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Ireland in a class of their own against France

Imperious Ireland in a class of their own… they were spectacular against France and deserved their win – the only debate was whether it was the greatest game in Six Nations history Ireland beat France 32-19 in what could be considered the greatest game ever The Irish proved they are on top of the world and are tournament favourites Hugo […]

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England overpower Italy to kick-start Steve Borthwick era

Borthwick’s midfield surgery produced a better functioning unit with centres Ollie Lawrence and Henry Slade both influential, although Owen Farrell failed to stamp his authority at fly-half as Marcus Smith watched on from the bench. Smith eventually came on but it was for Slade with Farrell, his head bandaged to protect a wound sustained against Scotland, moving to inside centre. […]

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Andy Farrell taking positives from Dan Sheehan injury

Dan Sheehan’s injured hamstring has ruled him out of the mouth-watering Ireland vs France clash Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Thanks for signing up to the Sport email Andy Farrell insists the major blow of […]

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Pontypool legend Tony 'Charlie' Faulkner dies aged 81

Wales Grand Slam winner and Pontypool legend Tony ‘Charlie’ Faulkner – who was part of the legendary front row known as the ‘Viet Gwent’ alongside Bobby Windsor and Graham Price – dies aged 81 Faulkner also played for the Barbarians and toured with the Lions in 1977 He also had coaching roles at Newport, Cardiff, Caerphilly and St Peter’s Tributes have been […]

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