England host Ireland at Twickenham with both sides looking for potentially pivotal points in their bid for the Six Nations title.
England want to bounce back from last week’s 31-20 defeat by Scotland, while Ireland look to build on a battling 20-13 win against Italy. In today’s other game, Wales welcome Scotland to the Millennium Stadium.
In the Premier League, second-placed Manchester City have the opportunity to reduce leaders Arsenal’s advantage to just two points if they beat Newcastle this evening.
Elsewhere, Aston Villa host Leeds, Brentford take on Brighton, Chelsea play Burnley and Bournemouth travel to West Ham.
The Winter Olympics continue in Italy and Team GB have the opportunity to pick up another gold medal this evening when they face Canada in the final of the men’s curling, while Britain’s Zoe Atkin is in action in the women’s halfpipe final.
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Team news: England v Ireland Sort: Newest first Oldest first February 21, 2026 1:39 pmTeam news: England v Ireland
Adam MillingtonHenry Pollock makes his first Test start for England, while Tom Curry comes into the starting team.
England: Steward; Freeman, Lawrence, Dingwall, Arundell; Ford, Mitchell; Genge, Cowan-Dickie, Heyes, Itoje, Chessum, T Curry, Earl, Pollock.
Replacements: George, Rodd, Davison, Coles, Pepper, Underhill, Van Poortvliet, M Smith.
Ireland: Osborne; Baloucoune, Ringrose, McCloskey, Lowe; Crowley, Gibson-Park; Loughman, Sheehan, Furlong, Ryan, McCarthy, Beirne, Van der Flier, Doris (capt).
Replacements: Kelleher, O’Toole, Bealham, C Prendergast, Timoney, Casey, Frawley, O’Brien.
February 21, 2026 1:26 pmGood afternoon
Adam MillingtonA bumper day of sport is on the way, beginning at Twickenham as England host Ireland in the third round of the Six Nations in a match which could prove to be crucial in the race for the title.
This evening, Manchester City look to reduce Arsenal’s advantage at the top of the Premier League when they face Newcastle United.
At the Winter Olympics, Team GB eye a gold medal as they face Canada in the men’s curling final.
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