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England's Marcus Smith returns as Freeman starts at centre
Marcus Smith returns to England's starting XV at full-back and Tommy Freeman moves to outside centre for the Six Nations finale against Wales.BBC News - Mar. 12 -
Turtle stranded in Wales after Trump puts marine conservation on hold
A rare sea turtle due to return to the US is stuck in Wales after a White House foreign aid freeze.BBC News - 1d -
William and Kate cheer on rival teams as England beat Wales
The Prince and Princess of Wales are in the Principality Stadium to watch England crush Wales.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
Wales bring in Roberts and Wainwright for England
Wales bring in Joe Roberts and Aaron Wainwright as two changes for the Six Nations finale against England in Cardiff on Saturday.BBC News - Mar. 13 -
White House on French politician suggesting US return Statue of Liberty: 'Absolutely not'
The White House on Monday pushed back on a French politician who called for the United States to return the Statue of Liberty to France, jabbing the "low-level" French lawmaker. “Absolutely not,” ...The Hill - Mar. 17 -
Wales least affordable part of Britain for first-time buyers, report says
Wales is the most difficult part of Britain for first-time buyers to buy a home, a new report finds.BBC News - 2d -
Men denied life-extending prostate cancer drug
NHS England says it cannot afford to offer abiraterone, which is available in Scotland and Wales.BBC News - Mar. 14 -
Trump administration halting $1B affordable housing preservation program: Report
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has terminated its $1 billion Green and Resilient Retrofit Program, which funds renovation projects at affordable housing units across the ...The Hill - Mar. 12 -
HUD, Interior announce plan to use federal land for affordable housing
Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner and Department of the Interior Secretary Doug Burgum announced on Monday plans to identify federal lands where affordable housing ...The Hill - Mar. 17 -
England score 10 tries to hammer Wales in Cardiff
Watch highlights as England score 10 tries to hammer Wales 68-14 in Cardiff and finish second in the Six Nations.BBC News - Mar. 15 -
Scotland, England and Wales to host Tour de France in 2027
The Tour de France will return to British roads in 2027 for the first time in 13 years alongside a debut appearance in these shores for the women’s Tour de Frances Femmes.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
England miss out on U20 title after defeat by Wales
England miss out on the Under-20 Six Nations title - and a first Grand Slam since 2021- as they are beaten by Wales at Cardiff Arms Park.BBC News - Mar. 14 -
Ten-try England rout Wales but title bid falls short
England run in 10 tries to destroy woeful Wales in Cardiff, but see their hopes of Six Nations glory vanish as France beat Scotland to win the title.BBC News - Mar. 15 -
Ten-try England rout Wales but title bid falls short
England run in 10 tries to destroy woeful Wales in Cardiff, but see their hopes of Six Nations glory vanish as France beat Scotland to win the title.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
England match like Wales' World Cup final - George
England vice-captain Jamie George says the Six Nations finale in Cardiff will be like a "World Cup final" for Wales as they seek to end a 16-match losing streak.BBC News - Mar. 10 -
Wales 14-68 England: Six Nations 2025 – live reaction
Principality Stadium hosts 4.45pm kick-off (GMT) Get in touch: mail your thoughts to Lee 5 mins. Wales possession in the England half has Mee brought into the attack in midfield but he’s a ...The Guardian - Mar. 15 -
France sweep to Six Nations title as England hand Wales record humiliation
France swept to the Six Nations title with a 35-16 victory over Scotland on Saturday, edging out bitter rivals England whose 68-14 rout of hapless Wales had sent the championship battle down to the ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
Wales v England player ratings: Freeman shines at centre and Ben Curry outstanding in rout
England took the Six Nations title race to its final game after destroying Wales 68-14 in Cardiff.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
HUD Pauses Program for Energy-Efficient Upgrades in Affordable Housing
The Department of Housing and Urban Development said it was reviewing all aspects of the Biden-era program to ensure it was carried out consistent with the agency’s core mission.The New York Times - Mar. 13 -
The lost passport that kick-started Wales' epic journey
As Wales return to North Macedonia, players, coaches and journalists look back at their previous headline-grabbing visit to Skopje.BBC News - 2d -
The lost passport that kick-started Wales' epic journey
As Wales return to North Macedonia, players, coaches and journalists look back at their previous headline-grabbing visit to Skopje.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
England U20’s Six Nations title and Grand Slam hopes over after fractious defeat by Wales
England Under-20 had their Grand Slam dreams dashed by an inspired Wales performance as tempers frayed at a raucous Cardiff Arms Park.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Wales v England, Six Nations 2025: What time is today’s kick-off and what TV channel is it on?
