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Tony Johnson

World Rugby's rankings only paint half a picture

There’s always something that's left to be desired by the World Rugby rankings.

Jamie Lyall

Six Nations: Team of the championship

Over 15 Tests, hundreds of players thrust themselves into action in front of watching millions but only the peerless 15 could make…

Analysis
Nick Bishop

Six Nations highlights changes needed for the modern scrum

As a platform for constructive play, the scrum has become an afterthought.

Opinion
Graham Simmons

France light up the Six Nations leaving England to search for answers

The 2022 Six Nations left France rejuvenated, Italy in dreamland and Ireland sensing firm progress, however on the flip side, Engl…

Analysis
Jamie Lyall

Six Nations: Controversy and collapse mire Scotland again

After a tame and error-laden Six Nations blighted by another team culture issue, Scotland have more uncomfortable questions to ans…

Opinion
David Beresford

French resistance? Non, this is a French renaissance

Les Bleus stand on the cusp of history this evening at the Stade de France with only Eddie Jones' England standing in their way of…

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Owain Jones

Six Nations: The Italian job awaits for prop idol Dillon Lewis

The Wales tighthead packs down against Italy knowing competition is stronger than ever but that bodes well as Wayne Pivac builds d…

Analysis
Eoin Connolly

Rugby starts to emerge from the pandemic's financial abyss

Rugby's financial landscape is starting to evolve as the world emerges slowly from a global pandemic and it is set to change irrev…

Interview
Craig Lewis

Ruan Ackermann primed and ready for the next level

The Gloucester No 8 has made over 100 appearances for his club and his form this season has warranted questions over whether he is…

Analysis
Garry Doyle   Jamie Lyall   Owain Jones

Six Nations: Charlie Ewels pays the ultimate price to set-up classic encounter

England fade late in a compelling Six Nations clash, Wales give France a mighty fright and Saracens learn to win without their sup…

Analysis
Jamie Lyall

Scotland need to arrest Six Nations slide and regain momentum

Gregor Townsend has plenty of raw talent at his disposal yet consistency eludes his Scotland squad and that is a source of great f…

Garry Doyle

Six Nations: The resurrection men

How Ireland became a refuge for the coaches who presided over England’s doomed 2015 World Cup

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