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Brumbies-Reds tie provides Wallabies fullback rehearsal

Three leading contenders to play fullback for the Wallabies at this year's Rugby World Cup will clash in a Super Rugby Pacific clash on Saturday night.

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Ellis Genge goes from “mad dog” to England captain as he takes role after Owen Farrell axe

The Bristol Bears prop will lead England out against France on Saturday in their fourth Six Nations fixture after fly-half Owen Farrell was controversially dropped by Steve Borthwick

Daily Mirror

Borthwick’s bold Smith pick comes because England are playing catchup

Outstanding fly-half gets chance to dazzle against France while ‘mad dog’ Ellis Genge will make for a fascinating captain

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‘Mad dog’ Ellis Genge backed to be ‘brilliant England skipper’

Genge has been entrusted with the leadership duties after Owen Farrell was demoted to the bench.

The Independent UK

Matt Fagerson insists size doesn’t matter for modern No.8 position

AT 6ft 1ins and about 17st 5lbs, Matt Fagerson would be described as a “strapping lad” in almost every other walk of life, but he operates in…

The National (Scotland)

Iain Henderson: Ireland must cut defensive errors to snuff out Finn Russell threat

"We need to ensure we iron out those faults, to not give him those soft shoulders to let the offload away or put the kick in," stressed the Ulster skipper

Irish Mirror

The Welsh rugby props with a combined age of 128 still playing against each other

The pair have played against each other since the 1980s and are still going strong

Wales Online

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Ireland's Call won't cause Ireland's fall - this team is ready for anything, says Peter O'Mahony

we are at a point where that might have affected us a few years ago, it’s not going to affect us now.

Irish Mirror

When and where Prince George's first solo tour might be - and he could copy uncle Harry

One day Prince George will be a senior working royal and will undertake solo tours around the Commonwealth and the world - but where and when will his first visit be?

Irish Mirror

Sean Holley warns losing Ospreys would be 'inconceivable' as he spells out concerns for Welsh rugby's future

Holley was speaking out after yet another week of speculation in Welsh rugby

Wales Online

Fantasy Six Nations tips: Must-have players for Round 4 including France centre

Fantasy Six Nations tips for round four ahead of Italy vs Wales, England vs France and Scotland vs Ireland fixtures

Bristol Post

Scotland vs Ireland, Six Nations 2023: Kick-off time, TV channel, team news, lineups, venue, odds today

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Evening Standard

Johnny Sexton: future plans, breaking the 6 Nations points record and the best Scots team he's faced

"Yeah, it's something that people say to you or you see it on social media," the no 10 shrugged. "Irish Rugby tagged me in something today, which I wasn't too happy about!

Irish Mirror

Tonight's rugby news as Gatland reveals where he sees Wales star's future and Borthwick explains shock Farrell axe call

The rugby news stories from Wales and beyond

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The Independent UK

England coach Steve Borthwick explains shock decision to drop Owen Farrell for Marcus Smith

For the first time since 2015, Farrell has been overlooked for the number 10 jersey

Evening Standard

Italy vs Wales, Six Nations 2023: Kick-off time, TV channel, team news, lineups, venue, odds today

Warren Gatland’s troubled Welsh side are desperate to avoid their first wooden spoon for 20 years

Evening Standard

Six Nations: Steve Borthwick points to track record of bold calls after dropping captain Owen Farrell

England boss no stranger to risk as he calls up Marcus Smith to start in England vs France

Daily Mirror

England fans react as Owen Farrell dropped by Steve Borthwick in huge Six Nations call

Steve Borthwick has stamped his authority on the England selection to face France, axing fly-half Owen Farrell in favour of Marcus Smith in what could be the start of a new era

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The Independent UK

Ireland captain Johnny Sexton gives verdict on strength of Scotland challenge

Andy Farrell’s men travel to Edinburgh with Grand Slam aspirations still in tact

Daily Mirror

Warren Gatland lifts lid on 'split' in Wales camp after ringing changes for Italy clash

Wales were beaten 20-10 by England last month and have failed to pick up a single point in the Six Nations so far, with coach Warren Gatland revealing there has been a "significant split" within the squad

Bristol Post

Bristol Bears Women set up huge Harlequins clash with emphatic win over Loughborough

Saturday's game at Shaftesbury Park will have a major bearing on the Allianz Premier 15s play-offs

The Independent UK

Owen Farrell demotion not based on kicking as Marcus Smith takes fly-half mantle

For the first time since 2015, Farrell has been overlooked for the number 10 jersey.

Wales Online

The verdict on Gatland's much-changed Wales team as Rhys Webb brings leadership and plans to put down World Cup marker

Warren Gatland's side are in Rome on Saturday for a likely wooden-spoon showdown

Manchester Evening News

Why Owen Farrell has been dropped for England vs France rugby in Six Nations

The England captain will start on the bench for England's biggest match of the Six Nations 2023 so far, with Marcus Smith taking the number ten shirt.

The Independent UK

Warren Gatland: Strike threat caused ‘quite a significant split’ in Wales squad

Wales tackle Italy after losing their first three Six Nations games.

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