Mitchell has opted to change his half-backs as Lucy Packer and Holly Aitchison come in for Natasha Hunt and Zoe Harrison. Saracens’ Harrison has impressed in victories over Wales and Ireland to put pressure on Bristol Bears’ Aitchison, who makes her first start at fly-half this Six Nations after being Mitchell’s main starting 10 in...
Scotland: Rollie; Lloyd, Orr, Thomson, McGhie; Nelson, Brebner-Holden; Young, Skeldon, Clarke, Bonar, Boyd, Malcolm (capt), McLachlan, Gallagher. Replacements: Martin, Bartlett, Poolman, Ferrie, Konkel, Stewart, Mattinson, Scott. Italy: Ostuni Minuzzi; Muzzo, Sillari, Rigoni, D’Inca; Stevanin, Stefan; Turani, Vecchini, Seye, Tounesi, Duca, Sgorbini, Veronese, Giordano (capt). Replacements: Desiree Spinelli, Emanuela Stecca, Gaia Maris, Valeria Fedrighi, Alissa Ranuccini,...
The message about winning the collision from the leadership team quickly came to fruition when Jess Breach burst down the wing to score a disallowed try just over 30 seconds into the second half. It was the start of a free-flowing half of rugby from the Red Roses, led by fly-half Harrison, who despite being...
Last year in front of 48,778 at Twickenham, England recorded their highest points win (88) and 11th successive victory over Ireland. However, Scott Bemand’s side have dramatically improved over the past 12 months to record a shock win over world champions New Zealand at WXV1 in October, backed up by the 54-12 thrashing of Italy...
England: Kildunne; Dow, Jones, Heard, Breach; Harrison, Hunt; Botterman, Atkin-Davies, Muir, Talling, Ward, Aldcroft (capt), Kabeya, Matthews. Replacements: Cokayne, Clifford, Bern, Galligan, Feaunati, L Packer, Aitchison, Rowland. Ireland: Flood; McGann, Dalton, Higgins, Costigan (capt); O’Brien, Lane; O’Dowd, Jones, Djougang; Tuite, Wall; Hogan, King, Wafer. Replacements: Moloney, McCarthy, Haney, Campbell, Moore, Reilly, Fowles, Elmes Kinlan. Referee:...
England: Kildunne; Dow, Jones, Heard, Breach; Harrison, Hunt; Botterman, Atkin-Davies, Muir, Talling, Ward, Aldcroft (capt), Kabeya, Matthews. Replacements: Cokayne, Clifford, Bern, Galligan, Feaunati, L Packer, Aitchison, Rowland. Ireland: Flood; McGann, Dalton, Higgins, Costigan (capt); O’Brien, Lane; O’Dowd, Jones, Djougang; Tuite, Wall; Hogan, King, Wafer. Replacements: Moloney, McCarthy, Haney, Campbell, Moore, Reilly, Fowles, Elmes Kinlan. Read...
Magill admitted that Northern Ireland were frustrated with elements of their performance in Friday’s draw in Bucharest, where their inability to convert chances and a defensive lapse cost them. “I think in the final third we know we can be more clinical; we go 1-0 up away from home and we know we want the...
England will be without Mackenzie Carson and Charlotte Fray for the rest of their Women’s Six Nations campaign. Read full article at source...
“I thought that was it for me. That my world was ending. But you can quickly change your mindset and change the narrative of your story. I’m a big believer that scars tell you where you’ve been, not where you’re going. “It was definitely a blip in my career, but at the same time, I...
England began their Group A3 campaign with an underwhelming 1-1 draw in Portugal, but looked closer to their best in their next match as Jess Park scored in a superb 1-0 win at Wembley over reigning world champions Spain. The Lionesses, who will attempt to defend their European title in Switzerland this summer, will play...
Northern Ireland have won one and lost one of their opening two fixtures in the Nations League. Their campaign started with a 2-0 defeat by top seeds Poland in Gdansk as the hosts scored two quickfire goals. It looked to be another disappointing night against Bosnia-Herzegovina, a side Northern Ireland twice defeated in Euro 2025...
France winger Louis Bielle-Biarrey has been named player of the tournament for the 2025 Six Nations in recognition of his record-breaking campaign. The 21-year-old scored eight tries – a record in a single championship – as France lifted the title for a 19th time. Bielle-Biarrey saw off competition from England back Tommy Freeman, Scotland full-back...
Six Nations Rugby Special pundits Ugo Monye, Sam Warburton and John Barclay discuss why Louis Bielle-Biarrey was their “player of the tournament”. WATCH MORE: ‘Fabulous’ Bielle-Biarrey stars in Six Nations best tries Watch Six Nations Rugby Special on BBC iPlayer. Available to UK users only. Read full article at source...
Former Wales captain Siwan Lillicrap was involved in the dance and said she did not have a problem with it as it was more about celebrating the occasion. “We’ve got to let people be themselves and be the personalities they are,” she told the Scrum V podcast. “I feel for Jaz, I think some of...
With Aoibheann Reilly, 24, linking well with the 21-year-old pair of O’Brien and Dalton, Ireland have a youthful nine-10-12 axis. “They’re inexperienced but there’s skill and talent,” added Downey. “They’re malleable and they can be coached. “There’s leadership and there’s great depth from those young players.” Ireland are next in action against England in Cork...