Opinion
Three Ireland players with huge World Cup questions to answer after Paris pummelling
Ireland weren't expected to beat France but the manner of their defeat was alarming and serious questions now need to be asked in …
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Opinion
Ben Kay: 'I know we get accused of arrogance but I love the English mentality right now.'
The England World Cup winners says squad depth is paramount as nations build towards the Rugby World Cup next year
Features
Opinion
'Small steps are needed, but Wales have much to gain from this Six Nations'
Steve Tandy leads his reinforced squad into the championship against the backdrop of off-field turmoil.
Exclusive
Danilo Fischetti: 'I'm a bit different to most props, mate - I like to play'
The Northampton Saint will face a host of his club team-mates at the Six Nations as he looks to break new ground with Italy.
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Calum MacRae: 'Tommaso Menoncello is the best athlete I've coached but Finn Russell will be the difference'
Benetton's Scottish coach runs an analytical eye over the Six Nations clash in Rome, and the differences between rugby in Italy an…
Exclusive
Freddy Douglas: 'I did yoga aged 13 to help my jackaling but I'm not a one-trick pony'
The outstanding 20-year-old is already among the Europe's top poachers, but knows he may have to be patient with Scotland.
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.
Star Columns
Tom Christie: 'Newcastle will be successful, it's literally just a matter of time'
The Red Bulls' marquee signing talks Scott Robertson, meaningful action and his new club's lofty ambitions.
The tale of two 10s: Why Marcus Smith cannot live in the past
The Harlequins ace has reached a crossroads in his career after helping punt Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle out of the Champions Cup.
Can the ‘poor defence’ brigade please stop moaning? Rugby is the best it’s ever been
Fans who complain about missed tackles when a try is scored fail to realise rugby is at the highest level ever in attack and defen…
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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