SIX NATIONS TEAM OF THE WEEK: Who has one hand on player of the tournament award already? Who had one of the best performances in his country's history? And which unsung Englishman is finally living up to the hype?

NIK SIMON: England just about remain in the hunt to win, and have got through the three toughest fixtures with their chances intact - even if they were a Finn Russell conversion away from losing to Scotland.
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SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Why Marcus Smith's days are numbered, how Wales bounced back and the reason Scotland can't kick on - WEEKEND TAKEAWAYS

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: With England now two wins from three in this Six Nations after back-to-back victories over France and Scotland, we're set for a thrilling finale to the 2025 Championship.
The inside story of how Daniel Farke built Leeds into a force: How fast starts, attack being the best form of defence and a stubborn dressing-room mantra are exorcising promotion demons

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The new Mo Salah: How Liverpool's devastating superstar went to a new level this season, what he's doing differently and the one thing driving him on to glory, writes IAN LADYMAN

IAN LADYMAN: Liverpool's superstar Mohamed Salah has long been a sublime scorer of goals, a terroriser of the very best defences, but now he is more than that.
Why Pep Guardiola's brutal, commendable honesty is hurting Manchester City - and the one image they can use to inspire a fightback, writes JACK GAUGHAN

JACK GAUGHAN AT THE ETIHAD STADIUM: Pep Guardiola has reiterated countless times that the opposition 'are better' than City. But there is a feeling that they have allowed that sentiment to go too far.
How Newcastle's freedom of play blew Forest away

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RFU adds extra England Test and leaves Borthwick without warm-weather camp

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Man United star Lisandro Martinez gets support from his mum with his rehab after suffering anterior cruciate ligament injury

Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez has received support from his mother in his recovery from injury. In an adorable video. Martinez's mum is seen telling him to 'push'.
Wales' valiant defeat by Ireland showed Matt Sherratt's side are at last on a journey to finding their lost soul once again, writes ALEX BYWATER

ALEX BYWATER: When Jac Morgan scored against Ireland on Saturday afternoon, the roof nearly came off Principality Stadium as a sense of unbridled joy and enjoyment filled the venue.
Andy Robertson insists Mo Salah 'is in a different world right now' after the Liverpool talisman netted his 30th goal of the season in their win over Man City

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James Maddison reveals he's held talks with new England boss Thomas Tuchel as Tottenham star is 'hungry' to force his way back into Three Lions reckoning

Tottenham star James Maddison has revealed that he has been in contact with new England manager Thomas Tuchel. Tuchel is preparing to name his first England squad.
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Daniel Dubois set for rematch with heavyweight king Oleksandr Usyk - after the Brit lost out on £7MILLION as he was forced to withdraw from a clash with Joseph Parker

JEFF POWELL: The conversations here in the new fight capital of the world concern a shift from the plan for Usyk to fight the winner between Dubois and Parker.
Santos star Neymar scores directly from a corner kick just seconds after urging fans in Brazil to boo him louder

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'Predictable' Man City couldn't get past Liverpool's red wall

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