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Garry Doyle   Jamie Lyall   Owain Jones

Progress of Ollie Lawrence sees England's overreliance on Manu Tuilagi dwindle

The Six Nations gives players a platform to rewrite their stories and the Bath centre is proving he can thrive in adversity

Opinion
Mick Cleary

Mick Cleary: 'England may not gladden our souls but they are playing to type, just as Borthwick said they would'

Three games in and while not perfect, there are tentative signs of progress within the England camp after a forgettable afternoon …

Analysis
Sam Larner

Using data to debunk commonly held Six Nations myths

There are a plethora of myths that surround playing styles in the venerable tournament, but which are based on fact and which are …

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Owain Jones

Sam Whitelock: 'I've never been shy about voicing my opinion'

The legendary second-row maybe entering his final season as an All Black but the Crusader is only looking forward

Opinion
Jim Tucker

How Australia's most damaging No 8s are set to benefit from law tweaks

The new law variations in Super Rugby Pacific should increase the speed of the game - and some will benefit more than others.

Analysis
Nick Bishop

The strategic shift behind Finn Russell's Scotland comeback

Finn Russell's turn of form with Scotland has not happened by chance.

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Jamie Lyall

'Nobody in world rugby can do what he does' - inside the rise of Duhan van der Merwe

Duhan van der Merwe's jet-propelled journey from unknown winger to global superstar, by those who know him best.

Analysis
Garry Doyle

Van der Flier emerges from the shadows

The reigning World Player of the Year is an example of what can be achieved through hard work and a strong faith

Analysis
Nick Bishop

Why Wayne Smith is incorrect about the rolling maul

The rolling maul isn't quite the weapon Wayne Smith makes it out to be.

Analysis
Alasdair Mackenzie

Italian renaissance: 'We're sending a big message to the world of rugby. We're coming for all of you.'

There is a sense of hope stirring in Italy as a reformed structure, generational talent and belief course through its players

Analysis
Garry Doyle   Jamie Lyall   Owain Jones

Mike Brown proves the doubters wrong

Left on the professional scrapheap at 37, Mike Brown never gave up hope and he had his day in the sun with Leicester Tigers

Interview
Elliott Butlin

How English rugby can recover from its financial crisis

Former Leicester Tigers CEO Simon Cohen has watched the Premiership stare into the financial abyss and says tough decisions need t…

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