Wales will relish underdog status for Six Nations
Wales had a middling Autumn Campaign that left more questions than answers but there is enough to suggest they can be competitive …
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World XV of the Autumn Series
As a breathless 2021 draws to a close, RugbyPass selects its international team of the year.
Features
OPINION
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Posted missing for a generation, French rugby is back. This is how they bossed the All Blacks.
INTERVIEW
Factory to phenomenon: Melani Nanai's emotional voyage
An emotional Melani Nanai talks factory work, family and faith.
OPINION
Regulation changes just one step on road to rugby equality
A regulation change is a welcome move, even if it does carry the hint of a compromise.
Rugby's eligibility laws relics of a bygone era
Did rugby throw the baby out with the bathwater when they changed the international eligibility laws?
OPINION
Plethora of northern clashes will fast track All Blacks in 2022
A return to a relatively regular schedule next season should put the All Blacks in good stead.
Star Columns
Final chance for Foster's All Blacks to prove credentials
The All Blacks must avoid back-to-back losses to round out the season.
England the cherry that would make the Wallabies' year
Every game on the Wallabies European tour will prove challenging but there's one that will cause the most angst and anticipation.
Man in the middle
The pressure to make the right decisions as a referee is at a tipping point
Analysis
Why defending was easier for Ireland than the All Blacks
Ireland utilised their numbers in defence far more efficiently than the All Blacks.
England v South Africa: Unstoppable force versus immovable object
The key battlegrounds are analysed for England’s titanic Twickenham clash against world champions South Africa
Much more to Will Jordan's game than meets the eye
It's not just Will Jordan's outrageous scoring rate that sets him apart from other wingers.
Interviews
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Manu Samoa are preparing for a Barbarians onslaught at Twickenham.
How Moana Pasifika hope to change the rugby landscape
Aaron Mauger believes Moana Pasifika will open doors for young Pacific Island talent.
Hot Rodd: Sale's dancing prop
Sale and England squad member Bevan Rodd talks scrum anguish, eclectic upbringings and naked dancing.
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