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'History is at hand if Scotland can reach out and grab it'
'History is at hand if Scotland can reach out and grab it'

From misery in Rome to one of their greatest wins against France, Scotland now have the chance to reach rugby paradise in Dublin, writes Tom English.

Georgia players sanctioned over 'orchestrated' doping
Georgia players sanctioned over 'orchestrated' doping

Six Georgia rugby players and a team official are sanctioned for committing anti-doping rule violations as part of "an orchestrated scheme".

The numbers behind Borthwick's nightmare Six Nations
The numbers behind Borthwick's nightmare Six Nations

BBC Sport examines what has gone wrong with England's Six Nations campaign with their final game against France approaching.

'No second chance' for Ireland in Six Nations finale
'No second chance' for Ireland in Six Nations finale

Ireland captain Caelan Doris says there is no "second chance" as his side prepare to host Scotland in Saturday's Six Nations Triple Crown decider.

Divisive, ruthless, brilliant - how Galthie helped France find their mojo
Divisive, ruthless, brilliant - how Galthie helped France find their mojo

Fabien Galthie has driven sky-high standards throughout his coaching career - but he has not always made friends on the way.

Ireland, Scotland or France - who will win the Six Nations title?
Ireland, Scotland or France - who will win the Six Nations title?

Rugby Special's Ugo Monye, John Barclay and Sam Warburton look ahead to a "blockbuster" Super Saturday, when the three-horse race for the 2026 Six Nations title comes to ahead.

Lake wants 'more of the same' effort against Italy
Lake wants 'more of the same' effort against Italy

Wales captain Dewi Lake hopes to inspire a first Six Nations win in three years.

'Something is broken' - What next for Steve Borthwick and England?
'Something is broken' - What next for Steve Borthwick and England?

Rugby Special's Ugo Monye, Sam Warburton and John Barclay discuss what next for Steve Borthwick who faces the prospect of becoming the first England coach ever to lose four games in a single Six Nations campaign.

Lydiate eyes more progress after Wales' defence boost
Lydiate eyes more progress after Wales' defence boost

Assistant coach Dan Lydiate praises Wales’ defensive improvement but says there is still progress to be made in this year’s Six Nations.

'Sloppy' England display against Italy shows 'lack of confidence'
'Sloppy' England display against Italy shows 'lack of confidence'

Rugby Special's John Barclay and Sam Warburton believes there is a "lack of clarity" within the England squad after a "disjointed" performance against Italy, as coach Steve Borthwick's side lost 23-18 in Rome.

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