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Six Nations: Players to watch for the 2017 Championship

Each Six Nations Championship throws up a new wave of superstars in front of bumper TV audiences, so who is set to soar in the year's tournament?Power-packed: Ellis Genge is a force in the looseBy Alex Shaw The Six Nations squads are all in. Conor O’Shea got the ball rolling last week, naming an …Continue reading »

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Who will reach the Champions Cup knock-out rounds?

With Saracens and Clermont home and hosed, and safely through to the knock-out stages, the next two weekends will decide who joins them but nothing is certain...Decision time: Wasps play Toulouse in a game both must winBefore the 2017 Six Nations swings into full focus and dominates the rugby calendar for the months of February and …Continue reading »

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With falling attendances, the Top 14 is starting to lose its lustre

While the Aviva Premiership flourishes, the once mighty Top 14 is losing its appeal among French fans for myriad reasons. Can it regain its mojo?Staying loyal: Clermont are one of the few clubs to register attendance increasesLast week two sets of figures were published. On Wednesday the Aviva Premiership disclosed that attendances are up 10.1% this season …Continue reading »

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