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Tuesday 30 May 2023 Dublin: 16°C

# England

Last week
21st May 2023 - 27th May 2023
# Omitted
Sterling left out of England squad: 'He doesn't think he is operating at the level he needs'
Southgate justifies leaving out 82 cap winger
# West London
Elderly woman dies after being hit by police motorcycle escorting Duchess of Edinburgh
The woman’s son has claimed she died two weeks after being hit while using a ‘pedestrian crossing’.
# Evan above
Evan Ferguson on switch to England: 'I wouldn't be allowed back!'
Brighton star dismisses speculation of a switch away from Republic of Ireland
# Evan above
Evan Ferguson on switch to England: 'I wouldn't be allowed back!'
Brighton star dismisses speculation of a switch away from Republic of Ireland
This month
May 2023
# Bird Flu
Two cases of bird flu detected in UK poultry workers
Both workers were asymptomatic.
# UK
UK police urged to probe video of Boris Johnson allegedly not wearing seatbelt
The former prime minister filmed a campaign message ahead of the local elections in what appears to be a moving vehicle.
# Local Elections
Tories braced for tough night as polls close in England’s local elections
Photographic ID was required to vote in England for the first time and campaigners said some people had been turned away from polling stations.
# UK
Sunak predicts ‘hard night’ for Tories as he faces local elections test
More than 8,000 council seats in England are up for grabs across 230 local authorities.
# Coronation
Anti-monarchy group sent 'intimidatory' letter about new protesting laws ahead of coronation
London’s Met Police said that 11,500 police will be on duty on Saturday and their ‘tolerance for disruption will be low’.
Last month
April 2023
# UK
Prince William allegedly agreed settlement with Murdoch-owned tabloid publisher
The settlement was revealed in court documents as a three-day hearing involving William’s brother, Harry, and actor Hugh Grant got under way.
# looking ahead
Marcus Smith not yet ready to fly Harlequins nest for overseas adventure
Smith’s Quins contract expires in June 2024.
March
March 2023
# Irish Abroad
Ex-Ireland international Felix Jones to leave Springboks and join England
The former Munster man will link up with Steve Borthwick after the World Cup.
# Get Well Soon
Ex-England midfielder Palmer in hospital following 'suspected small heart attack'
The 57-year-old suffered the health scare during the Sheffield Half Marathon.
# Recovery
Manchester City ‘unclear’ how long Phil Foden will be out for with acute appendicitis
The midfielder missed England’s Euro 2024 qualifying win over Ukraine after having his appendix out on Sunday morning.
# Two from two
Kane and Saka fire England to qualifying victory over Ukraine
Gareth Southgate’s men made it two qualifying wins from two with a 2-0 victory at Wembley.
# no issue
'Up to him how he spends his time' - Southgate defends injured Rashford's New York trip
The Man United star was in America after pulling out of the England squad with a knock.
# rugby incident
'As a fellow fullback, I feel for him' - Keenan accepted Steward apology
The Ireland fullback believes he was involved in an accidental collision with the England player.
# Glory Days
Ireland finish over the top of England to claim glorious Grand Slam
There were nervy moments but Andy Farrell’s side had too much for 14-man England.
# Glory Days
Ireland finish over the top of England to claim glorious Grand Slam
There were nervy moments but Andy Farrell’s side had too much for 14-man England.
# jvdf
'They've taken me training since I was five... it’s nice to have them there'
World Rugby player of the year Josh van der Flier makes his team-mates look good.
# On the brink
Grand Slam beckons on what could be one of Irish rugby's greatest days
Andy Farrell’s men are overwhelming favourites to get the job done against England.
# Best of Friends
'When I'm not playing against them, I watch Ireland with a smile on my face'
England hooker Jamie George will go up against some close friends in Dublin.
# Goat
'When you stand next to Johnny Sexton, you feel pretty special'
The Ireland captain will play his last Six Nations game tomorrow in Dublin.
# mindset
Farrell asks Ireland to invoke spirit of Croker as he says 'desperation is an illness'
The Ireland head coach wants his team to attack tomorrow’s game with clear heads.
# Milestone
'He's goal-kicking this weekend' - Van der Flier set to hit 50 mark
The Ireland flanker made his debut against England back in 2016.
# The old enemy
The pessimism about England's chances in Dublin is stark
Steve Borthwick’s men have arrived in Dublin ahead of St Patrick’s weekend.
# Changes
Arundell set for first start and Farrell returns as England name team to face Ireland
Arundell has replaced Max Malins on the left wing.
# Family
'We'll see if we can squeeze the grandkids to cheer for Ireland'
Andy and Owen Farrell are on opposite sides once again this weekend in Dublin.
# Six Nations
Three changes to Ireland team for Grand Slam decider against England
Robbie Henshaw, Ryan Baird, and Jamison Gibson-Park come into the starting XV.
# Talking Points
Baird unleashed, Gibson-Park's vision, Henshaw's experience at 13
Andy Farrell will be hugely relieved to be able to start Dan Sheehan and Caelan Doris.
# Team news
Doris and Sheehan start as Ireland make three changes for England
Robbie Henshaw, Ryan Baird, and Jamison Gibson-Park come into the starting XV.
# Fighting Talk
Ellis Genge promises England will 'come out swinging' against Ireland
Genge says England are focused on improving their ‘abysmal’ performance against France.
# Possible XV
Henshaw and Baird set to start in Ireland's Grand Slam showdown
Meanwhile, there is optimism over Caelan Doris and Dan Sheehan.
# Praise
'You could make the case that Ireland are the best Six Nations team ever'
Stephen Jones joined The42 Rugby Weekly Extra podcast today.
# caution
'We’ve won nothing yet' - Tadhg Furlong warns against complacency ahead of England clash
The Ireland prop wants the team to deliver a performance that fans can be proud of on Saturday.
# Checkmate
England's Chessum to miss Ireland clash through injury
Ollie Chessum joins Ollie Lawrence in missing England’s trip to Dublin.
# mr smith goes to dublin
Smith calls for beleaguered England to 'stand up and fight'
Steve Borthwick’s side play in Dublin a week after a record defeat to France.
# homeland
England's loss has been Ireland's gain with impressive Andy Farrell
The Wigan native goes up against his homeland for a Grand Slam on Saturday.
# Review
What now for England as inquest begins in wake of record-breaking France mauling?
Steve Borthwick’s men were thrashed 53-10 at Twickenham.
# Squad
Injury blows are cruel but Ireland have depth to cope against England
Robbie Henshaw and Ryan Baird look set to come into the starting XV and there could be more change.