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France edged England 48-46 in Paris to claim the Six Nations title after a pulsating finale, with Bielle-Biarrey’s hat-trick helping build a lead, England mounting a late comeback led by Freeman and Chessum, and Thomas Ramos sealing the victory with a long-range penalty at the final whistle as Ireland had earlier beaten Scotland to throw the championship wide open.
Italy’s 23-18 upset of England in Rome marks a landmark Six Nations win for Italy and deepens England’s slump, piling pressure on head coach Steve Borthwick as discipline issues and a blunt attacking game come under scrutiny ahead of tests against France and South Africa. Borthwick defends his role, while potential successors and RFU discussions loom as England seek to steady a campaign that has slipped far from expectations.
England’s painful loss to Scotland at Murrayfield is a setback, but Matt Dawson argues it can sharpen England’s focus and contribute to a possible Six Nations revival. He emphasizes the need for strong away performances, notes the impact of key moments—Henry Arundell’s red card and George Ford’s late drop-goal miss—and says England must win away to maintain a title challenge, with two wins potentially taking them to Paris in a position to claim the championship. The plan hinges on adopting a tougher, more global mindset and building momentum before the World Cup.
England name a bench-heavy starting XV for their Six Nations opener against Wales, with captain Maro Itoje starting on the bench after his mother’s funeral and Jamie George captaining the side. Northampton duo Fraser Dingwall and Tommy Freeman win midfield spots (Freeman moving from wing to outside centre), Henry Arundell starts on the left wing and Freddie Steward is at full-back as England plan to counter Wales’ kicking game. The pack is led by Genge and Heyes, with a forward-heavy bench including Bevan Rodd, Trevor Davison, Sam Underhill and Ben Earl; Alex Mitchell and Ford continue the half-back pairing. The match at Twickenham will test England’s evolving cohesion under Steve Borthwick.
England defeated Australia 25-7 at Twickenham, with key tries from Ben Earl and Henry Pollock, as England's strong bench and aerial game contributed to their victory in the autumn Test.
Ellie Kildunne delivered a standout performance in England's semi-final win over France, showcasing her skill, speed, and confidence, and earning the player of the match award, as England advanced to the final of the Women's Rugby World Cup.
England's women's rugby team delivered a dominant 69-7 victory over the USA in front of a record crowd, showcasing their strength and potential for further growth, with key players and strategic improvements highlighted for future matches.
England's women's rugby team dominated the USA with a record-breaking 69-7 victory in their opening match of the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup, showcasing their strength and setting a high standard for the tournament.