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href="/sport/rugby/rugby-union/england-northampton-saints-six-nations-fin-smith-freeman-sleightholme-mitchell-b2698341.html" aria-label="Read more about Northampton Saints Sleightholme Freeman Smith" class="sc-ntudqq-1 jYpOAY"><img src="https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/02/12/17/26/Northampton-Saints-Sleightholme-Freeman-Smith.jpeg?quality=75&width=640&crop=3%3A2%2Csmart&trim=0%2C2%2C0%2C0&auto=webp" srcSet="https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/02/12/17/26/Northampton-Saints-Sleightholme-Freeman-Smith.jpeg?quality=75&width=375&trim=0%2C2%2C0%2C0&auto=webp 375w, https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/02/12/17/26/Northampton-Saints-Sleightholme-Freeman-Smith.jpeg?quality=75&width=640&trim=0%2C2%2C0%2C0&auto=webp 640w" loading="lazy" alt="<p>England are beginning to build around a Northampton core</p>" class="sc-1mc30lb-0 bNNNXy sc-ntudqq-2 kReBNB"></a></div><div class="sc-umxyss-2 kREFYR content"><div class="sc-1p30kpk-3 dtFJbr capsules"><a href="/sport/rugby/rugby-union" 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href="/sport/rugby/rugby-union/alex-dombrandt-scotland-calcutta-cup-england-harlequins-b2699200.html">Alex Dombrandt recalled to England squad for Scotland clash</a></h2></div></div><div class="sc-umxyss-3 ewVAQw sc-umxyss-4 jSokxo article article-default"><div class="sc-ntudqq-0 kesoGE image-wrap"><a href="/sport/rugby/rugby-union/alex-mitchell-england-scotland-antoine-dupont-rugby-b2698828.html" aria-label="Read more about Scotland v England – Guinness Six Nations – Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium" class="sc-ntudqq-1 jYpOAY"><img src="https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/02/15/12/e8630be63d37fbce2f86500553314b96Y29udGVudHNlYXJjaGFwaSwxNzM5NTM1Nzkz-2.75438670.jpg?quality=75&width=640&crop=3%3A2%2Csmart&auto=webp" srcSet="https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/02/15/12/e8630be63d37fbce2f86500553314b96Y29udGVudHNlYXJjaGFwaSwxNzM5NTM1Nzkz-2.75438670.jpg?quality=75&width=375&auto=webp 375w, https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/02/15/12/e8630be63d37fbce2f86500553314b96Y29udGVudHNlYXJjaGFwaSwxNzM5NTM1Nzkz-2.75438670.jpg?quality=75&width=640&auto=webp 640w" loading="lazy" alt="Scotland’s Duhan van der Merwe celebrates scoring their second try during the Guinness Six Nations match at the Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh. Picture date: Saturday February 24, 2024." class="sc-1mc30lb-0 bNNNXy sc-ntudqq-2 kReBNB"></a></div><div class="sc-umxyss-2 kREFYR content"><div class="sc-1p30kpk-3 dtFJbr capsules"><a href="/sport/rugby/rugby-union" class="sc-1p30kpk-0 gtPuCr capsule">Rugby Union</a></div><h2 class="sc-9tb5ao-0 sc-9tb5ao-1 hhUBPB"><a class="sc-oq6ovx-0 jYFXTF title" href="/sport/rugby/rugby-union/alex-mitchell-england-scotland-antoine-dupont-rugby-b2698828.html">England determined to end Calcutta Cup ‘hurt’ and avoid unwanted history</a></h2></div></div><div class="sc-umxyss-3 ewVAQw sc-umxyss-4 jSokxo article article-default"><div class="sc-ntudqq-0 kesoGE image-wrap"><a href="/sport/rugby/rugby-union/fin-smith-england-scotland-six-nations-b2697777.html" aria-label="Read more about Fin Smith" class="sc-ntudqq-1 jYpOAY"><img src="https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/02/13/16/22/Fin-Smith.jpeg?quality=75&width=640&crop=3%3A2%2Csmart&trim=0%2C0%2C0%2C0&auto=webp" srcSet="https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/02/13/16/22/Fin-Smith.jpeg?quality=75&width=375&trim=0%2C0%2C0%2C0&auto=webp 375w, https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/02/13/16/22/Fin-Smith.jpeg?quality=75&width=640&trim=0%2C0%2C0%2C0&auto=webp 640w" loading="lazy" alt="<p>England fly-half Fin Smith enjoyed a superb first international start against France</p>" class="sc-1mc30lb-0 bNNNXy sc-ntudqq-2 kReBNB"></a></div><div class="sc-umxyss-2 kREFYR content"><div class="sc-1p30kpk-3 dtFJbr capsules"><a href="/sport/rugby/rugby-union" class="sc-1p30kpk-0 gtPuCr capsule">Rugby Union</a></div><h2 class="sc-9tb5ao-0 sc-9tb5ao-1 hhUBPB"><a class="sc-oq6ovx-0 jYFXTF title" href="/sport/rugby/rugby-union/fin-smith-england-scotland-six-nations-b2697777.html">Smith: ‘My parents are Scottish - but I wanted to play for England’</a></h2></div></div><div class="sc-umxyss-3 ewVAQw sc-umxyss-4 jSokxo article article-default"><div class="sc-ntudqq-0 kesoGE image-wrap"><a href="/sport/rugby/rugby-union/darcy-graham-injury-scotland-england-calcutta-cup-six-nations-b2698476.html" aria-label="Read more about Darcy Graham" class="sc-ntudqq-1 jYpOAY"><img src="https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/02/09/15/11/Darcy-Graham.jpeg?quality=75&width=640&crop=3%3A2%2Csmart&trim=0%2C0%2C0%2C0&auto=webp" srcSet="https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/02/09/15/11/Darcy-Graham.jpeg?quality=75&width=375&trim=0%2C0%2C0%2C0&auto=webp 375w, https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/02/09/15/11/Darcy-Graham.jpeg?quality=75&width=640&trim=0%2C0%2C0%2C0&auto=webp 640w" loading="lazy" alt="<p>Darcy Graham was able to give a thumbs up as he was taken off on a stretcher at Murrayfield</p>" class="sc-1mc30lb-0 bNNNXy sc-ntudqq-2 kReBNB"></a></div><div class="sc-umxyss-2 kREFYR content"><div class="sc-1p30kpk-3 dtFJbr capsules"><a href="/sport/rugby/rugby-union" class="sc-1p30kpk-0 gtPuCr capsule">Rugby Union</a></div><h2 class="sc-9tb5ao-0 sc-9tb5ao-1 hhUBPB"><a class="sc-oq6ovx-0 jYFXTF title" href="/sport/rugby/rugby-union/darcy-graham-injury-scotland-england-calcutta-cup-six-nations-b2698476.html">Graham to miss England clash but could return for end of Six Nations</a></h2></div></div><div class="sc-umxyss-3 ewVAQw sc-umxyss-4 jSokxo article article-default"><div class="sc-ntudqq-0 kesoGE image-wrap"><a href="/sport/rugby/rugby-union/warren-gatland-daughter-wales-players-criticism-b2698214.html" class="sc-ntudqq-1 jYpOAY"><img src="https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/02/11/17/6844f4b3592f0c247ac4f43e0376e18cY29udGVudHNlYXJjaGFwaSwxNzM5MzgxMTM1-2.78984103.jpg?quality=75&width=640&crop=3%3A2%2Csmart&auto=webp" srcSet="https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/02/11/17/6844f4b3592f0c247ac4f43e0376e18cY29udGVudHNlYXJjaGFwaSwxNzM5MzgxMTM1-2.78984103.jpg?quality=75&width=375&auto=webp 375w, https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/02/11/17/6844f4b3592f0c247ac4f43e0376e18cY29udGVudHNlYXJjaGFwaSwxNzM5MzgxMTM1-2.78984103.jpg?quality=75&width=640&auto=webp 640w" loading="lazy" alt="<p>Warren Gatland’s second stint came to an end this week</p>" class="sc-1mc30lb-0 bNNNXy sc-ntudqq-2 kReBNB"></a></div><div class="sc-umxyss-2 kREFYR content"><div class="sc-1p30kpk-3 dtFJbr capsules"><a href="/sport/rugby/rugby-union" class="sc-1p30kpk-0 gtPuCr capsule">Rugby Union</a></div><h2 class="sc-9tb5ao-0 sc-9tb5ao-1 hhUBPB"><a class="sc-oq6ovx-0 jYFXTF title" href="/sport/rugby/rugby-union/warren-gatland-daughter-wales-players-criticism-b2698214.html">Gatland’s daughter hits out at former Wales players over criticism </a></h2></div></div><div class="sc-umxyss-3 ewVAQw sc-umxyss-4 jSokxo article article-default"><div class="sc-ntudqq-0 kesoGE image-wrap"><a href="/sport/rugby/rugby-union/rfu-bonus-scheme-bill-sweeney-ltip-b2698202.html" class="sc-ntudqq-1 jYpOAY"><img src="https://static.independent.co.uk/2024/08/06/15/735ef5c4767e4d42c49aacff2badd02aY29udGVudHNlYXJjaGFwaSwxNzIzMDM5OTU5-2.29451416.jpg?quality=75&width=640&crop=3%3A2%2Csmart&auto=webp" srcSet="https://static.independent.co.uk/2024/08/06/15/735ef5c4767e4d42c49aacff2badd02aY29udGVudHNlYXJjaGFwaSwxNzIzMDM5OTU5-2.29451416.jpg?quality=75&width=375&auto=webp 375w, https://static.independent.co.uk/2024/08/06/15/735ef5c4767e4d42c49aacff2badd02aY29udGVudHNlYXJjaGFwaSwxNzIzMDM5OTU5-2.29451416.jpg?quality=75&width=640&auto=webp 640w" loading="lazy" alt="<p>Bill Sweeney has been under fire over the accepting of a large bonus payment</p>" class="sc-1mc30lb-0 bNNNXy sc-ntudqq-2 kReBNB"></a></div><div class="sc-umxyss-2 kREFYR content"><div class="sc-1p30kpk-3 dtFJbr capsules"><a href="/sport/rugby/rugby-union" class="sc-1p30kpk-0 gtPuCr capsule">Rugby Union</a></div><h2 class="sc-9tb5ao-0 sc-9tb5ao-1 hhUBPB"><a class="sc-oq6ovx-0 jYFXTF title" href="/sport/rugby/rugby-union/rfu-bonus-scheme-bill-sweeney-ltip-b2698202.html">Review finds RFU bonus scheme was ‘well-reasoned and appropriate’ </a></h2></div></div></div><div class="sc-ck4k2b-1 sc-1i9ikq5-0 sc-7lthw0-2 fSIXCT lfDcBe kOnqhz"><div class="sc-umxyss-3 ewVAQw sc-umxyss-4 jSokxo article article-default"><div class="sc-ntudqq-0 kesoGE image-wrap"><span class="sc-u4n1j-0 kAqqZk"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" id="2944a426e11a1e6a" viewBox="0 0 24 24"><path d="M8 5v14l11-7z"></path></svg></span><a href="/sport/rugby/rugby-union/ollie-sleightholme-england-six-nations-france-northampton-b2697083.html" aria-label="Read more about Ollie Sleightholme" class="sc-ntudqq-1 jYpOAY"><img src="https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/02/12/17/58/Ollie-Sleightholme.jpeg?quality=75&width=640&crop=3%3A2%2Csmart&trim=123%2C0%2C124%2C0&auto=webp" srcSet="https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/02/12/17/58/Ollie-Sleightholme.jpeg?quality=75&width=375&trim=123%2C0%2C124%2C0&auto=webp 375w, https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/02/12/17/58/Ollie-Sleightholme.jpeg?quality=75&width=640&trim=123%2C0%2C124%2C0&auto=webp 640w" loading="lazy" alt="<p>Ollie Sleightholme was delighted that England finally got over the line</p>" class="sc-1mc30lb-0 bNNNXy sc-ntudqq-2 kReBNB"></a></div><div class="sc-umxyss-2 kREFYR content"><div class="sc-1p30kpk-3 dtFJbr capsules"><a href="/sport/rugby/rugby-union" class="sc-1p30kpk-0 gtPuCr capsule">Rugby Union</a></div><h2 class="sc-9tb5ao-0 sc-9tb5ao-1 hhUBPB"><a class="sc-oq6ovx-0 jYFXTF title" href="/sport/rugby/rugby-union/ollie-sleightholme-england-six-nations-france-northampton-b2697083.html">Sleightholme pinpoints the moment that showed England’s team spirit</a></h2></div></div><div class="sc-umxyss-3 ewVAQw sc-umxyss-4 jSokxo article article-default"><div class="sc-ntudqq-0 kesoGE image-wrap"><a href="/sport/rugby/rugby-union/six-nations-2025-fixtures-results-schedule-table-b2697673.html" class="sc-ntudqq-1 jYpOAY"><img src="https://static.independent.co.uk/2024/12/12/06/cd14914023bdf023afc1ca2f15e9014cY29udGVudHNlYXJjaGFwaSwxNzMzNTg2NzA3-2.75637063.jpg?quality=75&width=640&crop=3%3A2%2Csmart&auto=webp" srcSet="https://static.independent.co.uk/2024/12/12/06/cd14914023bdf023afc1ca2f15e9014cY29udGVudHNlYXJjaGFwaSwxNzMzNTg2NzA3-2.75637063.jpg?quality=75&width=375&auto=webp 375w, https://static.independent.co.uk/2024/12/12/06/cd14914023bdf023afc1ca2f15e9014cY29udGVudHNlYXJjaGFwaSwxNzMzNTg2NzA3-2.75637063.jpg?quality=75&width=640&auto=webp 640w" loading="lazy" alt="<p>Ireland will be bidding to defend their title</p>" class="sc-1mc30lb-0 bNNNXy sc-ntudqq-2 kReBNB"></a></div><div class="sc-umxyss-2 kREFYR content"><div class="sc-1p30kpk-3 dtFJbr capsules"><a href="/sport/rugby/rugby-union" class="sc-1p30kpk-0 gtPuCr capsule">Rugby Union</a></div><h2 class="sc-9tb5ao-0 sc-9tb5ao-1 hhUBPB"><a class="sc-oq6ovx-0 jYFXTF title" href="/sport/rugby/rugby-union/six-nations-2025-fixtures-results-schedule-table-b2697673.html">Six Nations: Fixtures, results and table</a></h2></div></div></div></div><div class="sc-1gucua1-0 cCzaKs sc-estpub-1 djmaZr"><div class="sc-1pfx6hk-0 fwOlvZ sc-estpub-1 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src="https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/01/24/06/0166ebdb1d35eb84762517954429d384Y29udGVudHNlYXJjaGFwaSwxNzM2OTQzODk3-2.78234611.jpg?quality=75&width=640&crop=3%3A2%2Csmart&auto=webp" srcSet="https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/01/24/06/0166ebdb1d35eb84762517954429d384Y29udGVudHNlYXJjaGFwaSwxNzM2OTQzODk3-2.78234611.jpg?quality=75&width=375&auto=webp 375w, https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/01/24/06/0166ebdb1d35eb84762517954429d384Y29udGVudHNlYXJjaGFwaSwxNzM2OTQzODk3-2.78234611.jpg?quality=75&width=640&auto=webp 640w" loading="lazy" alt="<p>Gareth Anscombe was a surprise omission from Wales’s initial Six Nations squad</p>" class="sc-1mc30lb-0 bNNNXy sc-ntudqq-2 kReBNB"></a></div><div class="sc-umxyss-2 kREFYR content"><div class="sc-1p30kpk-3 dtFJbr capsules"><a href="/sport/rugby/rugby-union" class="sc-1p30kpk-0 gtPuCr capsule">Rugby Union</a></div><h2 class="sc-9tb5ao-0 sc-9tb5ao-1 hhUBPB"><a class="sc-oq6ovx-0 jYFXTF title" 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Jordan" class="sc-ntudqq-1 jYpOAY"><img src="https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/02/12/10/06/Eddie-Jordan.jpeg?quality=75&width=640&crop=3%3A2%2Csmart&trim=0%2C0%2C0%2C0&auto=webp" srcSet="https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/02/12/10/06/Eddie-Jordan.jpeg?quality=75&width=375&trim=0%2C0%2C0%2C0&auto=webp 375w, https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/02/12/10/06/Eddie-Jordan.jpeg?quality=75&width=640&trim=0%2C0%2C0%2C0&auto=webp 640w" loading="lazy" alt="<p>A consortium fronted by Eddie Jordan has sealed a deal to buy London Irish</p>" class="sc-1mc30lb-0 bNNNXy sc-ntudqq-2 kReBNB"></a></div><div class="sc-umxyss-2 kREFYR content"><div class="sc-1p30kpk-3 dtFJbr capsules"><a href="/sport/rugby/rugby-union" class="sc-1p30kpk-0 gtPuCr capsule">Rugby Union</a></div><h2 class="sc-9tb5ao-0 sc-9tb5ao-1 hhUBPB"><a class="sc-oq6ovx-0 jYFXTF title" href="/sport/rugby/rugby-union/eddie-jordan-london-irish-premiership-rugby-urc-b2696775.html">Consortium led by Jordan buys London Irish out of 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srcSet="https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/02/11/13/f7c7c09084ea39686c4c21afb605c9afY29udGVudHNlYXJjaGFwaSwxNzM5MzY2MTg0-2.78984095.jpg?quality=75&width=375&auto=webp 375w, https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/02/11/13/f7c7c09084ea39686c4c21afb605c9afY29udGVudHNlYXJjaGFwaSwxNzM5MzY2MTg0-2.78984095.jpg?quality=75&width=640&auto=webp 640w" loading="lazy" alt="<p>Warren Gatland’s second reign as Wales head coach is over</p>" class="sc-1mc30lb-0 bNNNXy sc-ntudqq-2 kReBNB"></a></div><div class="sc-umxyss-2 kREFYR content"><div class="sc-1p30kpk-3 dtFJbr capsules"><a href="/sport/rugby/rugby-union" class="sc-1p30kpk-0 gtPuCr capsule">Rugby Union</a></div><h2 class="sc-9tb5ao-0 sc-9tb5ao-1 hhUBPB"><a class="sc-oq6ovx-0 jYFXTF title" href="/sport/rugby/rugby-union/warren-gatland-wales-ugo-monye-b2696263.html">Gatland ‘ruined players’ and ‘lost all power’ with Wales, claims Monye</a></h2></div></div></div><div style="grid-area:story-tall-5" class="sc-1t3uya-0 iSVqlv story-tall-5"><div 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Why Wales have turned to the Cardiff coach</a></h2></div></div></div><div style="grid-area:story-tall-6" class="sc-1t3uya-0 iSVqlv story-tall-6"><div class="sc-umxyss-3 ewVAQw sc-umxyss-4 jSokxo article article-default"><div class="sc-ntudqq-0 kesoGE image-wrap"><a href="/sport/rugby/rugby-union/wales-warren-gatland-six-nations-defeat-georgia-b2696113.html" aria-label="Read more about RUGBYU Wales GatlandProfile" class="sc-ntudqq-1 jYpOAY"><img src="https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/02/11/13/2679105233d290e71cdd87f83481798fY29udGVudHNlYXJjaGFwaSwxNzMyNDM2NjMy-2.74153244.jpg?quality=75&width=640&crop=3%3A2%2Csmart&auto=webp" srcSet="https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/02/11/13/2679105233d290e71cdd87f83481798fY29udGVudHNlYXJjaGFwaSwxNzMyNDM2NjMy-2.74153244.jpg?quality=75&width=375&auto=webp 375w, https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/02/11/13/2679105233d290e71cdd87f83481798fY29udGVudHNlYXJjaGFwaSwxNzMyNDM2NjMy-2.74153244.jpg?quality=75&width=640&auto=webp 640w" loading="lazy" alt="Warren Gatland’s second stint as Wales head coach is over (David Davies/PA)" class="sc-1mc30lb-0 bNNNXy sc-ntudqq-2 kReBNB"></a></div><div class="sc-umxyss-2 kREFYR content"><div class="sc-1p30kpk-3 dtFJbr capsules"><a href="/sport/rugby/rugby-union" class="sc-1p30kpk-0 gtPuCr capsule">Rugby Union</a></div><h2 class="sc-9tb5ao-0 sc-9tb5ao-1 hhUBPB"><a class="sc-oq6ovx-0 jYFXTF title" href="/sport/rugby/rugby-union/wales-warren-gatland-six-nations-defeat-georgia-b2696113.html">Warren Gatland’s Wales legacy diminished by dismal second chapter</a></h2></div></div></div><div style="grid-area:story-only-1" class="sc-ck4k2b-1 sc-1i9ikq5-0 fSIXCT lfDcBe story-only-1"><div class="sc-umxyss-3 ewVAQw sc-umxyss-4 jSokxo article article-default"><div class="sc-ntudqq-0 kesoGE image-wrap"><a href="/sport/rugby/rugby-union/warren-gatland-wales-ugo-monye-b2696263.html" class="sc-ntudqq-1 jYpOAY"><img