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Opinion
Graham Simmons

Regrets, a renaissance and a rout

Round Three of the Six Nations delivered in spades as Wales looked reborn, France put on a show and England laboured to an unlikel…

Opinion
Owain Jones

Beaten but unbowed, Welsh rugby shows a defiance that suggest brighter times lie ahead

Matt Sherratt has introduced a level of positivity that has been absent from Welsh rugby for some time, but the must seize upon th…

Opinion
Mick Cleary

England’s clunky chariot desperately trying to splutter into life

England may have the Calcutta Cup back but there was little jubilation after a win which raised more questions.

Opinion
Brendan Fanning

Brendan Fanning: 'Wales have been insulted by the degree of arrogance abroad on this side of the Irish Sea.'

For Simon Easterby, a raft of changes is deemed to be manageable to overcome a Welsh side shorn of confidence and belief

Analysis
Nick Bishop

Where is the new breed of All Black 10?

The longer Richie Mo'unga remains in Japan, the greater the dearth of emerging New Zealand fly-halves seems to grow.

Opinion
Bryn Palmer

High stakes as Scotland seek historic fifth straight Calcutta Cup win

England are odds-on favourites to end their losing run against Scotland, but the visitors have reasons to believe.

Opinion
Gregor Paul

Super Rugby rolls back the years but challenges lie ahead

Super Rugby Pacific has fallen on some fallow times in recent years but there are shoots of positivity emerging but the format is …

Opinion
Neil Squires

‘Golden boy of English rugby may be destined to be frustrated super-sub'

Reduced to serving as a last-quarter game-changer would be a waste for a player with Marcus Smith's skills.

Opinion
Mark Orders

Sherratt hoping he can inspire an upturn in Welsh fortunes as Ireland loom large

As aftershocks from Warren Gatland's departure continue to be felt, Matt Sherratt is hoping some positivity can stir Wales into ac…

Opinion
Graham Simmons

Six Nations: Rivalries and realities in round three

The storied tournament is reaching the meaty middle with three thundering clashes bound to deliver drama in spades

Opinion
Brett McKay

Aussie fans need to ‘cool their jets’ despite opening clean sweep

Waratahs, Brumbies and Western Force all enjoyed dramatic opening wins in Super Rugby Pacific, but excitement should be tempered.

Opinion
Paul Williams

Why Jac Morgan is a British and Irish Lions Test starter

The Wales captain excels in a struggling team, and that should propel him to the fabled red jersey this summer.