England rugby

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England selection rules – Should you live in England to play for them? (Rugby World)

There is already a minor exodus afoot as Sam Simmonds, Luke Cowan Dickie, Joe Marchant, and David Ribbans are among those set to join Jack Willis in making an ...

The state of domestic rugby is prompting the flight this criteria was originally designed to prevent. In the interview mentioned above, Willis praises Toulouse as a good place for him to grow as a player. Panicking about this ignores the positive developmental impact of playing in different environments, and the knock-on positive effects this could have on England’s performance on the international stage. This is an incredibly nuanced dilemma in which for every pro, there is a con, and vice versa. Zach Mercer has flourished abroad at Montpellier and will now return to Gloucester along with his matured skill. The move notoriously made European players of the year Steffon Armitage and Nick Abendanon ineligible for Stuart Lancaster’s selection.

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Wales vs England LIVE! Six Nations 2023 match stream, latest score ... (Evening Standard)

This match had remained in real doubt up until Wednesday, when the threat of strike action from the Welsh players was finally avoided amid a bitter contract ...

"I have experienced what it's like on a match day in Cardiff - it's crazy, it's carnage - and these are the games you want to be involved in. "I was thinking earlier in the week that we had to play games in Covid with no crowds and you didn't want to do that, so we have to embrace this. Courtney Lawes will take a seat on the bench, having finally shaken off glute and calf concerns. So the more we can nullify their threats and be on top, you'd like to think maybe they'll be a bit quieter. We have made a stand, we have made people stand up and take notice and showed the strength we have as a playing group. “His role will be different at times, because it’s different to when you’re starting or you’re on the bench, but he will have a big impact. It's all about getting stuck into the next thing and going back to what we know works for us and don't go into our shells." Leigh Halfpenny and Louis Rees-Zammit start after injury, with Owen Williams getting the nod at fly-half for the first time. If we can have a good start and get on top early, you never know - the crowd might grow quiet. "It has been a shock to all the players," Owens said. The squad has been galvanised and come together, and I am sure you will see that on Saturday [Six Nations](/topic/six-nations) continues in Cardiff this afternoon as two old rivals collide in what is sure to be a bruising Test clash.

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What TV channel is Wales vs England rugby on? Six Nations kick-off ... (Bristol Live)

After talk of a Wales player strike cancelling the fixture, the Six Nations match will go ahead in Cardiff on Saturday afternoon.

A win at Twickenham against Italy last time out will have provided a welcome boost, but the Cardiff atmosphere is a unique challenge for any visiting side. However, with the distractions in the build-up it is less than ideal preparation for what is a huge match. Wales have conceded 69 points across two matches so far, and having only scored 17 it looks bad at present for a side who were ranked number one in the world and winning grand slams just a few years ago. Ollie Chessum, 6. Ollie Lawrence, 11. Tomos Williams, 1. Owen Williams, 9. Replacements: 16. Slipping to ninth in the world, they are at their lowest ebb for a long time, but with England in town there is sure to be added motivation. With a fervent atmosphere expected in Cardiff, it could prove to be the perfect motivation for Wales to turn their form around, but with England building under Steve Borthwick it will be a fascinating test. The match will be broadcast live on the BBC, with coverage from Cardiff beginning at 4pm - Welsh language viewers can watch the match on S4C. England will be hoping to build on the momentum of their win against Italy with a trip to Cardiff on Saturday to face a Wales side who will be hurting from successive defeats to open their campaign.

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Wales vs England - Six Nations: Red and White's look to build on ... (The Sun)

WALES are hosting England in a massive Six Nations clash today.Though the game was in doubt this week as Wales' players had threatened to pull off a s.

Wales 10-15 England Wales 10-8 England Wales 10-13 England Wales 10-20 England - Result: Wales 10-20 England

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Wales v England live updates (WalesOnline)

Wales are hoping to recover from heavy defeats by Ireland and Scotland, while England are looking for their first win in Cardiff for six years as Steve ...

Penalty to Wales as England are pinged for collapsing the scrum. Wales look like they have to go wide, but don't and ultimately are penalised for not rolling away. It's been quiet inside the Principality Stadium so far. “I think we can be critical of ourselves in terms of creating a lot of problems for ourselves by not being accurate in key moments. We’re not there yet, but we’re going in the right direction." We drew a line in the sand on Wednesday and we’re not using that as an excuse.” “Every game in a Welsh shirt is a must-win. "It’s an area we do a lot of work on and keep practising. That was part of the conversation I had with Joe Hawkins in the week. We’ve got to marry the two together. The strength, power and fitness will have a big impact on performance.” The game soon became a real dogfight with just five points separating two teams who desperately wanted the win.