src="https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/02/11/13/f7c7c09084ea39686c4c21afb605c9afY29udGVudHNlYXJjaGFwaSwxNzM5MzY2MTg0-2.78984095.jpg?quality=75&width=640&auto=webp" srcSet="https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/02/11/13/f7c7c09084ea39686c4c21afb605c9afY29udGVudHNlYXJjaGFwaSwxNzM5MzY2MTg0-2.78984095.jpg?quality=75&width=375&auto=webp 375w, https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/02/11/13/f7c7c09084ea39686c4c21afb605c9afY29udGVudHNlYXJjaGFwaSwxNzM5MzY2MTg0-2.78984095.jpg?quality=75&width=640&auto=webp 640w" loading="lazy" alt="<p>Warren Gatland’s second reign as Wales head coach is over</p>" class="sc-1mc30lb-0 bNNNXy sc-ntudqq-2 kReBNB"></a></div><div class="sc-umxyss-2 kREFYR content"><div class="sc-1p30kpk-3 dtFJbr capsules"><a href="/sport/rugby/rugby-union" class="sc-1p30kpk-0 gtPuCr capsule">Rugby Union</a></div><h2 class="sc-9tb5ao-0 sc-9tb5ao-1 hhUBPB"><a class="sc-oq6ovx-0 jYFXTF title" href="/sport/rugby/rugby-union/warren-gatland-wales-ugo-monye-b2696263.html">Gatland ‘ruined players’ and ‘lost all power’ with Wales, claims Monye</a></h2></div></div></div><div style="grid-area:story-only-2" class="sc-ck4k2b-1 sc-1i9ikq5-0 fSIXCT lfDcBe story-only-2"><div class="sc-umxyss-3 ewVAQw sc-umxyss-4 jSokxo article article-default"><div class="sc-ntudqq-0 kesoGE image-wrap"><a href="/sport/rugby/rugby-union/matt-sherratt-wales-interim-coach-six-nations-warren-gatland-cardiff-b2696194.html" aria-label="Read more about GettyImages-2189962159 (1)" class="sc-ntudqq-1 jYpOAY"><img src="https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/02/11/15/16/GettyImages-2189962159-(1).jpeg?quality=75&width=640&auto=webp" srcSet="https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/02/11/15/16/GettyImages-2189962159-(1).jpeg?quality=75&width=375&auto=webp 375w, https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/02/11/15/16/GettyImages-2189962159-(1).jpeg?quality=75&width=640&auto=webp 640w" loading="lazy" alt="<p>Matt Sherratt has been installed as interim coach of Wales</p>" class="sc-1mc30lb-0 bNNNXy sc-ntudqq-2 kReBNB"></a></div><div class="sc-umxyss-2 kREFYR content"><div class="sc-1p30kpk-3 dtFJbr capsules"><a href="/sport/rugby/rugby-union" class="sc-1p30kpk-0 gtPuCr capsule">Rugby Union</a></div><h2 class="sc-9tb5ao-0 sc-9tb5ao-1 hhUBPB"><a class="sc-oq6ovx-0 jYFXTF title" href="/sport/rugby/rugby-union/matt-sherratt-wales-interim-coach-six-nations-warren-gatland-cardiff-b2696194.html">Who is Matt Sherratt? Why Wales have turned to the Cardiff coach</a></h2></div></div></div><div style="grid-area:story-only-3" class="sc-ck4k2b-1 sc-1i9ikq5-0 fSIXCT lfDcBe story-only-3"><div class="sc-umxyss-3 ewVAQw sc-umxyss-4 jSokxo article article-default"><div class="sc-ntudqq-0 kesoGE image-wrap"><a href="/sport/rugby/rugby-union/wales-warren-gatland-six-nations-defeat-georgia-b2696113.html" aria-label="Read more about RUGBYU Wales GatlandProfile" class="sc-ntudqq-1 jYpOAY"><img src="https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/02/11/13/2679105233d290e71cdd87f83481798fY29udGVudHNlYXJjaGFwaSwxNzMyNDM2NjMy-2.74153244.jpg?quality=75&width=640&auto=webp" srcSet="https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/02/11/13/2679105233d290e71cdd87f83481798fY29udGVudHNlYXJjaGFwaSwxNzMyNDM2NjMy-2.74153244.jpg?quality=75&width=375&auto=webp 375w, https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/02/11/13/2679105233d290e71cdd87f83481798fY29udGVudHNlYXJjaGFwaSwxNzMyNDM2NjMy-2.74153244.jpg?quality=75&width=640&auto=webp 640w" loading="lazy" alt="Warren Gatland’s second stint as Wales head coach is over (David Davies/PA)" class="sc-1mc30lb-0 bNNNXy sc-ntudqq-2 kReBNB"></a></div><div class="sc-umxyss-2 kREFYR content"><div class="sc-1p30kpk-3 dtFJbr capsules"><a href="/sport/rugby/rugby-union" class="sc-1p30kpk-0 gtPuCr capsule">Rugby Union</a></div><h2 class="sc-9tb5ao-0 sc-9tb5ao-1 hhUBPB"><a class="sc-oq6ovx-0 jYFXTF title" href="/sport/rugby/rugby-union/wales-warren-gatland-six-nations-defeat-georgia-b2696113.html">Warren Gatland’s Wales legacy diminished by dismal second chapter</a></h2></div></div></div><div class="sc-19guepa-2 cEjOvI"><div class="mpu-item sc-vt4bqf-0 sc-19guepa-1 kRDeWD cwOcTz"><div class="sc-1pfx6hk-0 fwOlvZ"><div data-mpu="true" data-is-video="false" data-tile-name="mpu2" data-ad-unit-path="/71347885/_main_independent/in_sport/in_rugby/index/mpu2" data-size-key="SINGLE_MPU" data-refresh-check="false" data-refresh-ms="13000" class="sc-1pfx6hk-2 lgqWRm"></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="sc-jqVXSH bbcTZS" data-type="HeroPlus6Articles"><div class="sc-tpl4vh-4 dIfqzV wrapper"><div class="sc-tpl4vh-0 BSJnv"><div class="sc-qm89yg-4 kPHvdk sc-qm89yg-5 FTyuX sc-qm89yg-6 dUFPzE hero-article article-default"><div class="sc-ntudqq-0 kesoGE image-wrap"><a href="/sport/rugby/rugby-union/next-wales-coach-favourite-gatland-sherratt-easterby-chieka-smith-b2696081.html" aria-label="Read more about Who will succeed Warren Gatland as Wales head coach?" class="sc-ntudqq-1 jYpOAY"><img src="https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/02/11/12/32/MixCollage-11-Feb-2025-12-48-PM-7618.jpg?quality=75&width=640&crop=3%3A2%2Csmart&trim=25%2C40%2C17%2C23&auto=webp" srcSet="https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/02/11/12/32/MixCollage-11-Feb-2025-12-48-PM-7618.jpg?quality=75&width=375&trim=25%2C40%2C17%2C23&auto=webp 375w, https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/02/11/12/32/MixCollage-11-Feb-2025-12-48-PM-7618.jpg?quality=75&width=640&trim=25%2C40%2C17%2C23&auto=webp 640w" loading="lazy" alt="<p>Who will succeed Warren Gatland as Wales head coach?</p>" class="sc-1mc30lb-0 bNNNXy sc-ntudqq-2 kReBNB"></a></div><div class="sc-1p30kpk-3 dtFJbr capsules"><a href="/sport/rugby/rugby-union" class="sc-1p30kpk-0 gtPuCr capsule">Rugby Union</a></div><div class="sc-qm89yg-0 IZGy"><div class="sc-umxyss-2 sc-qm89yg-1 jfaPaZ bEWzNv sc-umxyss-2 sc-qm89yg-1 jfaPaZ bEWzNv content"><h2 class="sc-9tb5ao-0 sc-9tb5ao-1 hhUBPB"><a class="sc-oq6ovx-0 jfDTuZ title" href="/sport/rugby/rugby-union/next-wales-coach-favourite-gatland-sherratt-easterby-chieka-smith-b2696081.html">Who will be the next Wales coach? Four candidates to replace Gatland</a></h2></div></div></div></div><div class="sc-nzkiss-7 cgSqzx sc-nzkiss-8 sc-tpl4vh-3 biLbff bQTbee article-default hero-article"><div class="sc-nzkiss-4 fYsIti"><div class="sc-umxyss-2 sc-nzkiss-5 jfaPaZ gOykNA sc-umxyss-2 sc-nzkiss-5 jfaPaZ gOykNA content"><div class="sc-1p30kpk-3 jTChPO capsules"><a href="/sport/rugby/rugby-union" class="sc-1p30kpk-0 gtPuCr capsule">Rugby Union</a></div><h2 class="sc-9tb5ao-0 sc-9tb5ao-1 hhUBPB"><a class="sc-oq6ovx-0 jfDTuZ title" href="/sport/rugby/rugby-union/next-wales-coach-favourite-gatland-sherratt-easterby-chieka-smith-b2696081.html">Who will be the next Wales coach? Four candidates to replace Gatland</a></h2><div class="sc-nzkiss-0 bzRJHw"><div class="sc-nzkiss-1 eNhPLF"></div></div></div></div><div class="sc-ntudqq-0 kesoGE image-wrap"><a href="/sport/rugby/rugby-union/next-wales-coach-favourite-gatland-sherratt-easterby-chieka-smith-b2696081.html" aria-label="Read more about Who will succeed Warren Gatland as Wales head coach?" class="sc-ntudqq-1 jYpOAY"><img src="https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/02/11/12/32/MixCollage-11-Feb-2025-12-48-PM-7618.jpg?quality=75&width=640&crop=3%3A2%2Csmart&trim=25%2C40%2C17%2C23&auto=webp" srcSet="https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/02/11/12/32/MixCollage-11-Feb-2025-12-48-PM-7618.jpg?quality=75&width=375&trim=25%2C40%2C17%2C23&auto=webp 375w, https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/02/11/12/32/MixCollage-11-Feb-2025-12-48-PM-7618.jpg?quality=75&width=640&trim=25%2C40%2C17%2C23&auto=webp 640w" loading="lazy" alt="<p>Who will succeed Warren Gatland as Wales head coach?