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The experts on their nations’ chances this year – and the players to watch
Under coach JOHN MITCHELL , England have become the best team on the planet. But can he lead them to a first World Cup title in 11 years?
With new leaders, Sean Lynn’s squad hopes to prove that they’ve turned a corner since flopping at the Six Nations
Rugby’s most outspoken and influential journalist
After so many agonising near misses, the Red Roses are determined to bring home the bacon on their own turf
Every fan should have blind faith at this time of year, as we throw cynicism and logic out of the window and embrace reckless optimism. If not now, when? Celtic have won the Scottish title convincingl
Recent history is against them, but can the Scots give departing coach Bryan Easson a send-off to cherish?