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Wales v England live stream: How to watch Six Nations from anywhere (Rugby World)

Watching a Wales v England live stream you expect fireworks – players will be aware of history between the teams, but this year there's an added layer...

It’s $41 per month but the first seven days are free and you can cancel at any time. Six Nations live stream: How to watch from Asia However, this is a fixture in which Wales have historically risen to the occasion. Six Nations live stream: How to watch from Australia Six Nations live stream: How to watch from South Africa You can try it out for a month for free or sign up for an annual plan and get three months free. Just search for the app on any device, phone or console you have. Six Nations live stream: How to watch from Europe Wales players threatened to strike over contract disputes with the Wales Rugby Union. Six Nations live stream: How to watch from the UK They also have an amazing app that works on almost all your smart devices. But this year the fixture has an added layer to it, due to the game almost not going ahead.

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Wales vs England live stream: Watch Six Nations Rugby for FREE (Digital Trends)

The Six Nation Rugby Championship is a premier sporting event, and we've got a way to watch the Wales vs England live stream for free.

[best VPN services](https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/best-vpn/), and pairing it with a streaming TV service like FuboTV will allow you to watch Wales vs England from anywhere just as you would in your own home. [Watch the England vs Wales live stream on Sling TV](#dt-heading-watch-the-england-vs-wales-live-stream-on-sling-tv) [Watch the England vs Wales live stream on FuboTV](#dt-heading-watch-the-england-vs-wales-live-stream-on-fubotv) [Watch the England vs Wales live stream on Peacock TV](#dt-heading-watch-the-england-vs-wales-live-stream-on-peacock-tv) [Watch the England vs Wales live stream on Hulu with Live TV](#dt-heading-watch-the-england-vs-wales-live-stream-on-hulu-with-live-tv) [Watch the England vs Wales live stream on YouTube with Live TV](#dt-heading-watch-the-england-vs-wales-live-stream-on-youtube-with-live-tv) [Watch the England vs Wales live stream from abroad with a VPN](#dt-heading-watch-the-england-vs-wales-live-stream-from-abroad-with-a-vpn) Watch the England vs Wales live stream on Sling TV [Sling TV](https://www.digitaltrends.com/home-theater/everything-you-need-to-know-about-sling-tv/) doesn’t offer access to the Wales vs England live stream with one of its base plans, but you can watch the match on Sling TV if you add a Peacock subscription to one. Watch the England vs Wales live stream on Hulu with Live TV [Hulu with Live TV](https://www.digitaltrends.com/home-theater/what-is-hulu-plus-live-tv/) will get you access to NBC and its other channels, and will be a popular place to watch the Wales vs England live stream. With NBC networks as part of its offering, YouTube TV will be a great place to watch the Wales vs England live stream, and because it offers a free trial, it’s also one of the few places new subscribers will be able to watch for free. Streaming services love to impose geographic restriction on live sporting events, but a virtual private network is a great way to work around them. Watch the England vs Wales live stream on Peacock TV [Peacock TV](https://www.digitaltrends.com/movies/what-is-peacock/) is going to be the place you want to be if you’re looking to catch the Six Nations rugby matches live, and this includes Wales vs England. Additionally, FuboTV is the place to go if you want to watch the Wales vs England live stream for free, as there is a [FuboTV free trial](https://www.digitaltrends.com/dtdeals/fubotv-free-trial/) available for new subscribers to take advantage of. Things can get a little messy if you’re looking to catch the Wales vs England live stream from abroad. Watch the England vs Wales live stream on FuboTV [FuboTV](https://www.digitaltrends.com/home-theater/fubotv-channels-pricing-features/) is a great option for watching the Wales vs England because it offers NBC and several of its family of channels as part of its service. The Six Nations Championship is an annual rugby tournament, and one of the most anticipated matches is Wales vs England. Hulu with Live TV doesn’t offer a free trial, but there is a [Hulu free trial](https://www.digitaltrends.com/movies/hulu-free-trial/). NBC owns the television rights to the tournament, and is using its Peacock TV streaming platform to broadcast the Wales vs England live stream.

