Spain

Had qualification for the World Cup been decided by population, Spain would only just have made it for the past seven tournaments. Ranked 31st by that metric, they lag behind Myanmar, Sudan and Colomb

Africa Cup of Nations: a “ludicrous finale” to ...

Laden with talent, the ever-improving Azzurri are closing the gap on the major powers

Another Wooden Spoon beckons unless the men in red can find new strength in adversity

THE FUTURE IS BRIGHT THE FUTURE'S

Currently ranked third in the world, the England squad stands a great chance of winning the forthcoming Guinness Six Nations thanks to a host of inspiring young players, predicts Owain Jones