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England

Last week
14th June 2026 - 20th June 2026
major oak
This 1,000-year-old oak tree in England with links to the legend of Robin Hood has died
18 Jun
13.9k
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among the people
The perils of watching England in the World Cup with Scotland fans in an Irish pub
The 42 braves downtown Boston in the name of enlightenment and friendship.
The 42
in Boston
18 Jun
7.3k
among the people
The perils of watching England in the World Cup with Scotland fans in an Irish pub
The 42 braves downtown Boston in the name of enlightenment and friendship.
David Sneyd
in Boston
18 Jun
2.7k
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Sitting Out
Borthwick plans to rest Itoje for England tour
17 Jun
714
0
Down in Albion
Unhappy and inglorious: England can go well in the World Cup if they relax and be themselves
Ronan Early
17 Jun
1.3k
17
Cricket
Defeat to England subjects Ireland to second loss at T20 World Cup
16 Jun
597
0
Blow
England's Tino Livramento ruled out of World Cup
16 Jun
3.3k
21
makerfield byelection
'I'm sick of you lot': World's media descend on UK town at centre of critical vote
Eoghan Dalton
Reports from Makerfield
15 Jun
13.6k
25
This month
June 2026
Results
England earn comfortable World Cup friendly win over Costa Rica after thunderstorm
11 Jun
2.3k
7
Scenic Route
England defeat Ukraine but must go to play-offs as Netherlands take second in Ireland's group
9 Jun
1.2k
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Qualifier
Alexia Putellas’ brace dents England’s bid for automatic World Cup qualification
5 Jun
2.2k
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Last month
May 2026
Title Winner
England see off gutsy France to clinch another Women's Six Nations
17 May
1.9k
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hanging on in there
Embattled UK prime minister to meet leadership rival in the face of backbench revolt
Updated 12 May
13.3k
49
RELATED
The people who could be the next UK Prime Minister if Keir Starmer goes
12 May
Front pages of the UK newspapers today are brutal for Keir Starmer
12 May
Keir Starmer faces open rebellion as over eighty MPs and counting call on him to resign
11 May
Oh Keir
Starmer takes responsibility for 'tough' local election results as Labour lose hundreds of seats
With the first 40 of 136 councils declared, Labour have lost more than 200 councillors as well as losing control of eight local authorities.
Updated 8 May
13.5k
88
The Daily Poll
Will you be following the UK local elections?
7 May
7.2k
58
This year
2026
England
Eight more arrests over arson attacks on Jewish sites in London
21 Apr
1.3k
England run in 12 tries to hammer Scotland in Six Nations
18 Apr
1.7k
8
Wrap
2027 World Cup qualifiers: England edge Spain as Dutch down France in Ireland's group
14 Apr
1.2k
0
England
Seven seriously injured and man arrested after car driven into pedestrians in Derby
Updated 29 Mar
19.4k
Friendly
Ben White booed, scores and concedes penalty as England held by Uruguay
27 Mar
3.9k
17
Change
Billionaire Dyson buys 50% stake in English Prem rugby side Bath
18 Mar
3.6k
12
London
Gerry Adams may have 'deluded' himself over IRA membership, High Court hears
16 Mar
10.7k
Take a Bow
India beat England by 7 runs in T20 World Cup semi-final
5 Mar
845
2
Analysis
'Hard as nails': Why Gibson-Park remains so important to Ireland as he hits 50 caps
5 Mar
245
0
big change
Championship play-offs increased to six teams from next season
5 Mar
1.8k
5
JGP
'Hard as nails' - Gibson-Park remains key as he hits 50 Ireland caps
The34-year-old was immense last time out in Twickenham.
Murray Kinsella
5 Mar
2.2k
11
scuffle
'It was a bit of craic. Henry Pollock can give it and take it'
5 Mar
3.9k
2
Metropolitan Police
Husband of Scottish Labour MP among three men arrested on suspicion of spying for China
4 Mar
5.4k
running fast
The kick chase in Twickenham that summed Nick Timoney up
The Ulster man has been in fine form for Ireland in the Six Nations.
Murray Kinsella
4 Mar
3.4k
12
merseyside
James Bulger's mother 'devastated' after murdered toddler's grave vandalised
28 Feb
24.7k
34
Man I Need
How the 'Frigo Irlandais' has made himself indispensable
33-year-old Stuart McCloskey has been in superb form for Ireland.
Murray Kinsella
24 Feb
5.9k
12
speed
This was one of the most lethal displays of the Andy Farrell era
Ireland scored three tries in a blistering 10-minute blitz of England at Twickenham.
Murray Kinsella
23 Feb
6.8k
17
The Boss
'The potential is huge. We want to be at our best in 18 months'
The Ireland head coach flew home from London a happy man.
Murray Kinsella
23 Feb
3.4k
24
Speed and Guile
Yesterday in Twickenham was one of the great ones for Irish rugby
The Irish display showed why Andy Farrell’s men are excited about the journey they’re on.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from Twickenham
22 Feb
5.2k
30
PodcastRugby Weekly Extra
SNAP REACTION: England 21-42 Ireland
Focus
Kick in the teeth: Ireland pull off aerial masterstroke on day when few expected it
21 Feb
2.6k
7
Dominant
Farrell's Ireland hammer England on glorious day at Twickenham
The Irish performance was brilliant as they scored five tries in London.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from Twickenham
21 Feb
10.7k
93
the cat
'Last year was probably my toughest' – Baloucoune abuzz at Ireland return
21 Feb
897
1
The old enemy
Blood in the water? Or fallible England? A big test for Ireland in London
There is some fear for Andy Farrell’s men but a stirring win would change the mood music.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from London
21 Feb
1.7k
8
Selection
Farrell recalls the experienced big guns for trip to Twickenham
19 Feb
4.1k
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