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Fin Baxter: 'I want to be the best in the world.'
After a long injury absence, the Harlequins loosehead has been missed by club and country and is determined to make up for lost ti…
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Six Ireland squad takeaways - a 'specimen' and spicy competition but Munster may be miffed
The Ireland coach summons 'specimen' James McNabney, has two No.10s in form and hot competition on the wings, but Munster may not …
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Brendan Venter: 'Wine is very much like rugby. You never get to beat wine. You can never fully understand it.'
The eccentric Saracens maestro courts the UK's rugby press after a mixed start to their relationship as he maps out success
Analysis
Why South Africa's ‘scrum dominance’ gospel is spreading around the world
How the Springboks set up to dominate the scrum is being copied at club and international level in both the men's and women's game…
Opinion
'Scrutiny intensifies' as Tandy backs new Welsh blood and returning nous amid key omissions
The Wales coach accepts tough questions come with the territory, but fans may be wise to focus on the positivies among the players…
Analysis
Why the Wallabies must mount a more convincing case for the defence
Les Kiss was once a pioneering defence coach, but the new Australia supremo's area of expertise has yet to improve substantially s…
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Seb Stephen: Scotland's newest debutant, an 'absolute monster' raised in a medieval castle
The 21-year-old hooker won his first cap in July and is tipped for big things after leaving the family farm and its renovated cast…
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Ben Loader: 'Gloucester want to be a team that fights for everything' as European champions loom
Rejuvenated and top of the Gallagher Prem, the Cherry and Whites take on the most daunting task in European rugby this Friday.
'Expectations are so high at Leinster that merely league-winning seasons are not considered good enough'
Leinster are expected to lead the charge of Irish provinces but it's Connacht who are expected to exceed expectations, with fears …
Uncertainty reigns but Welsh rugby must plough on in hope of a brighter future
Maintaining optimism amidst a backdrop of angst is going to be a task for all those that care about Welsh rugby
Analysis
How humble Pau are slowly turning into Top 14 powerhouse
Pau head coach Sébastien Piqueronies is slowly building a serious Top 14 outfit, not through superstars, but great coaching
Capital gains: Have Edinburgh finally found the elusive winning formula?
The season is still in its infancy but the signs are the early URC leaders appear to be finally heading in the right direction.
Nations Championship: 'The data shows the north has finally caught up with the south'
A Six Nations statistical deep dive suggests the European nations are no longer trailing their Rugby Championship counterparts.
Interviews
'Your brain picks up there's less oxygen... it hits you from the start' - but does altitude still really matter?
The sign at the Loftus Versfeld tunnel mouth has stood there for years, but as rugby evolves, does altitude still offer a great ad…
George Horne: ‘My whole career has been built on always feeling as if you're not quite there’
Eight years after he lit up his first Scotland tour, the scrum-half still feels the need to prove his worth and 'bring the same en…
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 …
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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…
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
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