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The great tradition of Lions full-backs could be about to get even bigger

Lions coach Warren Gatland is spoiled for choice at full-back and, if the contenders dazzle throughout the Six Nations, there could be as many as four number 15’s on the plane to Oz

Ireland’s dark horses may prove too strong for England’s young colts

England start favourites but their relative youth may make life difficult on the road, particularly when they travel to Dublin, a city where they have struggled in recent years

Get Ready to Rumble

Wayne Smith looks forward to the Six Nations and expects England to maintain the momentum of their victory over the All Blacks

Six Nations’ rookies ready to make an impact

With the Six Nations kicking off this weekend, therugbysite takes a look at the rookies set to make an impact on this year’s tournament.

2013 Rugby Resolutions

We asked you, our loyal Rugby Site members, to tell us what your 2013 rugby resolution was. All you had to do was write in and tell us and we would pick our favourite 5 resolutions and help you achieve them by giving you access to The Rugby Site for the whole year.

What Stuart Lancaster can really learn from Bill Walsh

The hyperbolic victory over the All Blacks has bought Stuart Lancaster a great deal of nationalistic affection, but can he emulate history’s great coaches by embracing change or are his instincts too cautious

Who Will Captain The Lions?

JG takes a look at the current front-runners to lead the Lions in Australia later this year.

Is the Heineken Cup Becoming a Two Horse Race?

2012/13 doesn’t look like it’ll be a tournament that will live long in the memories of Heineken Cup fans. Paul Rees looks at why that is.

Farrell will only be the new Jonny when he matches his passing accuracy

Owen Farrell was rightly praised at the weekend for the magnificence of his goal kicking, but it was a beautiful pass that broke the match open

Brian Ashton on his Rugby Coaching Journey

Brian Ashton talks about how he got into coaching, those that influenced him and how he learned to become one of the game’s most respected coaches.