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Six Nations 2025

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Ireland and England battle in crunch Six Nations clash - live

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Rugby Union

Wales have lost 13 successive matches (Adam Davy/PA)

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Six Nations should remain on free-to-air TV, says England captain Maro Itoje

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Cycling

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