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Who makes Stuart Barnes’s ‘dream team’ from the latest round of the championship?France No 8Gregory Alldritt wins a lineout against Ireland (AFP/Getty Images)Who makes Stuart Barnes’s ‘dream team’ from the latest round of the championship? http://dlvr.it/SJxMy0

NZ Rugby's harm prevention manager Eleanor Butterworth is moving on, but offers tips on how the community can continue her good work http://dlvr.it/SJwjQ0

The new contracting model will be welcomed by the Black Ferns ahead of the World Cup later this year. http://dlvr.it/SJwByM

OPINION: If the men from the capital are to mount an unlikely title challenge, then their two star All Blacks will have to play out of their skins. http://dlvr.it/SJvsm5

Italy and England are both searching for their first win of the 2022 tournamentKyle Sinckler tests Italy's defence last year (Getty Images)Italy and England are both searching for their first win of the 2022 tournament http://dlvr.it/SJvWRF

The new Italy coach is under no illusions as to the challenge he faces but insists there are signs of a positive future for the Azzurri. Mark Palmer reportsKieran Crowley took over as Italy coach in 2021 (Getty Images)The new Italy coach is under no illusions as to the challenge he faces but insists there are signs of a positive future for the Azzurri. Mark Palmer reports http://dlvr.it/SJttYK

From Lego to lifeboats, find out more about the Exeter ChiefJack Nowell in England training (Getty Images)From Lego to lifeboats, find out more about the Exeter Chief http://dlvr.it/SJsxxw

Fans should be prepared for a close battle between the nationsDarcy Graham running with the ball for Scotland (Getty Images)Fans should be prepared for a close battle between the nations http://dlvr.it/SJsFvJ

Did winger Gauthier Minguillon stay in-field when touching down?Gauthier Minguillon goes over (via Rugby Europe)Spain try or no try against Russia? It’s all action in the second round of the Rugby Europe Championship. It …Continue reading » http://dlvr.it/SJrvBv

Leon MacDonald says he rang his old team-mate Aaron Mauger to offer his support amid their turmoil in Queenstown. http://dlvr.it/SJrXlp

New No 10 Josh Ioane showed Chiefs his attacking class with a promising display in the Game of Three Halves preseason hitout in Queenstown. http://dlvr.it/SJqzHs

Aaron Smith, Shannon Frizell and Ethan de Groot will get a run in Queenstown. http://dlvr.it/SJqNNM

Both teams took some positives from first-round defeats, but the weight of history lies heavy on Italian shoulders going into this championship clash in Rome on SundayItaly try to halt an England drive during last year's Six Nations meeting at Twickenham (Getty Images)England need to bounce back after their Calcutta Cup defeat http://dlvr.it/SJpPn6

Facts and figures about the pacey Scotland and Edinburgh wingerEdinburgh's Lightning fast winger Darcy Graham (Getty Images)Who is Darcy Graham: Ten things you should know about the Scotland winger Darcy Graham has risen rapidly through Scotland’s …Continue reading » http://dlvr.it/SJnsJN

Moana Pasifika players are isolating in their Queenstown hotel and rugby bosses believe the risk to the local community is low. http://dlvr.it/SJnKgX

Arabella McKenzie and Michaela Leonard have arrived in Aotearoa to do a job for the South Island team, but one day they'd like to play against them. http://dlvr.it/SJmcVw

From Auckland to Thomond Park, Kit Shepard has the lowdown on the Munster manJoey Carbery watches over a scrum during Ireland's 2022 Six Nations match with Wales (Getty Images)From Auckland to Thomond Park, Kit Shepard has the lowdown on the Munster man http://dlvr.it/SJlRrr

the France scrum-half – and plenty of forwards – wore the latest adidas numbersAntoine Dupont in action against Italy (Getty Images)the France scrum-half – and plenty of forwards – wore the latest shiny adidas numbers http://dlvr.it/SJkwZd

The rearranged fixtures after last year's Omicron outbreaks are available, reports Kit ShepardCardiff and Scarlets in action in the URC (Getty Images)The rearranged fixtures after last year's Omicron outbreaks are available, reports Kit Shepard http://dlvr.it/SJkLzx

Richie Mo’unga was one of a couple of notable omissions when the Crusaders boarded their Queenstown-bound bus on Wednesday morning. http://dlvr.it/SJjqN5

A former Southland Stag and Fiji international who assaulted two females in a strip club in 2021 was also convicted of assaulting a female in 2008. http://dlvr.it/SJj68F

The Leinster man boasts quite the trophy cabinet, Kit Shepard revealsJames Ryan in Leinster colours against Scarlets (Getty Images)The Leinster man boasts quite the trophy cabinet, Kit Shepard reveals http://dlvr.it/SJgvz9

The front-rower is a try-machine and an improving golfer. Kit Shepard reportsRonan Kelleher makes ground against Argentina in 2021 (Getty Images)The front-rower is a try-machine and an improving golfer, Kit Shepard reports http://dlvr.it/SJgMVx

A Blues player has been told to isolate after being deemed possible close contact of a confirmed Covid-19 case. http://dlvr.it/SJfq0x

