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6 days ago

The Breakdown | A flashback to following the 2001 Lions’ enthralling tour of Australia

After a taste of the atmosphere during a post-university year travelling I was hooked and the memories will last a lifetime

June 2001. I’m on an overnight Greyhound bus from Cairns to Townsville. A ty…

13 days ago

The Breakdown | Rare English double in Europe would be a dream result for Premiership

Northampton and Bath have a chance to restore English rugby to its pedestal, but French foes will have other ideas

It has not happened very often. Just once in the past 20 years, to be precise. Winnin…

25 days ago

British & Irish Lions rugby squad announced for tour of Australia – live

  • All the latest as Andy Farrell’s 40-strong party is unveiled
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Lions szn is officially here. The first Test against Australia in Brisbane is just ove…

27 days ago

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The Breakdown | Andy Farrell faces Owen question as selection debates pile up for Lions squad

Head coach must decide if his son commands a place, the back-row blend and whether a left-field pick is required

As Andy Farrell prepares to name his British & Irish Lions touring squad it is worth r…

34 days ago

The Breakdown | Red Roses triumph again but cannot afford another World Cup wobble

Seven straight Six Nations titles is impressive but rivals may have been encouraged by the nervous finish against France

There are two contrasting schools of thought after England’s grand-slam clinchi…

41 days ago

The Breakdown | Just for kicks, the top 10 rugby union sharp shooters of the past 30 years

As the season finale draws near, we nominate 10 goal-kickers you can count on when the pressure cranks up

It is approaching that time of year. Big games hinging on increasingly slim margins, the press…

44 days ago

England 59-7 Scotland: Women’s Six Nations rugby union – live

  • Red Roses roll on to grand slam decider against France
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Holly Aitchison, wearing No 10 for England, kicks off.

The teams are out on the pitch in Leic…

England v Scotland: Women’s Six Nations rugby union – live

  • Women’s Six Nations news from the 4.45pm BST kick-off
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Two years ago the criticism levelled at England was that their attack was predictable as they…

48 days ago

The Breakdown | Rugby World Cups aren’t adding up for major unions and there is no easy fix

South Africa no longer see hosting as viable and World Rugby is under pressure to deliver for its members

The starting gun has been fired on the race to host the 2035 and 2039 Rugby World Cup tourname…

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