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'Bielle-Biarrey's pace spooked me' - Chessum on intercept try finish
'Bielle-Biarrey's pace spooked me' - Chessum on intercept try finish

England back row Ollie Chessum says the fear of being run down by Louis Bielle Biarrey prevented him from running in an intercept closer to the post in defeat by France.

Inside NSB - the state school at the top of English rugby union
Inside NSB - the state school at the top of English rugby union

In a sport often dominated by private schools, Northampton School for Boys are one win away from securing a league and cup double.

Northampton's Van der Mescht in Springboks reckoning
Northampton's Van der Mescht in Springboks reckoning

Northampton second row JJ van der Mescht is in contention for a senior South Africa call-up after being invited to a virtual alignment camp by the Springboks.

'My phone's never buzzed so much' - Ireland Six Nations star McCloskey
'My phone's never buzzed so much' - Ireland Six Nations star McCloskey

On the Ireland Rugby Social, Ireland centre Stuart McCloskey talks about his tackle on Marcus Smith that has gone viral, breaking into the Ireland team at 33 and his highlights from this year's enthralling Six Nations.

Key Ireland quartet sign contract extensions
Key Ireland quartet sign contract extensions

Bundee Aki, Dan Sheehan, Jamison Gibson-Park and Josh van der Flier sign contract extensions with Ireland following the conclusion of the team's Triple Crown-winning Six Nations campaign.

Edwards has 'ambition to win a Rugby Championship'
Edwards has 'ambition to win a Rugby Championship'

Shaun Edwards says he is keen to coach one of the giants of the southern hemisphere as he plots his next move following the 2027 Rugby World Cup with France.

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.

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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