Martin Johnson hounded by the dogfight of England’s clubs

Robert Kitson: The fear of relegation from the Premiership has stifled development of the national team

England wait in vain for Jonny Wilkinson to deliver playmaker’s touch

Richard Williams: It is time to face facts. Other than with his boot, Jonny Wilkinson is no longer a game-changer at international level

Andy Robinson defended his tactics despite the setback of defeat in Rome

Paul Rees: Tactical analysis of England's defeat by Ireland shows that the home side hogged all the ball but were unable to make telling calls

Tommy Bowe's two tries were perfect illustrations of the gap between a true champion side and England's earnestly plodding, slow improvers

The Ireland head coach has altered his team's approach in this season's Six Nations and his plans worked a treat at Twickenham

Eddie Butler: Today's result was a wrecking ball to England's reasoning that they can play however they please

Kevin Mitchell: Martin Johnson's fragile team could not cope with Ireland's tremendous endeavour and the pace of Tommy Bowe

Three tries by the Six Nations champions left Martin Johnson's England ruing missed opportunities as Ireland triumphed in a close match

Scotland marooned at foot of table after Italy put defensive qualities on show in Rome

Ireland were too strong for a dogged England. Scott Murray was watching.

Mike Averis: Marc Lièvremont's French side passed the halfway point with hopes of a grand slam intact but doubts persist as to their durability

A Six Nations win against the grand slam winners can recapture English hearts and minds

The benefit of experience: Rob Kitson meets Simon Shaw

Kevin Mitchell: A collective and individual fear of risk has made Jonny Wilkinson an increasingly ineffective presence for England