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The Lions XV at the midway point of the Six Nations

We're two rounds down in the Six Nations and approaching the halfway point so which players are getting ahead of their rivals in the race for the Lions?Sure thing: On current form, Owen Farrell is a front-runner for the Lions Test teamThe British & Irish Lions boss Warren Gatland must be tearing his hair out about who to pick for the …Continue reading »

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Best rugby signings for 2017-18

There have been a glut of big name signings for the 2017-18 season across all three domestic leagues and RW pulls out the moves that will make a huge difference next seasonOn the move: George Ford is heading back to Welford RoadBy Alex Shaw The announcement of new signings for the 2017-18 season is an almost daily occurrence in the northern …Continue reading »

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Six Nations: The XV Eddie Jones should pick for the Italian job

Eddie Jones promised changes after his side squeezed past Wales, and the trip to Rome provides him with the perfect opportunity to try out some new combinationsPlenty to ponder: Eddie Jones has promised changes for ItalyEddie Jones has won everything since he took over with England but he is in a no-win situation ahead of …Continue reading »

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Round Two: Six Nations Team of the Week

After a rip-roaring weekend of Six Nations action, there are an abundance of worthy candidates for the team of the round in a Lions yearWorld-class: Owen Farrell put in another hugely influential performanceBy Alex Shaw Round two of the 2017 RBS Six Nations is in the book and the upcoming rest week …Continue reading »

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Six Nations: Five things we’ve learnt – Wales 16-21 England

England kept their remarkable winning run up but were closer than ever to losing it, so what could Rob Howley's men take from a fine, but ultimately losing performance?On the run: England give chase to Dan Biggar as both sides play out a thunderous Six Nations gameThe little things Despite a rugby landscape dominated by 105kg wingers, fleets of Cryo-chambers and salaries approaching 1 million euros …Continue reading »

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