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  "publishedAt": "2026-02-25T21:42:17.000Z",
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    "Mike Tindall branded 'embarrassing' following controversial statement after England's defeat",
    "Major police update issued on Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrest after officers raid Royal Lodge",
    "William makes first appearance since admitting he was 'not in a calm state' after Andrew's arrest",
    "The GB News Editorial Charter"
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  "textContent": "\n\n\nMike Tindall has been wearing a \"Make England Great Again\" hat during a recent podcast appearance.\n\nThe former England rugby star, who is married to Princess Anne's daughter, Zara Tindall, wore the hat while speaking on his The Good, The Bad & The Rugby show._**__**_\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nReminiscent of the Donald Trump campaign hat, which features the wording \"Make America Great Again\", Mike, 47, sported the accessory as he discussed England's recent performances at the Six Nations.\n\nThe Princess Royal's son-in-law predicted England would win all five of their matches in this year's tournament, but Steve Borthwick's side has only won one out of three so far.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nTRENDING\n\nStories\n\nVideos\n\nYour Say\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nThe ex-England captain sparked controversy after claiming Ireland \"didn't have to do anything\" to secure their commanding 42-21 Six Nations triumph over England at Twickenham.\n\nThe 2003 World Cup winner claimed Mr Borthwick's team effectively gave their opponents the win due to a poor performance.\n\n\"They were desperate to win that game, and I think a few of their individuals stood up and had great games,\" Mike said.\n\n\"But, and there is a big but in this, they did not have to do anything to win that game. It was all given to them by England.\"\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n### LATEST DEVELOPMENTS\n\n\n\n\n  * Mike Tindall branded 'embarrassing' following controversial statement after England's defeat\n  * Major police update issued on Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrest after officers raid Royal Lodge\n  * William makes first appearance since admitting he was 'not in a calm state' after Andrew's arrest\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nMike supported his claim by highlighting England's statistical superiority throughout the match. He noted they recorded more metres gained, defenders beaten, carries, dominant carries and possession.\n\nHowever, the 47-year-old expressed particular concern about his former team's lack of urgency at the breakdown, observing that the ball frequently spilt out uncontrolled to scrum-half Alex Mitchell.\n\n\"The amount of times the ball flew out the back to Mitchell, it rolled out the back. It wasn't controlled,\" he said, contrasting England's sluggish support play with Wales's more committed approach in their narrow defeat to Scotland.\n\nThe comments have faced significant backlash on social media, with rugby fans dismissing Mike's analysis as mere sour grapes after Ireland's record-margin victory at the home of English rugby.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nOne Irish supporter branded the comments \"embarrassing\", suggesting Mike was simply attempting to console himself after his pre-tournament predictions of a title decider fell flat.\n\nA South African fan described the take as inflammatory, writing: \"That's a hot take if I ever saw one. England allowed themselves to get blitzed…? Give credit where it's due!\"\n\nAnother observer noted England is long overdue for a victory against Ireland, who have dominated the fixture in recent years.\n\nFrom an Irish perspective, the performance at Allianz Stadium served as a powerful reminder that reports of Andy Farrell's side being in decline had been greatly overstated.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nThe visitors controlled proceedings across all facets of the game, producing exceptional attacking rugby whilst defending stoutly whenever England threatened their line.\n\nThe result has effectively ended any lingering English hopes of claiming the championship title.\n\nNo fixtures are scheduled this weekend in the Six Nations to allow players recovery time.\n\nAction resumes on Friday, March 6, when Ireland hosts Wales, while England travels to Rome for a crucial encounter against Italy.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n**Our Standards:The GB News Editorial Charter**",
  "title": "Mike Tindall wears 'Make England Great Again' hat during podcast appearance"
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