Interview
'Sam's in the driving seat' - Kearney backs Prendergast for Ireland start
Irish great Rob Kearney explains why Sam Prendergast should start at fly-half ahead of Jack Crowley.
Analysis
'Defence has become an afterthought in the Premiership - and England may fail upwards as a result'
The free-flowing, extroverted Premiership may have grave consequences for Steve Borthwick's England defence.
Features
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George Turner: 'Scotland, as a core group, believe they can win it. They should do well'
With his own Test career on hold in Japan, George Turner says Scotland have the right environment for success.
Opinion
Mick Cleary: Five things Steve Borthwick has to do in Girona
There is little room for error in England's preparation for the 2025 Six Nations and the pressure is on them to find an upturn in …
Analysis
Comeback kings and Champions Cup boost French morale for Six Nations
Two returning players and French teams' results in Europe put Les Bleus in good heart despite injuries.
Analysis
Why factory-fitted scrum-halves are pouring off the French production line
How has the French game and its culture crafted such a brilliant vintage of petits generals?
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Davit Niniashvili: 'Georgia can qualify for the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals'
The Lyon speedster is at the forefront of a new generation of searing talent which could spur his national team to new heights.
Star Columns
Jack Crowley answers doubters, before Sam Prendergast stakes his claim
Jack Crowley's composure and Sam Prendergast's cameo bode well for Ireland while Robbie Henshaw remains a Lions contender.
Why Joseph-Aukuso Sua'ali'i must not become Folau 2.0
Joe Schmidt needs time - and patience - to mould and tutor his shiny new rugby league recruit.
Are the All Blacks playing the retention game and losing?
New Zealand rugby has seen at first a trickle but now a steady flow of talent going offshore to hurt them where it counts
Analysis
Is the overlap dying in modern rugby?
The development of rugby's best defences may have rendered the aesthetically pleasing overlap obsolete.
Patience the watchword for Wales as sobering reality dawns
Warren Gatland's wish for more muscular players will not be quickly - or easily - satisfied.
Will the withdrawal of the ‘top 20’ devalue France’s tour of New Zealand?
In resting Antoine Dupont and the rest of his 'premiums', has Fabien Galthie undermined a mouth-watering voyage?
Interviews
Aphelele Fassi: 'I gave up on myself, I would wake up exhausted with no plan'
The full-back's spectacular comeback has been one of the greatest success stories in a blockbuster year for the Springboks.
Junior Kpoku: 'My goal is to fight for an England place at the 2027 World Cup.'
The U20 World Championship-winning lock on his life in Paris, Henry Pollock and learning from the 'big dogs'
Jordi Murphy: 'If you drop your output by even 5 per cent, there’s someone else ready to go.'
The former Ireland backrow hopes to use his experience to help guide the next generation and learn from his mistakes
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Salmaan Moerat: 'I’ve not really processed the magnitude of leading the Springboks'
The politically engaged first Muslim captain of South Africa is unique in his background, ability and leadership credentials.
Opinion
Whisper it, but are Scotland dark horses for the Six Nations?
Ireland and France are expected to tear into each other for tournament glory but Scotland are quietly building up a head of steam
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