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Marcus Smith drop-goal denies Ireland back-to-back Six Nations Grand Slams as England shine
A last-ditch drop-goal from replacement Marcus Smith saw an impressive England stun Ireland 23-22 in an absorbing Six Nations clash at Twickenham on Saturday. The shock result denies the Irish a ...
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My England XV to face Ireland – no Spencer and Smith at 15
Continuity, cohesion, not throwing the baby out with the bathwater… however you like to phrase it, Steve Borthwick has made ...
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England boss Steve Borthwick expecting a 'different game' against Ireland in this year's Six Nations
Marcus Smith’s drop goal with the last kick of the fourth-round game last March delivered a 23-22 England win and derailed ...
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‘We know we’re playing one of the best sides in the world’ – Steve Borthwick heaps praise on Ireland ahead of Six Nations opener
If Simon Easterby reckons Ireland’s self-esteem is lacking currently and feels the need to give his squad an ego boost, he ...
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England's NZ defeat not all down to Ford - Smith
In March, Smith landed a final-play drop-goal from a slightly closer spot to defeat Grand Slam-chasing Ireland. "As kickers we always practise the drop-goal, but it's very different when you're ...
Marcus Smith: I am a fly-half – that’s where I want to play
Exclusive: Harlequins playmaker would rather wear the No 10 shirt for England and aims to entertain terrestrial viewers of ...