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France penalty was 'poor judgement from me' - McCarthy
France penalty was 'poor judgement from me' - McCarthy

Ireland second row Joe McCarthy says the squad still have belief and admits the penalty he conceded in the loss to France was his "poor judgement".

Pilates pain and spotting space - how Ford stays in the fly-half fight at 32
Pilates pain and spotting space - how Ford stays in the fly-half fight at 32

George Ford has looked in some unlikely places to find the edge on his Six Nations opponents and internal rivals for England's 10 shirt

Ireland's next string 'a long way off' - O'Brien
Ireland's next string 'a long way off' - O'Brien

Former Ireland flanker Sean O'Brien believes there is a "big gap" between Andy Farrell's Test squad and his untested options.

Wales performance against England 'not acceptable'
Wales performance against England 'not acceptable'

Wales assistant coach Matt Sherratt says the squad faced a 'brutally honest' debrief after the 48-7 Six Nations loss to England.

'England the perfect game for Scotland's salvation army'
'England the perfect game for Scotland's salvation army'

Defeat against Italy made centre Huw Jones "angry and frustrated" - but he is viewing England on Saturday as the perfect game for Scotland.

Scotland great Konkel to end playing career
Scotland great Konkel to end playing career

Harlequins Women's captain Jade Konkel, the former Scotland forward, will retire as a player at the end of the 2025-26 season.

Rugby Union Weekly
Rugby Union Weekly

Ugo and Chris chat to England stars George Ford and Joe Heyes ahead of the Calcutta Cup.

'He's been waiting to say that!' - Ashton's picks leave Barclay speechless
'He's been waiting to say that!' - Ashton's picks leave Barclay speechless

Rugby Special pundits John Barclay and Chris Ashton look ahead to this weekend's Calcutta Cup match at Murrayfield and pick their combined English and Scottish starting XV.

What makes 'incredible' Bielle-Biarrey a generational talent?
What makes 'incredible' Bielle-Biarrey a generational talent?

Rugby Special's Ugo Monye, Chris Ashton and John Barclay praise France winger Louis Bielle-Biarrey's ability to perform consistently for his age, and put his success down to the combination of his physical attributes and his "relentless" mentality.

If Scotland don't finish top three Townsend must go - Barclay
If Scotland don't finish top three Townsend must go - Barclay

Former Scotland captain John Barclay believes Gregor Townsend should be at risk of losing his job as Scotland head coach, especially if his side fail to end the Six Nations in one of the top three spots.

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