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Interview
Neil Squires

'In the quest for cohesion, going with players from a specific club can be a useful shortcut'

Steve Borthwick may pick as many as eight Northampton players in his 23 to face Wales in their Six Nations opener.

Opinion
Mick Cleary

Mick Cleary: 'What McCall helped build at Saracens is bearing the self-same fruit for England.'

As Mark McCall prepares to step down after 15 years at the Saracens coal face, Steve Borthwick respects all that he has done for E…

Interview
Bryn Palmer

Roll on Paris and let the faithfuls prevail – the joy of Six is here again

All the Six Nations teams will aim to avoid a fatal early blow that leads to elimination in the contest for the major prize.

Analysis
Nick Bishop

The coaching conundrum part three: Time is running out for Australia and New Zealand

Rugby Australia has turned to league's Angus Crichton while there is no obviously earmarked candidate to become the new All Blacks…

Analysis
Nick Bishop

Trevor Davison's second coming: The salt of the earth is where the best props grow

Northampton's unassuming Geordie is set to play a big role for Steve Borthwick's England at the Six Nations.

Analysis
Nick Bishop

'There may be a surprise or two, but the meat of the 2026 Six Nations will rest between France, Ireland and England’

Since RWC23, a chasm has appeared between the ‘Haves’ of France, Ireland and England, and the ‘Have Nots’ of Scotland, Wal…

Opinion
Mark Orders

Steve Tandy seeks calmer waters amidst backdrop of uncertainty

The Wales coach has named a squad he hopes will spirit the country to some much needed victories but off-field issues continue to …

Opinion
Pat McCarry

Injuries to key Ireland stars pave way for bold pack to start France opener

Injuries at loosehead and blindside mean Andy Farrell will need to find solutions to match French power.

Opinion
Mick Cleary

Mick Cleary: 'England need to set a target. They need to win the 2026 Six Nations Championship.'

Steve Borthwick is riding the crest of a wave but the next six months will tell us if England are really ready to be World Cup con…

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Jamie Lyall

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.

Opinion
Gregor Paul

As the sun sets on Razor's tenure, renewal points to a brighter All Blacks future

The rugby world is writing off New Zealand rugby, but get the key decisions right and the All Blacks can challenge for the Rugby W…

Opinion
Neil Squires

'England are not short of second-rows. But they do not have another Itoje'

If anything befell Maro Itoje, Steve Borthwick would struggle to replace his totemic captain despite having plenty of good locks.

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