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Sheehan dismisses ‘nonsense’ talk of Irish rugby decline
Farrell says Ireland must improve to contend at next year's World Cup.
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Gregor Paul: Unpacking why Schmidt didn't chase ABs top job
OPINION: A puzzling snub for All Blacks raises questions about New Zealand Rugby.
Guns for hire: Rugby's battle with nationality and identity
OPINION: Unpacking rugby's imbalances on and off the field.
Rugby's eligibility laws have gone too far
OPINION: The Six Nations seems less about blood ties than the enlisting of guns for hire.
Changing the game: Super Rugby's impact on the global game
Better late than never, Super Rugby forces a long-overdue renaissance, writes Gregor Paul.
Crusaders' No.10 factory: Rivez Reihana's shaky start raises questions
Opinion: Chris Rattue looks at the best and worst from the sporting weekend.
Review: Netflix's Six Nations: Full Contact and Wrestlers
What's real and what's not? Jamie Wall reviews two of Netflix's new series.
Nigel Owens: The rule changes rugby needs right now
Opinion: Get rid of goal-line dropouts and be stricter with attackers at rucks
World Cup favourites? Classy France claim Six Nations title
The French rugby renaissance has reached the next stage.
Down to the wire! Ireland hold Six Nations lead for now
Job done for Ireland. Now they need to cheer on England.
Italy ends seven-year drought with last-minute Six Nations victory
Italy ended their seven-year wait in dramatic fashion.
Former England star: Eddie Jones must be sacked if England don't beat France
Opinion: An ex-England star says the last two years have not been close to good enough.
Sport's winners and losers: White Ferns' disappointing no-show after thrashing
Cameron McMillan looks over the highs and lows from the sporting weekend.
Paul Lewis: Why this Six Nations clash is required viewing for ABs fans
OPINION: A young England side is set to show its cards ahead of World Cup 2023.
'Over the moon': Kiwi-led Wales seal Six Nations title
The win caps off a remarkable turnaround for coach Wayne Pivac's side.
England hand Kiwi coach a chance at Six Nations glory with Wales
Kiwi coach Wayne Pivac is a win away from leading Wales to Six Nations glory.
The innocuous reason an England rugby star received death threats
It was one of several unsavoury moments to come out of a weekend of Six Nations rugby.
Gifford: The resurgent Blues - who do they remind you of?
Super Rugby Aotearoa alone provided plenty of insight and controversy to sports fans.
Wales stun England to claim Six Nations triple crown
The big result comes after the side won only three of 10 games in 2020 under Wayne Pivac.
Six Nations in chaos as whole French squad is put in isolation
The postponement of the side's match against Scotland has created a logistics nightmare.
'The laws should change NOW': Gruesome Six Nations injury sparks outcry
England flanker Jack Willis' cries of pain resounded around an empty Twickenham.
'Worst I have ever seen': Legend lambasts England rugby team
His comments came after the side's first loss to Scotland at Twickenham since 1983.
France throws European rugby into chaos, Six Nations in doubt
The French government has taken the action due to growing numbers of Covid-19.
England claim Six Nations crown in thrilling final day
England ticked the boxes in beating Italy to secure another Six Nations title.