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England prepare for tactical battle against ‘very smart’ Scotland

England boss Steve Borthwick has backed “world-class goal-kicker” Marcus Smith to rediscover his aim from the tee during Saturday’s crunch…

The National (Scotland)

Borthwick sticks with Marcus Smith as England’s goal-kicker for Calcutta Cup

Steve Borthwick has given ‘world class’ Marcus Smith a vote of confidence as England’s goal-kicker for Saturday’s Calcutta Cup clash against Scotland

The Guardian - UK

‘Clubs are going to disappear’: grassroots rugby crying for help in Six Nations’ shadow

The community game’s feedback for the Bills, Sweeney and Beaumont, makes for painful reading as RFU hits the road in week of Calcutta Cup

The Guardian - UK

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England exposed to video nasties in bid to end losing streak in Calcutta Cup

Steve Borthwick has been using clips of England’s recent Six Nations defeats against the auld enemy to boost motivation ahead of Saturday’s clash at Twickenham

The Guardian - UK

Six Nations half-term report: Ireland top of class but Wales go from bad to worse

In rating the teams it is the defending champions that look a cut above as the other sides struggle to find consistency

The Guardian - UK

Dogs-bound Thompson lifts lid on pending Knights exit

Leo Thompson says he wants to make memories in his final season with Newcastle before linking up with Canterbury.

AAP

Poppy Cleall drives Saracens to win over Exeter to close in on home semi-final

Saracens clinched a 21-12 victory against Exeter in the Premiership Women’s Rugby to close in on a home semi-final

The Guardian - UK

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Mitchell return instrumental to England’s Six Nations revival

The scrum-half’s contribution towards the end of France victory justified Borthwick’s faith in giving the Northampton man the full 80 minutes

The Guardian - UK

‘Rugby is growing’: Old Glory DC owners bullish as MLR hits year eight

Paul Sheehy and Chris Dunlavey trumpet health of US league and say producing American players is key

The Guardian - US

‘Rugby can be pretty complicated’: Cole and Youngs tackle plain speaking in hit podcast

No more biting of lips as former England stalwarts Cole and Youngs are saying what they actually think in their rugby podcast

The Guardian - UK

Leicester’s Missy Goodwin: ‘I wasn’t that bothered about football. Ever since trials, I’ve loved it’

After an England Under-23s call-up the Leicester striker is on the rise – and happy she chose football over badminton

The Guardian - UK

‘I’ve told Dad to be neutral’ – Fin Smith on split family Calcutta Cup loyalties

The fly-half starred in England’s Six Nations victory against France and is now set to face Scotland, the country of his father’s birth

The Guardian - UK

London Irish’s attempt to leave English club system set to be blocked by RFU

The RFU is set to block a request from reborn London Irish to leave the English game and join the United Rugby Championship

The Guardian - UK

Sports quiz of the week: Super Bowl LIX, top dogs and high scorers

Test your knowledge of the last seven days in football, rugby union, basketball and more

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The Guardian - UK

Marcus Smith can become England’s pinch hitter with a licence to thrill

Fin Smith’s control at fly-half looks the better option but that need not mean the end of the Harlequin’s Test career

The Guardian - AU

Super Rugby kicks off with high hopes of Australian drought being broken

A raft of law tweaks should suit the all-out attack of the Australian sides while the hunt for a new Wallabies coach adds a new level of intrigue

Radio France Internationale

Wales coach Gatland steps down after 2025 Six Nations losses to France and Italy

Warren Gatland on Tuesday stepped down as Wales head coach three days after his side lost their second game of the 2025 Six Nations tournamenet - their 14th successive defeat.

The Guardian - UK

Ineos blames ‘deindustrialisation of Europe’ for ending All Blacks deal

New Zealand Rugby has launched legal action against Ineos, founded and run by Sir Jim Ratcliffe, alleging the company dropped a sponsorship agreement

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The Guardian - UK

Sherratt given Wales job for rest of Six Nations after Gatland’s abrupt exit

Matt Sherratt has been handed the Wales coaching reins on an interim basis after Warren Gatland’s second spell as head coach ended abruptly on Tuesday

The Guardian - UK

Time for Wales to face the Six Nations music as faith and form nosedive

If Welsh rugby sinks any lower, big questions about the tournament’s long-term health may have to be asked

The Guardian - UK

Government officials ‘more pessimistic’ about financial health of rugby union

Fate of Worcester, Wasps and London Irish has left DCMS officials concerned about the state of the sport

AAP

Renshaw's runs put Bulls in box seat to beat Blues

Matthew Renshaw's aggressive, unbeaten century has ensured Queensland remain all over NSW entering the final day of their Sheffield Shield clash at the Gabba.

The Guardian - UK

England win has fans dreaming again as Borthwick’s plans come together

Emotional success against France captures imagination and showcases the charm and unpredictability of the Six Nations

The National (Scotland)

Scotland injury update: Graham hospitalised after nasty collision, Russell withdrawn

Scotland’s Darcy Graham was rushed to hospital during the Six Nations match against Ireland.

The Guardian - UK

Furbank and Feyi-Waboso fitness boost bolsters England’s Six Nations charge

Steve Borthwick said both players could return for the business end of tournament, with England back in the title hunt after beating France

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