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.
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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.
Opinion
'Diversity is a strength. It’s improved Italy’s rugby and I'm all for it.'
Italian nationalism has risen in recent years and coincides with the resurgence of the Azzurri. Are the two linked?
Opinion
Is Antoine Dupont the best in the world or simply out of this world?
England wing Tommy Freeman described Antoine Dupont as 'human' but his peerless performances suggest he's otherworldly
Opinion
Rome beckons as defining day of days for Gatland and Wales
A deflating start in Paris makes Wales' visit to Rome one potentially 'laden with consequences'.
Analysis
When will France learn to win away from home?
The all-consuming demands of the Top 14 may actually harm the 'golden generation' and their quest to lift the Webb Ellis Cup.
Interview
McKellar preaches patience as Rebel recruits bolster Waratahs hopes
The addition of six Wallabies including Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii has raised expectations for last year's basement dwellers.
Opinion
Is the age of the supersized wing over?
Jonah Lomu brought the advent of the behemoth on the wing but a new raft of jet-heeled, smaller wings has taken hold
Interview
Sacking Twickenham would reignite Shaun Edwards' Lions dream
The defence guru pledged he would 'swim to Australia' for a place on Andy Farrell's staff. Another rearguard action this weekend w…
