Analysis
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.
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How 'Connacht man' Bundee Aki took the world by storm
The Ireland centre has laid waste to the biggest and meanest international opponents.
Analysis
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
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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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
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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
'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
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
'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
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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
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.
Opinion
2.6 million reasons why Wallabies review had to be released
Rugby Australia had no choice but to release the findings of their 2023 review, but will the lessons be heeded?
