Opinion
Jack Conan: A Lion longer in the tooth, but bearing his claws
Often deployed from the bench, the Leinster juggernaut is timing his run perfectly for the tour of Australia.
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Western Force and ACT Brumbies looking for signs of progress in Super Rugby Pacific
The capitulation of the Melbourne Rebels have meant the rest of the Australian franchises have strengthened and expectations have …
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From an uncertain position, Barrett and McKenzie are the All Blacks' key playmakers
They may once have felt unwanted by the national setup, but the two playmakers are now front and centre in the New Zealand backlin…
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Brendan Fanning: 'It doesn’t matter how good or bad Wales are, what can Ireland do for themselves?'
Simon Easterby's men are odds on to lift a third consecutive Six Nations but it doesn't mean they can rest on their laurels
Opinion
Sherratt parachuted in to inspire Wales as Gatland heads for inglorious exit
Wales have reached a nadir and action had to be taken, leaving a proud rugby nation in search of positivity and hope
Analysis
How England's Le Crunch success creates Lions conundrums
As England prevail, Rugby Australia and the British and Irish Lions face seminal decisions with the series looming large.
Opinion
France lack killer instinct of champions after dose of rugby ‘yips’
A lack of execution under pressure made France's defeat by England the most demoralising of Fabien Galthié’s reign.
Analysis
How the England firm of 'Smith & Smith' toppled France
Steve Borthwick's new playmaking axis had a huge bearing on a seminal English win on Saturday evening.
Opinion
Warren Gatland's Roman raid goes awry as he prepares to meet his fate
Wales have dropped to their lowest ever ranking and face a battle not to lose 17 Tests in a row. Something has to change
Opinion
'Answering intractable Irish Question will befuddle better teams than Scotland'
With 10 points in the bag already, and an historic three-peat on offer, this Six Nations is Ireland's to lose.
Opinion
Mick Cleary: 'England are back in the fight, no longer the object of scorn.'
Just when hope was starting to drain from England's fans at Twickenham, Steve Borthwick's side pulled off a victory to lift the sp…
Opinion
Is ‘lightning rod’ Lowe edging Lions duel with Van der Merwe?
If Andy Farrell opts to take only one specialist left wing to Australia, Sunday's 'contest within a contest' may prove pivotal.
