Analysis
Is the Ireland rugby economy in a boom?
The Irish provinces have shown their potency in the Champions Cup.
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Depleted Wales left searching for positives
Wayne Pivac has a fully-loaded side and lifted the Six Nations title 12 months ago but his injury-stricken squad make a repeat unl…
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Is George Ford primed as a starter or support act?
The 77-cap England fly-half is to be parachuted back into the England squad in the wake of Owen Farrell's injury with a point to p…
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Six Nations players to watch - 2022
The venerable tournament will create new stars of the game over seven weeks and The XV has picked a clutch of players primed to ex…
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'People believe it was a fluke' - Cadan Murley's Harlequins ambition
Cadan Murley talks Premiership glory, army beginnings and house-sharing with Marcus Smith.
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Eddie Jones leading the way for a New England
Eddie Jones knows he will come under scrutiny but with a sky-high win record, he can take confidence he will be leading England to…
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It's time to embrace Japan
Greg Cooper's comments about New Zealand forging stronger relations with Japan are timely.
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Liberte, egalite, vaccine?
New laws state that professional rugby players in France are no longer free to play if they haven't been triple vaccinated
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How can Eddie Jones get the best out of Tom Curry?
Will Eddie Jones continue to employ Tom Curry in the No 8 jersey in 2022?
Analysis
Does glory or Groundhog Day beckon for Scotland?
Scotland boast an unprecedented array of talent, but will it be enough to end their brutal championship drought?
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Opportunity knocks for England's shining stars
This week will be make or break for rugby stars up and down the country with squads being named for the Six Nations and a few play…
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Protheroe given licence to thrill
The exciting Ospreys back three player has been excelling since returning to his home region after enduring family heartache
