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Mick Cleary

Mick Cleary: 'Just get out there and give it a go. That’s all England expects.'

A first ever loss to Italy after 35 years of fixtures has left England bereft and in search of leadership and clarity. Next stop, …

Analysis
Nick Bishop

Six Nations analysis: How France's Grand Slam chasers were beaten black and bleu at Murrayfield

Seemingly streets ahead of the rest, unbeaten France were put to the sword by Gregor Townsend's ultra-accurate and ruthless Scotla…

Opinion
Gregor Paul

The challenge that awaits new All Blacks coach Dave Rennie

The surroundings that await the new All Blacks coach is very different to the one Scott Robertson inherited two years ago

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Jamie Lyall

'I'm not afraid to be different' - Monty Ioane's journey from child model to Italy superstar

Heavily tattooed and a fashionista, Italy's flying winger has a menagerie of interests and opinions as he targets a first win over…

Opinion
Brendan Fanning

Brendan Fanning: 'On the last day of this Championship Ireland may have another Triple Crown, presented by Scotland.'

Ireland started the Six Nations looking lost and bewildered but win against Wales and a Triple Crown could be on the cards

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Francisco Isaac

'We practised every day': Inside the rise of Italian rugby's history-chasers

The Azzurri are targeting a first ever win over England on Saturday, but the growth of this talented crop was kindled long ago.

Opinion
Ben Kay

Ben Kay: ‘There is no worse duo to watch England getting thrashed with than Ronan O’Gara and Peter O’Mahony’

England were humbled by Ireland and now the World Cup winner says leaders in the squad simply have to step up to avoid humiliation

Analysis
Jon Cardinelli

Rassie's masterplan to future-proof Springboks for sustained success

By improving development pathways and accelerating youngsters' progress, South Africa are well placed to build on their recent suc…

Opinion
Mark Orders

Irish test will prove whether Welsh upturn is a permanent or temporary affair

There were seeds of promise in Wales' stern examination of Scotland's credentials but they now have to back it up in Dublin

Analysis
Nick Bishop

'Breakdown brutality and counterattacking verve' - What Dave Rennie brings to the All Blacks

The new supremo will restore key traits to New Zealand's game model which went missing under Scott 'Razor' Robertson.

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Pat McCarry

Ulster have emerged from the doldrums - and Ireland are the beneficiaries

Ulster endured the ignominy of contributing zero players to an Ireland squad as recently as November, but times have changed.

Opinion
Mick Cleary

Mick Cleary: 'This is the most challenging ten days of Borthwick’s career.'

After tearing up the team that misfired against Scotland and Ireland, Steve Borthwick and England travel to Rome with a point to p…

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