Opinion

Mick Cleary 21 Jan 2025, 23:43

Mick Cleary: Five things Steve Borthwick has to do in Girona

There is little room for error in England's preparation for the 2025 Six Nations and the pressure is on them to find an upturn in …

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International

Opinion

All Blacks reclaim throne, Wallabies stun Lions: 10 bold predictions for 2025

It’s never easy to predict what the next 12 months of rugby will look like but that hasn’t stopped this writer from trying for…

Finn Morton 21 Jan 2025, 14:09

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Graham Simmons 20 Jan 2025, 8:36

Are Leinster set for the yellow brick road to Cardiff and Champions Cup glory?

The Champions Cup is much maligned but it threw up a scintillating final pool stage to set-up some tantalising knockout fixtures

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Ian Cameron 19 Jan 2025, 11:22

Opinion

Leicester Tigers player ratings vs Toulouse | Investec Champions Cup

Leicester Tigers player ratings: Michael Cheika's side suffered a crushing 80-12 defeat to defending Investec Champions Cup champi…

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Ian Cameron 19 Jan 2025, 9:57

Opinion

Saracens player ratings vs Castres | Investec Champions Cup

Saracens player ratings: A dark day for former European heavyweights Saracens, who fell to an embarrassing 32-24 home defeat to an…

Ian Cameron 18 Jan 2025, 12:12

Opinion

Bath player ratings vs Leinster | Investec Champions Cup

Bath player ratings: Bath’s bright start showcased their attacking intent, but discipline and Leinster's relentless power proved…

Ian Cameron 18 Jan 2025, 11:29

Opinion

Leinster player ratings vs Bath | Investec Champions Cup

Leinster player ratings: Leinster secured a hard-fought victory over a spirited Bath side in the Investec Champions Cup. While the…

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Andy Goode 17 Jan 2025, 0:53

Opinion

One baffling omission aside, England can win Six Nations – Andy Goode

England have the squad to win the Six Nations title this year but Ben Spencer’s absence is mystifying.

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Pat McCarry 16 Jan 2025, 5:33

All but two positions locked in for Ireland’s starting XV for England

Even with uncertainty over hooker and left wing, Ireland's XV for their Six Nations opener is set to be distinctly blue-tinted.

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Graham Simmons 16 Jan 2025, 1:52

Whisper it, but are Scotland dark horses for the Six Nations?

Ireland and France are expected to tear into each other for tournament glory but Scotland are quietly building up a head of steam

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