</p>" class="sc-1mc30lb-0 bNNNXy sc-ntudqq-2 kReBNB"></a></div></div><div class="sc-1t3uya-0 sc-tpl4vh-1 iSVqlv iTOFPa"><div class="sc-umxyss-3 ewVAQw sc-umxyss-4 jSokxo article article-default"><div class="sc-ntudqq-0 kesoGE image-wrap"><a href="/sport/rugby/rugby-union/warren-gatland-wales-six-nations-b2696006.html" aria-label="Read more about Warren Gatland" class="sc-ntudqq-1 jYpOAY"><img src="https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/02/11/10/44/Warren-Gatland.jpeg?quality=75&width=640&crop=3%3A2%2Csmart&trim=321%2C2170%2C1851%2C1088&auto=webp" srcSet="https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/02/11/10/44/Warren-Gatland.jpeg?quality=75&width=375&trim=321%2C2170%2C1851%2C1088&auto=webp 375w, https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/02/11/10/44/Warren-Gatland.jpeg?quality=75&width=640&trim=321%2C2170%2C1851%2C1088&auto=webp 640w" loading="lazy" alt="<p>Warren Gatland has left his role as Wales head coach</p>" class="sc-1mc30lb-0 bNNNXy sc-ntudqq-2 kReBNB"></a></div><div class="sc-umxyss-2 kREFYR content"><div class="sc-1p30kpk-3 dtFJbr capsules"><a href="/sport/rugby/rugby-union" class="sc-1p30kpk-0 gtPuCr capsule">Rugby Union</a></div><h2 class="sc-9tb5ao-0 sc-9tb5ao-1 hhUBPB"><a class="sc-oq6ovx-0 jYFXTF title" href="/sport/rugby/rugby-union/warren-gatland-wales-six-nations-b2696006.html">Gatland leaves Wales midway through Six Nations after long losing run</a></h2></div></div></div><div class="sc-1t3uya-0 sc-tpl4vh-1 iSVqlv iTOFPa"><div class="sc-umxyss-3 ewVAQw sc-umxyss-4 jSokxo article article-default"><div class="sc-ntudqq-0 kesoGE image-wrap"><span class="sc-u4n1j-0 kAqqZk"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" id="2944a426e11a1e6a" viewBox="0 0 24 24"><path d="M8 5v14l11-7z"></path></svg></span><a href="/sport/rugby/rugby-union/sam-prendergast-ireland-scotland-six-nations-jack-crowley-b2695417.html" aria-label="Read more about Sam Prendergast" class="sc-ntudqq-1 jYpOAY"><img src="https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/02/10/13/01/Sam-Prendergast.jpeg?quality=75&width=640&crop=3%3A2%2Csmart&trim=0%2C147%2C0%2C146&auto=webp" srcSet="https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/02/10/13/01/Sam-Prendergast.jpeg?quality=75&width=375&trim=0%2C147%2C0%2C146&auto=webp 375w, https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/02/10/13/01/Sam-Prendergast.jpeg?quality=75&width=640&trim=0%2C147%2C0%2C146&auto=webp 640w" loading="lazy" alt="<p>Sam Prendergast has enjoyed an excellent start to his Six Nations career</p>" class="sc-1mc30lb-0 bNNNXy sc-ntudqq-2 kReBNB"></a></div><div class="sc-umxyss-2 kREFYR content"><div class="sc-1p30kpk-3 dtFJbr capsules"><a href="/sport/rugby/rugby-union" class="sc-1p30kpk-0 gtPuCr capsule">Rugby Union</a></div><h2 class="sc-9tb5ao-0 sc-9tb5ao-1 hhUBPB"><a class="sc-oq6ovx-0 jYFXTF title" href="/sport/rugby/rugby-union/sam-prendergast-ireland-scotland-six-nations-jack-crowley-b2695417.html">The start that showed why Prendergast is Ireland’s fly-half answer</a></h2></div></div></div><div class="sc-1t3uya-0 sc-tpl4vh-1 iSVqlv iTOFPa"><div class="sc-umxyss-3 ewVAQw sc-umxyss-4 jSokxo article article-default"><div class="sc-ntudqq-0 kesoGE image-wrap"><a href="/sport/rugby/rugby-union/ireland-scotland-england-cardiff-sam-b2695799.html" aria-label="Read more about Scotland v Ireland – Guinness Men’s Six Nations – Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium" class="sc-ntudqq-1 jYpOAY"><img src="https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/02/11/01/554beac54431bf257b3d90635b92be21Y29udGVudHNlYXJjaGFwaSwxNzM5Mjc5NjIx-2.78960914.jpg?quality=75&width=640&crop=3%3A2%2Csmart&auto=webp" srcSet="https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/02/11/01/554beac54431bf257b3d90635b92be21Y29udGVudHNlYXJjaGFwaSwxNzM5Mjc5NjIx-2.78960914.jpg?quality=75&width=375&auto=webp 375w, https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/02/11/01/554beac54431bf257b3d90635b92be21Y29udGVudHNlYXJjaGFwaSwxNzM5Mjc5NjIx-2.78960914.jpg?quality=75&width=640&auto=webp 640w" loading="lazy" alt="Simon Easterby was impressed with his side on Sunday (Andrew Milligan/PA)" class="sc-1mc30lb-0 bNNNXy sc-ntudqq-2 kReBNB"></a></div><div class="sc-umxyss-2 kREFYR content"><div class="sc-1p30kpk-3 dtFJbr capsules"><a href="/sport/rugby/rugby-union" class="sc-1p30kpk-0 gtPuCr capsule">Rugby Union</a></div><h2 class="sc-9tb5ao-0 sc-9tb5ao-1 hhUBPB"><a class="sc-oq6ovx-0 jYFXTF title" href="/sport/rugby/rugby-union/ireland-scotland-england-cardiff-sam-b2695799.html">Simon Easterby: Crucial to pass ‘pivotal’ Scotland test and continue momentum</a></h2></div></div></div><div class="sc-1t3uya-0 sc-tpl4vh-1 iSVqlv iTOFPa"><div class="sc-umxyss-3 ewVAQw sc-umxyss-4 jSokxo article article-default"><div class="sc-ntudqq-0 kesoGE image-wrap"><span class="sc-u4n1j-0 kAqqZk"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" id="2944a426e11a1e6a" viewBox="0 0 24 24"><path d="M8 5v14l11-7z"></path></svg></span><a href="/sport/rugby/rugby-union/england-france-jamie-george-elliot-daly-steve-borthwick-six-nations-b2694885.html" aria-label="Read more about Jamie George" class="sc-ntudqq-1 jYpOAY"><img src="https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/02/09/12/56/Jamie-George.jpeg?quality=75&width=640&crop=3%3A2%2Csmart&auto=webp" srcSet="https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/02/09/12/56/Jamie-George.jpeg?quality=75&width=375&auto=webp 375w, https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/02/09/12/56/Jamie-George.jpeg?quality=75&width=640&auto=webp 640w" loading="lazy" alt="<p>Jamie George was a key figure for England off the bench against France</p>" class="sc-1mc30lb-0 bNNNXy sc-ntudqq-2 kReBNB"></a></div><div class="sc-umxyss-2 kREFYR content"><div class="sc-1p30kpk-3 dtFJbr capsules"><a href="/sport/rugby/rugby-union" class="sc-1p30kpk-0 gtPuCr capsule">Rugby Union</a></div><h2 class="sc-9tb5ao-0 sc-9tb5ao-1 hhUBPB"><a class="sc-oq6ovx-0 jYFXTF title" href="/sport/rugby/rugby-union/england-france-jamie-george-elliot-daly-steve-borthwick-six-nations-b2694885.html">How England’s ‘old dogs’ helped script Six Nations plot twist</a></h2></div></div></div><div class="sc-ck4k2b-1 sc-1i9ikq5-0 sc-tpl4vh-2 fSIXCT lfDcBe kLQnyx"><div class="sc-umxyss-3 ewVAQw sc-umxyss-4 jSokxo article article-default"><div class="sc-ntudqq-0 kesoGE image-wrap"><span class="sc-u4n1j-0 kAqqZk"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" id="2944a426e11a1e6a" viewBox="0 0 24 24"><path d="M8 5v14l11-7z"></path></svg></span><a href="/sport/rugby/rugby-union/england-france-jamie-george-elliot-daly-steve-borthwick-six-nations-b2694885.html" aria-label="Read more about Jamie George" class="sc-ntudqq-1 jYpOAY"><img src="https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/02/09/12/56/Jamie-George.jpeg?quality=75&width=640&crop=3%3A2%2Csmart&auto=webp" srcSet="https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/02/09/12/56/Jamie-George.jpeg?quality=75&width=375&auto=webp 375w, https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/02/09/12/56/Jamie-George.jpeg?quality=75&width=640&auto=webp 640w" loading="lazy" alt="<p>Jamie George was a key figure for England off the bench against France</p>" class="sc-1mc30lb-0 bNNNXy sc-ntudqq-2 kReBNB"></a></div><div class="sc-umxyss-2 kREFYR content"><div class="sc-1p30kpk-3 dtFJbr capsules"><a href="/sport/rugby/rugby-union" class="sc-1p30kpk-0 gtPuCr capsule">Rugby Union</a></div><h2 class="sc-9tb5ao-0 sc-9tb5ao-1 hhUBPB"><a class="sc-oq6ovx-0 jYFXTF title" href="/sport/rugby/rugby-union/england-france-jamie-george-elliot-daly-steve-borthwick-six-nations-b2694885.html">How England’s ‘old dogs’ helped script Six Nations plot twist</a></h2></div></div></div><div class="sc-ck4k2b-1 sc-1i9ikq5-0 sc-tpl4vh-2 fSIXCT lfDcBe kLQnyx"><div class="sc-umxyss-3 ewVAQw sc-umxyss-4 jSokxo article article-default"><div class="sc-ntudqq-0 kesoGE image-wrap"><a href="/sport/rugby/rugby-union/wales-six-nations-promotion-relegation-georgia-b2694933.html" aria-label="Read more about GettyImages-2198360789" class="sc-ntudqq-1 jYpOAY"><img src="https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/02/08/16/30/GettyImages-2198360789.jpeg?quality=75&width=640&crop=3%3A2%2Csmart&auto=webp" srcSet="https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/02/08/16/30/GettyImages-2198360789.jpeg?quality=75&width=375&auto=webp 375w, https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/02/08/16/30/GettyImages-2198360789.jpeg?quality=75&width=640&auto=webp 640w" loading="lazy" alt="<p>Warren Gatland’s future appears in severe doubt</p>" class="sc-1mc30lb-0 bNNNXy sc-ntudqq-2 kReBNB"></a></div><div class="sc-umxyss-2 kREFYR content"><div class="sc-1p30kpk-3 dtFJbr capsules"><a href="/sport/rugby/rugby-union" class="sc-1p30kpk-0 gtPuCr capsule">Rugby Union</a></div><h2 class="sc-9tb5ao-0 sc-9tb5ao-1 hhUBPB"><a class="sc-oq6ovx-0 jYFXTF title" href="/sport/rugby/rugby-union/wales-six-nations-promotion-relegation-georgia-b2694933.html">Abject Wales reignite old Six Nations debate after falling to new low</a></h2></div></div></div><div class="sc-ck4k2b-1 sc-1i9ikq5-0 