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Tries, more tries and statisticsThe 2014 Six Nations has arrested a trend of fewer points being scored each year in the tournament. Graham Jenkins looks at the numbers behind the up surge in entertaining rugby
Six Nations Round 3 HighlightsAll the action from round 3 of the 2014 Six Nations Championship.
Energy and endeavour trumps experienceA young England side showed that they are capable of grinding it out when it really matters. They did so and the Six Nations is now anyone’s…
Schmidt plots a course through England's defenceJoe Schmidt and Ireland found a way to breach both the All Black’s and the Welsh defences. Can they repeat the trick at Twickenham on Saturday and stay on course for the Grand Slam?
England can stop Ireland’s SlamAs impartial as ever, Hallers’ rallying cry to England “it’s time to start winning these big ones.”
Burgess has everything to proveSam Burgess undoubtedly has the raw talent to represent England but does he have the time to get ready for the 2015 Rugby World Cup?
Is it time for a European Rugby Championship?The case for a European rugby championship and why the global game needs it.
Ah, the rolling maulJosef Schmidt’s Ireland identified Wales’s weaknesses and were relentless in exposing them writes Mark Reason
Six Nations HighlightsHere’s all the highlights from the weekend’s Six Nations action…
England's defence found wantingBoth England and France showed defensive weakness in Paris. Mark Reason writes that England in particular lacked the necessary defensive work rate to prevent the French from scoring.
