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'Losing captaincy almost made me end England career'
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Tuesday, 04 March 2025 13:14
Jamie George has said he considered ending his England career because of the shock and pain of losing the captaincy before the start of the Six Nations.Hooker George, 34, succeeded Owen Farrell as England skipper before last year's championship, but was replaced by Saracens team-mate Maro Itoje in January."It was hard, it was difficult, it was frustrating and obviously then…
Ireland's French test a game 'you live for' - Hansen
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Tuesday, 04 March 2025 07:05
Wing Mack Hansen says the Ireland squad are excited by the challenge of welcoming France to Dublin for Saturday's highly-anticipated Six Nations game (14:15 GMT).The hosts top the championship table with 14 points, three ahead of the French, and are targeting a historic third outright title in succession.The pair have developed a keen rivalry in recent seasons, finishing first and…
'Pressure's on Scotland, not Wales' - coach Jones
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Tuesday, 04 March 2025 06:17
Jones believes this Wales team can win at Murrayfield and record a first international victory since October 2023."There's no point going up there and being in awe of them," said Jones."They've got a good side with some standout players. You've just got to rip into them as much as you can and I'm sure the boys will."I know I said…
Carling questions quality of England coaches
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Tuesday, 04 March 2025 07:10
"I still think we're way off the potential of this team and let's just hope we start seeing that," added Carling, who had a part-time mentoring role with England under Borthwick's predecessor Eddie Jones.England vice-captain Ellis Genge said last week former players such as Carling were "out of touch" in their criticism of the team, failing to give them due…
Scotland call up trio as Crosbie and Mann drop out
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Monday, 03 March 2025 03:39
Forwards: Ewan Ashman, Jamie Bhatti, Gregor Brown, Dave Cherry, Rory Darge, Jack Dempsey, Matt Fagerson, Zander Fagerson, Euan Ferrie, Grant Gilchrist, Jonny Gray, Patrick Harrison, Cameron Henderson, Will Hurd, Ewan Johnson, Nathan McBeth, Ben Muncaster, D'Arcy Rae, Jamie Ritchie, Pierre Schoeman, Sam Skinner, Rory Sutherland, Marshall Sykes.Backs: Fergus Burke, Matt Currie, Jamie Dobie, Darcy Graham, George Horne, Rory Hutchinson, Huw…
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