sc-tpl4vh-2 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src="https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/02/09/13/55/Eddie-Jones-ITV.jpeg?quality=75&width=640&crop=3%3A2%2Csmart&trim=983%2C2839%2C909%2C0&auto=webp" srcSet="https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/02/09/13/55/Eddie-Jones-ITV.jpeg?quality=75&width=375&trim=983%2C2839%2C909%2C0&auto=webp 375w, https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/02/09/13/55/Eddie-Jones-ITV.jpeg?quality=75&width=640&trim=983%2C2839%2C909%2C0&auto=webp 640w" loading="lazy" alt="<p>Fans and ex-players have been disappointed with Eddie Jones as a pundit</p>" class="sc-1mc30lb-0 bNNNXy sc-ntudqq-2 kReBNB"></a></div><div class="sc-umxyss-2 kREFYR content"><div class="sc-1p30kpk-3 dtFJbr capsules"><a href="/sport/rugby/rugby-union" class="sc-1p30kpk-0 gtPuCr capsule">Rugby Union</a></div><h2 class="sc-9tb5ao-0 sc-9tb5ao-1 hhUBPB"><a class="sc-oq6ovx-0 jYFXTF title" href="/sport/rugby/rugby-union/eddie-jones-six-nations-itv-england-france-b2694902.html">Jones disappoints as ex-professionals slam ‘depressing’ ITV 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Doleman.jpg" class="sc-ntudqq-1 jYpOAY"><img src="https://static.independent.co.uk/2024/02/05/14/newFile-1.jpg?quality=75&width=640&crop=3%3A2%2Csmart&auto=webp" srcSet="https://static.independent.co.uk/2024/02/05/14/newFile-1.jpg?quality=75&width=375&auto=webp 375w, https://static.independent.co.uk/2024/02/05/14/newFile-1.jpg?quality=75&width=640&auto=webp 640w" loading="lazy" alt="<p>James Doleman is one of the referees in the 2025 Six Nations </p>" class="sc-1mc30lb-0 bNNNXy sc-ntudqq-2 kReBNB"></a></div><div class="sc-umxyss-2 kREFYR content"><div class="sc-1p30kpk-3 dtFJbr capsules"><a href="/sport/rugby/rugby-union" class="sc-1p30kpk-0 gtPuCr capsule">Rugby Union</a></div><h2 class="sc-9tb5ao-0 sc-9tb5ao-1 hhUBPB"><a class="sc-oq6ovx-0 jYFXTF title" href="/sport/rugby/rugby-union/scotland-ireland-referee-james-doleman-six-nations-b2691765.html">Scotland v Ireland referee: Who is Six Nations official James Doleman?</a></h2></div></div></div><div class="sc-1t3uya-0 sc-tpl4vh-1 iSVqlv iTOFPa"><div class="sc-umxyss-3 ewVAQw sc-umxyss-4 jSokxo article article-default"><div class="sc-ntudqq-0 kesoGE image-wrap"><a href="/sport/rugby/rugby-union/wales-warren-gatland-welsh-rugby-union-six-nations-italy-b2694877.html" aria-label="Read more about RUGBYU Wales" class="sc-ntudqq-1 jYpOAY"><img src="https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/02/09/10/12da6ce502e6da0703e99246c5623064Y29udGVudHNlYXJjaGFwaSwxNzM5MTY3NDg3-2.78858151.jpg?quality=75&width=640&crop=3%3A2%2Csmart&auto=webp" srcSet="https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/02/09/10/12da6ce502e6da0703e99246c5623064Y29udGVudHNlYXJjaGFwaSwxNzM5MTY3NDg3-2.78858151.jpg?quality=75&width=375&auto=webp 375w, https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/02/09/10/12da6ce502e6da0703e99246c5623064Y29udGVudHNlYXJjaGFwaSwxNzM5MTY3NDg3-2.78858151.jpg?quality=75&width=640&auto=webp 640w" loading="lazy" alt="Wales have lost 14 successive Test matches under head coach Warren Gatland (Adam Davy/PA)" class="sc-1mc30lb-0 bNNNXy sc-ntudqq-2 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src="https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/02/09/10/12da6ce502e6da0703e99246c5623064Y29udGVudHNlYXJjaGFwaSwxNzM5MTY3NDg3-2.78858151.jpg?quality=75&width=640&crop=3%3A2%2Csmart&auto=webp" srcSet="https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/02/09/10/12da6ce502e6da0703e99246c5623064Y29udGVudHNlYXJjaGFwaSwxNzM5MTY3NDg3-2.78858151.jpg?quality=75&width=375&auto=webp 375w, https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/02/09/10/12da6ce502e6da0703e99246c5623064Y29udGVudHNlYXJjaGFwaSwxNzM5MTY3NDg3-2.78858151.jpg?quality=75&width=640&auto=webp 640w" loading="lazy" alt="Wales have lost 14 successive Test matches under head coach Warren Gatland (Adam Davy/PA)" class="sc-1mc30lb-0 bNNNXy sc-ntudqq-2 kReBNB"></a></div><div class="sc-umxyss-2 kREFYR content"><div class="sc-1p30kpk-3 dtFJbr capsules"><a href="/sport/rugby/rugby-union" class="sc-1p30kpk-0 gtPuCr capsule">Rugby Union</a></div><h2 class="sc-9tb5ao-0 sc-9tb5ao-1 hhUBPB"><a class="sc-oq6ovx-0 jYFXTF title" href="/sport/rugby/rugby-union/wales-warren-gatland-welsh-rugby-union-six-nations-italy-b2694877.html">Warren Gatland’s Wales future under more scrutiny after Italy defeat</a></h2></div></div></div><div class="sc-ck4k2b-1 sc-1i9ikq5-0 sc-tpl4vh-2 fSIXCT lfDcBe kLQnyx"><div class="sc-umxyss-3 ewVAQw sc-umxyss-4 jSokxo article article-default"><div class="sc-ntudqq-0 kesoGE image-wrap"><span class="sc-u4n1j-0 kAqqZk"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" id="2944a426e11a1e6a" viewBox="0 0 24 24"><path d="M8 5v14l11-7z"></path></svg></span><a href="/sport/rugby/rugby-union/england-fin-smith-marcus-six-nations-france-b2694744.html" aria-label="Read more about SEI239095926" class="sc-ntudqq-1 jYpOAY"><img src="https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/02/08/21/05/SEI239095926.jpeg?quality=75&width=640&crop=3%3A2%2Csmart&trim=140%2C0%2C1%2C0&auto=webp" srcSet="https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/02/08/21/05/SEI239095926.jpeg?quality=75&width=375&trim=140%2C0%2C1%2C0&auto=webp 375w, 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id="2944a426e11a1e6a" viewBox="0 0 24 24"><path d="M8 5v14l11-7z"></path></svg></span><a href="/sport/rugby/rugby-union/maro-itoje-england-france-fin-smith-six-nations-b2694734.html" aria-label="Read more about SEI239088874" class="sc-ntudqq-1 jYpOAY"><img src="https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/02/08/18/15/SEI239088874.jpeg?quality=75&width=640&crop=3%3A2%2Csmart&auto=webp" srcSet="https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/02/08/18/15/SEI239088874.jpeg?quality=75&width=375&auto=webp 375w, https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/02/08/18/15/SEI239088874.jpeg?quality=75&width=640&auto=webp 640w" loading="lazy" alt="<p>England achieved a much-needed success against France</p>" class="sc-1mc30lb-0 bNNNXy sc-ntudqq-2 kReBNB"></a></div><div class="sc-umxyss-2 kREFYR content"><div class="sc-1p30kpk-3 dtFJbr capsules"><a href="/sport/rugby/rugby-union" class="sc-1p30kpk-0 gtPuCr capsule">Rugby Union</a></div><h2 class="sc-9tb5ao-0 sc-9tb5ao-1 hhUBPB"><a class="sc-oq6ovx-0 jYFXTF title" href="/sport/rugby/rugby-union/maro-itoje-england-france-fin-smith-six-nations-b2694734.html">Itoje highlights key quality England showed to secure much-needed win</a></h2></div></div></div></div></div><div class="sc-jqVXSH bbcTZS sc-16rjmfl-2 iOPrbz" data-type="ArticleX8"><div class="section-body"><div class="sc-1t3uya-0 sc-16rjmfl-0 iSVqlv hMpKIx"><div class="sc-umxyss-3 ewVAQw sc-umxyss-4 jSokxo article article-default"><div class="sc-ntudqq-0 kesoGE image-wrap"><a href="/sport/rugby/rugby-union/england-france-result-score-six-nations-b2694679.html" aria-label="Read more about Fin Smith" class="sc-ntudqq-1 jYpOAY"><img src="https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/02/08/18/02/Fin-Smith.jpeg?quality=75&width=640&crop=3%3A2%2Csmart&trim=0%2C0%2C0%2C0&auto=webp" srcSet="https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/02/08/18/02/Fin-Smith.jpeg?quality=75&width=375&trim=0%2C0%2C0%2C0&auto=webp 375w, 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https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/02/08/18/08-c096e4c5dd404e13b21fb40448474efb.jpg?quality=75&width=640&auto=webp 640w" loading="lazy" alt="Warren Gatland’s position is under fierce scrutiny (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)" class="sc-1mc30lb-0 bNNNXy sc-ntudqq-2 kReBNB"></a></div><div class="sc-umxyss-2 kREFYR content"><div class="sc-1p30kpk-3 dtFJbr capsules"><a href="/sport/rugby/rugby-union" class="sc-1p30kpk-0 gtPuCr capsule">Rugby Union</a></div><h2 class="sc-9tb5ao-0 sc-9tb5ao-1 hhUBPB"><a class="sc-oq6ovx-0 jYFXTF title" href="/sport/rugby/rugby-union/warren-gatland-wales-italy-rome-six-nations-b2694713.html">Warren Gatland admits Wales are feeling pressure of dismal losing run</a></h2></div></div></div><div class="sc-1t3uya-0 sc-16rjmfl-0 iSVqlv hMpKIx"><div class="sc-umxyss-3 ewVAQw sc-umxyss-4 jSokxo article article-default"><div class="sc-ntudqq-0 kesoGE image-wrap"><a href="/sport/rugby/rugby-union/wales-italy-result-score-six-nations-warren-gatland-b2694671.html" aria-label="Read more about