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The Deans Dilemma

With the Lions prowling on the horizon, Robbie Deans can feel confident that his Wallabies are hitting form at the right time.

Band of Brothers

What a remarkable weekend for brothers. The Savea brothers stole the show for the Hurricanes but they weren’t the only ones…

Joe Schmidt – a master of his trade

There have been many names linked with the soon to be vacant Ireland job but one man stands out above the rest.

Deans needs strong leadership group to control aussie troublemakers

Australia’s biggest challenge is not the Lions, but making their twitter-mouths part of a team environment argues Eddie Jones

Ireland’s Dream Team Just Needs to be Asked

If New Zealand can appoint a team of top coaches to win a World Cup, then why can’t Ireland?

England's failure to dare cost them a Grand Slam

Simon Halliday argues that the pace and power of Wales was too much for an England side whose defensive selection policy has ruled them out as an attacking force.

Wales alone wouldn't beat the Wallabies

Wales may have won the Six Nations but recent history has shown that they alone won’t have enough to beat the Wallabies.

Don’t let Steve Walsh Choose the Lions team

The margin of Wales’ victory over England created a multitude of myths that need stripping away ahead of the Lions tour

The Rugby Site team picks their Lions XV

The Rugby Site team picks their Lions XV on the evidence of the Six Nations.

Six Nations: Final Round Highlights

Wales steamrolled England in Cardiff to secure the 2013 Six Nations Championship. See video highlights of all 3 matches