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Scotland's 'flex', Irish selection and a 'Triple Crown final'
Scotland's 'flex', Irish selection and a 'Triple Crown final'

On the Ireland Rugby Social, Conor Murray and Andrew Trimble discuss Scotland's confidence and Andy Farrell's selection dilemma before Saturday's Six Nations Triple Crown decider in Dublin.

Bristol Bears' Capon to stand trial over rape charge
Bristol Bears' Capon to stand trial over rape charge

Will Capon, 26, denied the charge when he appeared at court on Friday.

Three years of woe - what has changed since Wales' last Six Nations win?
Three years of woe - what has changed since Wales' last Six Nations win?

Wales have gone three years since their last Six Nations win against Italy and a lot has changed.

Dempsey's rise from Wallabies cast-off to Scotland powerhouse
Dempsey's rise from Wallabies cast-off to Scotland powerhouse

Having been discarded by Australia for lacking physicality, number eight Jack Dempsey's "explosive power" now provides a point of difference for Scotland.

Ireland need 'big performance' to beat Scotland
Ireland need 'big performance' to beat Scotland

Ireland flanker Josh van der Flier says his side's recent wins over Scotland have all come when they have "played particularly well".

Pressure of representing England has shown - Borthwick
Pressure of representing England has shown - Borthwick

England head coach Steve Borthwick says the shirt has "weighed heavy" on some of his players at times in a disappointing Six Nations campaign.

Exeter in a different place for 2026 final - Baxter
Exeter in a different place for 2026 final - Baxter

Exeter Chiefs director of rugby Rob Baxter thinks his side are in a "different place" for this year's Prem Rugby Cup final.

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.

'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.

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