Italy Wales Six Nations Rugby" class="sc-ntudqq-1 jYpOAY"><img src="https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/02/08/16/08-562f9c7ccb6e4c40a72d953b482ee64c.jpg?quality=75&width=640&crop=3%3A2%2Csmart&auto=webp" srcSet="https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/02/08/16/08-562f9c7ccb6e4c40a72d953b482ee64c.jpg?quality=75&width=375&auto=webp 375w, https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/02/08/16/08-562f9c7ccb6e4c40a72d953b482ee64c.jpg?quality=75&width=640&auto=webp 640w" loading="lazy" alt="<p>Disappointment is written on the faces of the visitors in Rome after Wales suffered a 14th defeat in a row</p>" class="sc-1mc30lb-0 bNNNXy sc-ntudqq-2 kReBNB"></a></div><div class="sc-umxyss-2 kREFYR content"><div class="sc-1p30kpk-3 dtFJbr capsules"><a href="/sport/rugby/rugby-union" class="sc-1p30kpk-0 gtPuCr capsule">Rugby Union</a></div><h2 class="sc-9tb5ao-0 sc-9tb5ao-1 hhUBPB"><a class="sc-oq6ovx-0 jYFXTF title" href="/sport/rugby/rugby-union/wales-italy-result-score-six-nations-warren-gatland-b2694671.html">Wales facing another winless Six Nations after dismal defeat to Italy</a></h2></div></div></div><div class="sc-ck4k2b-1 sc-1i9ikq5-0 sc-16rjmfl-1 fSIXCT lfDcBe kLacEM"><div class="sc-umxyss-3 ewVAQw sc-umxyss-4 jSokxo article article-default"><div class="sc-ntudqq-0 kesoGE image-wrap"><a href="/sport/rugby/rugby-union/wales-warren-gatland-jamie-roberts-dan-biggar-b2694672.html" aria-label="Read more about GettyImages-2198360789" class="sc-ntudqq-1 jYpOAY"><img src="https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/02/08/16/30/GettyImages-2198360789.jpeg?quality=75&width=640&auto=webp" srcSet="https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/02/08/16/30/GettyImages-2198360789.jpeg?quality=75&width=375&auto=webp 375w, https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/02/08/16/30/GettyImages-2198360789.jpeg?quality=75&width=640&auto=webp 640w" loading="lazy" alt="<p>There will be further questions over the future of Warren Gatland</p>" class="sc-1mc30lb-0 bNNNXy sc-ntudqq-2 kReBNB"></a></div><div class="sc-umxyss-2 kREFYR content"><div class="sc-1p30kpk-3 dtFJbr capsules"><a href="/sport/rugby/rugby-union" class="sc-1p30kpk-0 gtPuCr capsule">Rugby Union</a></div><h2 class="sc-9tb5ao-0 sc-9tb5ao-1 hhUBPB"><a class="sc-oq6ovx-0 jYFXTF title" href="/sport/rugby/rugby-union/wales-warren-gatland-jamie-roberts-dan-biggar-b2694672.html">‘Schoolboy’ Wales told they ‘can’t carry on’ after falling to new low </a></h2></div></div></div><div class="sc-ck4k2b-1 sc-1i9ikq5-0 sc-16rjmfl-1 fSIXCT lfDcBe kLacEM"><div class="sc-umxyss-3 ewVAQw sc-umxyss-4 jSokxo article article-default"><div class="sc-ntudqq-0 kesoGE image-wrap"><a href="/sport/rugby/rugby-union/scotland-glasgow-ireland-six-nations-new-zealand-b2694644.html" aria-label="Read more about Scotland v South Africa – Autumn International – Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium" class="sc-ntudqq-1 jYpOAY"><img src="https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/02/08/15/0bac23f067759d9f9dd6536ee2ca6c36Y29udGVudHNlYXJjaGFwaSwxNzM5MTExMzMx-2.78165900.jpg?quality=75&width=640&auto=webp" srcSet="https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/02/08/15/0bac23f067759d9f9dd6536ee2ca6c36Y29udGVudHNlYXJjaGFwaSwxNzM5MTExMzMx-2.78165900.jpg?quality=75&width=375&auto=webp 375w, https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/02/08/15/0bac23f067759d9f9dd6536ee2ca6c36Y29udGVudHNlYXJjaGFwaSwxNzM5MTExMzMx-2.78165900.jpg?quality=75&width=640&auto=webp 640w" loading="lazy" alt="Tom Jordan starts at inside centre on Sunday (Jane Barlow/PA)" class="sc-1mc30lb-0 bNNNXy sc-ntudqq-2 kReBNB"></a></div><div class="sc-umxyss-2 kREFYR content"><div class="sc-1p30kpk-3 dtFJbr capsules"><a href="/sport/rugby/rugby-union" class="sc-1p30kpk-0 gtPuCr capsule">Rugby Union</a></div><h2 class="sc-9tb5ao-0 sc-9tb5ao-1 hhUBPB"><a class="sc-oq6ovx-0 jYFXTF title" href="/sport/rugby/rugby-union/scotland-glasgow-ireland-six-nations-new-zealand-b2694644.html">Scotland’s Rory Darge backs Tom Jordan to make impact on first Six Nations start</a></h2></div></div></div><div class="sc-ck4k2b-1 sc-1i9ikq5-0 sc-16rjmfl-1 fSIXCT lfDcBe kLacEM"><div class="sc-umxyss-3 ewVAQw sc-umxyss-4 jSokxo article article-default"><div class="sc-ntudqq-0 kesoGE image-wrap"><a href="/sport/rugby/rugby-union/caelan-doris-ireland-scotland-six-nations-edinburgh-b2694675.html" aria-label="Read more about Ireland Team Run and Press Conference – Friday February 23rd" class="sc-ntudqq-1 jYpOAY"><img src="https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/02/08/16/f887b168d345078f73fd8ad7acc5decaY29udGVudHNlYXJjaGFwaSwxNzM5MTE2OTU1-2.75423573.jpg?quality=75&width=640&auto=webp" srcSet="https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/02/08/16/f887b168d345078f73fd8ad7acc5decaY29udGVudHNlYXJjaGFwaSwxNzM5MTE2OTU1-2.75423573.jpg?quality=75&width=375&auto=webp 375w, https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/02/08/16/f887b168d345078f73fd8ad7acc5decaY29udGVudHNlYXJjaGFwaSwxNzM5MTE2OTU1-2.75423573.jpg?quality=75&width=640&auto=webp 640w" loading="lazy" alt="Calvin Nash (pictured) was a late addition to Ireland’s starting XV (Brian Lawless/PA)" class="sc-1mc30lb-0 bNNNXy sc-ntudqq-2 kReBNB"></a></div><div class="sc-umxyss-2 kREFYR content"><div class="sc-1p30kpk-3 dtFJbr capsules"><a href="/sport/rugby/rugby-union" class="sc-1p30kpk-0 gtPuCr capsule">Rugby Union</a></div><h2 class="sc-9tb5ao-0 sc-9tb5ao-1 hhUBPB"><a class="sc-oq6ovx-0 jYFXTF title" href="/sport/rugby/rugby-union/caelan-doris-ireland-scotland-six-nations-edinburgh-b2694675.html">He’s class – Calvin Nash backed to be ‘seamless’ replacement for Mack Hansen</a></h2></div></div></div><div class="sc-ck4k2b-1 sc-1i9ikq5-0 sc-16rjmfl-1 fSIXCT lfDcBe kLacEM"><div class="sc-umxyss-3 ewVAQw sc-umxyss-4 jSokxo article article-default"><div class="sc-ntudqq-0 kesoGE image-wrap"><a href="/sport/rugby/rugby-union/scotland-ireland-rivalry-six-nations-gregor-townsend-b2694620.html" aria-label="Read more about GettyImages-2197141642" class="sc-ntudqq-1 jYpOAY"><img src="https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/02/08/15/32/GettyImages-2197141642.jpeg?quality=75&width=640&auto=webp" srcSet="https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/02/08/15/32/GettyImages-2197141642.jpeg?quality=75&width=375&auto=webp 375w, https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/02/08/15/32/GettyImages-2197141642.jpeg?quality=75&width=640&auto=webp 640w" loading="lazy" alt="<p>Scotland won their opening fixture against Italy and host Ireland at Murrayfield</p>" class="sc-1mc30lb-0 bNNNXy sc-ntudqq-2 kReBNB"></a></div><div class="sc-umxyss-2 kREFYR content"><div class="sc-1p30kpk-3 dtFJbr capsules"><a href="/sport/rugby/rugby-union" class="sc-1p30kpk-0 gtPuCr capsule">Rugby Union</a></div><h2 class="sc-9tb5ao-0 sc-9tb5ao-1 hhUBPB"><a class="sc-oq6ovx-0 jYFXTF title" href="/sport/rugby/rugby-union/scotland-ireland-rivalry-six-nations-gregor-townsend-b2694620.html">Scotland-Ireland needle ‘more on the Irish side’, claims Townsend </a></h2></div></div></div></div></div><div class="sc-jqVXSH bbcTZS" data-type="HeroPlus6Articles"><div class="sc-tpl4vh-4 dIfqzV wrapper"><div class="sc-tpl4vh-0 BSJnv"><div class="sc-qm89yg-4 kPHvdk sc-qm89yg-5 FTyuX sc-qm89yg-6 dUFPzE hero-article article-default"><div class="sc-ntudqq-0 kesoGE image-wrap"><a href="/sport/rugby/rugby-union/antoine-dupont-jack-willis-toulouse-england-france-b2694618.html" class="sc-ntudqq-1 jYpOAY"><img src="https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/02/03/18/b7bd15391ae14bb134b350e72a7fe8abY29udGVudHNlYXJjaGFwaSwxNzM4NjkxOTY1-2.74171189.jpg?quality=75&width=640&crop=3%3A2%2Csmart&auto=webp" srcSet="https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/02/03/18/b7bd15391ae14bb134b350e72a7fe8abY29udGVudHNlYXJjaGFwaSwxNzM4NjkxOTY1-2.74171189.jpg?quality=75&width=375&auto=webp 375w, https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/02/03/18/b7bd15391ae14bb134b350e72a7fe8abY29udGVudHNlYXJjaGFwaSwxNzM4NjkxOTY1-2.74171189.jpg?quality=75&width=640&auto=webp 640w" loading="lazy" alt="<p>Antoine Dupont was in sensational form for France against Wales</p>" class="sc-1mc30lb-0 bNNNXy sc-ntudqq-2 kReBNB"></a></div><div class="sc-1p30kpk-3 dtFJbr capsules"><a href="/sport/rugby/rugby-union" class="sc-1p30kpk-0 gtPuCr capsule">Rugby Union</a></div><div class="sc-qm89yg-0 IZGy"><div