If specialist props are sidelined by Covid-19, a NZ Rugby says passive scrums are preferable to not playing a game at all. http://dlvr.it/SJfK02

OPINION: Already the new competition has dealt with logistical problems in a critical year for New Zealand rugby. http://dlvr.it/SJdc5f

Kit Shepard takes a look at the man under that red scrum capJosh van der Flier in action for Ireland against New Zealand in 2021 (Getty Images)Kit Shepard takes a look at the man under that red scrum cap http://dlvr.it/SJcSFK

From iconic hat-tricks to mammoth drop goals, Kit Shepard looks back on the great France v Ireland clashesJohnny Sexton celebrates after his match-winning drop goal against France in 2018 (Getty Images)From iconic hat-tricks to mammoth drop goals, Kit Shepard looks back on the great France v Ireland clashes http://dlvr.it/SJbwLv

Kit Shepard takes a look at the front-rower's story so farJulien Marchand in action against Georgia in 2021 (Getty Images)Kit Shepard takes a look at the front-rower's story so far http://dlvr.it/SJbMn5

The All Blacks are heading back to South Africa for the first time since 2018. http://dlvr.it/SJZtLW

Ex-England coach mystified by the 'ludicrous substitution' of playmaker Marcus Smith while the English were ahead at Murrayfield. http://dlvr.it/SJYW00

Kit Shepard guides you through the Munster man's impressive careerAndrew Conway on the attack against Wales in 2022 (Getty Images)Kit Shepard guides you through the Munster man's impressive career http://dlvr.it/SJY2Mg

Stuart Barnes picks his composite team from the opening round of the championshipFinn Russell kicks a penalty against England (SNS Group/Getty Images)Stuart Barnes picks his composite team from the opening round of the championship http://dlvr.it/SJXW9S

Stay up-to-date with the Six Nations table for the 2022 tournamentAnthony Jelonch dives over for France's first try against Italy (Getty Images)Who is leading the way in the Six Nations Championship? http://dlvr.it/SJVGSL

The Toulon player swapped sevens for 15s during the pandemicGabin Villiere celebrating the 2021 win over the All Blacks (Getty Images)The Toulon player swapped sevens for 15s during the pandemic http://dlvr.it/SJTx0V

Key Moana Pasifika players Tomasi Alosio and Christian Lealiifano believe the team are heading in the right direction, the result against the Chiefs. http://dlvr.it/SJTwh0

The BBC presenter appeared to fire flames from her hand(A still from @danrichardson video on Twitter)Clip of Gabby Logan at Calcutta Cup match goes viral The opening round of the Six Nations normally has enough …Continue reading » http://dlvr.it/SJTGyc

Luke Cowan-Dickie sorry he "let myself and England's supporters down" as Ben O'Keeffe made the right decision to gift Scotland a crucial try. http://dlvr.it/SJSWKl

Kiwi ref Ben O'Keeffe rightly awarded a penalty try as Scotland collected back-to-back wins over England for the first time in 38 years. http://dlvr.it/SJS1f1

The Moana Pasifika coach is looking at a couple of areas where improvements can be made in next weekend's game against the Highlanders. http://dlvr.it/SJRhFQ

Don't miss the action from the opening match of the 2022 championshipWales are the underdogs heading into the match (Getty Images)Don't miss the action from the opening match of the 2022 championship http://dlvr.it/SJRLGC

Former Highlander John Leslie is just one of many Kiwis to have played in the Six Nations down the years - but his was a dramatic debut. http://dlvr.it/SJP2vM

There's plenty of belief in the Scotland camp right now, says the Edinburgh hooker Stuart McInally trains at Oriam High Performance Centre ahead of the Calcutta Cup match (Getty Images)Stuart McInally: “We can win the Six Nations” Scotland have never won the Guinness Six Nations, nor even been in …Continue reading » http://dlvr.it/SJNXK4

All you need to know about the opening match of the 2022 championshipWales scrum-half Tomos Williams in action during last year's fixture against Ireland (Getty Images)All you need to know about the opening match of the 2022 championship http://dlvr.it/SJN0gS

A new era begins as Super Rugby's new additions run onto Mt Smart Stadium to face the Chiefs, a fortnight out from the competition opener. http://dlvr.it/SJMXSg

Dane Coles says the Super Rugby bubble is not easy for families, but rugby is his job and the players 'just have to get on with it'. http://dlvr.it/SJM93z

Crusaders halfback Bryn Hall pointed to sacrifices other New Zealand teams are making to put the Queenstown bubble into perspective. http://dlvr.it/SJKg5n

The Calcutta Cup clash will be his last in the men's competition – but he will continue to commentate on the women's gameMoore will still commentate on the women's game (Inpho)Brian Moore to step down from BBC coverage of men’s Six Nations Brian Moore will take part in his final …Continue reading » http://dlvr.it/SJK66B

Rugby World’s 2022 Six Nations wallchart is free – simply download and print to see all the fixtures and TV detailsRugby World’s 2022 Six Nations wallchart is free – simply download and print http://dlvr.it/SJJY9t

The 26-year-old revealed last year that he had been battling anxiety and depression, and his future at the Highlanders is now uncertain. http://dlvr.it/SJHh83