Six Nations: Ben Earl confident of England turnaround after Ireland loss

England's Ben Earl is adamant "the dam will break" and the team will start turning these narrow defeats into wins, as they turn attention to their Six Nations clash with France.

Six Nations: England must fix discipline - Steve Borthwick

Steve Borthwick says England must fix their discipline issues after another painful defeat to Ireland in Dublin, but is adamant they will become a "very, very good team" despite losing six of their last seven Test matches.

Six Nations: Steve Borthwick points to England's inexperience after Ireland defeat

England head coach Steve Borthwick said his team's inexperience played a key role in their 27-22 Six Nations defeat to Ireland in Dublin on Saturday.

Six Nations: England defeat to Ireland another painful case of déjà vu

Six Nations: Clinical Ireland come from behind to beat England

Ireland came from behind to beat England 27-22 in Dublin on Saturday to begin their quest for a third-straight Six Nations title with a bonus point-victory.

Six Nations: England over heartbeak, ready for Ireland - Maro Itoje

After several, painful, near-misses, England are ready to get the job done against Ireland in Dublin on Saturday, according to their new captain Maro Itoje.

Ireland vs England: Kick-off time, how to watch, team news

Ireland host England on Saturday as the two sides get their Six Nations gets underway. Here's everything you need to know ahead of the game.

Six Nations: Ireland get Johnny Sexton help before England game

Johnny Sexton has been helping form Ireland's masterplan for their Six Nations opener against England on Saturday.

Six Nations: Ben Curry backs England lineout before Ireland clash

England's Ben Curry is confident their lineout will hold up just fine against Ireland amid talk the hosts will target that area in Dublin on Saturday.

British & Irish Lions: Which Six Nations stars make the squad?

Each week, ESPN writers James Regan and Tom Hamilton select their British & Irish XV as the Six Nations looks set to provide Andy Farrell with plenty of selection headaches.

Six Nations: Can England challenge? Will Ireland make history?

ESPN writers Tom Hamilton and James Regan weigh in on what each team should be aiming for this Six Nations, why they can achieve it, and why they might not.

British & Irish Lions Tour: Andy Farrell appoints first backroom staff

Andy Farrell has started to put in place his backroom staff for the British & Irish Lions tour of Australia with the appointments of David Nucifora, Aled Walters and Vinny Hammond.

Under-fire RFU CEO Bill Sweeney: 'I've never thought about stepping down'

RFU CEO Bill Sweeney is adamant he is the right man to lead the organisation forward through the next men's Rugby World Cup cycle to 2027.

RFU's Bill Sweeney won't walk away amid 'Succession' politics

Rugby Football Union CEO Bill Sweeney has defended his controversial pay package and said he had no intention of walking away from his position.

Six Nations: 20-minute red cards to be used for first time

This year's Six Nations will feature 20-minute red cards for the first time after the law variation was trialled during the November internationals, organisers said.

Six Nations: England hopeful of scrum-half Alex Mitchell's fitness

England are optimistic Alex Mitchell will be fit for their Six Nations opener against Ireland despite the damaging injury report they are facing from last weekend's club rugby.

Six Nations: Maro Itoje ready to push England harder than ever

England captain Maro Itoje will challenge his side to work harder than they ever have done.

Six Nations: Eddie Jones to work as pundit for England games

Former England boss Eddie Jones will serve as a TV pundit for some of their games during this year's Six Nations tournament, which is set to begin later this month.

Six Nations: England facing injury crisis before Ireland clash

England are facing a potential injury crisis ahead of their Six Nations opener against Ireland with Jamie George ruled out and Alex Mitchell a doubt.

England's Jamie George suffers injury before Six Nations

England face a nervous wait on hooker Jamie George's fitness ahead of the Six Nations.