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Prince Harry 'compares notes' on parenting with England rugby star ... (Mirror.co.uk)

James Haskell, who recently welcomed daughter Bodhi with wife Chloe Madeley, says he regularly is in contact with Prince Harry about parenting and defended ...

Promoted Stories James and wife Chloe, 35, who married in 2018, are still adjusting to being a family of three. Rugby ace James Haskell has opened up about being a new dad, and says he regularly swaps parenting stories with

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Wales vs England - Six Nations: Red and White's look to build on ... (The Sun)

WALES are hosting England in a massive Six Nations clash today.Though the game was in doubt this week as Wales' players had threatened to pull off a s.

Wales 10-15 England Wales 10-8 England Wales 10-13 England Wales 10-20 England - Result: Wales 10-20 England

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Wales v England: Six Nations 2023 – live (The Guardian)

Minute-by-minute report: After a difficult build-up, can Wales rally themselves for a win over England? Join Lee Calvert.

The first scrum of the game is a Wales one on halfway, but Ref Raynal blows up and awards a free kick to England for early engagement by the home pack. Some tidy drills from both sides; England with the kick-off exit then Wales with a sensible lineout and kick in return. After that there’s a couple of two-passes-out attacks from Wales that are too slow and too flat (and not a very good idea to start with), that England eventually clamp onto at the breakdown to win a penalty. The ball is very quickly recycled and there’s a four on two overlap for Dombrandt to fire a pass to Watson who finishes well in the left corner. The backs are busy with the ball, lots of fast hands and pop passes before Sinckler blocks Tipuric to give Wales a penalty. Wales put some phases together in the England half, twenty of them in fact, the best moment coming when Rees-Zammit loops off his wing to take the ball through a hole and in behind. Tomos Williams quick taps a penalty at a scrum and feeds the ball left into his backline, but as the tackle completes Wales can’t resource the clearout (again) and it’s penalty to England (again). The ball is back in Wales hands as the clock goes into the red and the possession enters the England 22. This allows England to cross into the Wales half and up to the line with some threat before Tipuric clamps on with one of his specials to win a penalty. After some time, Wales are back in the England half and a knock-on from the visitors will give a scrum to the home side. On the latest take by Williams he takes a knock to his hip and he’s off and replaced by Dan Biggar. The message at half-time was to stay in the arm wrestle, but we gave away some critical turnovers and a few dropped balls at the wrong time.

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Wales v England Six Nations 2023: BBC commentators and how to ... (LondonWorld)

Who will be commentating on the Wales v England Six Nations game at Cardiff's Principality Stadium today and how to watch.

Kick off for the game being held on Wales’ home turf, the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, is at 4.55pm. She will be joined in the studio by famous rugby union faces Martin Johnson, Sam Warburton, John Barclay and Tommy Bowe. It was Ireland though who kicked off their first game as number one in the World Rugby Union rankings. This is the 24th Six Nations Championship to be contested by the national teams of England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland and Wales. ITV will be showing every England, France, Ireland and Italy home game while all of Scotland and Wales’ home fixtures will air on the BBC. For those who can’t watch from the stands, you don’t have to miss a minute of the action.

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Wales vs. England live score, updates, highlights as two of rugby's ... (Sporting News)

Wales welcome England in their third match of the 2023 Six Nations after a turbulent week in which the game was almost called off due to a player strike.

It's a fair distance, but the captain has no issues, and slots the ball between the sticks to give England a three-point lead. The backline is an exciting one, with the return of free-scoring winger Louis Rees-Zammit, and a debut at No.13 for young centre Mason Grady. There are a number of changes in the pack too. 90 mins from kick-off: Welcome to live coverage of this eagerly-anticipated Six Nations clash, as old rivals Wales and England do battle in Cardiff. Electric winger Louis Rees-Zammit is also back in the side, and will be hoping for some success in wide areas. He's trapped out wide and the forwards arrive to help, but Chessum is penalised for obstruction! Sinckler hits and spins to crash over amongst a sea of bodies, and the referee sees that the ball is down and awards the points! Halfpenny adds the two, and as quick as a flash, Wales lead in Cardiff! Farrell's inside ball to Malins sends the winger racing through the middle, and he's take down 10 metres from the posts. It's recycled at speed, and Dombrandt's cut-out pass gives Watson space to dive in at the corner and score!! 38 mins: Wales build pressure and enter double figures for number of phases with the ball. 47 mins: Watson returns a Wales kick and beats Rees-Zammit around the outside to find space down the left edge.

