Ireland, Six Nations and England

Rugby-Ireland's Prendergast gets first Six Nations start as McCarthy ruled out
Ireland flyhalf Sam Prendergast will start his first Six Nations game in Saturday's opener against England and marshal an almost full strength side as the holders bid to win a third successive title for the first time.
Sam Prendergast handed keys to kingdom as Ireland reveal side to face England in Six Nations
The Leinster youngster beats out Jack Crowley in the battle for the fly half shirt as Ireland begin their bid for an unprecedented three-peat
Ireland rugby team to face England in Six Nations confirmed as injured lock misses out
Ireland lock Joe McCarthy will miss Saturday's Six Nations opener against England, with Tadhg Beirne moving into the second row to replace him.
Who is Sam Prendergast - the new Johnny Sexton lined up to take on England in the Six Nations opener?
Meet Sam Prendergast, Ireland Rugby's new whizz kid, who will make his Six Nations debut on Saturday against England.
Six Nations: Sam Prendergast starts for Ireland, Joe McCarthy injured
Ireland interim-coach Simon Easterby has named his first side ahead of their opening Six Nations clash with England in Dublin on Saturday.
Fly-half Prendergast starts for Six Nations champions Ireland against England
Sam Prendergast will start at fly-half for reigning champions Ireland when they begin their Six Nations title defence against England in Dublin on Saturday. Prendergast, 21, has been selected for his Six Nations debut ahead of Jack Crowley,
The ‘impossible’ line-out move England can turn on against Ireland
One of rugby’s major misconceptions is that the line-out is decided solely in the air. Just as important is the race for ...
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Ireland team v England: Simon Easterby settles fly-half debate while defending Six Nations champions suffer massive injury blow
Sam Prendergast has won the race for number 10 shirt after he was named at fly-half for Ireland's clash against England in ...
Twin threat: England rugby brothers Tom and Ben Curry to make history in Six Nations
In terms of titles won, the tennis-playing Bryan brothers from California stand out. Bob and Mike teamed up in doubles and ...
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'This Ireland-England fixture is back with a tingling, resonant feel'
There is plenty on the line in both the short and medium term for Ireland and England in Saturday's Six Nations clash in ...
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Lawrence Dallaglio drops British & Irish Lions ultimatum on England as they hunt ‘statement’ Six Nations victory against Ireland
Lawrence Dallaglio has told England players an all-expenses trip to Australia is up for grabs as the prize for winning their ...
England rugby team announced for Ireland clash as Steve Borthwick spices things up
Steve Borthwick has spiced up England’s Six Nations line-up by picking both Curry twins to start against Ireland on Saturday.
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Six Nations storylines: England, Ireland, Scotland, France title scrap and Warren Gatland gamble to define 2025 edition
Six Nations promises to be full of unmissable action as England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland and Wales resume their rivalry on the biggest stage.
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The challenges standing between Ireland and Six Nations history
As Ireland prepares for the 2025 Six Nations Championship, the air is thick with anticipation. Simon Easterby’s team, having already secured back-to-back titles in 2023 and 2024 under the guidance of ...
England can deliver Six Nations 'shock' - Care
England can "shock" Ireland and set themselves up for a run at the Six Nations title, says three-time winner Danny Care.