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Mick Cleary

Mick Cleary: 'England proved they are more than a limited, functional side'

In embracing attacking rugby, Steve Borthwick has proven himself to his players and the wider public.

Analysis
Bryn Palmer

Can Townsend's Scotland find balm for festering Irish sore?

Scotland's resilience will face the ultimate test against opponents who have won their last nine meetings.

Analysis
Pat McCarry

How 'Connacht man' Bundee Aki took the world by storm

The Ireland centre has laid waste to the biggest and meanest international opponents.

Analysis
Francisco Isaac

Rugby Europe's finals day promises to be spectacle to remember

Houdinis and clairvoyants converge on the city of love as the Rugby Europe Championship culminates in style.

Opinion
Sam Larner

Are Wales on track to complete a successful rebuild?

Warren Gatland picked a callow, inexperienced side for this year's Six Nations and the jury is out whether their rebuild is on tra…

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Alasdair Mackenzie

Stephen Varney: 'I would wake up in the morning and feel physically sick'

Italy's scrum-half on how he has overcome mental health issues to play a key role in the Azzurri revival

Opinion
Gregor Paul

Crusaders won't be contenders without a top-class fly-half

The loss of Richie Mo'unga has dealt the serial Super Rugby champions a grievous blow.

Opinion
Garry Doyle

'Don't get your Twickers in a twist'

Yes, Ireland's standards dipped, but the panic following their last-gasp loss to England is over the top.

Analysis
Gavin Mortimer

France used to fear England - have the tables turned?

Will the ghosts of Le Crunches past haunt Fabien Galthie's team in transition on a red-hot Saturday night in Lyon?

Opinion
Neil Squires

'Borthwick may conclude George Martin is now indispensable'

All the best teams have an enforcer’s presence and in George Martin, England have a natural

Opinion
Graham Simmons

The Last Chance Saloon

The final furlong is in sight and every nation will be stretching every sinew in order to depart this Six Nations with a pocketful…

Analysis
Nick Bishop

How petit general Le Garrec inspired Jekyll-and-Hyde France

The Racing 92 tyro's Cardiff masterclass eased the pressure on his truculent coach Fabien Galthie.

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