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1 week ago | 
espn.co.uk | Tom Hamilton |D'Arcy Maine
PARIS, France -- Jack Draper is wary of the threats Brazilian wonderkid João Fonseca poses and predicts Saturday's third round French Open match could be the start of a rivalry between the young prodigies. Draper, 23, booked his slot in the third round at Roland Garros after overcoming French veteran Gael Monfils in four sets 6-3, 4-6, 6-3, 7-5 on Thursday evening. That win tees up a mouthwatering match against Fonseca, 18, on Saturday.
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2 months ago | 
espn.co.uk | Tom Fenton |Tom Hamilton |Rob Dawson
Real Madrid are reportedly lining up a surprise bid for Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes, while Arsenal are looking to seal a move for Martín Zubimendi. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip from around the globe.
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2 months ago | 
espn.co.uk | Tom Hamilton |James Regan
British and Irish Lions coach Andy Farrell has leaned on his Ireland connections by appointing Simon Easterby, Andrew Goodman and John Fogarty, along with Richard Wigglesworth and John Dalziel, as his assistants for this year's Australia tour. Some of the appointments had been reported earlier in the week but Farrell, in charge of the Lions on a sabbatical from his Ireland head coach role, confirmed the full lineup in London on Wednesday.
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2 months ago | 
espn.co.uk | James Regan |Tom Hamilton
YORK, England -- England climbed to the top of the Women's Six Nations table with a 38-5 win over Italy on Sunday. After a dominant first half, England struggled to maintain momentum in the second period, only scoring one try at the very end. However, with a bonus-point win secured, England's pursuit of a seventh straight title is off to a winning start.
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2 months ago | 
espn.co.uk | Tom Hamilton |James Regan
CARDIFF, Wales -- Steve Borthwick has backed Maro Itoje to captain the British & Irish Lions this summer after he helped inspire England to a record 68-14 win over Wales in Cardiff on Saturday. England were sensational and crossed for 10 tries against Wales, as Borthwick's side handed the hosts their 17th straight Test defeat.
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2 months ago | 
espn.co.uk | Tom Hamilton |James Regan
CARDIFF, Wales -- England have had some awful days in Cardiff. They have had championship charges halted here at this magical place for Welsh rugby. But on Saturday afternoon, there was no danger of this. Steve Borthwick's side blew Wales away, scoring 10 tries, and winning 68-14. It was a day records were shredded. It wasn't enough to secure the championship withFrance beating Scotland but England did what they had to do to keep the pressure on, handing Wales a brutal, beautiful, thorough beating.
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2 months ago | 
espn.co.uk | Tom Hamilton |James Regan
Signs of the past, present and potential future of Welsh rugby all lie within a hundred metre block in Cardiff. Gatland's Gate separates West Gate Street from the Principality Stadium. The Cardiff Arms Park, the site of wonderful Welsh memories and a beacon of hope for the future, is a few paces away. That's Matt Sherratt's domain, the man who replaced Gatland after two matches in this Six Nations on an interim basis. All eras of rugby collide in Cardiff. Wales are 16 Test matches without a win.
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2 months ago | 
espn.co.uk | Tom Hamilton |James Regan
Well, you didn't see this England team coming. Steve Borthwick has made bold selections in this Six Nations, but this squad for Wales on Saturday features three fly-halves, four openside flankers, one specialist centre and a total of six personnel changes across the 23 players from their win over Italy last Sunday. And all that with a potential Six Nations title on the line.
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2 months ago | 
espn.co.uk | Tom Hamilton |James Regan
Ireland prop Andrew Porter has insisted there was no foul play or malice in the incident which saw France captain Antoine Dupont rupture the ligaments in his right knee. Dupont was forced from the pitch after half an hour during France's win over Ireland in Dublin on Saturday. Editor's PicksSix Nations: Marcus Smith cements fullback spot? Ireland need reset?
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2 months ago | 
espn.co.uk | Tom Hamilton |James Regan
Ireland have dominated all previous editions of ESPN's weekly British & Irish Lions watch, but does their humbling 42-27 defeat to France last weekend change that? Which players went a step towards cementing their place on the tour to Australia this summer, and who still has some work to do? ESPN writers Tom Hamilton and James Regan weigh in on who should be in the XV. 1. Andrew Porter, Ireland (prop)Hamilton: Porter keeps the shirt, but Ellis Genge is getting closer every week.
