Six Nations failure reveals the danger of lofty expectations
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At the halfway mark of England’s disastrous Six Nations Championship campaign, former pro Peter Browne revisits the title race,and reflects on what sporting setbacks reveal about how Christians face disappointment and disruption.
Released on 4 Mar 2026
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