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Mick Cleary: 'The manner of UBB’s victory should provide an inspiration to others.'

The chasing pack shouldn't give up hope, Bordeaux can be caught but for an English or Irish to topple them, would be some feat

Mick Cleary

Analysis

France has conquered and reconquered Europe. Can it reach its Mount Everest?

With their club teams so dominant in Europe and France Six Nations champions, can Fabien Galthié translate that into World Cup su…

Nick Bishop

Features

Opinion

Gregor Paul

Rennie to shuffle No 10 pack as Richie Mo'unga's comeback is pushed back

Dave Rennie would have preferred Richie Mo’unga to be available for the South Africa series, but the situation may yet play to h…

Exclusive

Francisco Isaac

Pablo Bouza: 'Spain's goal is to qualify for the knockouts at Rugby World Cup 2027'

The influential Argentine coach aims to drive Spain to new heights as they prepare for a first Rugby World Cup since 1999.

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Jamie Lyall

Sam Talakai: 'I thought about what would my dad have wanted, and I knew in my heart he'd have wanted me to play'

The Glasgow prop lost his father suddenly in April last year, but has resolved to make the most of the opportunities his dad provi…

Opinion

Brett McKay

A tale of two Australian 10s – and why their team’s fortunes are tied to them

Carter Gordon's X-factor gives Queensland Reds an extra dimension while Jack Bowen has given NSW Waratahs more creativity in attac…

Analysis

Nick Bishop

Is the Prem becoming 'like basketball - without the tackling?'

The Gallagher Prem has become obsessed with attack, perhaps to the detriment of England head coach Steve Borthwick.

Star Columns

Mick Cleary

Mick Cleary: 'Giving the world champions a run for their money would rightly set the tone for the next 15 months.'

The England head coach has a fresh looking squad and multiple selection conundrums to address for the Nations Championship

Gavin Mortimer

Why France's potential next head coach looked to South Africa for inspiration

Feted as France's next coach in waiting, Yannick Bru says an insight in the the unique mindset of South African rugby has been piv…

Mark Orders

Tandy mines the depth chart as Wales look to unearth World Cup gems

The Welsh coach has named an expanded squad for the Nations Championship as he seeks to widen Wales' resources

Analysis

Nick Bishop

Sir Graham Henry is the All Blacks' new kingmaker - and lords of the scrum high on his agenda

A month shy of his 80th birthday, Henry returns to the All Blacks fold as one of Dave Rennie's selectors - and the Springbok scrum…

Brett McKay

Force and Waratahs join late Australian finals charge with two rounds to go

All four Australian teams remain in qualifying contention for the Super Rugby Pacific finals heading into the final two rounds.

Francisco Isaac

Cows, pyrotechnics and divided families - this is rugby's El Clasico

The enmity between two Buenos Aires clubs dates back nearly a century - this is the story of rugby's greatest rivalry you've never…

Interviews

Pat McCarry

Dalton: 'Some girls like to be screaming and shouting, and that works for them. I’m definitely the opposite'

This Six Nations Aoife Dalton comes in as a mainstay of the Irish team after captaining the Wolfhounds to Celtic challenge glory. …

Daniel Gallan

How training methods are changing with the rise of the hybrid player

Focusing on horizontal force, over vertical strength, has been one of the developments to help players effectively cover multiple …

Owain Jones

Mark Robinson: 'I want to make sure we focus on what our fans are really looking for.'

The ex-New Zealand rugby chief executive is coming into a wide-ranging role with World Rugby that will help him shape the future o…

Editor's Choice

Opinion

25 Six Nations Memorable Moments: 5 to 1

Wales' late, late show, Sexton's drop-goal, Russell's pass, Super Saturday 2015 and Wales' first Slam since 70s, but which is No.1…

Bryn Palmer Jamie Lyall Neil Squires Owain Jones Pat McCarry

Analysis

The Springbok selection experiment is far from over

Rassie Erasmus has named an extended alignment camp which shows the Springboks intend to freshen up an ageing squad

Jon Cardinelli

RugbyPass Contributors

Daniel Gallan

'The Boks will go again. It is what they do.'

In sport, there can only be one winner and at the Stade de France, France mourned for its stars, while South Africans rejoiced for…

Mick Cleary

Mick Cleary: 'Why not organise a Lions tour to South America'

The presence of three South American countries at the World Cup for the first time raises hopes that one day, the Lions will tour …

David Ferguson

Scotland left to wonder what might have been

Scotland were outplayed and outshone by an Ireland side playing like World Cup-winners elect, so how can they bridge the gap?

Nick Bishop

Why Ireland are in the best possible position to pip the All Blacks in Paris

Against Scotland, Ireland gave some strong clues as to why they are such a resourceful and cohesive bunch.

