Matt Williams: Lions would do well to remember that in rugby, as in war, past difficulties often repeat themselves
Andy Farrell’s men will have their work cut out in Australia
Maro Itoje
Maro Itoje urges England to prioritise victory over big points haul against Italy
England’s slim hope of winning Six Nations depend on Ireland losing to France
Ireland’s attack swings Lowe into the spotlight in try-scoring terms
Against England the Leinster wing again proved he can do things that others can’t see or pull off
Six Nations guide to England: Fixtures, prospects and who to watch
There’s some youthful talent in the squad, but the key for England is having the courage to implement a style that allows it to breathe
Tadhg Beirne embracing ‘great rivalry’ as he prepares for England test
Versatile forward expecting another abrasive battle with formidably physical English XV
‘Dupont was slagging me about the law changes’: Caelan Doris looks forward to Six Nations improvement
Ireland captain says team feel ‘lingering frustration’ with most recent performances
Maro Itoje rejects Eddie Jones’ claims he is not suited to England captaincy
Former coach has claimed Itoje was ‘very inward looking’ and had been sent to acting classes to improve leadership
Maro Itoje confirms commitment to England and desire to play World Cup: ‘It’s a drug that is hard to stay away from’
Saracens lock forward says he is not planning to move abroad, and will be available for 2025 British & Irish Lions Tour and 2027 World Cup in Australia
England’s Maro Itoje reveals he will no longer sing Swing Low, Sweet Chariot
RFU chose not to ban the song but withdrew its use from marketing and merchandising
Three Leinster players on European player of the year shortlist
Caelan Doris, Hugo Keenan and James Lowe, included on five-man shortlist
England bring in fresh faces but Tuilagi cannot be ignored
Sale man the most significant inclusion in Eddie Jones’ England squad
Gerry Thornley’s Six Nations Team of the Tournament (and more)
Five Irish players included, nine from the winning French team, and Maro Itoje
France meets expectations to deliver Grand Slam
Les Bleus victory over England to seal title marks defining moment for modern rugby
Gerry Thornley: Sexton and Ireland still intent on expansive strategy
Despite some missed opportunities at Twickenham, captain insists Farrell’s men will try to perfect potent offloading game
The English press react: ‘Pride restored’ in record defeat to Ireland
England's 14-man effort is praised, while head coach Eddie Jones is questioned
The world according to Eddie: Jones’ greatest hits with the media
England’s head coach has made a name for himself when it comes to his sharp quips
Maro Itoje a doubt for Ireland Six Nations clash at Twickenham
England’s secondrow missed the captain’s run on Friday with an unspecified illness
Jones believes England are on the cusp of a big display
England’s bullish coach promises his side will harry Ireland at every opportunity
James Ryan and Ireland well aware of what England will bring at Twickenham
Secondrow looking forward to pitting his wits against England talisman Maro Itoje
Owen Doyle: Full ramifications of uncontested scrum law an accident waiting to happen
To have anything written into law which reduces a team to 13 for one red card is daft
Leinster trio in the mix for European Player of the Year award
Caelan Doris, Jimmy O’Brien and Josh van der Flier included on longlist
From Rachael Blackmore to Steve Bruce: The best soundbites of 2021
Some words of wisdom – and some not so wise – from the world of sport
French scrumhalf Antoine Dupont named World Player of the Year
Toulouse scrumhalf enjoyed a brilliant run with club and country
Hooper and Kerevi among contenders for World Rugby player of the year award
Australian duo up against France’s scrumhalf Dupont and England lock Itoje
First black chair of RFU, Tom Ilube, opts for Swing Low on Desert Island Discs
Tom Ilube says he ‘agonised’ over decision to include controversial song in lineup
All in the Game: ‘Shirts pay transfer fees’ myth debunked
Win trophies? Arsenal fans left wondering if Martin Odegaard was being funny
Gerry Thornley: Lions will have regrets as Springboks secure series victory
In practically every metric bar the final score the visitors were the superior team
South Africa 19 Lions 16 - How the Lions players rated
John O’Sullivan hands out the marks after the series decider
History repeats itself as Morné Steyn breaks Lions hearts once again
Veteran outhalf reprises his heroics from 12 years ago with late penalty winner
Gerry Thornley: Series success looks a bridge too far for the Lions
Warren Gatland's side must find a way to get round the South Africa defence
Lions Tour: Gatland eyeing aerial security with new XV
British and Irish Lions head coach explains the six changes made for series decider
Lions Tour: Kyle Sinckler could face lengthy ban for alleged biting incident
Prop cited for incident during a ruck in the 64th minute of defeat to South Africa
Stuart Hogg ‘categorically’ denies biting Willie Le Roux in Lions defeat
Second Test in Cape Town saw more controversial refereeing and TMO decisions
South Africa 27 Lions 9 – How the Lions players rated
John O’Sullivan runs the rule over Warren Gatland’s side after defeat in Cape Town
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