The Antoine Dupont train has left the station: Next stop, Los Angeles. You knew Dupont’s arrival on the sevens stage was going to be big, but in this world of…
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Secret Ref: Should Paolo Garbisi have been able to retake Italy kick against France in the 2024 Six Nations?
The Secret Ref weighs in on the debate – to retake or not to retake? Read his thoughts
England blitz will bring rewards
Felix Jones's new defence system has been hit and miss so far in the Six Nations
Refereeing FAQs: Your rugby laws queries answered by top expert
Ours is a sport with myriad different little nuances. And sometimes we get bushwhacked by the rugby laws. Remember when Italy had to go down to 13 players against Ireland…
Rugby is so desperate to be uncontroversial it’s put itself in a straitjacket – and looks more bonkers than ever
Controversy can be great but big decisions are needed
Sledging, stereotypes and straw men all part of supporting Six Nations rugby
It all comes from a place of affection, right? Every year the Six Nations opens up a Pandora’s Box of sledging and stereotypes. And to be honest, at times it…
Forget the new tens – it’s the front five that really matters in the Six Nations
There has been a changing of the guard at fly-half but it's up front that counts
Composed Crowley comes of age
What a night for Ireland – and for their young outside-half
Three simple Six Nations tactics that might give teams an edge
A look at how the smartest teams operate today, with Sam Larner proposing three easy Six Nations tactics tweaks to get better results
Joe McCarthy: Spike mats and meditation aid in “brutally hard” Six Nations
Dogged persistence lies behind the young Leinster lock’s remarkable ascent to the international ranks