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Interview
Claire Thomas

Tongan heart, English soul, Rekeiti Ma'asi-White aims for Test stardom

Son of a Tongan legend and former school mate of Henry Arundell, the Sale Sharks midfielder is on a rapid trajectory to internatio…

Garry Doyle

The day Martin Johnson turned right

Twenty years ago, both Ireland and England were vying for a morale-boosting Grand Slam and the England captain was in no mood for …

Analysis
Ben Smith

How Mack Hansen outclassed Duhan van der Merwe in Edinburgh

Duhan van der Merwe will long remember Mack Hansen after their Edinburgh showdown.

Opinion
Gavin Mortimer

England meet their Waterloo at the hands of irresistible French

The significance of Les Bleus's thunderous victory over England at Twickenham cannot be emphasised enough with a World Cup just mo…

Analysis
Nick Bishop

Why Noah Lolesio could be on the cusp of seizing Australia's No 10 jersey

There are already distinct signs that Stephen Larkham’s tutelage is bearing fruit for Noah Lolesio.

Analysis
Nick Bishop

How France's kicking masterclass eliminated England's deadliest weapon

Freddie Steward has been lethal for England recently, so France kicked him out of Le Crunch.

Analysis
Garry Doyle   Jamie Lyall   Owain Jones

Battered Ireland close in on a Grand Slam

Andy Farrell's men have shown throughout the tournament that they can adapt and thrive and that bodes well for a World Cup tilt

Opinion
Mick Cleary

Mick Cleary: 'There was nothing to warm English hearts, nothing whatsoever.'

Steve Borthwick's men had a painful reality check in how far they had fallen behind the world's best side as France humiliated the…

Analysis
Jamie Lyall

'Beating Ireland would be Scotland's greatest win of the century'

The stakes, the silverware and the bubbling enmity between Scotland and Ireland make Sunday's clash a Six Nations whopper.

Interview
Jim Tucker

James O'Connor eyes Wallabies revival after 'deflating' 2022

James O'Connor's chances of a Wallabies recall have increased with Eddie Jones at the helm.

Opinion
Tom Vinicombe

Incumbent All Blacks' pain could be Shaun Stevenson's gain

A refresh on the wings could once again be on the cards for the All Blacks.

Opinion
Owain Jones

Gatland's return in danger of getting the thumbs down

The most successful Welsh coach of all time is weighed down with domestic strife but must lead his squad to sunnier climes

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