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Nick Bishop

Ireland v France: Is it better to play with or without the ball?

France and Ireland have adopted very different strategies throughout this year's Six Nations championship.

Gavin Mortimer

France gets its act together while England bemoans structural failings

French political infighting brought the game to its knees but after a period of stability, results have seen the public fall back …

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Owain Jones

The cap Fitz emerging Bear Harding

The young Bristol Bear has had a breakthrough season and he hopes his side can upset the odds with a win against Saracens

Ross Harries

Wales' nadir needs to be a turning point

The national team were humiliated against Italy but that is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the problems that stymie …

Opinion
Tony Johnson

World Rugby's rankings only paint half a picture

There’s always something that's left to be desired by the World Rugby rankings.

Jamie Lyall

Six Nations: Team of the championship

Over 15 Tests, hundreds of players thrust themselves into action in front of watching millions but only the peerless 15 could make…

Analysis
Nick Bishop

Six Nations highlights changes needed for the modern scrum

As a platform for constructive play, the scrum has become an afterthought.

Opinion
Graham Simmons

France light up the Six Nations leaving England to search for answers

The 2022 Six Nations left France rejuvenated, Italy in dreamland and Ireland sensing firm progress, however on the flip side, Engl…

Analysis
Jamie Lyall

Six Nations: Controversy and collapse mire Scotland again

After a tame and error-laden Six Nations blighted by another team culture issue, Scotland have more uncomfortable questions to ans…

Opinion
David Beresford

French resistance? Non, this is a French renaissance

Les Bleus stand on the cusp of history this evening at the Stade de France with only Eddie Jones' England standing in their way of…

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Owain Jones

Six Nations: The Italian job awaits for prop idol Dillon Lewis

The Wales tighthead packs down against Italy knowing competition is stronger than ever but that bodes well as Wayne Pivac builds d…

Analysis
Eoin Connolly

Rugby starts to emerge from the pandemic's financial abyss

Rugby's financial landscape is starting to evolve as the world emerges slowly from a global pandemic and it is set to change irrev…

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