England play Wales at the Principality Stadium in their final game of the 2025 Six Nations Championship. Steve Borthwick’s team have an outside chance of winning the tournament.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
England put 10-try demolition job on Wales but France kill title dream
Wales 14-68 England Henry Pollock scores two debut tries in Cardiff thrashing England saved their best until last in this seesawing Six Nations season with a record 10-try demolition of a ...The Guardian - Mar. 15 -
England condemns sorry Wales to record 68-14 loss and stays in contention for Six Nations title
England consigned ailing rival Wales to a 17th straight loss with a record 10-try 68-14 drubbing in the Six Nations that ensured the title will be decided in the final match of the tournament ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
France face win-or-bust Six Nations duel with Scotland after England rout Wales
France faced a win-or-bust Six Nations showdown against Scotland in Paris on Saturday after England routed sorry Wales to send the title battle down to the wire.France must now defeat Scotland in ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
'Wales players need support after record loss'
Interim head coach Matt Sherratt says Wales players need support following the record 68-14 hammering inflicted by England in the Six Nations finale in Cardiff.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
Wales v England LIVE: Score and updates from Six Nations as brilliant England running riot in Cardiff
England need a bonus-point victory to put the pressure on France at the top of the tableYahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
Victory is everything, but not enough for England
England have laid down gauntlet with a team selection that aims to beat old rivals and land new titles in Saturday's Six Nations meeting with WalesBBC News - Mar. 14 -
Boosted defence spending will come at cost of manifesto pledges
Government should level with public about which promises it cannot afford to keepFinancial Times - Mar. 10 -
Wales’ reputation as a rugby nation in tatters after surrender to England that will live in infamy
It is fear that England players are meant to feel on their journeys west, a raw and primeval terror of having their reputations torched in the white heat of the Cardiff cauldron. As Long as We Beat ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
Tesla owners are trading in their EVs at record levels, Edmunds says
Data from Edmunds shows that Tesla owners have been trading in their vehicles at record levels since CEO Elon Musk joined Trump's White House.CNBC - 4d -
England must be ruthless against Wales – and that is the blueprint for the future | Ugo Monye
Context dictates that England have to be on the front foot in Cardiff – let’s have that as their modus operandi. Play the match, not the occasion. Lap up the theatre, the dramatics, the ...The Guardian - Mar. 14 -
England fans have waited three seasons for a performance like this demolition of Wales
Stunning, simply stunning. This was without doubt the best performance by England under Steve Borthwick, a statement victory that after three seasons felt like a lift-off moment. It was also the ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
Borthwick backs England players for Lions squad after rout of Wales
Coach believes many have boosted chances for Australia Borthwick says Maro Itoje is potential Lions captain Steve Borthwick believes several of his England players have enhanced their chances of ...The Guardian - Mar. 15 -
Captain Itoje scores early opening England try
Watch England captain Maro Itoje score an early try against Wales in the Six Nations.BBC News - Mar. 15 -
'Stellar England turn Cardiff cauldron into funhouse'
England create special memories with an unexpected rout of Wales' Principality Stadium home that should fuel them to further feats.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
'Stellar England turn Cardiff cauldron into funhouse'
England create special memories with an unexpected rout of Wales' Principality Stadium home that should fuel them to further feats.BBC News - Mar. 15 -
William and Kate cheer on rival teams at Six Nations clash
The Prince and Princess of Wales are in the Principality Stadium to watch England crush Wales.BBC News - Mar. 15
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