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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 · Feb 20

Who are the Six Nations pundits and commentators for ITV and BBC?

The two broadcasters again share coverage of the annual championship

The Independent UK · Feb 5

Why a vintage Champions Cup weekend could give ailing competition new hope

An eagerly-anticipated round three schedule includes a meeting between last year’s finalists Bordeaux-Begles and Northampton

The Independent UK · Jan 9

Marcus Smith can become England’s pinch hitter with a licence to thrill

Fin Smith’s control at fly-half looks the better option but that need not mean the end of the Harlequin’s Test career

The Guardian - UK · Feb 13, 2025

The seven minutes that showed why ‘master of control’ Sam Prendergast is Ireland’s fly-half answer

The young Leinster fly half starred on his first start at international level away from home, steering Ireland superbly to an 11th straight win over Scotland

The Independent UK · Feb 11, 2025

Twenty-five years on from Italy’s big entrance, the Six Nations’ pizzazz never fades

In February 2000, the newcomers surprised Scotland and a quarter-century of highlights remind us of the tournament’s enduring power

The Guardian - UK · Jan 27, 2025

The Breakdown awards: best rugby matches, players and quotes of 2024

The best and worst of the last 12 months and hopes for 2025 in our review of the year in rugby union

The Guardian - UK · Dec 24, 2024

I want a top international coaching job – but not Wales, admits Ronan O’Gara

La Rochelle’s Ronan O’Gara wants a top international coaching role in future but will not be a contender for the Wales job should it fall vacant

The Guardian - UK · Dec 9, 2024

Bath comeback thwarted as La Rochelle sparkle in the rain in first-half blitz

Bath’s Champions Cup campaign got off to a losing start as La Rochelle resisted their fightback to run out 24-20 winners

The Guardian - UK · Dec 6, 2024

Borthwick must be bold as he looks to bigger picture for England selection

Head coach needs to hone gameplan and combinations that offer team the best chance of winning the next World Cup

The Guardian - UK · Oct 15, 2024