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Opinion
Gavin Mortimer

Who cares who wins this year's Six Nations?

With France still in post-World Cup trauma and other nations in transition, is this year's championship largely irrelevant?

Opinion
Graham Simmons

We need to talk about Steve...

The England head coach is 19 Tests into his tenure and there are still doubts over his suitability to the role, with patience wear…

Analysis
Jon Cardinelli

Bok to the future

New-look South Africa will be more than bomb squads and box kicks as they chase a three-peat.

Analysis
Nick Bishop

How Queensland Reds can spark Schmidt's Wallaby revolution

A Les Kiss game plan will showcase the Reds' top talents and underpin the work of the new Australia boss.

Opinion
Brett McKay

Open-minded Schmidt takes hands-on approach to Australia challenge

Joe Schmidt has been doing due diligence on the Wallabies even before he officially starts in the role.

Opinion
Gregor Paul

Elder statesman Barrett poised to retain key role in Robertson's All Blacks

The World Cup final appeared to be Beauden Barrett's last act with New Zealand, but he is set to remain an integral figure.

Analysis
Francisco Isaac

Portugal v Spain: History and controversy collide in rivalry for the ages

Clashes between the Iberian brothers always produce a rich and resonant backdrop.

Interview
Garry Doyle

Eddie O'Sullivan: 'One win in the Five Nations was considered a good year'

The revolution in Irish rugby in the last decade and a half has transformed a squad of also-rans into a side other countries aspir…

Exclusive
Neil Squires

Our friends in the North

Yorkshire has produced an abundance of talent for the English rugby team and it is a county with rich seams of talent

Opinion
Gavin Mortimer

Why serial underachievers Racing 92 spend big and win little

Galacticos keep swarming to Paris on eye-popping salaries, yet the storied club have almost nothing to show for their millions.

Opinion
Gregor Paul

Is New Zealand in danger of giving trade secrets to main rivals?

The continual loss of Kiwi coaching expertise to competitors could come back to bite the All Blacks

Exclusive
Francisco Isaac

Can Romania awake from deep and disheartening slumber?

The Oaks have fallen a long way from the glory days of the 1980s, and face an uncertain future.

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