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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.

How do Scots beat 'nemesis' Ireland for first time in 12 meetings?
How do Scots beat 'nemesis' Ireland for first time in 12 meetings?

Tom English looks at the areas Scotland must master in order to record a rare win over Ireland in the final round of Six Nations fixtures.

'It's how you speak to a mate' - Smith and Itoje brush off on-pitch row
'It's how you speak to a mate' - Smith and Itoje brush off on-pitch row

Fin Smith says his on-pitch disagreement with England captain Maro Itoje shows the depth of their relationship, rather than any disintegration of team unity.

From forgotten man to Six Nations star - Baloucoune's revival
From forgotten man to Six Nations star - Baloucoune's revival

BBC Sport NI looks at Ireland wing Rob Baloucoune's rapid ascent to becoming a key player for Ireland following a breakthrough Six Nations campaign.

Main Mann: Record-breaking flanker steps up for Wales
Main Mann: Record-breaking flanker steps up for Wales

Record-breaking Wales flanker Alex Mann will finish a strong Six Nations campaign against Italy in Cardiff on Saturday.

Farrell expects recalled Aki to stay with Ireland
Farrell expects recalled Aki to stay with Ireland

Andy Farrell says he expects Bundee Aki to sign a new Ireland deal after recalling the centre to his squad to face Scotland in Saturday's Triple Crown decider.

Why England will keep kicking regardless of what fans think
Why England will keep kicking regardless of what fans think

England's kicking has become a bugbear of supporters, but it is actually one of the few areas of their game that is functioning well in the Six Nations.

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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2019 South Africa
2015 New Zealand
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