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Opinion

Farrell puts his reputation on the line knowing tougher challenges lie ahead

The head coach knows he will come in for flak if the Lions fluff their lines Down Under but is determined to do it his way

Owain Jones
Analysis

As the balance of power shifts away from Ireland, has Andy Farrell got his Lions calls right?

With England growing and Ireland's dominance seemingly on the wane, has the Lions coach backed the right horses to defeat Australi…

Nick Bishop

Features

Opinion
Brendan Fanning

Brendan Fanning: 'Leinster have the best-resourced squad in these islands but can’t make it pay.'

Leadership and clarity escaped Leinster at a crucial time as their dream of a fifth Champions Cup star went up in smoke, again

Opinion
Gregor Paul

‘Rising force’ Proctor gives All Blacks Ioane dilemma

The form of Hurricanes 'facilitator' Billy Proctor could see Scott Robertson break up his established centre pairing.

Opinion
Gavin Mortimer

'Love him or hate him, Henry Pollock has got the rugby world talking.'

The Northampton and England backrow's confidence, verve and raw ability have raised eyebrows around the globe

Opinion
Mick Cleary

Mick Cleary: 'Many Lions might have opted for the safe route - not Maro Itoje'

The new British and Irish Lions captain will take his earring assuredness to the Wallabies, a distinctive multi-layered modern man…

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Jamie Lyall

Jack Boyle: 'I gave my Ireland jersey to 'Church', he's done so much for me'

The young Leinster man looks to be the future of Irish propping, and talks scrummaging against brutes, Cian Healy and Test debuts.

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

Brett McKay

Ex-England cap Nic Dolly: 'As a rugby player, you obviously want to be wanted'

Nic Dolly's England career was thwarted by injury. Now the Force hooker has his sights on playing for Australia.

Mark Orders

Can likely lads deliver long overdue positivity in Wales?

Reeling from more financial strain, and still seeking a new head coach, Wales' summer tour of Japan may offer shafts of light.

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.

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

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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