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Past articles by Paul:

Eddie Butler: rugby’s lyricist found his words and his feet in a Pontypool jersey

The late writer and broadcaster, whose words decorated the Observer for so long, spent his playing career in fairly unlikely surroundings → Read More

Like a push-start taxi, my beloved rugby has gone from one breakdown to another

For his final Observer report, our stalwart writer offers his reflections on decades covering a sport rich in drama and spectacle but that now stands at a crossroads → Read More

England struggled but Eddie Jones's fire still burns and he should stay on

Head coach’s future is under discussion after a poor Six Nations but the desire clearly remains in the combative Australian → Read More

RFU vows nothing will be 'swept under carpet' for Eddie Jones' England review

Bill Sweeney says RFU panel looking into all aspect of ‘miserable’ Six Nations will leave nothing ‘swept under the carpet’ for Eddie Jones’ review → Read More

Bristol snatch thrilling win from Harlequins with late Kyle Sinckler try

Kyle Sinckler powered over the line in the final minute of the game and Callum Sheedy converted to seal Bristol’s 35-33 win against Harlequins at Ashton Gate → Read More

Wales erupted to seize the moment in a Six Nations unlike any other

This manic and beguiling tournament gave little clue about what will happen next year, least of all about Eddie Jones’ future → Read More

Six Nations tournament of the unexpected ends in joy for Scotland

France could have snatched the Six Nations title in the final match but only once – and then briefly – did they look likely to → Read More

CVC's Six Nations deal presents risk but raises hope of global calendar

CVC have the power, if they choose to wield it, to lift rugby union’s value and help it overcome its financial struggles → Read More

Six Nations: talking points from the weekend's action

France denied Wales a grand slam but Pivac has plenty to cheer, while England, Ireland and Scotland have much to ponder → Read More

Wales will need stability to build on this year's Six Nations successes

Boom has turned to bust for Wales in the past, so Wayne Pivac will need time, and his veterans to stagger their retirements → Read More

Eddie Jones: 'We need to reset the team. It's a transition period'

Eddie Jones insists he is the right man to revive England’s fortunes after suffering a heavy defeat to Ireland to finish fifth in the Six Nations. → Read More

Sexton masterminds dominant win for Ireland against lacklustre England

Ireland defeated England 32-18 in Dublin to complete a miserable Six Nations for Eddie Jones’s men → Read More

Unheralded Wayne Pivac leads Wales to threshold of unlikely grand slam

Coach blooded a number of players in autumn series and has mentally refreshed those who delivered for Warren Gatland → Read More

Wayne Pivac: Wales are 'focused and motivated' to complete grand slam

Wales will win the Six Nations grand slam if they defeat France in Paris on Saturday – a result which looked impossible a few months ago → Read More

Going, going, gone: why rugby union's memorabilia market is buoyant

A 150-year-old chronicle from rugby union’s foundation season is yet another exciting discovery for auctioneers → Read More

Six Nations: talking points from the weekend's action

Owens and Navidi are key to Wales’ cause, England are missing Underhill, while Gatland has No 9 problems → Read More

Eddie Jones says England 'still nowhere near our best' after victory over France

Eddie Jones said England were back on course to becoming the best team in the world after coming from behind to beat France 23-20 with a late Maro Itoje try at Twickenham → Read More

Maro Itoje’s late try rescues England and ends French hopes of grand slam

Maro Itoje’s late score against France at Twickenham grabbed a 23-20 victory for Eddie Jones’s England and ended Les Bleus’ hopes of a Six Nations grand slam → Read More

Scotland must evolve from being one-off performers to genuine contenders

Ireland’s forwards coach Paul O’Connell says this is the best Scotland team he has seen: time for the Scots to prove it → Read More

Wales seizing the moment with Italy unlikely to derail grand slam hopes

Wayne Pivac’s ageing side are throwing their energies at this Six Nations rather than peering into the distance – to great effect → Read More