Stuart Barnes

Rugby Union Expert & Columnist

Articles by Stuart Barnes

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South Africa celebrated a third Rugby World Cup triumph

Stuart Barnes' RWC talking points

Stuart Barnes was impressed with a "tactically astute" display from England

Analysis

Stuart Barnes' RWC talking points

Owen Farrell speaks to his team-mates after England's win over Australia

Analysis

Stuart Barnes' RWC talking points

Japan has gone rugby mad and the hosts now have a Rugby World Cup quarter-final to look forward to

Stuart Barnes' RWC talking points

George Ford has been pulling the strings for England

Stuart Barnes' RWC talking points

Joey Carbery looks on as Japan celebrate their latest World Cup upset

Stuart Barnes' RWC talking points

Manu Tuilagi's display for England against Tonga impressed Stuart Barnes

Stuart Barnes' RWC talking points

Alan Quinlan, Sir Clive Woodward and Maggie Alphonsi give their views ahead of the World Cup

Rugby World Cup pundits' predictions

Reigning champions New Zealand - starring Beauden Barrett - arrive with a target on their back and some questions to answer in Japan

Barnes' Rugby World Cup Talking Points

Kyle Sinckler made a big impact against Italy

Barnes: Ireland not world's best team

As the Rugby World Cup edges ever closer, preparations for Eddie Jones' England come sharper into focus

Stuart Barnes' talking points

England enjoyed a big win over Ireland at Twickenham, but questions still remain

Stuart Barnes' talking points

New Zealand's World Cup chances are one of Stuart Barnes' key talking points

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Ruaridh McConnochie is 'a wildcard, but a smart card' according to Stuart Barnes

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Stuart Barnes' England RWC squad views

Eddie Jones has named his England squad for the 2019 Rugby World Cup

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Saracens edged out Exeter in a thrilling Premiership final

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Leinster celebrate after winning the PRO14 final

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Rob Baxter's Exeter finished top of the Premiership pile over the weekend, but do they have the game to go on and win the trophy?

Stuart Barnes' talking points

Richard Barrington and Vincent Koch celebrate Saracens' win over Leinster

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Tom Collins' form under Chris Boyd has caught Stuart Barnes' eye

Stuart Barnes' talking points

Mako Vunipola carries the ball during Saracens' semi-final win over Munster

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Billy Vunipola celebrates Saracens' win to reach the Champions Cup final

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Israel Folau's international career could be over

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Pat Lam's Bristol Bears feature in this week's talking points

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Brice Dulin looks to outstrip Toulouse's number eight Louis Picamoles

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The Leicester Tigers and George Ford feature among Stuart Barnes' talking points this week

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Alun Wyn Jones will be remembered as one of Wales' greats, says Stuart Barnes

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Wales coach Warren Gatland is closing in on a Six Nations Grand Slam

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Samoa lay down the challenge with the Manu Siva Tau

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Alun Wyn Jones has ensured a steady transition for Wales' leadership team in the wake of Sam Warburton's retirement

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Dan Biggar is the man to 'rough it' with Owen Farrell, says Stuart Barnes

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England's Jonny May (C) celebrates with Tom Curry (L) and Elliot Daly after scoring his first try against France

Barnes' Six Nations talking points

Owen Farrell conducts a post-match team talk after beating Ireland

Stuart Barnes' Six Nations talking points

Who will win the 2019 Guinness Six Nations?

Stuart Barnes' Six Nations preview

Leinster's Jack Conan attacks during their win over Wasps

Stuart Barnes' talking points

The Champions Cup was back over the weekend, with the best in Europe facing off

Stuart Barnes' talking points

Sketches from Memory will be published on February 7

Stuart Barnes: Sketches from Memory

Exeter won the Premiership in 2016/17 after being promoted from the Championship

Stuart Barnes' talking points

Sketches from Memory - Stuart Barnes

Stuart Barnes: Sketches from Memory

Finn Russell's decision-making has never been more assured, says Stuart Barnes

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Ollie Thorley was superb for Gloucester against Exeter

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The relegation race is really heating up in the Premiership this season

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Owen Farrell (left) and Kyle Sinckler were impressive for England this autumn

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