How the England firm of 'Smith & Smith' toppled France
Steve Borthwick's new playmaking axis had a huge bearing on a seminal English win on Saturday evening.
Steve Borthwick's new playmaking axis had a huge bearing on a seminal English win on Saturday evening.
Wales have dropped to their lowest ever ranking and face a battle not to lose 17 Tests in a row. Something has to change
A lack of execution under pressure made France's defeat by England the most demoralising of Fabien Galthié’s reign.
With 10 points in the bag already, and an historic three-peat on offer, this Six Nations is Ireland's to lose.
Young players are leaving, Joe Schmidt's future is unclear and the vaunted high-performance guru has already gone, painting a pict…
The rugby law book is constantly evolving and we could see some new tactics taking hold during the tournament
How has the French game and its culture crafted such a brilliant vintage of petits generals?
Jack Crowley's composure and Sam Prendergast's cameo bode well for Ireland while Robbie Henshaw remains a Lions contender.
Bottling emotion and making steady selections are key if England are to end their drought against Scotland.
The supremely talented Wallaby has shown he can exceed the levels reached by Israel Folau in a green and gold jersey.
The powerful England centre has the skillset to tour with the Lions but needs a big Six Nations to prove it
Warren Gatland's wish for more muscular players will not be quickly - or easily - satisfied.
In resting Antoine Dupont and the rest of his 'premiums', has Fabien Galthie undermined a mouth-watering voyage?
Still only 22, the Italian thoroughbred is desperate to help his Italian team-mates earn the respect of the rugby world
Cast aside in New Zealand, unwanted in England, the Glasgow pivot scrapped for every inch to make it big with his adopted nation.
The U20 World Championship-winning lock on his life in Paris, Henry Pollock and learning from the 'big dogs'
The revered tournament is back for its 142nd year and future of its TV coverage is top of the agenda amongst fans
The politically engaged first Muslim captain of South Africa is unique in his background, ability and leadership credentials.
With the heightened awareness around concussion the decision not to send Finn Russell back on the field was significant
The interim head coach has scant time to address massive issues, but can implement short-term change.
Often deployed from the bench, the Leinster juggernaut is timing his run perfectly for the tour of Australia.
The capitulation of the Melbourne Rebels have meant the rest of the Australian franchises have strengthened and expectations have …
They may once have felt unwanted by the national setup, but the two playmakers are now front and centre in the New Zealand backlin…
Simon Easterby's men are odds on to lift a third consecutive Six Nations but it doesn't mean they can rest on their laurels
Wales have reached a nadir and action had to be taken, leaving a proud rugby nation in search of positivity and hope
As England prevail, Rugby Australia and the British and Irish Lions face seminal decisions with the series looming large.
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…