Why Ireland are 'overwhelming' Six Nations title favourites

Thursday, 20 February 2025 (3 days ago)
Six Nations Rugby Special pundit Chris Ashton and BBC rugby union correspondent Chris Jones explain why Ireland are "overwhelming" title favourites after the opening two rounds of the Six Nations.

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