England Rugby

France will have Antoine Dupont fire cross-kicks off both feet to get the ball to width very fast

Things look set to get ugly for England against France

The Counter Ruck Podcast

Jalibert replaces Romain Ntamack following his three-week suspension

England attack coach Richard Wigglesworth expects both teams to turn corner after difficult run of results

England’s tactical rigidity, which had served them well in the first half, proved their undoing after the interval

Fin Smith to start at No 10 with Marcus Smith at fullback

The failure to show France’s Romain Ntamack a straight red card against Wales was appalling for the sport

England contested just four of Ireland’s 23 lineout throws during Saturday’s game at the Aviva

Steve Borthwick’s side welcome France in Six Nations after opening round defeat in Dublin

Romain Ntamack’s deserved sending-off could have big consequences for France

The Counter Ruck Podcast: What does Ireland’s win over England mean for hopes of a record third title in a row?

The Leinster flyhalf is taking nothing for granted after a mixed performance for Ireland on his first Six Nations start

Side’s attack finds groove of Autumn Series, showcasing high-tempo, ball-in-hand game

Interim coach identifies plenty to focus on this week in advance of Scotland test

Against England the Leinster wing again proved he can do things that others can’t see or pull off

Visiting media take particular interest in battle of No 10s between Sam Prendergast and Marcus Smith

For generations, Irish teams talked up losing displays - the shoe being on the other foot still feels weird but will never feel old

ITV call up Willie John McBride to run his eye over some of the standout Ireland v England moments

Interim head coach confirms prop Finlay Bealham ‘moving around okay in the changing room’

Borthwick and captain Maro Itoje delighted with late tries that secured losing bonus point

The interim head coach is very satisfied with the win but not aspects of the performance especially conceding those two late tries that gave England a losing bonus point.

Second-half display bodes well for the rest of Six Nations but messiness of opening period served warning

Simon Easterby’s side fell behind by half-time but a strong second half gave them victory

Simon Easterby’s side put in arguably their best performance since the World Cup in Six Nations opener

How the players rated at the Aviva Stadium as the replacements make significant impact

Ireland victory would be ideal springboard for interim coach Simon Easterby

There’s some youthful talent in the squad, but the key for England is having the courage to implement a style that allows it to breathe

In the absence of a clear pick for this summer’s Lions tour, Maro Itoje might put it up to Caelan Doris

Based purely on their performance stats, there’s little to separate the two top contenders for pivotal outhalf role

Ireland’s openside flanker says he’s found the sweet spot for battling pre-match anxiety

Sam Prendergast to start at outhalf in Six Nations opener at the Aviva Stadium, Ryan Baird picked at blindside

The former Ireland number six knows the threat Ireland face at the lineout from England

Scrumhalf knows avenging last year’s defeat to England would add real momentum to Ireland’s Six Nations campaign

England include eight of the side that dethroned former champions France in World Cup final

Ryan Baird could come into the backrow to bolster defensive lineout with Joe McCarthy missing out

Ireland assistant coach Andrew Goodman confident the outhalf will shake off dead leg

The 26-year-old Sale duo will play together at international level for the first time in Dublin

This team can cement its claims to being Ireland’s greatest team of all time with a championship win

Simon Easterby’s team host old rivals England at the Aviva Stadium in their opening fixture of the 2025 championship