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England player ratings vs Wales: 2023 Six Nations - Ruck (RUCK.co.uk)

Check out the England player ratings vs Wales from Steve Borthwick's third match in charge as he headed to Cardiff..

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Wales vs England LIVE: Six Nations score and updates from Cardiff (The Independent)

The Cardiff roar will be key as the Red Rose come into the Principality Stadium eager to heap more misery on Warren Gatland and the Welsh rugby crisis. The ...

England are moving nearer and nearer to putting Wales awway but still the hosts stay in it! An error from Leigh Halfpenny, but Justin Tipuric ensures England do not capitalise! - Nick Tompkins cannot believe the decision of Mathieu Raynal, and Louis Rees-Zammit demands an explanation, too, after England are awarded a scrum having held up a Welsh carrier on the right. Into the final throes with Wales in possession. This was clearly a contest between two flawed sides, but English wins in Wales are not won easily, and Steve Borthwick’s developing team do deserve credit for gutsing it out to get the win. We were right in the game throughout - if we look back, we probably left a couple of opportunities out there.

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Wales v England player ratings: Owen Farrell below par; Alex ... (Telegraph.co.uk)

England heaped more misery on troubled Wales in Cardiff, but who shone brightest and who had a day to forget?

8/10 Gareth Thomas felt the full weight of his shins early on as Chessum continued his rise to prominence. Building a balanced partnership with Chessum. Irrepressible in his work-rate, seemingly wanting to hammer the Welsh door down all by himself. Missed kicks, charge-downs - but the competitive venom was never in question. Farrell is a phenomenal talent but the skipper did not enjoy his best of days. Defensively, there were lapses - notably on Grady - but he has a classy touch with the ball. Immaculate in the air - his best showing so far this year - despite his maiden trip to the Principality cauldron. Looked broken off the pitch during the week but was not broken on it. His calibre in the loose has never been in question, underlining that with a frightening first-half bust. His first-half break from a tap penalty was one of few attacking highlights for the Welsh. Did not set the game alight but, given this was his Test debut, he barely put a foot wrong.

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England pile more misery on Wales in Cardiff (BBC Sport)

England heap more misery on troubled Wales with a scrappy Six Nations victory in Cardiff.

Rees-Zammit lit up the Cardiff stadium early in the second half after intercepting a loose pass from Malins to sprint away to score. This defeat means Wales will drop to 10th in the world rankings. It was Cardiff redemption for Sinckler after Wales had wound him up four years ago and forced him to be replaced early in the second half of that match. Halfpenny was given a fearsome welcome back to international rugby after he was repeatedly smashed by England tacklers as the visitors enjoyed the ascendancy in the aerial battle in the first half. England demonstrated attacking intent with Max Malins and Lawrence creating the space for Watson to dive over to score in his first international for almost two years. Wales have endured their worst start in the tournament since 2007 and have to travel to face Italy and France as they bid to avoid a first Six Nations whitewash in 20 years.

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England player ratings vs Wales | 2023 Guinness Six Nations (RugbyPass)

England player ratings live from Principality Stadium: Plenty of Steve Borthwick's charges caught the eye in a deserved Six Nations win.

Arrived with 25 minutes remaining and soon teams the scrum penalty that Farrell was unable to convert for an 18-10 lead. His energy and work rate the whole way through were admirable despite a few frustrating moments so as getting picked off near the line by Justin Tipuric. Is getting back to his disruptive best, leading his team’s tackle count and generally being a nuisance arond the field. Gave everything he had in his 65 minutes. [Owen Farrell](https://www.rugbypass.com/players/owen-farrell/) left 10 points behind him off the tee, spillage that kept the hosts alive even though their creativity seldom if ever resulted in a decent spell in the opposition’s 22. A gladiator who showed loads in his 55 minutes. The fact that he played for 73 minutes highlighted how this was his best Test yet. Needed to show more in this role than he did versus the Italians, but his kicking at times left him down. Excellent finish for his try and there was further evidence of his lovely footwork after that. Powerless to prevent the Rees-Zammit score but that and a missed 68th-minute catch couldn’t blot his report card. Here are the England player ratings: England player ratings live from Principality Stadium: Rome witnessed a humdinger of an all-frills Italy-Ireland contest but this Wales-England encounter was no less engrossing in a very different way.

