Manu Tuilagi feared he would miss the whole Six Nations after being sent off playing for Sale last month, so the glass-half-full character reflected on a 'brilliant' campaign after making his comeback.
Ryan Baird inspires Ireland to a grand slam-sealing victory as England fade following Freddie Stewards harsh dismissal Hugo Keenan Taken off just before the break for a head injury assessment and sadly missed the second half if not the celebrations. 6 Continue reading...
Dan Sheehan scores two tries as the hosts pulled away to seal a perfect campaign after Freddie Stewards first-half red card 2 mins. Solid kick-off exit from Ireland leads to a few kicks back and forth before Gibson-Park is taken out in the air and Sexton booms the ball into touch in England territory. Owen Farrell kicks the main event into life. Continue reading...
Ireland 29-16 England Dan Sheehan scores two tries as hosts pull away in second half There have been some raucously celebrated green days but few to match the roar when this particular final whistle sounded. Andy Farrells modern Ireland were already the worlds No 1 team and now a Six Nations grand slam has been added to their lengthening honours list. In truth, though, the cheers also reflected a sense of genuine relief t
Robertson, 48, has taken rugby by storm with his authentic coaching style - in which he places great emphasis on 'no negative vibes' - having a positive impact on his stars.
England's record cap-holder Sarah Hunter will bow out of international rugby with a 'fairytale' finale in her home city of Newcastle on Saturday.
Andy Farrells side were brutally efficient in their grand slam triumph, but resurgent France are ticking along nicely in the background A James Ryan knock-on away from the perfect tournament. Five wins, each by a margin of 10 points or more, demonstrate just how dominant Andy Farrells side have been. Immediately after victory against England cemented their fourth grand slam and first to be won in Dublin they were looking
Captain says his side must keep building to win greatest prize This is a high point, but I hope its not the highest point Johnny Sexton believes Ireland can now aim even higher following the victory against England in Dublin that sealed a fourth grand slam in the nations history. Sexton confirmed he had played his final Six Nations match having steered his side to a 29-16 win . Ireland finished seven points ahead of secon
England full-backs challenge on Hugo Keenan, subject to a hearing on Tuesday, could have repercussions at all levels Freddie Steward was sent off for a dangerous tackle just before half-time after colliding with Hugo Keenan. The Ireland full-back had just stooped to gather the loose ball which had been knocked forward by Mack Hansen. Stewards arm was tucked by his side but as he twisted his body with both feet briefly lea
Andy Farrells men are deservedly favourites for France while England must learn quickly from their disappointing Six Nations The list of teams who have won a Six Nations grand slam and followed it up by hoisting the World Cup in the same calendar year can be counted, for now, on a solitary English finger. Even as Irelands players, coaches and supporters celebrated a famous achievement on Saturday night, though, they were
Steward was sent off in England's defeat on Saturday after a collision with Hugo Keenan, but The Times are reporting that a panel has concluded a yellow card would have been more fitting.
A record 91 tries, a match for the ages, Italys Florence Dallaglio shining, and an England side who werent good at anything France may not have won the title but, once again, they possessed the best player in the tournament. Antoine Dupont was so good against England it was almost laughable: sharp, clever, strong, able to kick off both feet if he looked slightly weary at the start of the championship, he was back to his b
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Confusion reigns for those on the pitch and in the stands. Rugby is a mess. It goes without saying every possible effort must be made to make the game safer.
Disciplinary hearing rules tackle on Hugo Keenan a yellow Panel: mitigating circumstances, despite act of foul play Freddie Steward should not have been shown a red card in Englands Six Nations defeat by Ireland last Saturday, a disciplinary committee has determined. Steward is free to play again immediately following the committees verdict that the England full-back ought to have been shown a yellow card after an inciden
Hunter, 37 and her country's most capped rugby player, will retire immediately after the Six Nations opener and bring the curtain down on a glittering career.
England, fired by a desire to atone for World Cup heartache, are again favourites but a new-look France will challenge them Coach: Simon Middleton Captain: Sarah Hunter and Marlie Packer Six Nations best: Winners (13-time champions with 11 of those grand slams. England won the title in 2003, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022) Predicted finish: First, grand slam winners Continue reading
Former national captain hopes to earn mandate for reform when 282 clubs and organisations cast ballots on Sunday It is no exaggeration to say the entire future of Welsh rugby is at stake in Port Talbot this Sunday morning. You sense it is a significant moment in our history, confirms Ieuan Evans, chairman of the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) and a former national captain, as he awaits the critical vote which will determine if t
2022 record: 62-100, tied for fourth in National League Central Offseason headlines: Cincinnati was only one loss away from matching the franchise record for the most in a single season, so the hope is that the Reds can only go up from here. Outfielder Wil Myers could add some pop to the lineupafter singing a one-year, $7.5 million deal. He had a 30-home run season back in 2017, but hasn't eclipsed 18 since. Another acqu
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The New York Giants agreed to terms Thursday with wide receiver Jamison Crowder and tight end Tommy Sweeney. Terms were not disclosed but multiple outlets reported that the free agents, who both played for Buffalo in 2022, received one-year deals. Crowder, 29, had six catches for 60 yards in four games last season. His season came to a premature end after he sustained a broken ankle in the Bills' 23-20 victory over the
LeBron James disputed reports Thursday that suggested he and the Los Angeles Lakers are hopeful for his return in the final week of the regular season. ESPN and The Athletic reported that the team privately hoped to get James back for the final three to four games. Officially, the Lakers have said there is no timeline for the return of the NBA's all-time leading scorer. James responded to the speculation on social media
The New York Yankees are worth $7.1 billion, up 18 percent over a year ago, as Major League Baseball's most valuable franchise, according to the annual report by Forbes released Thursday. The Yankees have topped Forbes' list every year since the outlet first released the list in 1998. Overall, MLB team values increased by an average of 12 percent from the 2021 list. The Los Angeles Dodgers rank second behind the Yankee