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Six Nations 2024: Kyle Rowe starts for Scotland as Blair Kinghorn ruled out with knee injury | Rugby Union News
Kyle Rowe will start at full-back for Scotland in their Six Nations opener against Wales on Saturday after Blair Kinghorn was ruled out due to injury. Kinghorn has suffered a knee injury which will keep him out of both this weekend’s trip to Cardiff and the clash with France at Murrayfield on Saturday, February 10.…
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Six Nations 2024 Championship in focus: Will Gregor Townsend’s Scotland finally forge title challenge? | Rugby Union News
In 2023, Scotland won their opening two Six Nations fixtures for the first time, but ultimately dropped out of title contention in familiar fashion. Will 2024 be the year they maintain a title run until the final week? For several years now, Scotland have flattered to deceive, with inconsistency winning out as the firm order…
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Six Nations 2024: Ireland hand Calvin Nash and Joe McCarthy 6N debuts against France | Rugby Union News
Munster wing Calvin Nash and Leinster lock Joe McCarthy will make their Six Nations debuts in Ireland’s championship opener against France but centre Garry Ringrose misses out due to a shoulder issue. Jack Crowley has been selected at fly-half for Friday evening’s curtain-raiser in Marseille following the retirement of former captain Johnny Sexton after the…
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Six Nations 2024 Championship in focus: Can Warren Gatland’s inexperienced, injury-ravaged Wales contend? | Rugby Union News
Wales have seen a host of experienced players retire, several key men pick up injuries, and largely poor form for over two years now. What can we expect from Warren Gatland’s side in 2024? Three of Wales’ last four Six Nations campaigns have seen them finish fifth. In 2023, Wales were heavily beaten at home…
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Marcus Smith: England fly-half suffers injury scare ahead of Six Nations opener against Italy | Rugby Union News
Marcus Smith is a major doubt for England’s opening Six Nations match against Italy after limping out of Monday’s training session. Smith was spotted on crutches in England’s training camp in Girona before having a leg scan. His injury means Steve Borthwick’s side may be left with just two fly-halves in George Ford and the…
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Netball Nations Cup: England thrashed 69-49 by Australia in final as New Zealand take third | Netball News
England missed out on Vitality Netball Nations Cup victory after being thrashed 69-49 by world champions Australia in the final in Leeds. The Vitality Roses had edged a one-goal win over New Zealand on Saturday to book another clash with Australia, who beat them in July’s World Cup final and narrowly defeated them in last…
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FREE STREAM: England vs New Zealand in Netball Nations Cup | Netball News
Watch England take on New Zealand in their third game of the Netball Nations Cup, with the winner to play Australia in the final. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Free Stream | England vs New Zealand | Netball Nations Cup The Vitality Roses currently share second spot with New Zealand…
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FREE STREAM: New Zealand vs Uganda at Wembley Arena in Netball Nations Cup | Netball News
Watch New Zealand take on Uganda in their second game of the Netball Nations Cup at the Wembley Arena in London. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player LIVE NETBALL! New Zealand v Uganda | Netball Nations Cup World Cup runners-up England play Australia in the second match on Sunday at 4pm…
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Abbie Ward returns to Red Roses squad for first time since maternity leave as Six Nations preparation begins | Rugby Union News
Red Roses head coach John Mitchell has named a 38-player training squad for the Red Roses’ first camp of 2024, with Abbie Ward included for the first time since her maternity leave. Ward returns to England camp less than a year after giving birth to her daughter as the side begin their preparations for the…
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Six Nations: Peter O’Mahony to captain Ireland for 2024 tournament as Andy Farrell names squad | Rugby Union News
Peter O’Mahony will lead Ireland’s defence of their Six Nations title in 2024. The flanker takes over as captain from Jonny Sexton, who called time on his international career following last year’s Rugby World Cup. O’Mahony has previously captained Ireland on 10 occasions and will lead the team out when they begin their 2024 Six…
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