action was more eye-catching than the stylish attire on display

The Independent UK

Undefeated and unassailable, why Lossiemouth is undoubtedly a Cheltenham legend

The seven-year-old mare cantered to victory in the Champion Hurdle making it four wins from four appearances at the Cheltenham Festival

The Independent UK

England in no mood to abandon kicking game as they look to revitalise attack

‘We all believe in the plan’, says Ben Spencer.

The Independent UK

The horror half-hour that cost England in Six Nations defeat to Italy

Two yellow cards, a handful of missed chances and a soft concession of the match-winning try meant England threw away an eight-point lead

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Steve Borthwick responds to questions over England future after historic defeat to Italy

England lost to Italy for the first time in 33 meetings between the countries to put pressure on their head coach

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Mikel Arteta bites back at Fabian Hurzeler’s criticism of Arsenal’s style

Hurzeler claimed Brighton were the “only team that tried to play football”.

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Ben Earl reveals England had clear-the-air meeting after recent heavy defeats

Senior players gathered to pick apart the reasons for the successive heavy losses against Scotland and Ireland ahead of this weekend’s trip to Rome.

The Independent UK

Crystal Palace reach the Conference League last 16 - they must now kick on

Crystal Palace 2-0 Zrinjski Mostar (3-1 agg): Goals from Maxence Lacroix and Evann Guessand eased the pressure on under-fire boss Oliver Glasner

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Steve Borthwick shares his advice to Henry Pollock ahead of first England start

Pollock has been promoted to number eight for Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations clash with Ireland.

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Henry Pollock set for first England start against Ireland in Six Nations

The 21-year-old British and Irish Lion, who made his England debut in the 2025 Six Nations, has won all seven of his previous caps as a replacement.

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Tyson Fury says Anthony Joshua car crash prompted his return to ring

Fury will fight for the first time in 15 months at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on April 11.

The Independent UK

Maro Itoje says England action is helping him deal with personal tragedy

The England captain missed some of the pre-tournament training camp in order to attend the funeral of his mother.

The Independent UK

Benjamin Sesko says Man Utd up for top-four fight after last-gasp leveller

Sesko came off the bench to earn his side a point at West Ham.

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Michael Carrick hails ‘unbelievable’ Benjamin Sesko finish as Man Utd earn draw

Sesko got his toe to Bryan Mbeumo’s cross six minutes into stoppage time and rifled it into the top corner.

The Independent UK

Benjamin Sesko’s late goal rescues a point for Man Utd at West Ham

Tomas Soucek fired struggling West Ham ahead and they looked set for a vital three points in their bid to beat the drop until Sesko struck late on.

The Independent UK

France make Six Nations statement as Antoine Dupont and Matthieu Jalibert unlock new dimension

France 36-14 Ireland: The hosts kicked off their title defence with a big win over Ireland in Paris

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