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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

Stuart Barnes:

Lancaster leeway
Lancaster leeway Stuart Barnes

Lancaster leeway

Stuart Barnes wasn't impressed with England, but is refusing to judge this young team too soon.

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The Robshaw Test Stuart Barnes

The Robshaw Test

Stuart Barnes looks at the arguments for and against England's new captain ahead of the Six Nations.

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Lessons to be learnt Stuart Barnes

Lessons to be learnt

Stuart Barnes fears England are not rising to the high standards that the Heienken Cup is setting.

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Tough test for Ulster Stuart Barnes

Tough test for Ulster

Stuart Barnes looks at the six teams battling it out for the five places left in the Heineken Cup quarters.

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Right mix for Stu Stuart Barnes

Right mix for Stu

Potential or experience? Stuart Barnes says Stuart Lancaster must strike a balance in his EPS squad.

For club and country Stuart Barnes

For club and country

The Six Nations may be looming but Stuart Barnes dedicates his first column of 2012 to the Premiership.

Guts and glory Stuart Barnes

Guts and glory

Stuart Barnes says it has never been a better time to be a Harlequins fan after their victory in Toulouse.

French revolution Stuart Barnes

French revolution

Stuart Barnes was blown away by Toulouse's power during their Heineken Cup win over Harlequins.

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