Five talking points from round three of Six Nations

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England and Ireland remind Six Nations rivals that points win prizes
Making tries worth more could be worth considering but for now Steve Borthwick’s men remain in Six Nations hunt. Style and beauty count for only so much in top‑level sport, as Welsh and Scottish ...The Guardian - 14h -
Premier League: 10 talking points from the weekend’s action
Gunners lose their heads while Mohamed Salah outperforms Kevin De Bruyne in Liverpool’s triumph. Premier League top scorers | Latest table | Full fixtures Kevin De Bruyne and Mohamed Salah ...The Guardian - 2h -
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Wales 18-27 Ireland: Six Nations – as it happened
Ireland sealed the triple crown but were made to work hard for the win against an improved Wales. 6 mins. A strong first phase attack from Ireland moves the ball left quickly. They are into the ...The Guardian - 1d -
England v Scotland: Six Nations – as it happened
England regained the Calcutta Cup in a nailbiter. 10 mins. Both teams are already trading penalties at the breakdown as their combative backrows spoil possession and win turnovers. The latest is ...The Guardian - 1d -
Italy 24-73 France: Six Nations – as it happened
After an end-to-end start, France roared away from their hosts with 11 tries to bounce back from England defeat in style. Anthems done. Not long to go now.. Italy are looking to make it three ...The Guardian - 17h -
Freeman believes in England’s Six Nations title hopes despite fans’ boos
England have favourable fixtures against Italy and Wales Steve Borthwick backtracks on George Furbank’s fitness Tommy Freeman has admitted that England understand supporters’ frustrations amid a ...The Guardian - 16h -
France hammer Italy to keep Six Nations title hopes alive
France score 11 tries to thrash Italy in a high-scoring contest to set up a potential Six Nations decider with Grand Slam-chasing Ireland.BBC News - 17h -
What have three years of Putin’s war done to both nations’ economies?
As the invasion enters its fourth year, analysts are examining the health of Ukraine and Russia, and who will be the better prospect for investors once the conflict ends. The answers are not as ...The Guardian - 1d
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