Analysis
Six Nations: The pressure is mounting on Warren Gatland and Steve Borthwick
Amid off-field reviews and on-field losses, both heavyweight coaches are under pressure to deliver.
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Opinion
With terrestrial TV under pressure how did the pundits fare on the opening weekend of the Six Nations?
All eyes were on the players this weekend but the jostling amongst pundits for top drawer billing was just as thrilling
Opinion
Mick Cleary: 'It's about time England started shaping their own narrative and got the job done.'
Steve Borthwick's men flatter to deceive as their hopes go South with a second-half implosion in Dublin and France are up next
Analysis
What trends you should be looking out for in this year's Six Nations
The rugby law book is constantly evolving and we could see some new tactics taking hold during the tournament
Analysis
Which Six Nations squad is best prepared to succeed today and in the future?
The data can give us an indication which squad is best prepared for a period of success and English and Italian fans should be hap…
Opinion
Ireland are Six Nations favourites but issues are starting to mount
Simon Easterby's men are joint-favourites with France to retain their trophy but there are problems to solve in Ireland
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Six Nations: How Bordeaux-Begles' buccaneers are bringing the fire to France
Six swashbuckling Bordeaux backs have made the French squad, bringing their unique flair to the Six Nations.
Analysis
As the Lions loom, is Australian rugby really on the same page?
Young players are leaving, Joe Schmidt's future is unclear and the vaunted high-performance guru has already gone, painting a pict…
Opinion
'This Ireland-England fixture is back with a tingling, resonant feel'
There is plenty on the line in both the short and medium term for Ireland and England on Saturday.
Analysis
The big Rugby Europe Championship preview: A race to the land Down Under
Outwith the Six Nations spotlight, emerging nations jostle for position in another thrilling REC - with the added carrot of Rugby …
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Fridge magnets, a ‘nutter’ and Russell Crowe – Inside Italy’s giant-slaying Six Nations debut
How the Azzurri stunned the world 25 years ago, with fridge magnets for first caps, chaos in the sheds and joy on the Spanish Step…
Interview
How England can get the best out of Ollie Lawrence
The powerful England centre has the skillset to tour with the Lions but needs a big Six Nations to prove it
