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Ireland vs England prediction: Defending champions to start Six Nations with a bang

Follow our free Six Nations betting tips as Ireland face bitter rivals England in Dublin

The Independent UK

Easterby relishing step into limelight as Ireland target England revenge

Despite late injury blows, coach confident he can fill the shoes of Andy Farrell after bold selection of Sam Prendergast at fly-half

The Guardian - UK

Canberra's Ireland rugby duo set sights on England

Finlay Bealham and Mack Hansen, Ireland's Canberra rugby recruits, have been selected to face England in the Six Nations opener in Dublin.

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Simon Easterby expects fly-half duo to be long-term rivals for Ireland spot

Jack Crowley has lost out to 21-year-old Sam Prendergast to face England this weekend.

The Independent UK

Sam Prendergast handed keys to kingdom as Ireland reveal side to face England in Six Nations

The Leinster youngster beats out Jack Crowley in the battle for the fly half shirt as Ireland begin their bid for an unprecedented three-peat

The Independent UK

The challenges standing between Ireland and Six Nations history

SIX NATIONS 2025: As current Six Nations champions Ireland prepare for England this weekend, Michael Cooke analyses how interim boss Simon Easterby can retain momentum to pull off a historic third successive Six Nations crown

The Independent UK

Six Nations stands as a rare shining light amid rugby's turmoil

SIX NATIONS 2025: Rugby’s greatest championship has proved more competitive than ever over the last few years – who will triumph as the modern-day gladiators step back into the amphitheatre? Harry Latham-Coyle looks ahead to a tournament that again looks set to thrill

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Former Ireland assistant Les Kiss highlights unlikely Six Nations benefit to Andy Farrell's sabbatical

Former Ireland assistant Les Kiss has highlighted how the defending champions could benefit from Lions boss Andy Farrell’s sabbatical

The Independent UK

Ireland vs England, Six Nations 2025: Kick-off time today, TV channel, live stream, team news, lineups, h2h

Defending champions out for Dublin revenge after Twickenham drama ruined Grand Slam hopes

Evening Standard

Simon Easterby: welcome to the precarious world of the backroom boss

The Ireland interim coach’s deputy tag may soon be cast off if he leads his country to a historic repeat triumph

The Guardian - UK

Six Nations is the shining light of rugby and so much this year is hard to predict

From Ireland’s shot at history to Italy’s raised expectations, the 2025 championship has all the ingredients to rival past classics

The Guardian - UK

Ireland aim for Six Nations history under stand-in boss Simon Easterby

Ireland are bidding to become the first country to claim three consecutive Six Nations titles.

The Independent UK

Can Ireland thrive without Andy Farrell? – Six Nations talking points

Ireland are favourites to complete another title success, despite Farrell temporarily handed the reins to defence coach Simon Easterby.

The Independent UK

Are you not entertained? Six Nations launches with blockbuster storylines

England’s new captain, Ireland’s shot at history and Antoine Dupont’s return for France add to the layers of intrigue

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The Independent UK

Caelan Doris says Ireland must keep improving to retain Six Nations title

Ireland begin their championship title defence at home to England on Saturday, February 1.

The Independent UK

Simon Easterby welcomes return of Leinster quartet for Six Nations title defence

Easterby is bidding to lead Ireland to an unprecedented third consecutive championship triumph.

The Independent UK

Uncapped prop Jack Boyle named in first Ireland squad under Simon Easterby

The 22-year-old Boyle has been selected ahead of Ulster’s Tom O’Toole.

The Guardian - UK

25 for 2025: unmissable sporting events over the next 12 months

This year features two Ashes series, a Lions tour to Australia and Women’s Euro 2025

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The Independent UK

Cian Healy has no plans to stop after making Ireland history

The 37-year-old made his Test debut against Australia in 2009.

The Independent UK

Andy Farrell tips ‘second to none’ Ireland coaches to excel in his absence

Simon Easterby has taken over from head coach Farrell on an interim basis.

The Independent UK

Caelan Doris confident he will ‘continue to grow’ as Ireland captain

The 26-year-old claimed the second of Ireland’s three tries in a narrow win over Australia.

The Independent UK

Andy Farrell: Handing Ireland reins to Simon Easterby will be ‘seamless’ process

Farrell will temporarily depart his head coach role to take charge of the British and Irish Lions next year.

The Independent UK

Andy Farrell will not shy away from Lions talk as Ireland prepare for Australia

Farrell will lead the Lions against Australia next summer.

The Independent UK

Johnny Sexton creating ‘real positivity’ when mentoring Ireland fly-halves

Ireland are due to host New Zealand, Argentina, Fiji and Australia this month.

The Independent UK

Simon Easterby set to fill in for Andy Farrell as Ireland coach on interim basis

Farrell will lead next year’s British and Irish Lions tour of Australia.

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