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Opinion

‘Hurricanes may end up champions, but they might be the symbol of why Super Rugby needs a radical overhaul’

With clubs losing money, NZR must decide whether it’s ready to make a dramatic change to Super Rugby’s ownership structure.

Gregor Paul
Analysis

The best uncapped Irish prospects pushing for summer tour places

With criticism is some quarters about an ageing squad, Andy Farrell has a plethora of young talent to blood onto the Test stage

Pat McCarry

Features

Opinion
Neil Squires

‘Sarries may be outsiders in Prem play-off race but it would be unwise to write them off’

Saracens may be seven points off fourth place with four games left, but their form and experience could yet take the race down to …

Opinion
Mick Cleary

Mick Cleary: 'Bath will be deflated but should be inspired to reach for even greater heights.'

Johann van Graan's men were beaten but unbowed but realise there are levels required to topple Europe's best

Exclusive
Mark Orders

Fletcher Anderson: 'They love their rugby in Llanelli. The fans in Wales are as passionate as anywhere.'

The gifted Kiwi No 8 has, arguably, been the regional signing of the season and he has not ruled out playing for Wales in the futu…

Exclusive
Zayn Nabbi

JP Pietersen: 'I always say, if I can do it, anyone can do it. I wasn't the most talented ‘oke’ at 18 or 19.'

The 70-cap Springbok and Sharks head coach reflects on the challenges he's faced and bringing back the glory days to the Sharks

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Jamie Lyall

Ben Earl: Reading obsession, NRL dreams and why he 'doesn't care' if fans dislike his celebrations

In a wide-ranging interview, the England flanker talks candidly about his vulnerabilities, England struggles and passion for liter…

Star Columns

Brett McKay

Which Wallabies contenders advanced their cause in Australian domestic duels?

With the four Australian sides facing each other in Super Rugby Pacific last weekend, which players made a statement for Test sele…

Nick Bishop

Why England may be in better shape to win the 2027 Rugby World Cup than France

After the Super Saturday epic, Fabien Galthie was left with more questions than Steve Borthwick, despite their sides' contrasting …

Francisco Isaac

'We practised every day': Inside the rise of Italian rugby's history-chasers

The Azzurri are targeting a first ever win over England on Saturday, but the growth of this talented crop was kindled long ago.

Analysis

Nick Bishop

How Bordeaux-Begles showed Bath the true meaning of 'superclub' in the Champions Cup

The reigning champions did not have to work hard enough for their scores in the semi-final showdown.

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…

Paul Williams

'Henry Pollock should take heart from naysayers, for only the best are hated'

The English tyro is destroying perceptions and scaling new heights, but his outlandish style was always likely to draw criticism.

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

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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