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Botterman and Campbell ruled out of W6N
England's squad depth continues to be tested after front rows Hannah Botterman and May Campbell became the latest players to be ruled out of the Guinness Women's Six Nations.
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England off to W6N flier in front of record crowd
World champions England started the defence of their Women's Six Nations title with a 33-12 bonus-point victory over Ireland in front of a record attendance of 77,120 at Allianz Stadium.
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FRANCE WIN SIX NATIONS
Six Nations 2026 awards: Moment, try and team of the tournament
ESPN's 2026 Six Nations awards including try, moment and tournament team of the year.
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Six Nations grades: Did England fail? Results for every team, from champions France to Wales
ESPN grades each team after the 2026 Six Nations, with France crowned champions once more.
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SIX NATIONS
England's worst-ever Six Nations ends with blueprint, but frustration - and a search for answers
After England suffered their worst-ever Six Nations campaign, ESPN's Tom Hamilton looks at where it all unravelled -- and if there's any hope for the future.
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SIX NATIONS
Rare Irish cheers for England in vain but Ireland finish strong in Dublin
Ireland's Six Nations dream fell agonisingly short in the end, but spirits remain high after a promising campaign for Andy Farrell's side which was capped off with a Triple Crown.
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Wales beat Italy, snap 15-match 6N losing run
Wales won their Six Nations game since 2023 on Saturday with a 31-17 victory over Italy in Cardiff.
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Super Rugby R10: Wright returns; Lomax starts
Tom Wright will play his first game for the season for the Brumbies, while there are All Blacks galore in the crunch Chiefs-Hurricanes clash. Check out all the Round 10 team news here!
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England vs. Ireland, Women's Six Nations: How to watch, kick-off time, TV channel, team news
England begin their Women's Six Nations title defence on Saturday, hosting Ireland at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham. Here's everything you need to know.
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- 84-point England demolish Scotland in Women's 6N
- Rugby star Russell signs for Hearn's talent agency
- England name experienced XV for W6N opener
- Wallabies add Ireland Test for stacked RWC prep
- Hearn signs England star Pollock to talent agency
- Women's 6N: England name seven uncapped players
- England captain Stratford announces pregnancy
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British and Irish Lions: The full 38-man squad to take on Australia
The British and Irish Lions squad for this summer's tour of Australia has been revealed.
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British & Irish Lions 2025: Australia tour fixtures
The British & Irish Lions are scheduled to face off against the Wallabies in Australia as part of a 10-match tour between June 20 and Aug. 2.
