Scott Hansen addresses 'massive opportunity' amid Crusaders' midfield exodus
That leaves the 14-time Super Rugby champions with four specialist midfielders in their 39 man squad named late last week.
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Mike Blair on why McKenzie-Barrett combination is becoming vital to All Blacks attack
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RWC winner piles pressure on Borthwick after Shaun Edwards 'personal conversation' bombshell
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England's injury fears are confirmed ahead of Nations Championship
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3
Former England Sevens coach Simon Amor returns to RFU
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Forwards monopolise Gallagher PREM Player of the Month nominations
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Ex-Maori All Black joins 8 capped players in 30-man England A squad
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Northampton report record turnover in PREM-winning season
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Noel McNamara confirmed as Leo Cullen's successor at Leinster
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Home of Rugby League champions to host Test Rugby Union
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Interview
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France claim Youth Olympics gold after holding off South Africa comeback
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Springbok Women lose ground in World Rugby rankings after second Ireland loss
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Jack Dempsey: ‘Facing New Zealand is the same for me as the Scottish guys against England. You just go to another level.’
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All Blacks issue statement after member of security dies at Edinburgh hotel
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'Women's rugby is moving at an incredible pace': PWR set for 2026/27 season
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Lucas Rumball: 'It's always about growth. Keep pressing forward, keep being bold and keep playing what's in front of us.'
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Six Red Roses stars named in 2026 World Rugby Team of the Year
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Rassie Erasmus unveils established Springboks side for Italy battle in Turin
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'It is a funny time': Struggling Ulster to go back to drawing board during URC break
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