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Joe Schmidt Announced as Ireland Head CoachThe IRFU have appointed Joe Schmidt to the position of head coach
Warburton and Robshaw to lead LionsWayne Smith chairs the Rugby Site’s selection of a Lions squad ahead of Warren Gatland’s announcement next week.
What Price Two All French FinalsPaul Rees expects that the new increase to the French salary cap will create an even bigger gap between the haves and have-nots of European rugby
Looking for a perfect 9Eddie Jones discusses the different types of scrum-half play
The Lions Dirt Trackers Will Determine Success or FailureJG looks at recent Lions history and says that the attitude of the players who don’t make the test side will hold the key to the tour.
The Deans DilemmaWith the Lions prowling on the horizon, Robbie Deans can feel confident that his Wallabies are hitting form at the right time.
If you want to be a great passer you must repeat yourselfEddie Jones sees a growing shortage of midfield backs who can pass off both hands and points the finger at junior coaches
Band of BrothersWhat a remarkable weekend for brothers. The Savea brothers stole the show for the Hurricanes but they weren’t the only ones…
Bismarck du Plessis: Lineout Throw - TrailerIn his latest module, Springbok hooker, Bismarck du Plessis, takes the lineout throw back to its principles from the very basics.
Joe Schmidt – a master of his tradeThere 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 troublemakersAustralia’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 AskedIf New Zealand can appoint a team of top coaches to win a World Cup, then why can’t Ireland?
Why late is on timeGraham Henry talks about the midfield and the need for patience
Recommended listening: Tackling the scrumMike Cron features in an excellent radio programme about the issues surrounding the scrum
England's failure to dare cost them a Grand SlamSimon 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.
Gatland will need good men as well as good playersGraham Henry examines the philosophy behind selecting a Lions squad and reckons there is more to it than just selecting the best 36 players
Wales alone wouldn't beat the WallabiesWales 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 teamThe margin of Wales’ victory over England created a multitude of myths that need stripping away ahead of the Lions tour
The Lions captain must be able to influence the refEddie Jones considers the dilemma facing Warren Gatland over his choice of Lions captain
The Rugby Site team picks their Lions XVThe Rugby Site team picks their Lions XV on the evidence of the Six Nations.
Six Nations: Final Round HighlightsWales steamrolled England in Cardiff to secure the 2013 Six Nations Championship. See video highlights of all 3 matches
Wales's Defence put to the Test in CardiffExpect low risk rugby in this weekend’s Six Nations decider as both sides are likely to attmept to defend their way to victory
Hold Your Breath for Cardiff, otherwise hold your noseA strong defence against a spluttering attack does not make for the most compelling finale to the Six Nations, but what the hell, this is Wales versus England for the Championship
Brian O’Driscoll – a once in a generation playerA tribute to Brian O’Driscoll, the finest outside centre of the professional era and, in JG’s Irish eyes, the greatest to have turned out for his country
Reason & JG select thier Lions XV on formMark Reason and JG pick their Lions XV based solely on the latest round of the Six Nations
Six Nations: Round 4 HighlightsSee how the penultimate weekend of the Six Nations was played out [video highlights]
