Mick Cleary: 'England are back in the fight, no longer the object of scorn.'
Just when hope was starting to drain from England's fans at Twickenham, Steve Borthwick's side pulled off a victory to lift the sp…
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'Real deal' - Four takeaways from Scotland versus Ireland
Ireland's hopes of retaining the Six Nations title and potentially claiming a Grand Slam took a shot in the arm after they swept a…
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Scotland player ratings vs Ireland | 2025 Six Nations
Scotland player ratings: Scotland’s hopes of launching a credible Six Nations challenge suffered a major setback as they suffere…
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Ireland player ratings vs Scotland | 2025 Six Nations
Ireland player ratings: Scotland certainly put it up to Ireland in a chaotic 32-18 scrap in Murrayfield, but the men in green show…
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England player ratings vs France | 2025 Six Nations
They looked set to be pipped at the post once more only to summon up the type of fighting spirit last decisively seen in their glo…
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France player ratings vs England | 2025 Six Nations
France player ratings: France's hopes of a Grand Slam were shattered at Twickenham's Allianz Stadium on Saturday, as England stru…
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Wales player ratings vs Italy | 2025 Six Nations
Wales player ratings: Warren Gatland's Wales have plumbed depths in Rome, losing to Italy 22-15 at the Stadio Olimpico.
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Italy player ratings vs Wales | 2025 Six Nations
Was this a coming-of-age moment for the Azzurri? The Italians took to the field with hopes higher than the Leaning Tower of Pisa a…
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Borthwick's England selection smacks of desperation – Andy Goode
Nobody can accuse Steve Borthwick of being timid but his team changes do suggest an air of desperation might be setting in.
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Scotland keen to rubbish falsehoods about misguided hubris with tub thumping victory over Ireland
Gregor Townsend is yet to taste the sweet tears of victory over Ireland after eight years and the hex must be broken
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Is ‘lightning rod’ Lowe edging Lions duel with Van der Merwe?
If Andy Farrell opts to take only one specialist left wing to Australia, Sunday's 'contest within a contest' may prove pivotal.
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'Diversity is a strength. It’s improved Italy’s rugby and I'm all for it.'
Italian nationalism has risen in recent years and coincides with the resurgence of the Azzurri. Are the two linked?
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