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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

Can Andy Farrell’s ageing team rediscover their mojo when it matters most?

The St Crispin Cup, anyone? Rivalries – and prizes – abound in the Six Nations, says Simon Barnes

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

Eleven wins on the spin has got England dreaming of a first Grand Slam in a decade