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Mark Orders

Gatland defiant but Welsh rugby no nearer escape route with Springboks looming

No one is expecting Wales to beat South Africa but the performance will go a long way to proving Gatland retains the faith of his …

Analysis
Nick Bishop

Why England's defence of the realm has crumbled without Felix Jones

The Irishman's abrupt departure left his players reeling and confused about their new rearguard action.

Opinion
Daniel Gallan

'Steve Borthwick hung his troops out to dry - he should take some blame'

The England head coach shoulders some responsibility for his side's disappointing autumn results.

Opinion
Gregor Paul

Despite defeat in Paris, the real reason the All Blacks are feeling upbeat

Signs of progress for Scott Robertson and a resurgent Australia are reasons for optimism for an All Blacks collective

Opinion
Neil Squires

'England's blanket of despair feels overdone - they are not a team in freefall'

For all the doom and gloom, small fixes would take Steve Borthwick's team from the funeral parlour to the parade ring.

Opinion
Jamie Lyall

Why Freddy Douglas has played for Scotland before Edinburgh

It seems puzzling that a 19-year-old flanker should make his Test debut before seeing any action for his club.

Opinion
Brett McKay

Key Wallabies trio running hot a year after being left in cold

Tom Wright, Len Ikitau and Noah Lolesio are playing their best rugby just over a year after being frozen out by Eddie Jones.

Opinion
Gavin Mortimer

'Lightweight' Premiership not preparing England players for Test rugby

England's top-flight is turning out soft players incapable of withstanding the pressures of international rugby.

Opinion
Owain Jones

Sadness pervades as Gatland stands on the brink of Welsh exit

With the Springboks coming to town, and an 11-game losing streak expected to become 12, there are calls for change in Wales

Analysis
Nick Bishop

How leviathan Will Skelton and the Wallabies reversed the World Cup fiasco

The La Rochelle juggernaut made his tour debut in Cardiff, and laid waste to the home pack en route to a victory laden with reveng…

Opinion
Pat McCarry

Jack Crowley answers doubters, before Sam Prendergast stakes his claim

Jack Crowley's composure and Sam Prendergast's cameo bode well for Ireland while Robbie Henshaw remains a Lions contender.

Analysis
Nick Bishop

'Passionate reunion of France and New Zealand shows Fabien Galthie is wrong to rest his stars'

Saturday's blockbuster under the Parisian lights rekindled the love affair between two great - and very different - rugby nations.

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