Opinion
‘Gloating at opponents should never be part of rugby’s fabric but devilry can have an allure’
Louis Bielle-Biarrey taunting Henry Pollock might offend rugby traditionalists but social media attention may attract a new audien…
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Analysis
Woki's wingspan and Willis' might point the way for France and England at the Six Nations
The soon-to-be-Bordeaux team-mates were the weekend's oustanding back-row forwards. Will their nations take heed?
Features
Opinion
‘There is only one Irish job that Ronan O’Gara desires, and it is not Leinster’
Despite suggestions he needs to take a provincial job first, the Munster legend only wants to be coach of Ireland if he returns ho…
Exclusive
Greg Fisilau: 'My dad made me walk home from a running session - he didn't know I had asthma'
Greg Fisilau's proud father reared him on a diet of rugby and tough love, and the Exeter Chief looks an England player in waiting.
Opinion
Why French rugby is bowing at TV's altar for the Six Nations
The last time France faced Ireland on a Thursday was in 1948, and nearly 80 years later the reasons are very different
Exclusive
Josh Macleod: Scarlets captain 'cracking on' as D-day looms for his region
With one Welsh region set to be culled, the four sides do battle over the festive period with their very futures at stake.
Opinion
‘Farrell has to show his love of big being beautiful with Six Nations around the corner'
Genetically Ireland 'don’t breed brutes', but the head coach is looking for 'big men to do a big man’s job'.
Star Columns
How South Africa scrummed Ireland into rugby oblivion
Breaking down the Bok pack's night of destruction in Dublin, paving the way to a long-awaited triumph in the Irish capital.
Wallabies awards: Ikitau, Jorgensen & Hooper stand out in up-then-down year
Who was Australia's best player in 2025? Most improved? Who scored their best try? Highs and lows from a mixed year.
Shorn of their once terrifying counterattack, who exactly are Razor's All Blacks?
Under Sir Wayne Smith, New Zealand's counterattack was the envy of world rugby but its blistering potency has vanished with the cu…
Analysis
'No scrum, no win': How Leinster v La Rochelle sounded a note of caution for Ireland
The hosts' battles at scrum time bore alarming hallmarks of Ireland's November savaging by the Springboks.
'Henry Pollock should take heart from naysayers, for only the best are hated'
The English tyro is destroying perceptions and scaling new heights, but his outlandish style was always likely to draw criticism.
Despite the positivity Steve Tandy knows only results will lift the gloom around Welsh rugby
Welsh rugby is in a bind but there are tentative signs of positivity with a fresh young squad and the return of Louis Rees-Zammit
Interviews
‘It's brilliant to see someone not deviate from his unique talent’ – Deadly Darcy in numbers
The Scotland star "has stayed true to his natural ability" to become one of the world's most prolific wings.
Joe Heyes: 'When I decided that rugby was my sport it caused a slight tsunami'
The Leicester and England tighthead seemed destined for a career in football but an epiphany set his course towards a life in rugb…
Semo Sititi: 'Wallace is not the type of person that gets involved in stupid stuff like fighting. He’s different to his dad!'
Father of All Blacks star Wallace and adopted Borderer, Semo Sititi will be watching his son from after with fond memories of Scot…
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Opinion
25 Six Nations Memorable Moments: 5 to 1
Wales' late, late show, Sexton's drop-goal, Russell's pass, Super Saturday 2015 and Wales' first Slam since 70s, but which is No.1…
Analysis
The Springbok selection experiment is far from over
Rassie Erasmus has named an extended alignment camp which shows the Springboks intend to freshen up an ageing squad
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