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Rugby

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Final Test

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Attack

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Yesterday

10th March 2026

blitz

Scotland's stunning six-try frenzy shows threat coming Ireland's way

Gregor Townsend’s men shredded France over the course of 36 compelling minutes.

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The Ulstermen

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Hanging up the boots

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Six Nations 2026

Ollie Chessum in at blindside flanker only change for England against France

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Monday

9th March 2026

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Irish attack starts perfectly, loses its way, but finishes strongly

Andy Farrell’s men did some fine work against a stubborn Welsh defence but overplayed at times.

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Update

Loughman won't return for Ireland's final Six Nations game

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PodcastRugby Weekly Extra

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9 Mar

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Signed Up

Ulster secure David McCann for another two seasons as he pens new deal

9 Mar

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Blow

Scotland locks Cummings and Brown ruled out of Ireland clash

9 Mar

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schedule

2027 Six Nations: Ireland start at home to England and host France on final day

9 Mar

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finale

'It’s huge' - Ireland and Scotland to fight for Triple Crown, maybe more

Andy Farrell will confirm his matchday 23 on Thursday afternoon.

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9 Mar

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prop life

O'Toole earns high praise for 'amazing' impact at loosehead

9 Mar

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Sunday

8th March 2026

Hearing

France's Jégou cited for alleged eye contact during Scotland loss

8 Mar

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Vote of Confidence

Steve Borthwick given RFU backing as pressure builds amid dismal Six Nations

8 Mar

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Nathan Doak

'I feel like this is the right time for me, I'm playing my best rugby at the minute'

8 Mar

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Home Advantage

'I think they saw there was a bit of jeopardy there and that was obviously massive for us in the end'

8 Mar

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Showdown

Scintillating Scots set up a whopper of a game with Ireland in Dublin

There’s a huge amount on the line as Scotland try to end an 11-game losing run against the Irish.

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8 Mar

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Last week

1st March 2026 - 7th March 2026

Thriller

Ireland U20s tee up Triple Crown shot with exciting win over Wales

7 Mar

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Scenes

History in Rome as Italy beat England for first time in Six Nations

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7 Mar

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Great Scots

Stunning Scotland put 50 points on France in Murrayfield

7 Mar

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Milestone

'They'll be memories I cherish' - Gibson-Park hits 50 caps for Ireland

7 Mar

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ups and downs

Wales' whopping 240 tackles made life tough but Ireland still scored four

7 Mar

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Six Nations 2026

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marks out of 10

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6 Mar

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Reaction

Farrell: 'Wales were tremendous. It was a proper Test match'

6 Mar

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Comment

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PodcastRugby Weekly Extra

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tough and tense

Ireland set up Triple Crown shot with bonus-point win over Wales

Andy Farrell’s men met stubborn Welsh resistance but had enough to get the job done.

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As it happened

Ireland 27-17 Wales, Six Nations

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Interview

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6 Mar

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Preview

Welsh test is Ireland's first step to proving Twickenham was no once-off

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Ready to go

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