Chris Hewett

Chris Hewett is Rugby Union Correspondent for The Independent.

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England winger Chris Ashton has yet to score a try in this year’s Six Nations

Six Nations 2013: Five areas that England must address to win Grand Slam in Cardiff

It could be heartache for red rose brigade unless they sort key issues

Captain Chris Robshaw of England looks on

Six Nations: England live dangerously against Italy in pursuit of Grand Slam

England 18 Italy 11: Narrow Twickenham victory leaves England's Grand Slam push still on

England captain Chris Robshaw

Six Nations: Pleasant problem for England - 10 into three won't go

The emergence of new back-row talent leaves Lancaster with an embarrassment of riches that could mean some big names being left out in the cold

Tom Croft on the charge during training at Pennyhill Park

Six Nations: To win well or ugly, that is the English question

A victory over Italy through organisation and strength of character alone will not be enough to satisfy Stuart Lancaster on Sunday

Tyson Keats was not to blame for offence that cost five points

London Welsh claim victim status as five-point penalty hits

Exiles to appeal after Keats ruling leaves them bottom of league and blaming fraud

Mako (left) and Billy Vunipola at Pennyhill Park yesterday

Six Nations: Italy braced for a double helping of Vunipolas when they play England at Twickenham

Mako and Billy are both poised to feature for England – and they are hungry for some action

Farrell: 'At this stage of the competition it’s about a 12-day strategy'

Six Nations: Andy Farrell makes case for defence as England vow not to be caught cold

Backs coach lends his support to Chris Ashton and Courtney Lawes but is thinking ahead to Wales game

Tom Croft powers forward for England against Ireland last year

Six Nations: Stuart Lancaster welcomes Tom Croft back to England fold after serious injury

A year on from being nearly paralysed by a broken neck, England flanker could face Italy

Six Nations: 'It's hard, but you learn the most from mistakes' - Chris Robshaw

Chris Robshaw is suddenly favourite to lead the Lions. He tells Chris Hewett how England's chastening autumn internationals made him a better player

Gavin Henson, of London Welsh, ensures there is no way through for Saracens’ tryscorer David Strettle this timeG

Jones rages over Henson injustice while Exiles await points sentence

Saracens 35 London Welsh 14

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A meeting of global power brokers in a Hertfordshire hotel is exciting conspiracy theorists, but what are they really about?
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'The ultimate all-in-one home entertainment system'

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Plenty of sleaze

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Dan Brown reveals the message that told him door to the lodge is open
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Not secure any more: G4S boss heads for exit at last

Nick Buckles survived the Olympics débâcle and a £5bn bid fiasco but a profit warning finally triggered his downfall
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How to say ‘I’m a sellout’

Tumblr’s David Karp’s message of reassurance to his staff sounded very familiar
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There's a real desire around the grounds for safe standing. But will the authorities listen?
In the end the fans decided Tony Pulis had made a pig's ear of the job at Stoke City

In the end the fans decided Tony Pulis had made a pig's ear of the job at Stoke City

Disillusion with a siege mentality and negative playing style made change inevitable
James Lawton: The James Hunt I knew is the subject of a new F1 movie

James Lawton: The James Hunt I knew is the subject of a new F1 movie

British driver was fascinating man whose epic duel with Niki Lauda in 1976 was typical of an era of glamour and glory – but also the ever-present threat of death
Stuart Hogg: Ready to climb his own Everest

Stuart Hogg: Ready to climb his own Everest

Lions' cub, 20, joins long line of players from Scottish borders club Hawick given opportunity to make his mark at highest level
Carl Froch handed rare chance of revenge with dream rematch

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Carl Froch handed rare chance of revenge with dream rematch against Mikel Kessler
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'There is a battle going on inside us that is never discussed'
Have US shock jocks gone too far?

Have US shock jocks gone too far?

An incendiary remark from Rush Limbaugh may be the beginning of the end for outspoken right-wing US broadcasters
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The ‘Beverly Hills’ of Surrey

Elmbridge pays more income tax than big cities of the North
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