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By Adam Hathaway Focus: Tommy Freeman Tommy Freeman has urged England to rule the Dublin skies next weekend against Ireland - and get their Six […] The post Tommy Freeman – England must rule skies in Dublin appeared ...

By Peter Jackson Fears are growing within the BBC that this year's Six Nations will bring an end to their historic televising of the world's […] The post Fears that BBC will lose Six Nations appeared first on The Rugby...

By Paul Rees Phil Dowson wants Northampton to translate their Champions Cup form into the Premiership as they plot a charge up the table in […] The post Northampton Saints aiming to take Champions Cup form into rest of...

By Paul Rees Fin Baxter was one of the players of last season, a prop dubbed the baby-faced assassin who at the tender age of […] The post Fin Baxter's ready to take on the best during Six Nations appeared first on The...

By Adam Hathaway Maro Itoje is aiming to get into the heads of his squad at England training camp ahead of their Six Nations opener […] The post Maro Itoje wants to get into mind of England team-mates appeared first on...

By Jeremy Guscott Where do England sit heading into this Six Nations? Scotland Going into the 2025 tournament they are behind a Scotland side which […] The post Jeremy Guscott – If England finish third in the Six Nat...

By Simon Thomas Ellis Mee's rise to international rugby has been a remarkably rapid one, but it's come as no great surprise to a man […] The post 'Wow,' I thought, 'This kid has got something' – David Ross on Ellis M...

By Paul Rees Flying in: Santi Carreras scores Gloucester's second try PICTURES: Alamy & Getty Images Gloucester moved to third in the table with a […] The post Leicester Tigers swamped by Gloucester revival appeared fi...

Michael Cheika hit out at the appointment of New Zealand referee Ben O'Keefe after his side were leapfrogged in the table by Gloucester. Leicester's head […] The post Ben O'Keefe not to Michael Cheika's liking appeared...

Saracens DoR Mark McCall raised concerns over why matches in the Premiership are being played when players are short of key players because of international […] The post Mark McCall – We were missing too many players...

By Brendan Gallagher Cassius Cleaves, a name destined to top the bill, scorched in for a late try to keep Quins well in the mix […] The post Cassius Cleaves delivers last-gasp knockout for Harlequins appeared first on ...

Northampton director of rugby Phil Dowson said: "Heartbreaking experiences like this will stand us in good stead in the long run. "There were times in […] The post Phil Dowson – There were times we could have turned ...

By Nick Cain - Read his expert opinion every week Are England fit for purpose going into the Six Nations? Steve Borthwick listed a lack […] The post Time to be brave and start with Henry Pollock at flanker for England ...

By Jon Newcombe Bath's in-form fullback Tom de Glanville says last season taught him a valuable lesson - not to take anything for granted. The […] The post I just love playing in this Bath team, says Tom de Glanville a...

Bristol Bears vs Newcastle Falcons – Match Preview By Jon Newcombe Today. Kick-off 3pm, Ashton Gate Fit-again Noah Heward goes into today's game against Newcastle […] The post Fit-again Bristol Bear Noah Heward aimin...

By Chris Hewett Farewell then, Adam Radwan. One of the brighter, sparkier wings to emerge in English club rugby over the last few years, the […] The post Adam Radwan's southern move is no surprise appeared first on The...

Thinking Allowed by Chris Hewett A great rugby coach is rarer than radium, as England have discovered in recent decades. Precious few people are blessed […] The post Six of the best who deserved a chance during the Six...

By Ben Jaycock Leinster maintained their unbeaten start to the season, scoring five tries to move 15 points clear at the top of the table. […] The post Leinster sweep aside Stormers appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

By Roger Panting Justin Tipuric rolled back the years to celebrate a rare outing as captain with a man-of-the-match performance as Ospreys produced their best […] The post Justin Tipuric rolls back years as Ospreys cru...

By Roger Panting Exemplary goal-kicking from fly-half Ioan Lloyd proved just enough for Scarlets to win a hard-fought but uninspiring encounter. Edinburgh outscored their opponents […] The post Scarlets work hard to su...

By Simon Thomas Cardiff coach Matt Sherratt hailed teenager Tom Bowen as a player with an exciting future after the 19-year-old winger scored two tries […] The post Tom Bowen stars for Cardiff but Sharks seal the deal ...

■By BEN JAYCOCK OLLIE Smith makes his first Glasgow appearance since rupturing knee ligaments 14 months ago. The 24-year-old outside centre returned to action in […] The post Smith's return to the big time appeared f...