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Freddie Steward covers up for England after shorts pulled down ... (Rugby World)

England full-back Freddie Steward covers up his bottom after being caught short against Wales in the early exchanges of their Six Nations clash.

[Owen Farrell celebration explained](https://www.rugbyworld.com/countries/england-countries/owen-farrell-celebration-why-does-england-captain-link-fingers-151474) [Freddie Steward: I want to be the best under high ball](https://www.rugbyworld.com/countries/england-countries/englands-freddie-steward-i-want-to-be-the-best-in-the-world-under-the-high-ball-150036) [Freddie Steward](https://www.rugbyworld.com/countries/england-countries/englands-freddie-steward-i-want-to-be-the-best-in-the-world-under-the-high-ball-150036) covers up for his team regularly but had to spare his own modesty early on against Wales after his shorts were pulled down, exposing a snazzy pair of pants.

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England rugby ace left running with his bum out as fans 'sure it's a ... (Daily Star)

England's Six Nations clash with Wales got off to an interesting start as England ace Freddie Steward showed his opponents a clean pair of cheeks when his ...

"Freddie Steward showing a clean pair of cheeks to his pursuers," a second joked. While a third added: "just saw someone’s full-on a*** in the England vs Wales game… While another added Steward had "made an a*** out of Faletau" by evading the tackle before frantically pulling his shorts back up.

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England rugby legend James Haskell says he and Prince Harry ... (Daily Mail)

Former England ace James Haskell, 37, gushed praise for Prince Harry, 38, (pictured together) and Meghan, 41, saying the duo were 'brilliant parents' to ...

The rugby player revealed he and the controversial Prince Harry 'speak every night now and again' to swap parenting tips Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, have rarely been out of the limelight since they quit as working royals England rugby legend James Haskell says he and Prince Harry 'speak every night every now and again' to swap parenting tips [James Haskell](/tvshowbiz/james-haskell/index.html) has said he and [Prince Harry](/news/prince_harry/index.html) 'speak every night every now and again' to swap parenting tips. The rugby player became friends with the controversial prince during his playing career. - Rugby player James Haskell has been swapping parenting tips with Prince Harry

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England hero Freddie Steward laughs off Six Nations tackle that ... (Mirror.co.uk)

Freddie Steward put in an impressive performance during England's 20-10 victory over Six Nations rivals Wales in Cardiff, but it was not all plain sailing ...

Steward commented: "Certainly, you always aim to be the best in the world. [BBC](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/bbc) Sport about the slip, he said: "I turned around and felt them go down and heard a big roar behind me. Steward was left running with the ball whilst trying to also pull up his fallen shorts, to the delight of the Cardiff crowd who let out a big roar following his wardrobe malfunction. Just two minutes into the match Steward looked to carry the ball from deep and evaded Taulupe Faletau in the process. [England](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/england-rugby-union-team) star Freddie Steward saw the funny side of having his bum exposed to the 74,500-strong crowd at the Principality Stadium during his country's clash with rivals Wales. Second half tries from Kyle Sinckler and Ollie Lawrence ensure and a conversion from Farrell ensured it was England who left the Welsh capital with the points.

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Kyle Sinckler strikes for England to compound Wales' miserable week (The Guardian)

Kyle Sinckler, Ollie Lawrence and Anthony Watson were England's try-scorers as Steve Borthwick's side won 20-10 at Wales.

The game just needed a signature moment, something to elevate it in the memory. Prior to the game, to borrow James Hook’s splendid radio description, the home captain, Ken Owens, appeared in need of a hot chocolate and some Calpol after a draining week, and there was scant on-field respite available. England started better and were already 8-0 up after 18 minutes, courtesy of a sharp try in the left corner by Watson, back in England’s XV for the first time in two years. When the ball was not being ping-ponged in the air between the two halves, England’s rush defence was looking more cohesive and organised after two more weeks in each other’s company. Borthwick’s side were equally indebted to tries from Anthony Watson and Kyle Sinckler as well as a masterful man of the match performance under the high ball by the full-back Freddie Steward. This was a dogfight between two desperate teams, both committed to emerging victorious by whatever means available, and a try count of three to one in the visitors’ favour was ultimately the game’s second-most telling statistic.

