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Six Nations: David Irwin recounted 1987 bombing to Ireland squad in pre-France game talk
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Friday, 24 February 2023 00:01
Former Ireland rugby player David Irwin says talking to the country's current squad about the 1987 bombing he was caught up in while travelling to national team training was "emotional".Prior to the recent win over France, Irwin and former captain Brian O'Driscoll were asked by Ireland coach Andy Farrell to tell his squad what playing for their country had meant…
Six Nations 2023: England game will 'mean much more' to Wales after strike row, says Jamie George
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Thursday, 23 February 2023 23:32
Wales' troubled build-up to Saturday's Six Nations match in Cardiff will give the home side extra motivation, says England hooker Jamie George."Given everything they have been going through, I imagine it means that much more," George told Rugby Union Daily."But that doesn't take away from what we want to get out of the game and how much this game means…
Six Nations 2023: France v Scotland - Hamish Watson replaces Luke Crosbie
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Friday, 24 February 2023 01:31
Flanker Hamish Watson replaces Luke Crosbie in the only change to Scotland's line-up for Sunday's Six Nations match against France in Paris.Watson is back to full fitness after a concussion against New Zealand.Crosbie is not on the bench, with Sam Skinner drafted in as one of six forward replacements - and that means no place in the 23 for Chris…
Six Nations 2023: Watch best tries from the first two rounds
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Thursday, 23 February 2023 22:18
Watch the best tries from the first two rounds of the Six Nations, including superb scores from France's Damian Penaud, Scotland's Duhan van der Merwe and England's Max Malins.READ MORE: Six Nations - BBC TV, radio & online coverage timesAvailable to UK users only.
Six Nations 2023: England head coach Steve Borthwick wants RFU to review overseas selection policy
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Thursday, 23 February 2023 14:00
England head coach Steve Borthwick has urged the Rugby Football Union to rethink its overseas selection policy so he can pick his strongest team.Borthwick is currently unable to select players who are based abroad unless there are exceptional circumstances.Toulouse flanker Jack Willis is deemed an exception after he moved to the Top 14 side following Wasps' collapse.Sam Simmonds, Luke Cowan-Dickie,…
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