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Opinion
Jamie Lyall

'Scotland are in a good place, but can they become ruthless Six Nations contenders?'

Gregor Townsend oversaw a positive autumn with the dangerous Wallabies vanquished, but there are gnawing sores to fix.

Exclusive
Martyn Thomas

Kazuki Himeno: ‘Eddie gave me a task - to be the world's best back-rower’

The Brave Blossoms roll into London desperate to show English rugby its wealth of riches with the gifted back-row at the forefront…

Interview
Alasdair Mackenzie

Lamb to the slaughter? Italy aim to 'get stuck into' All Blacks

Italy were hammered by New Zealand at RWC23, but Dino Lamb says there is 'no bigger opportunity' to face 'the best'.

Opinion
Mark Orders

Gatland defiant but Welsh rugby no nearer escape route with Springboks looming

No one is expecting Wales to beat South Africa but the performance will go a long way to proving Gatland retains the faith of his …

Analysis
Nick Bishop

Why England's defence of the realm has crumbled without Felix Jones

The Irishman's abrupt departure left his players reeling and confused about their new rearguard action.

Opinion
Daniel Gallan

'Steve Borthwick hung his troops out to dry - he should take some blame'

The England head coach shoulders some responsibility for his side's disappointing autumn results.

Opinion
Gregor Paul

Despite defeat in Paris, the real reason the All Blacks are feeling upbeat

Signs of progress for Scott Robertson and a resurgent Australia are reasons for optimism for an All Blacks collective

Opinion
Neil Squires

'England's blanket of despair feels overdone - they are not a team in freefall'

For all the doom and gloom, small fixes would take Steve Borthwick's team from the funeral parlour to the parade ring.

Opinion
Jamie Lyall

Why Freddy Douglas has played for Scotland before Edinburgh

It seems puzzling that a 19-year-old flanker should make his Test debut before seeing any action for his club.

Opinion
Brett McKay

Key Wallabies trio running hot a year after being left in cold

Tom Wright, Len Ikitau and Noah Lolesio are playing their best rugby just over a year after being frozen out by Eddie Jones.

Opinion
Gavin Mortimer

'Lightweight' Premiership not preparing England players for Test rugby

England's top-flight is turning out soft players incapable of withstanding the pressures of international rugby.

Opinion
Owain Jones

Sadness pervades as Gatland stands on the brink of Welsh exit

With the Springboks coming to town, and an 11-game losing streak expected to become 12, there are calls for change in Wales

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