Opinion
'New Zealand have a deeply ingrained knack of losing their discipline'
If the All Blacks are losing the physical battle, they lose their discipline too.
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Ireland head to France buoyed by expectation and a sense of destiny
The world's number one team are about to find out whether they can make history of continue a trend of underachievement
Opinion
Mick Cleary: 'This was England at home. This was Twickenham. This was supposed to be a joyous send-off.'
Steve Borthwick's men signed off a woeful series of World Cup warm-up games with a loss to the joyful Fijians, and could have no c…
Interview
Scotland veterans, Gilchrist and Gray, primed for final World Cup quest
They maybe in the veteran stage of their careers but Grant Gilchrist and Richie Gray can be a vital cog in Scotland's engine room
Opinion
Mission Impossible?
It's a tough ask to park all the negativity and be upbeat about England's World Cup chances, nonetheless, let's give it a go
Analysis
Are the three wise men regretting their jobs?
Can Steve Borthwick, Warren Gatland and Eddie Jones bake a World Cup cake with crumbs?
Analysis
The Johnny Sexton succession plan
Jack Crowley and Ross Byrne and next in line to succeed Ireland's talisman but how do they match up against the iconic 10
Opinion
'The All Blacks have quietly morphed into Ireland'
How New Zealand - and Joe Schmidt - scrutinised the Irish playbook and liked what they saw.
Analysis
A nation expects
Fabien Galthie has the backing of a country and despite the injury of Romain Ntamack, confidence remains high as the World Cup app…
Analysis
'Do England really know where they are going?'
Another Dublin drubbing brought England's agonising travails into even sharper focus.
Analysis
Mick Cleary: 'Borthwick has to bring some self-discipline to proceedings. A bit of joy wouldn’t go amiss either.'
England's preparation ahead of the World Cup has been a disaster but a fortuitous draw means all is not lost
Opinion
Warren Gatland's expected 33-man squad for the World Cup
After a dispiriting loss to South Africa, Wales need to find a squad capable of exceeding expectations in France
