The centuries-old tradition of wassailing is making a comeback in rural England, with rituals and revelry meant to chase away evil spirits and the winter blues.

There were no ifs or buts ... it was merely a consequence of Ireland starting their celebrations early, allowing late tries by Tom Curry and Tommy Freeman. The game was long gone before that.

The game tipped off on time, but then there were clock issues. Providence was called for a shot clock violation on the game’s first possession, but it didn’t have a full 35 seconds to shoot.

For Ireland, a victory would be ... could then be facing a buoyant Scottish side in a game for which tickets are apparently like gold dust. Similarly, were England to win in advance of hosting ...

Just as we were praising the England defense, Ireland find a way through it. It's a tough kick for Sam Prendergast and he misses it, so we are level for now. This game is finely poised.

Ireland skipper Caelan Doris fears English lightning could strike twice when the sides clash in the Six Nations in Dublin today. The No.8 was part of an Irish side who were stunned 23-22 at ...

New York City — At times, Armia Khalil felt like he was whittling his life away after he immigrated to New York from Egypt in 2006 with nothing but $400 in his pocket and a suitcase of sculpting ...

A poor tackle on James Lowe for Ireland’s opening try the only blot on his copybook. By the full-time whistle, Steve Borthwick’s men were absolutely ... defeat in a huge game after going ...

But, given Ireland’s aerial and kicking game, Borthwick has turned to Freddie ... last-gasp drop goal in a Twickenham thriller. Ireland were still crowned champions again, but it denied them ...

Ireland were weakened in the week when Lions tight-head Tadhg Furlong was ruled out of the game with a calf injury meaning loose-head Genge will be toe-to-toe with Finlay Bealham. And Genge can ...

Police are investigating after trees worth £800 were reportedly stolen from a driveway in broad daylight. Surrey Police said 32 trees were taken from the house in Smallfield. It happened in ...