class="sc-qdyfak-0 jguVcm sc-qm89yg-3 cecapj"><span class="sc-u4n1j-0 kAqqZk"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" id="2944a426e11a1e6a" viewBox="0 0 24 24"><path d="M8 5v14l11-7z"></path></svg></span></div><div class="sc-umxyss-2 sc-qm89yg-1 sc-qm89yg-2 jfaPaZ bEWzNv cRBwXX sc-umxyss-2 sc-qm89yg-1 jfaPaZ bEWzNv content content-media"><h2 class="sc-9tb5ao-0 sc-9tb5ao-1 hhUBPB"><a class="sc-oq6ovx-0 jfDTuZ title" href="/sport/rugby/rugby-union/antoine-dupont-jack-willis-toulouse-england-france-b2694618.html">Dupont ‘surprised’ by England rule that prevents him facing team-mate</a></h2></div></div></div></div><div class="sc-nzkiss-7 cgSqzx sc-nzkiss-8 sc-tpl4vh-3 biLbff bQTbee article-default hero-article"><div class="sc-nzkiss-4 fYsIti"><div class="sc-qdyfak-0 jguVcm sc-nzkiss-3 dJStuG"><span class="sc-u4n1j-0 kAqqZk"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" id="2944a426e11a1e6a" viewBox="0 0 24 24"><path d="M8 5v14l11-7z"></path></svg></span></div><div class="sc-umxyss-2 sc-nzkiss-5 sc-nzkiss-6 jfaPaZ gOykNA jojPs sc-umxyss-2 sc-nzkiss-5 jfaPaZ gOykNA content"><div class="sc-1p30kpk-3 jTChPO capsules"><a href="/sport/rugby/rugby-union" class="sc-1p30kpk-0 gtPuCr capsule">Rugby Union</a></div><h2 class="sc-9tb5ao-0 sc-9tb5ao-1 hhUBPB"><a class="sc-oq6ovx-0 jfDTuZ title" href="/sport/rugby/rugby-union/antoine-dupont-jack-willis-toulouse-england-france-b2694618.html">Dupont ‘surprised’ by England rule that prevents him facing team-mate</a></h2><div class="sc-nzkiss-0 bzRJHw"><div class="sc-nzkiss-1 eNhPLF"></div></div></div></div><div class="sc-ntudqq-0 kesoGE image-wrap"><a href="/sport/rugby/rugby-union/antoine-dupont-jack-willis-toulouse-england-france-b2694618.html" class="sc-ntudqq-1 jYpOAY"><img src="https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/02/03/18/b7bd15391ae14bb134b350e72a7fe8abY29udGVudHNlYXJjaGFwaSwxNzM4NjkxOTY1-2.74171189.jpg?quality=75&width=640&crop=3%3A2%2Csmart&auto=webp" srcSet="https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/02/03/18/b7bd15391ae14bb134b350e72a7fe8abY29udGVudHNlYXJjaGFwaSwxNzM4NjkxOTY1-2.74171189.jpg?quality=75&width=375&auto=webp 375w, https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/02/03/18/b7bd15391ae14bb134b350e72a7fe8abY29udGVudHNlYXJjaGFwaSwxNzM4NjkxOTY1-2.74171189.jpg?quality=75&width=640&auto=webp 640w" loading="lazy" alt="<p>Antoine Dupont was in sensational form for France against Wales</p>" class="sc-1mc30lb-0 bNNNXy sc-ntudqq-2 kReBNB"></a></div></div><div class="sc-1t3uya-0 sc-tpl4vh-1 iSVqlv iTOFPa"><div class="sc-umxyss-3 ewVAQw sc-umxyss-4 jSokxo article article-default"><div class="sc-ntudqq-0 kesoGE image-wrap"><a href="/sport/rugby/rugby-union/ireland-scotland-munster-six-nations-guinness-b2694643.html" aria-label="Read more about Ireland v England – Guinness Men’s Six Nations – Aviva Stadium" class="sc-ntudqq-1 jYpOAY"><img src="https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/02/08/15/92d86ba67da915f349cd14d71a0b9da1Y29udGVudHNlYXJjaGFwaSwxNzM5MTEyOTcz-2.78868974.jpg?quality=75&width=640&crop=3%3A2%2Csmart&auto=webp" srcSet="https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/02/08/15/92d86ba67da915f349cd14d71a0b9da1Y29udGVudHNlYXJjaGFwaSwxNzM5MTEyOTcz-2.78868974.jpg?quality=75&width=375&auto=webp 375w, https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/02/08/15/92d86ba67da915f349cd14d71a0b9da1Y29udGVudHNlYXJjaGFwaSwxNzM5MTEyOTcz-2.78868974.jpg?quality=75&width=640&auto=webp 640w" loading="lazy" alt="Mack Hansen (centre) will miss the match in Edinburgh (Brian Lawless/PA)" class="sc-1mc30lb-0 bNNNXy sc-ntudqq-2 kReBNB"></a></div><div class="sc-umxyss-2 kREFYR content"><div class="sc-1p30kpk-3 dtFJbr capsules"><a href="/sport/rugby/rugby-union" class="sc-1p30kpk-0 gtPuCr capsule">Rugby Union</a></div><h2 class="sc-9tb5ao-0 sc-9tb5ao-1 hhUBPB"><a class="sc-oq6ovx-0 jYFXTF title" href="/sport/rugby/rugby-union/ireland-scotland-munster-six-nations-guinness-b2694643.html">Mack Hansen ruled out of Ireland’s clash with Scotland due to hamstring issue</a></h2></div></div></div><div class="sc-1t3uya-0 sc-tpl4vh-1 iSVqlv iTOFPa"><div class="sc-umxyss-3 ewVAQw sc-umxyss-4 jSokxo article article-default"><div class="sc-ntudqq-0 kesoGE image-wrap"><a href="/sport/rugby/rugby-union/chris-hoy-scotland-six-nations-ireland-guinness-b2694623.html" aria-label="Read more about Sir Chris Hoy File Photo" class="sc-ntudqq-1 jYpOAY"><img 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and Ireland clash in Six Nations</a></h2></div></div></div><div class="sc-ck4k2b-1 sc-1i9ikq5-0 sc-tpl4vh-2 fSIXCT lfDcBe kLQnyx"><div class="sc-umxyss-3 ewVAQw sc-umxyss-4 jSokxo article article-default"><div class="sc-ntudqq-0 kesoGE image-wrap"><a href="/sport/rugby/rugby-union/six-nations-ireland-scotland-sam-prendergast-england-b2694295.html" aria-label="Read more about Ireland v Scotland – Guinness Six Nations – Aviva Stadium" class="sc-ntudqq-1 jYpOAY"><img src="https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/02/07/17/0c1966ffdfc3ce6cf5f95624f3d058ceY29udGVudHNlYXJjaGFwaSwxNzM5MDI5OTE0-2.75635424.jpg?quality=75&width=640&crop=3%3A2%2Csmart&auto=webp" srcSet="https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/02/07/17/0c1966ffdfc3ce6cf5f95624f3d058ceY29udGVudHNlYXJjaGFwaSwxNzM5MDI5OTE0-2.75635424.jpg?quality=75&width=375&auto=webp 375w, https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/02/07/17/0c1966ffdfc3ce6cf5f95624f3d058ceY29udGVudHNlYXJjaGFwaSwxNzM5MDI5OTE0-2.75635424.jpg?quality=75&width=640&auto=webp 640w" 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loading="lazy" alt="<p>Maro Itoje turned down a move to France in order to captain England</p>" class="sc-1mc30lb-0 bNNNXy sc-ntudqq-2 kReBNB"></a></div><div class="sc-umxyss-2 kREFYR content"><div class="sc-1p30kpk-3 dtFJbr capsules"><a href="/sport/rugby/rugby-union" class="sc-1p30kpk-0 gtPuCr capsule">Rugby Union</a></div><h2 class="sc-9tb5ao-0 sc-9tb5ao-1 hhUBPB"><a class="sc-oq6ovx-0 jYFXTF title" href="/sport/rugby/rugby-union/maro-itoje-england-captain-france-lyon-toulon-offers-b2694104.html">Itoje reveals he turned down huge money to become England captain</a></h2></div></div></div><div class="sc-1t3uya-0 sc-16rjmfl-0 iSVqlv hMpKIx"><div class="sc-umxyss-3 ewVAQw sc-umxyss-4 jSokxo article article-default"><div class="sc-ntudqq-0 kesoGE image-wrap"><a href="/sport/rugby/rugby-union/sam-prendergast-jack-crowley-ireland-edinburgh-guinness-b2694121.html" aria-label="Read more about Sam Prendergast File Photo" class="sc-ntudqq-1 jYpOAY"><img 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href="/sport/rugby/rugby-union/sam-prendergast-jack-crowley-ireland-edinburgh-guinness-b2694121.html">Sam Prendergast gets Ireland number 10 backing from interim boss Simon Easterby</a></h2></div></div></div><div class="sc-ck4k2b-1 sc-1i9ikq5-0 sc-16rjmfl-1 fSIXCT lfDcBe kLacEM"><div class="sc-umxyss-3 ewVAQw sc-umxyss-4 jSokxo article article-default"><div class="sc-ntudqq-0 kesoGE image-wrap"><span class="sc-u4n1j-0 kAqqZk"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" id="2944a426e11a1e6a" viewBox="0 0 24 24"><path d="M8 5v14l11-7z"></path></svg></span><a href="/sport/rugby/rugby-union/six-nations-bonus-points-rules-b2694060.html" aria-label="Read more about Ollie Lawrence.jpg" class="sc-ntudqq-1 jYpOAY"><img src="https://static.independent.co.uk/2024/03/16/21/newFile.jpg?quality=75&width=640&auto=webp" srcSet="https://static.independent.co.uk/2024/03/16/21/newFile.jpg?quality=75&width=375&auto=webp 375w, 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srcSet="https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/02/05/18/2b8d0d81a66b5af787ea943285656bc4Y29udGVudHNlYXJjaGFwaSwxNzM4ODUzMzgz-2.78299150.jpg?quality=75&width=375&auto=webp 375w, https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/02/05/18/2b8d0d81a66b5af787ea943285656bc4Y29udGVudHNlYXJjaGFwaSwxNzM4ODUzMzgz-2.78299150.jpg?quality=75&width=640&auto=webp 640w" loading="lazy" alt="<p>Steve Borthwick is under pressure after a run of seven defeats in nine</p>" class="sc-1mc30lb-0 bNNNXy sc-ntudqq-2 kReBNB"></a></div><div class="sc-umxyss-2 kREFYR content"><div class="sc-1p30kpk-3 dtFJbr capsules"><a href="/sport/rugby/rugby-union" class="sc-1p30kpk-0 gtPuCr capsule">Rugby Union</a></div><h2 class="sc-9tb5ao-0 sc-9tb5ao-1 hhUBPB"><a class="sc-oq6ovx-0 jYFXTF title" href="/sport/rugby/rugby-union/steve-borthwick-geordan-murphy-eddie-jones-b2693509.html">Borthwick labelled