Six Nations: The Dublin debacle that cannot be repeated
Casual rugby fans were left befuddled as Italy were reduced to 13-men and rugby aficionados were left scrambling for the rule book…
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Analysis
England stutter to victory but are still in the Six Nations running
England get the job done after narrowly beating an improving Wales side, while Scotland lick their wounds after a French mauling a…
Analysis
Scotland bank on fortress Murrayfield to repel Grand Slam chasers France
All eyes will be on Murrayfield as Grand Slam hopefuls attempt to continue their winning run against a Scotland side desperate to …
Interview
David Corkery: 'I really worry about the head. I got knocked out and seconds later I was playing again'
The former Ireland backrow was a star at the 1995 World Cup but as a guinea pig of early professionalism the repeated blows have h…
Analysis
Ben Kay: 'Any lesser player may have been written off by now, but not Manu'
The England World Cup winner faced Wales on six occasions but he knows Wales have the wherewithal to unsettle an England team who …
Analysis
How Shaun Edwards' France have gained the upper hand on defence
Shaun Edwards has led a defensive revolution with Les Bleus.
Analysis
Six Nations: Tuilagi storms back into the Six Nations reckoning
The return of Manu Tuilagi has lifted the spirits of England fans while rugby mourns the passing of Steve Black and fans rage abou…
Interview
Seb Davies: 'England will be a great challenge but we're relishing it'
The multi-skilled Cardiff second-row has been in fine form this season and is forcing his way into the Wales squad at the right ti…
Analysis
Emmanuel Macron hoping for a Grand Slam election bounce
Sport and politics do mix, and sometimes decide elections, which is why Emmanuel Macron is praying for French success in the Six N…
Opinion
Stilted Super Rugby Pacific kicks off exactly when needed
Super Rugby Pacific is finally here - even it's not quite in the format everyone was hoping for.
Opinion
Coronation of Josh Lord has jumbled the pecking order of NZ's locks
Spare a thought for the likes of Mitch Dunshea, Quinten Strange and Pari Pari Parkinson.
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Springbok prop idol Trevor Nyakane revelling in his French leave
Trevor Nyakane may have won a World Cup and a Lions Series but after a move to French aristocrats Racing 92, his ambition remains …
