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James Callow on Bang and blame

"I think yesterday's incident highlights a 'whole sport' issue, which rugby, unlike it's football cousin has embraced largely in a proactive and helpful manner. It would be so simple ... " View all comments

Brian Parker on Ecstasy and the agony

"We are judged on results in the six nations. Martin Johnson will either be shown to be a genius who played a game where they always knew they had enough to beat the Italians, and ... " View all comments

David Dickens on Look to the future

"This will be short and sweet. Can't agree more, we need to plan ahead and do it now. The only problem is they won't....stubborn and intransigient sums up the selectors and coaches. We ... " View all comments

Keith Reeves on Lions to live on

"As a father of a young loose head prop I have to say that recent events and comments on the standards of play that are acceptable in rugby union do give me cause for concern as do the ... " View all comments

William Black on Golden opportunity

"Having watched Super 14 all season, the way all players seem comfortable with the ball, the offloads in tackles, the kicking game being aimed at allowing chasing players to get at the ... " View all comments

Rory Dempsey on Error of judgement

"Despite all of O'Driscoll's achievements as captain of Leinster and Ireland, I feel he plays better rugby when he's not weighed down with the responsibility of overall leadership. ... " View all comments

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A bridge too far
A bridge too far Stuart Barnes

A bridge too far

Despite his Heineken Cup heroics, Stuart Barnes says Jonny Wilkinson won't feature for the Lions.

Far from ideal Stuart Barnes

Far from ideal

Stuart Barnes previews the Heineken Cup final and has some concerns over the Lions' preparation.

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Vulnerable Lions Stuart Barnes

Vulnerable Lions

Stuart Barnes is worried a lack of Welsh power could be the Lions downfall in Australia.

Lions reaction Stuart Barnes

Lions reaction

Stuart Barnes says Jonny Wilkinson's omission from the British & Irish Lions squad is "utterly mystifying".

Fabulous five Stuart Barnes

Fabulous five

Which rugby stars have been nominated for the ERC Player of the Season? Stuart Barnes reveals all...

Jonny's too good Stuart Barnes

Jonny's too good

Stuart Barnes reflects on the Heineken Cup action and says Jonny Wilkinson should tour with the Lions.

A cut above Stuart Barnes

A cut above

Stuart Barnes expects Clermont to beat Munster, but can't split Saracens and Toulon in the last four.

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Wallaby warning Stuart Barnes

Wallaby warning

Stuart Barnes looks at the Australian talent that could run the British and Irish Lions ragged in June.

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A bridge too far

Despite his Heineken Cup heroics, Stuart Barnes says Jonny Wilkinson won't feature for the Lions....

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Out of control

Clermont's inability to control the game late on cost them the Heineken Cup, says Dean Ryan....

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Far from ideal

Stuart Barnes previews the Heineken Cup final and has some concerns over the Lions' preparation....

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