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Sam Peters

Concussion crisis: Players left to fend for themselves in the search for answers

The footage of Tomas Francis staggering onto a post to prop himself up showed rugby cannot become complacent when it comes to brai…

Analysis
Nick Bishop

How England's exploits shut down the Wales lineout

England made the most of some lax refereeing in their win over Wales at Twickenham.

Michael Aylwin

Six Nations: The Dublin debacle that cannot be repeated

Casual rugby fans were left befuddled as Italy were reduced to 13-men and rugby aficionados were left scrambling for the rule book…

Analysis
Garry Doyle   Jamie Lyall   Owain Jones

England stutter to victory but are still in the Six Nations running

England get the job done after narrowly beating an improving Wales side, while Scotland lick their wounds after a French mauling a…

Analysis
Will Owen

Scotland bank on fortress Murrayfield to repel Grand Slam chasers France

All eyes will be on Murrayfield as Grand Slam hopefuls attempt to continue their winning run against a Scotland side desperate to …

Interview
Garry Doyle

David Corkery: 'I really worry about the head. I got knocked out and seconds later I was playing again'

The former Ireland backrow was a star at the 1995 World Cup but as a guinea pig of early professionalism the repeated blows have h…

Analysis
Ben Kay

Ben Kay: 'Any lesser player may have been written off by now, but not Manu'

The England World Cup winner faced Wales on six occasions but he knows Wales have the wherewithal to unsettle an England team who …

Analysis
Nick Bishop

How Shaun Edwards' France have gained the upper hand on defence

Shaun Edwards has led a defensive revolution with Les Bleus.

Analysis
Garry Doyle   Jamie Lyall   Owain Jones

Six Nations: Tuilagi storms back into the Six Nations reckoning

The return of Manu Tuilagi has lifted the spirits of England fans while rugby mourns the passing of Steve Black and fans rage abou…

Interview
Owain Jones

Seb Davies: 'England will be a great challenge but we're relishing it'

The multi-skilled Cardiff second-row has been in fine form this season and is forcing his way into the Wales squad at the right ti…

Analysis
Gavin Mortimer

Emmanuel Macron hoping for a Grand Slam election bounce

Sport and politics do mix, and sometimes decide elections, which is why Emmanuel Macron is praying for French success in the Six N…

Opinion
Tony Johnson

Stilted Super Rugby Pacific kicks off exactly when needed

Super Rugby Pacific is finally here - even it's not quite in the format everyone was hoping for.

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