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Analysis

Why Les Kiss and Stuart Lancaster can lead Australia to glory

The wily duo, combined with a Moneyball-style approach, could build on the impressive foundations laid by Joe Schmidt.

Nick Bishop
Opinion

Razor has an about turn on All Blacks eligibility rules

The contentious eligibility rules implemented by the NZRU have been slowly accepted by head coach Scott Robertson

Gregor Paul

Features

Analysis
Neil Squires

How the Gallagher Premiership has become rugby's go-to league for thrill seekers

Once a stodge-a-thon, the English top fight now serves up a deluge of tries, ambition and attacking flair.

Analysis
Gavin Mortimer

Clermont's comeback gathers pace as fallen European heavyweights plot path to redemption

After the golden years of Rougerie, Parra, Fofana and Keyser, Clermont's fall was swift but there are signs the tide is turning

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Jamie Lyall

Alex Masibaka: 'I was on a stag do in Barcelona when Gregor Townsend called'

The Angouleme bulldozer has charted a remarkable voyage from Western Australia to the senior Scotland squad.

Exclusive
Francisco Isaac

How does a World Rugby consultant help emerging nations?

Often unseen but hugely influential, these wise rugby owls play a crucial part in growing the sport across the world.

Analysis
Garry Doyle

'Ulster, though no one wants to admit it, isn't much more than a development province right now.'

A storied rugby institution, the Irish representation from Ulster has fallen away to a trickle in recent years and that is a conce…

Star Columns

Owain Jones

Steve Meehan: 'If you start winning, it’s amazing what effect it has on all fans.'

The former Bath and Toulon coach has taken on the challenge of returning Canadian rugby to its former glories

Neil Squires

'The decision not to allow Finn Russell back on at Murrayfield was an enlightened one.'

With the heightened awareness around concussion the decision not to send Finn Russell back on the field was significant

Nick Bishop

Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii can be Australia's new cross-code hero

The supremely talented Wallaby has shown he can exceed the levels reached by Israel Folau in a green and gold jersey.

Analysis

Francisco Isaac

How does a World Rugby consultant help emerging nations?

Often unseen but hugely influential, these wise rugby owls play a crucial part in growing the sport across the world.

Nick Bishop

Why the ‘State of Origin’ will have a big say in Schmidt’s Wallabies selection

Saturday's showdown between the Reds and Waratahs is not merely a clash of styles, but an Australia trial into the bargain.

Gregor Paul

From an uncertain position, Barrett and McKenzie are the All Blacks' key playmakers

They may once have felt unwanted by the national setup, but the two playmakers are now front and centre in the New Zealand backlin…

Interviews

Francisco Isaac

David Gérard: Rebuilding Romania via Lomu, blood and broken hips

The rambunctious Frenchman has charted a remarkable voyage in rugby, and steered the struggling Stejarii to World Cup qualificatio…

Daniel Gallan

'Diversity is a strength. It’s improved Italy’s rugby and I'm all for it.'

Italian nationalism has risen in recent years and coincides with the resurgence of the Azzurri. Are the two linked?

Jamie Lyall

'He annihilated people': How Tom Jordan defied the odds to become a Scotland star

Cast aside in New Zealand, unwanted in England, the Glasgow pivot scrapped for every inch to make it big with his adopted nation.

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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

Jamie specialises in long-form rugby content for RugbyPass and TheXV.rugby
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

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

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

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.

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