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Wales need to back up Ireland performance and rattle Scotland's self-belief
Matt Sherratt put a spring in the step of every Welsh supporter against Ireland but he is wary of any regression up in Edinburgh
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The numbers show Super Rugby Pacific just got even tougher
Games are faster, defences more stretched, and coaches more challenged in the early throes of the new campaign.
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25 Six Nations Memorable Moments: 10 to 6
Wales rock England, Scotland banish hoodoo, and France and Ireland end Grand Slam waits among our next five iconic moments.
Analysis
Will Vern Cotter succumb to second season Blues in Auckland?
'Stern Vern' has infused the champions with renewed steel, but can he continue to steer the franchise onwards?
Analysis
The revitalised Australians are pushing a Super Rugby revival
Super Rugby may be 'shrinking to glory', and the Australians are the driving force behind an enticing new season.
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25 Six Nations Memorable Moments: 15 to 11
Dupont's freakish power, O'Driscoll's genius, Scotland's sensational comeback and a Croke Park cracker feature in our next five o…
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Why moving Tommy Freeman to centre could ignite England's attack
Steve Borthwick may profit handsomely from getting the ball into the Northampton fulcrum's hands more often than he can on the win…
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New Zealand's coaching drain weakens the All Blacks
Clayton McMillan's departure to Munster is the latest in a long line of talented coaches leaving New Zealand and is a concern to t…
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25 Six Nations Memorable Moments: 20 to 16
Capuozzo’s sizzling break, Robinson's electric sidestep and Gatland's third Grand Slam feature among the second five of the tour…
Analysis
How Australian rugby can combine gourmet home cooking and the overseas 'takeaway'
Player 'hubs' in Europe, coupled with the rise of domestic franchises, can pave the way towards a bright Wallaby future.
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25 Six Nations Memorable Moments: 25 to 21
Bouthier's 90m boot, Zebo's fancy footwork and Hodge's gala day feature among the first five of the tournament's most iconic momen…
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The immovable object and the irresistible force
All roads lead to Dublin this weekend as France attempt to blur Ireland's copybook and deprive them of a precious Grand Slam
