Six Nations team of the week: Round three standouts
The Independent's Six Nations team of the week for round three, featuring standout performers from England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and France.
Category : Rugby
Borthwick Admits England Failed to Meet Standards After Overhaul
Steve Borthwick makes nine changes to England team for Italy Six Nations match, citing failure to meet standards after Ireland defeat.
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England’s Leaders Falter In Record Ireland Defeat
England's senior players underperform in record defeat to Ireland, raising questions about leadership and form ahead of Italy match.
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Fiji to 'host' England, Wales and Scotland in UK in new Nations Championship
Fiji will play home Nations Championship games in Cardiff, Liverpool and Edinburgh, creating scheduling challenges for England, Wales and Scotland.
Why Djed Spence Wears Face Mask vs Mexico: England Injury
England defender Djed Spence wears a protective face mask in the World Cup last 16 match against Mexico due to a broken jaw sustained in a Premier League collision with Chelsea's Liam Delap in May 2026.
Rugby League Match Halted After Nathan Lowe Collapses
Wigan Warriors winger Nathan Lowe collapsed and lost consciousness after a leg injury during the Magic Weekend clash against St Helens. Play was suspended as medical staff attended to him.
England Crush New Zealand to Top Women's T20 World Cup Group
England beat New Zealand by nine wickets to top Group B, ending the defending champions' title defence. Wyatt-Hodge scored 89.
Haaland angered Liverpool star Van Dijk, cut interview short
Erling Haaland's performance against Liverpool in 2019 left Virgil van Dijk so frustrated that he cut short a post-match interview, according to former Norway striker Jan Aage Fjortoft.
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Wales U20s Eye Springboks Upset; Furbank Out
Wales U20s coach Richard Whiffin names strong side to face South Africa, aiming for top four spot. England full-back George Furbank ruled out of summer Tests after appendicitis surgery.
Female US rower completes solo row from California to Hawaii
Kelsey Pfendler became the first US woman to row solo across the mid-Pacific, breaking speed records in a 44-day journey from California to Hawaii.
England 68-3: Sciver-Brunt and Knight at Crease
England reach 68-3 at Lord's after Capsey's dismissal, with Sciver-Brunt (25) and Knight (1) at the crease, needing a strong partnership.
Ancelotti Praises Odegaard as Key Threat to Brazil's World Cup Hopes
Carlo Ancelotti singles out Martin Odegaard as a major threat to Brazil's World Cup ambitions, despite once calling his signing a 'PR exercise'.
France Overcome Italy to Keep Grand Slam Hopes Alive
France beat Italy 34-10 in Lille to stay top of Six Nations, keeping grand slam hopes alive after a hard-fought bonus-point win.
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Borthwick Rues England's Agonising France Defeat as Six Nations Hopes Dashed
England head coach Steve Borthwick rues the agony of a last-gasp defeat to France that dashed their Six Nations hopes, finishing fifth.
England Rugby Holds Clear the Air Meeting After Defeats
England captain Owen Farrell calls for clear-the-air meeting amid Saracens salary cap scandal as squad prepares for Six Nations.
Judy Murray Slams LTA Over Wimbledon British Tennis Failures
Judy Murray has publicly lambasted tennis authorities after just three of 19 British players advanced past Wimbledon's first round, calling the player pathway 'flawed'.
Klopp 'Accepts' Germany Manager Role
Jurgen Klopp has reportedly accepted the position of Germany manager, marking the Liverpool icon's return to management after two years away from the dugout.
Cricket match abandoned after bull storms pitch in North East
A North East Premier League cricket match between Burnopfield CC and Hetton Lyons was abandoned after a runaway bull charged at players and evaded capture attempts on Saturday evening.
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French media slam '1/10' referee Tantashev after France win
Ilgiz Tantashev, the Uzbek referee, was rated 1/10 by L'Equipe for failing to book any Paraguay players in France's 1-0 World Cup win, sparking outrage from French media and players.
British Tennis at All-Time Low After 'Woeful' Wimbledon Week
A decade after Andy Murray's Wimbledon win, British tennis faces a crisis: 15 of 19 singles players lost in first round, worst since 1988. Experts call for urgent change.
Wales Rugby Winners and Losers After Fiji Win
Wales beat Fiji 39-24 in the Nations Championship opener. Jac Morgan starred with two tries and 17 tackles. Steve Tandy's side now face Argentina and South Africa.
England's World Cup route: Who they could play next after Mexico
England face Mexico in the World Cup Round of 16. If they win, they could play Brazil or Norway in the quarter-finals, then Argentina, Switzerland, or Colombia in the semi-finals, with Spain or France possible final opponents.
Ireland Rugby Faces Harsh Realities After Heavy France Loss
Andy Farrell expresses frustration after Ireland's heavy defeat to France, citing lack of intent and raising concerns about the team's direction.
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Henderson: Altitude affected me in first 15 minutes of training
Jordan Henderson admitted he felt the high altitude at the start of England's final training session before their World Cup last 16 clash against Mexico at the Azteca Stadium.
Rangers Transfer Strategy Under McInnes Echoes Smith Era
Former Rangers scout Neil Murray believes Derek McInnes is rebuilding the squad with leader-type players, mirroring the successful approach under Walter Smith. Murray highlights signings like Ben Godfrey, Dan Neil, and Lawrence Shankland as key to restori
France vs Paraguay 'Disgrace', Tuchel Backs FIFA, Racism Storm
France beat Paraguay 1-0 in a violent World Cup match, with Mbappe scoring a penalty and refusing a handshake. Pundits called Paraguay a 'disgrace'. Tuchel backs FIFA amid racism storm.
Etzebeth Accepts 12-Week Ban but Denies Intentional Eye-Gouge
Eben Etzebeth accepts 12-week ban for eye-gouging but claims it was unintentional, contradicting disciplinary committee's verdict.
Tommy Fleetwood relieved as family escapes Dubai amid Middle East tensions
Tommy Fleetwood relieved as family escapes Dubai amid Middle East tensions; golfer speaks after Players Championship round.
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Brook: England Were 'Too Careful' in T20 World Cup Loss to West Indies
Harry Brook says England were 'too careful' in T20 World Cup loss to West Indies, but backs team's spin ability and Jofra Archer.
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