Vernon Matongo driven by the memory of his father - 'I told him I will be a Springbok'

Prop from Zimbabwe will hope to take another step forward in his quest to become a Springbok against Leinster this weekend.

Francisco Isaac

Pieter Benade: 'We Zimbabweans are agile, we can run - we want to show the world what a small nation can do'

The Sables head coach has driven his country back to the Rugby World Cup, and hopes the Nations Cup is the perfect proving ground.

Neil Squires

Nicky Smith: 'I wouldn’t be surprised if Tigers are in this position for years to come'

Despite making a "very, very tough" decision to leave, the departing Wales prop believes Leicester are well set for chasing silver…

Bryn Palmer

Glasgow 'gazelle’ Jare Oguntibeju: ‘I had a dead leg so I couldn't really pick up my knees. Everyone thinks I just run weird’

His 'slow motion' try against Connacht may have provoked mirth, but the emerging lock is making rapid strides after only taking up…

Mick Cleary

Mick Cleary: 'McCall prefers the shadows but the more he shuns the spotlight, the more it seeks him out.'

The long-serving Saracens Director of Rugby leaves a genuine legacy as one of the Gallagher Prem greats but he has one last shot a…

Gregor Paul

All Blacks need an Anzac Day Test with the Wallabies to stiffen resolve for World Cup tilt

Dave Rennie is in a race against time to get his All Blacks ready for an assault on a fourth World Cup and needs games

Brett McKay

Wallaby hopeful Ryan Lonergan: 'I try to take a relaxed approach because it can all flip pretty quick'

The Brumbies scrum-half on a 'do or die' play-off with Hurricanes before he takes aim at a Nations Championship spot with Australi…

Nick Bishop

Is defence going out of fashion? 'The trick now is how quickly you stop the bleeding'

Scoring is the name of the game, which is moving beyond defence coaches at an alarming rate of knots.

Nick Bishop

‘Love’s growing highlights reel underlines what the All Blacks have been missing in Mo’unga's absence’

Dave Rennie may find a back-door route for Richie Mo'unga to be involved against South Africa, but in Ruben Love he has a No.10 in…

Mick Cleary: 'The manner of UBB’s victory should provide an inspiration to others.'

France has conquered and reconquered Europe. Can it reach its Mount Everest?

Features

Rennie to shuffle No 10 pack as Richie Mo'unga's comeback is pushed back

Pablo Bouza: 'Spain's goal is to qualify for the knockouts at Rugby World Cup 2027'

Sam Talakai: 'I thought about what would my dad have wanted, and I knew in my heart he'd have wanted me to play'

A tale of two Australian 10s – and why their team’s fortunes are tied to them

Is the Prem becoming 'like basketball - without the tackling?'

Star Columns

Mick Cleary: 'Giving the world champions a run for their money would rightly set the tone for the next 15 months.'

Why France's potential next head coach looked to South Africa for inspiration

Tandy mines the depth chart as Wales look to unearth World Cup gems

Analysis

Sir Graham Henry is the All Blacks' new kingmaker - and lords of the scrum high on his agenda

Force and Waratahs join late Australian finals charge with two rounds to go

Cows, pyrotechnics and divided families - this is rugby's El Clasico

Interviews

Dalton: 'Some girls like to be screaming and shouting, and that works for them. I’m definitely the opposite'

How training methods are changing with the rise of the hybrid player

Mark Robinson: 'I want to make sure we focus on what our fans are really looking for.'

Editor's Choice

25 Six Nations Memorable Moments: 5 to 1

The Springbok selection experiment is far from over

RugbyPass Contributors

Daniel Gallan

'The Boks will go again. It is what they do.'

Mick Cleary

Mick Cleary: 'Why not organise a Lions tour to South America'

David Ferguson

Scotland left to wonder what might have been

Nick Bishop

Why Ireland are in the best possible position to pip the All Blacks in Paris

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Vernon Matongo driven by the memory of his father - 'I told him I will be a Springbok'

Pieter Benade: 'We Zimbabweans are agile, we can run - we want to show the world what a small nation can do'

Nicky Smith: 'I wouldn’t be surprised if Tigers are in this position for years to come'

Glasgow 'gazelle’ Jare Oguntibeju: ‘I had a dead leg so I couldn't really pick up my knees. Everyone thinks I just run weird’

Mick Cleary: 'McCall prefers the shadows but the more he shuns the spotlight, the more it seeks him out.'

All Blacks need an Anzac Day Test with the Wallabies to stiffen resolve for World Cup tilt

Wallaby hopeful Ryan Lonergan: 'I try to take a relaxed approach because it can all flip pretty quick'

Is defence going out of fashion? 'The trick now is how quickly you stop the bleeding'

‘Love’s growing highlights reel underlines what the All Blacks have been missing in Mo’unga's absence’

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