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England 21–42 Ireland: Six Nations rugby union – as it happened

Ruthless Ireland scored a record-breaking 42 points at Twickenham to deepen Steve Borthwick’s woes

The Guardian - UK · Feb 21

Is England vs Ireland on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch Six Nations clash

Everything you need to know ahead of the round three fixture

The Independent UK · Feb 21

England vs Ireland, Six Nations 2026: Kick-off time, TV channel, live stream, team news, lineups, h2h results, odds today

Steve Borthwick rolls the dice on a debutant ahead of a must-win fixture

Evening Standard · Feb 19

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Pollock promotion reflects England’s urgent need to banish Murrayfield blues

Steve Borthwick’s response to stinging defeat in Scotland is to hand a first start to English rugby’s young tyro

The Guardian - UK · Feb 17

How the Henry Pollock factor could help England bounce back against Ireland

Pollock will make his first England start as they look to respond from a Six Nations defeat to Scotland

The Independent UK · Feb 17

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.

The Independent UK · Feb 17

Six Nations: Henry Pollock finally gets his chance as Maro Itoje set for England landmark in Ireland clash

All seven of 21-year-old’s caps thus far have come as a substitute

Evening Standard · Feb 17

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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.

The Independent UK · Feb 17

Henry Pollock to make first England start as Maro Itoje earns 100th cap against Ireland

Pollock has been named at No 8 after making his first seven international appearances off the bench

The Independent UK · Feb 17

Six Nations: Henry Arundell suspension decision confirmed as England eye Ireland clash

Bath winger was shown two yellow cards in Scotland defeat

Evening Standard · Feb 17

‘I struggled without realising’: Tommy Freeman reveals mental toll of workload

Tommy Freeman, the England back, has said his mental state was affected by his 34 appearances last season and that Northampton coaches eased his post-Lions burden

The Guardian - UK · Feb 16

England centre Tommy Freeman ‘struggled without realising it’ after Lions tour

Northampton director of rugby Phil Dowson and head coach Sam Vesty spotted that Freeman’s “mental state wasn’t in the best spot”.

The Independent UK · Feb 16

Tommy Freeman: England star reveals mental struggles after brutal Lions tour

Wing has seen himself trialled in midfield during Six Nations campaign

Evening Standard · Feb 16

Revitalised Scotland trample all over Steve Borthwick’s lofty ambitions

A humbling Six Nations defeat at Murrayfield has left the England coach with significant questions to answer

The Guardian - UK · Feb 16

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The Guardian - UK · Feb 14

Borthwick has a big week ahead after England’s grand plans shredded by Scotland

England’s head coach must make changes for Ireland’s visit after his error-strewn side lacked the nous to fight back after Scotland’s fast start

The Guardian - UK · Feb 14

Storming Scotland stun England in Six Nations to seal Calcutta Cup glory

Two tries by Huw Jones and a fine display from Finn Russell were too much for an under-par England side as Scotland won 31-20

The Independent UK · Feb 11

Ben Earl and Henry Pollock versatility gives England more variety – George Ford

Earl started Saturday’s rout of Wales at number eight but finished it at inside centre, while flanker Pollock is seen as an option for the wing.

The Independent UK · Feb 10

England boss Steve Borthwick defends under-pressure Scottish counterpart Gregor Townsend ahead of Calcutta Cup

Townsend is under increasing scrutiny after Scotland’s defeat to Italy in their Six Nations opener

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Evening Standard · Feb 10

Scotland vs England, Six Nations 2026: Kick-off time, TV channel, live stream, team news, lineups, h2h results, odds today

Murrayfield hosts huge Calcutta Cup showdown in round two

Evening Standard · Feb 10

Maro Itoje returns as England captain for Six Nations showdown with Scotland

Steve Borthwick makes two changes from Wales thrashing for Calcutta Cup challenge at Murrayfield

The Independent UK · Feb 10

Tommy Freeman is England’s best wing – here’s why they are picking him at outside centre in this Six Nations

Freeman keeps place at outside centre to face Scotland despite return to fitness of Ollie Lawrence

The Guardian - UK · Feb 10

Borthwick backs under-pressure Townsend before Calcutta Cup clash

Steve Borthwick said Scotland should support their head coach despite criticism after the shock Six Nations defeat by Italy last weekend

The Independent UK · Feb 10

England name settled side for Scotland clash in Six Nations

Maro Itoje and Luke Cowan-Dickie are brought into the starting side that beat Wales in round one

Evening Standard · Feb 9

Pace, power, desire: England made of the right stuff to win this year's Six Nations

Steve Borthwick has instilled the right virtues in his impressive side

The Independent UK · Feb 9

Six Nations team of the week: Which players impressed in round one?

Who makes our selection after an intriguing opening round?

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