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Who did BBC pundits pick in their Six Nations teams of tournament?
Who did BBC pundits pick in their Six Nations teams of tournament?

Former Wales captain Sam Warburton and former Scotland skipper John Barclay discuss their Six Nations teams of the tournament.

'Haaland of rugby' - how Bielle-Biarrey has stormed stage
'Haaland of rugby' - how Bielle-Biarrey has stormed stage

How try-scoring sensation France wing Louis Bielle-Biarrey has stormed the stage to challenge Antoine Dupont as Les Bleus' star player.

Six talking points from final round of Six Nations
Six talking points from final round of Six Nations

England's indiscipline, "cheat code" Louis Bielle-Biarrey, Irish and Scottish positives, and Welsh confidence returns - talking points from the final round.

Does Lions hangover give France a Six Nations advantage?
Does Lions hangover give France a Six Nations advantage?

Six of France 10 professional-era title wins in the Five and Six Nations have come in tournaments directly after British and Irish Lions tours. Is it a coincidence?

Who were Wales' leading lights in rollercoaster Six Nations?
Who were Wales' leading lights in rollercoaster Six Nations?

Despite a third consecutive Wooden Spoon, there were highlights for Wales who finished the Six Nations with fresh hope.

Head coach Dickens leaves Newcastle Red Bulls
Head coach Dickens leaves Newcastle Red Bulls

Head coach Alan Dickens leaves Newcastle Red Bulls as former Wales fly-half Stephen Jones takes over for the rest of the season.

'You know that I love this!' - Farrell on Ireland future
'You know that I love this!' - Farrell on Ireland future

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell looks ahead to preparing his squad for the Nations Championship and the World Cup and discusses his future as head coach.

Who makes BBC pundits' Six Nations team of the tournament?
Who makes BBC pundits' Six Nations team of the tournament?

BBC Sport pundits John Barclay and Sam Warburton picks for their teams of the tournament for the 2026 Six Nations.

How England 'threw away' chance at famous win
How England 'threw away' chance at famous win

BBC Sport pundits Ugo Monye, Sam Warburton and John Barclay look at how England's lack of discipline in the final minutes of both halves led to England's 48-46 defeat to France on Six Nations Super Saturday at the Stade de France.

How the Welsh forwards stepped up this Six Nations
How the Welsh forwards stepped up this Six Nations

BBC Sport pundit Sam Warburton analyses how Wales have made their "powerful" forward pack the foundation of their attack over the course of the 2026 Six Nations.

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2019 South Africa
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