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Sam Larner

Are Wales on track to complete a successful rebuild?

Warren Gatland picked a callow, inexperienced side for this year's Six Nations and the jury is out whether their rebuild is on tra…

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Alasdair Mackenzie

Stephen Varney: 'I would wake up in the morning and feel physically sick'

Italy's scrum-half on how he has overcome mental health issues to play a key role in the Azzurri revival

Opinion
Gregor Paul

Crusaders won't be contenders without a top-class fly-half

The loss of Richie Mo'unga has dealt the serial Super Rugby champions a grievous blow.

Opinion
Garry Doyle

'Don't get your Twickers in a twist'

Yes, Ireland's standards dipped, but the panic following their last-gasp loss to England is over the top.

Analysis
Gavin Mortimer

France used to fear England - have the tables turned?

Will the ghosts of Le Crunches past haunt Fabien Galthie's team in transition on a red-hot Saturday night in Lyon?

Opinion
Neil Squires

'Borthwick may conclude George Martin is now indispensable'

All the best teams have an enforcer’s presence and in George Martin, England have a natural

Opinion
Graham Simmons

The Last Chance Saloon

The final furlong is in sight and every nation will be stretching every sinew in order to depart this Six Nations with a pocketful…

Analysis
Nick Bishop

How petit general Le Garrec inspired Jekyll-and-Hyde France

The Racing 92 tyro's Cardiff masterclass eased the pressure on his truculent coach Fabien Galthie.

Opinion
Brett McKay

2.6 million reasons why Wallabies review had to be released

Rugby Australia had no choice but to release the findings of their 2023 review, but will the lessons be heeded?

Analysis
Nick Bishop

Is the balance of power shifting across the Tasman?

The Reds' win over the Chiefs hints at a sea change in a struggling Super Rugby Pacific.

Opinion
Mick Cleary

Mick Cleary: 'What England were missing was what they produced big time on Saturday – a statement victory'

Steve Borthwick finally has a performance and result to build upon as Twickenham erupts, but it must not be a one-off

Opinion
Mick Cleary

Mick Cleary: 'England are in need of another resurrection act.'

Steve Borthwick's men are expected to be another bump in the road on Ireland's triumphant path to the Grand Slam, can they spring …

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