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'Ireland are consumed by chaos, but Andy Farrell's choice of 10 is becoming clear'
As he manages a swathe of absentees, Farrell may be tempted to plump with his most familiar playmaker despite intense competition.
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Why England's ex-pats are hurting France's backrow depth chart
The Top 14 is a retirement home for a wealth of gifted ex-England backrows and it's weakening France's resources
Opinion
Brendan Fanning: 'Getting games into Niall Smyth would add another layer to Ireland's insurance policy.'
Ireland's depth chart is being tested as never before and it's at loosehead where they're seriously stretched so youth must be giv…
Interview
'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: '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
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
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
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
'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
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
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: '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…