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Wales player ratings vs England - 2023 Guinness Six Nations (RugbyPass)

Wales player ratings: It's not been an easy few weeks for Welsh rugby. With fans unsure whether the England game would go ahead 72 hours...

[Dan Biggar](https://www.rugbypass.com/players/dan-biggar/) – 5.5 [Tommy Reffell](https://www.rugbypass.com/players/tommy-reffell/) – 5.5 [Justin Tipuric](https://www.rugbypass.com/players/justin-tipuric/) – 5.5 [Christ Tshiunza](https://www.rugbypass.com/players/christ-tshiunza/) – 5.5 Jones was excellent at set-piece and made some truly fantastic clearouts when he had no right. Not mind-blowing, but good. Williams wasn’t bad by any means, but a couple of not-quite-perfect passes allowed England the opportunity to get off the line. Looked to kick on the front foot and pulled the trigger at the right moments. Had a dream start to the second half committing daylight robbery on Malins. Looked confident on debut – slipped out of a tackle to set Adams free early on and forced an error from Ollie Lawrence. [Louis Rees-Zammit](https://www.rugbypass.com/players/louis-rees-zammit/) – 5.5 Wales were beaten by a better England team today.

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Rugby patrons Prince William and Kate Middleton meet Wales and ... (Daily Mail)

Prince William, 40, and Kate, 41, watched the two groups battle it out in a Six Nations clash yesterday at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff.

'A lot of us senior players in Welsh rugby have experienced this before. Kate first debuted this striking coat in 2018 and has reached for it many times since; all the proof we need that it's a timeless addition to any wardrobe! Less well known is her love of rugby. [Princess of Wales](/news/kate_middleton/index.html) have offered a glimpse behind the scenes of their meetings with the Wales and England rugby teams yesterday. Bring on the next 40 minutes.' Black, suede ankle boots completed the look.

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Kate Middleton visits England rugby changing room as behind-the ... (Mirror.co.uk)

Prince William and Kate Middleton could be seen beaming in behind-the-scenes pictures they shared after they visited the England and Wales locker rooms ...

She is known as being one of the The mum-of-three looked incredible in a custom-made, recycled red-and-white houndstooth coat by one of her favourite designers Catherine Walker. Bring on the next 40 minutes." [sportiest members of the royal family](https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/proof-kate-middleton-sportiest-royal-25055629). Kate, who is patron of Rugby Football Union (RFU) and Rugby Football League (RFL) and her husband William, patron of the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU), were both beaming as they chatted to the teams. [William](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/prince-william) could be seen chatting to members of the Welsh team, fellow enthusiast Kate could be seen posing for pictures with an English rugby player.

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Prince William and Kate's rugby rivalry, England controversy and the ... (WalesOnline)

The Prince and Princess of Wales will both have an interest in the Wales v England Six Nations game.

Prince William visited Wales for the Six Nations in 2020, joining nearly 74,000 fans at the Principality Stadium. However, when it comes to rugby, Prince William has cheered Wales on in past Wales v England games. Kate, meanwhile, was announced as patron of England's Rugby Football League and the Rugby Football Union in 2022. Following Kate's appointment to the roles, she met players from England's men's and women's squads at Twickenham ahead of the Six Nations last year. Prince William is patron of the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) and the Welsh Rugby Charitable Trust. He came under fire last year after meeting the England team and telling them: “I’m really here to point out that the rest of the country is behind you. Kate was the first member of the Royal Family to officially receive one of the Sussexes' past patronages when she took on the role. She joked they just "wanted to make you aware” before carrying out the move and saying, “oh, I’m so sorry” before Kate and her host burst into laughter. In that year, the WRU even created the Prince William Cup, where Wales and South Africa contested the trophy to celebrate 100 years of rugby rivalry between the nations. Saturday's game was only given the go-ahead after the threat of a Wales players' strike was averted less than 72 hours before kick-off. The Prince and Princess of Wales were accompanied by their son, Prince George, at a Wales v England match in Twickenham last year - and The Prince and Princess of Wales - William and Kate - will both have a vested interest in Wales v England at the Principality Stadium on Saturday.

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Kate pictured bantering with England rugby team in locker room ... (Yahoo News UK)

The Prince and Princess of Wales have shared images of them both meeting England and Wales rugby players after the teams' Six Nations clash in Cardiff.

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