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Fabien Galthie: Irish ruck clear-out on Antoine Dupont was reprehensible – we are angry despite Six Nations win | Rugby Union News

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France head coach Fabien Galthie has labelled the Irish clear-out on Antoine Dupont which caused a suspected “serious knee injury” as “reprehensible”, calling for Tadhg Beirne and Andrew Porter to be cited.  France captain and talisman Dupont limped off in the first half of Saturday’s 42-27 Six Nations victory over Ireland in Dublin, with referee … Read more

Ireland 27 – 42 France

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Electric wing Louis Bielle-Biarrey scored twice as France clinched a massive result over Ireland in Dublin

Electric wing Louis Bielle-Biarrey scored twice as France clinched a massive result over Ireland in Dublin France brushed off the injury loss of talisman Antoine Dupont to put in a performance which fully displayed their power and quality in Dublin, devouring Ireland in the second half to win 42-27. Les Bleus – whose skipper limped … Read more

Six Nations 2025: Maro Itoje hits back at England attack critics and expects ‘step forward’ against Italy | Rugby Union News

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Tom curry interview

Maro Itoje has hit back at critics of England’s attack as they look for a strong finish to the Guinness Six Nations. Steve Borthwick’s side remain in title contention but they sit fourth in the try-scoring table behind France, Ireland and Scotland, having crossed only eight times in three games. To reinvigorate his backline, Borthwick … Read more

Marcus Smith and Finn Russell in danger of British and Irish Lions axe in favour of England and Ireland starlets

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England star Smith's place in the Lions' 2025 Tour could be in jeopardy

The emergence of test match rookies Sam Prendergast and Fin Smith is threatening to make Finn Rusell and Marcus Smith surplus to requirements for the British and Irish Lions Tour to Australia. That is the verdict of Jonathan Davies, the rugby union and league great, who believes Ireland’s Prendergast and England’s Fin Smith are in … Read more

Premiership Rugby: London Irish administrator says ‘matter of time’ before next club goes bust | Rugby Union News

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EDDIE JORDAN

London Irish administrator Lee Manning has told Sky Sports it is only “a matter of time” until the next Premiership Rugby club goes bust, saying the game’s financial model needs to be “radically changed”. Last month, news broke that a consortium led by former F1 team owner Eddie Jordan had bought London Irish out of administration. … Read more

Rugby League in Las Vegas 2025: Wigan Warriors show big-stage experience is key as history made in Vegas | Rugby League News

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Tyler Dupree, nephew of Super Bowl winner Billy Joe Dupree, gets opening try for Wigan Warriors in Las Vegas.

After a week of build-up like no other with fans adorning the streets of Las Vegas in their thousands, Super League has had a well-known fact reinforced: Nobody does it on the big stage like Wigan Warriors. The storyline by many was pre-written as the back-to-back Grand Final champions took on Warrington Wolves in Sin … Read more

Super League in Las Vegas: Wigan Warriors dominate Warrington Wolves in 48-24 win at the Allegiant Stadium | Rugby League News

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Tyler Dupree, nephew of Super Bowl winner Billy Joe Dupree, gets opening try for Wigan Warriors in Las Vegas.

Wigan Warriors scored eight tries in a 48-24 rout of Warrington Wolves in an historic Super League game at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. With over 50,000 fans set to pack into the event as the NRL, Super League and international women’s rugby league combined, it was Warrington and Wigan who got the party … Read more

Stars to watch in Las Vegas 2025 as Warrington Wolves, Wigan Warriors, NRL and international women’s rugby league combine | Rugby League News

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Wigan score third try

Ahead of stars of the rugby league world hitting Las Vegas on March 1, live on Sky Sports, we take a closer look at some BIG stars you should keep an eye out for… Liam Marshall Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Liam Marshall scores for Wigan against Leigh Age: 28 … Read more

Wigan Warriors vs Warrington Wolves: Captains Liam Farrell, George Williams – Super League in Vegas is ‘crazy, surreal’ feeling | Rugby League News

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Super League in Vegas

Wigan Warriors captain Liam Farrell and Warrington Wolves skipper George Williams have spoken to Sky Sports about the “crazy, surreal” feelings ahead of their historic Super League match-up in Las Vegas. Defending champions Wigan face Warrington stateside on Saturday at the Allegiant Stadium, part of a quadruple-header of live matches in Las Vegas all live … Read more

Rugby League in Las Vegas 2025: Super League’s chance to write its name into American folklore and attract NFL audience? | Rugby League News

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Famous fans of Wigan Warriors and Warrington Wolves, including Rick Astley and Owen Farrell, look ahead to the two sides, historic Las Vegas match.

When you turn up at an NFL game, you are greeted with a distinctly American spectacle. The way they experience sport is unlike any other country in the world. I have experienced one NFL game in my life back in December 2023 when I watched the New York Jets take on and beat the Houston … Read more