a ‘tall Eddie Jones’ by former boss Murphy</a></h2></div></div></div><div style="grid-area:story-tall-2" class="sc-1t3uya-0 iSVqlv 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src="https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/02/06/11/7ba6649596a9f04df15b2dc403741617Y29udGVudHNlYXJjaGFwaSwxNzM4OTI3ODE1-2.78869454.jpg?quality=75&width=640&crop=3%3A2%2Csmart&auto=webp" srcSet="https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/02/06/11/7ba6649596a9f04df15b2dc403741617Y29udGVudHNlYXJjaGFwaSwxNzM4OTI3ODE1-2.78869454.jpg?quality=75&width=375&auto=webp 375w, https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/02/06/11/7ba6649596a9f04df15b2dc403741617Y29udGVudHNlYXJjaGFwaSwxNzM4OTI3ODE1-2.78869454.jpg?quality=75&width=640&auto=webp 640w" loading="lazy" alt="Dan Sheehan celebrates scoring Ireland’s fourth try against England (Evan Treacy/PA)" class="sc-1mc30lb-0 bNNNXy sc-ntudqq-2 kReBNB"></a></div><div class="sc-umxyss-2 kREFYR content"><div class="sc-1p30kpk-3 dtFJbr capsules"><a href="/sport/rugby/rugby-union" class="sc-1p30kpk-0 gtPuCr capsule">Rugby Union</a></div><h2 class="sc-9tb5ao-0 sc-9tb5ao-1 hhUBPB"><a class="sc-oq6ovx-0 jYFXTF title" href="/sport/rugby/rugby-union/ireland-scotland-six-nations-acl-england-b2693429.html">Dan Sheehan urges Ireland to attack Scotland clash with ‘all guns blazing’</a></h2></div></div></div><div style="grid-area:story-tall-4" class="sc-1t3uya-0 iSVqlv story-tall-4"><div class="sc-umxyss-3 ewVAQw sc-umxyss-4 jSokxo article article-default"><div class="sc-ntudqq-0 kesoGE image-wrap"><a href="/sport/rugby/rugby-union/henry-arundell-bath-england-rugby-premiership-racing-92-b2693370.html" aria-label="Read more about Henry Arundell" class="sc-ntudqq-1 jYpOAY"><img src="https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/02/06/10/00/Henry-Arundell.jpeg?quality=75&width=640&crop=3%3A2%2Csmart&trim=0%2C0%2C0%2C0&auto=webp" srcSet="https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/02/06/10/00/Henry-Arundell.jpeg?quality=75&width=375&trim=0%2C0%2C0%2C0&auto=webp 375w, https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/02/06/10/00/Henry-Arundell.jpeg?quality=75&width=640&trim=0%2C0%2C0%2C0&auto=webp 640w" loading="lazy" alt="<p>Henry Arundell will return to the Premiership next season after signing for Bath</p>" class="sc-1mc30lb-0 bNNNXy sc-ntudqq-2 kReBNB"></a></div><div class="sc-umxyss-2 kREFYR content"><div class="sc-1p30kpk-3 dtFJbr capsules"><a href="/sport/rugby/rugby-union" class="sc-1p30kpk-0 gtPuCr capsule">Rugby Union</a></div><h2 class="sc-9tb5ao-0 sc-9tb5ao-1 hhUBPB"><a class="sc-oq6ovx-0 jYFXTF title" href="/sport/rugby/rugby-union/henry-arundell-bath-england-rugby-premiership-racing-92-b2693370.html">Bath bring Arundell back to English rugby as signing spree continues</a></h2></div></div></div><div style="grid-area:story-tall-5" class="sc-1t3uya-0 iSVqlv story-tall-5"><div class="sc-umxyss-3 ewVAQw sc-umxyss-4 jSokxo article article-default"><div class="sc-ntudqq-0 kesoGE image-wrap"><a href="/sport/rugby/rugby-union/wales-italy-team-news-taulupe-faletau-six-nations-warren-gatland-b2693362.html" aria-label="Read more about Taulupe Faletau" class="sc-ntudqq-1 jYpOAY"><img src="https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/02/06/10/33/Taulupe-Faletau.jpeg?quality=75&width=640&crop=3%3A2%2Csmart&trim=24%2C0%2C25%2C0&auto=webp" srcSet="https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/02/06/10/33/Taulupe-Faletau.jpeg?quality=75&width=375&trim=24%2C0%2C25%2C0&auto=webp 375w, https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/02/06/10/33/Taulupe-Faletau.jpeg?quality=75&width=640&trim=24%2C0%2C25%2C0&auto=webp 640w" loading="lazy" alt="<p>Taulupe Faletau is recalled to the Wales side to face Italy</p>" class="sc-1mc30lb-0 bNNNXy sc-ntudqq-2 kReBNB"></a></div><div class="sc-umxyss-2 kREFYR content"><div class="sc-1p30kpk-3 dtFJbr capsules"><a href="/sport/rugby/rugby-union" class="sc-1p30kpk-0 gtPuCr capsule">Rugby Union</a></div><h2 class="sc-9tb5ao-0 sc-9tb5ao-1 hhUBPB"><a class="sc-oq6ovx-0 jYFXTF title" href="/sport/rugby/rugby-union/wales-italy-team-news-taulupe-faletau-six-nations-warren-gatland-b2693362.html">Wales welcome back key figure in bid to end losing run against Italy</a></h2></div></div></div><div style="grid-area:story-tall-6" class="sc-1t3uya-0 iSVqlv story-tall-6"><div class="sc-umxyss-3 ewVAQw sc-umxyss-4 jSokxo article article-default"><div class="sc-ntudqq-0 kesoGE image-wrap"><a href="/sport/rugby/rugby-union/france-england-team-news-six-nations-matthieu-jalibert-b2693353.html" aria-label="Read more about Matthieu Jalibert" class="sc-ntudqq-1 jYpOAY"><img src="https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/02/06/10/10/Matthieu-Jalibert.jpeg?quality=75&width=640&crop=3%3A2%2Csmart&trim=0%2C1%2C0%2C0&auto=webp" srcSet="https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/02/06/10/10/Matthieu-Jalibert.jpeg?quality=75&width=375&trim=0%2C1%2C0%2C0&auto=webp 375w, https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/02/06/10/10/Matthieu-Jalibert.jpeg?quality=75&width=640&trim=0%2C1%2C0%2C0&auto=webp 640w" loading="lazy" alt="<p>Matthieu Jalibert will start for France against England after Romain Ntamack's suspension</p>" class="sc-1mc30lb-0 bNNNXy sc-ntudqq-2 kReBNB"></a></div><div class="sc-umxyss-2 kREFYR content"><div class="sc-1p30kpk-3 dtFJbr capsules"><a href="/sport/rugby/rugby-union" class="sc-1p30kpk-0 gtPuCr capsule">Rugby Union</a></div><h2 class="sc-9tb5ao-0 sc-9tb5ao-1 hhUBPB"><a class="sc-oq6ovx-0 jYFXTF title" href="/sport/rugby/rugby-union/france-england-team-news-six-nations-matthieu-jalibert-b2693353.html">Jalibert replaces Ntamack as France reveal team for England clash</a></h2></div></div></div><div style="grid-area:story-only-1" class="sc-ck4k2b-1 sc-1i9ikq5-0 fSIXCT lfDcBe story-only-1"><div class="sc-umxyss-3 ewVAQw sc-umxyss-4 jSokxo article article-default"><div class="sc-ntudqq-0 kesoGE image-wrap"><a href="/sport/rugby/rugby-union/henry-arundell-bath-england-rugby-premiership-racing-92-b2693370.html" aria-label="Read more about Henry Arundell" class="sc-ntudqq-1 jYpOAY"><img src="https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/02/06/10/00/Henry-Arundell.jpeg?quality=75&width=640&auto=webp" srcSet="https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/02/06/10/00/Henry-Arundell.jpeg?quality=75&width=375&auto=webp 375w, https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/02/06/10/00/Henry-Arundell.jpeg?quality=75&width=640&auto=webp 640w" loading="lazy" alt="<p>Henry Arundell will return to the Premiership next season after signing for Bath</p>" class="sc-1mc30lb-0 bNNNXy sc-ntudqq-2 kReBNB"></a></div><div class="sc-umxyss-2 kREFYR content"><div class="sc-1p30kpk-3 dtFJbr capsules"><a href="/sport/rugby/rugby-union" class="sc-1p30kpk-0 gtPuCr capsule">Rugby Union</a></div><h2 class="sc-9tb5ao-0 sc-9tb5ao-1 hhUBPB"><a class="sc-oq6ovx-0 jYFXTF title" href="/sport/rugby/rugby-union/henry-arundell-bath-england-rugby-premiership-racing-92-b2693370.html">Bath bring Arundell back to English rugby as signing spree continues</a></h2></div></div></div><div style="grid-area:story-only-2" class="sc-ck4k2b-1 sc-1i9ikq5-0 fSIXCT lfDcBe story-only-2"><div class="sc-umxyss-3 ewVAQw sc-umxyss-4 jSokxo article 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href="/sport/rugby/rugby-union/wales-italy-team-news-taulupe-faletau-six-nations-warren-gatland-b2693362.html">Wales welcome back key figure in bid to end losing run against Italy</a></h2></div></div></div><div style="grid-area:story-only-3" class="sc-ck4k2b-1 sc-1i9ikq5-0 fSIXCT lfDcBe story-only-3"><div class="sc-umxyss-3 ewVAQw sc-umxyss-4 jSokxo article article-default"><div class="sc-ntudqq-0 kesoGE image-wrap"><a href="/sport/rugby/rugby-union/france-england-team-news-six-nations-matthieu-jalibert-b2693353.html" aria-label="Read more about Matthieu Jalibert" class="sc-ntudqq-1 jYpOAY"><img src="https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/02/06/10/10/Matthieu-Jalibert.jpeg?quality=75&width=640&auto=webp" srcSet="https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/02/06/10/10/Matthieu-Jalibert.jpeg?quality=75&width=375&auto=webp 375w, https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/02/06/10/10/Matthieu-Jalibert.jpeg?quality=75&width=640&auto=webp 640w" loading="lazy" alt="<p>Matthieu Jalibert will start for 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