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Neil Squires

‘You never want to be that first England team that loses to Italy’

England are 'on a hiding to nothing' in Rome but this week's trip brings genuine unease for red rose supporters.

Analysis
Nick Bishop

Why Les Kiss' Reds may have landed a blow in the All Blacks coaching race

The Super Rugby Pacific clash between Kiss' Reds and Jamie Joseph's Highlanders may have offered a preview of a forthcoming Bledis…

Opinion
Brett McKay

‘If we can bottle the last three weeks for the rest of the season, Super Rugby will be in a great place’

The first three rounds have brought some fantastic rugby, with more potential blockbusters on the way.

Opinion
Ben Coles

Do England need to start worrying about their hooker depth ahead of the World Cup?

With Jamie George turning 37 during the RWC and Luke Cowan-Dickie 34, who is the best person to replace them if they don't go the …

Analysis
Jamie Lyall

Six Nations half-term report: 'France lead the charge in struggle for the soul of rugby'

As France and South Africa rail against Australasian plans to revamp the laws, Les Bleus have shown the way forward in their quest…

Analysis
Gregor Paul

The wave of mid-tier players being snapped up by overseas clubs is hurting New Zealand

Dalton Papali'i's move to Castres is a major blow to the Blues but shows how active the market is for fringe All Blacks players

Analysis
Gavin Mortimer

Why it's time to stop using Lions rigours as an excuse for French supremacy

Les Bleus have thrived in post-Lions years but the difference in playing minutes isn't marked, so are they just performing better?

Analysis
Nick Bishop

'We wanted Charlie Cale at Racing 92 - now he's a Wallaby World Cup star in waiting'

Recovered from injury, the Brumbies back-row is showcasing his unique athletic and technical skillset in Super Rugby Pacific.

Opinion
Johnnie Beattie

Johnnie Beattie: 'Day of reckoning looms for Scotland side with soft underbelly'

Scotland won in Cardiff through brain, not brawn, and key deficiencies in personnel are the main reasons they are so desperately i…

Analysis
Pat McCarry

Andy Farrell took England down with a move straight from the Alex Ferguson playbook

Holding back the likes of Josh van der Flier against Italy proved to be a masterstroke by Andy Farrell, the kind of selection move…

Exclusive
Neil Squires

'Is this my fault?' - How Borthwick's shepherd's crook might affect vanquished England stars

Luther Burrell reflects on the "brutal" nature of first-half subs having suffered the same grim fate as Luke Cowan-Dickie and Fred…

Analysis
Brett McKay

Golden start for Waratahs and Brumbies has Australia hoping for more

Two rounds, two bonus-point wins for the Brumbies and Waratahs suggest that both franchises can be competitive and potentially end…

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