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Pat McCarry

It's 'make or bench' for Ireland's new-look half-backs against Japan

Craig Casey and Ciaran Frawley have been starved of international starts and must seize their chance to show Andy Farrell they are…

Opinion
Daniel Gallan

'Rugby's old, muscular truth has survived its new, cerebral jargon'

The thrilling opening round of Nations Championship fare proved big men making hard yards remains a vital part of an ever-evolving…

Opinion
Neil Squires

Can Jamie George maintain sky-high standards until his last dance at the Rugby World Cup?

The stand-in England skipper has been a magnificent servant to his country but knows he can't repeat missed tackle error too frequ…

Analysis
Mark Orders

Improving Wales look to upset Argentina in their own backyard

Steve Tandy's men appear to be on an upward curve, but proof of their progress will be in abundance if they can manage to upset Lo…

Analysis
Nick Bishop

Borthwick's England battle, tactical fog and familiar flaws

As they fell to a fifth straight defeat by the rampant Springboks, England's traditional areas of strength are bearing no fruit.

Analysis
Brett McKay

The Wallabies’ five crucial ‘what-if’ moments from the heartbreaking Ireland loss in Sydney

Joe Schmidt's Australia side gave the world's No 3 ranked team an almighty scare and regrets should fuel them to deliver against F…

Opinion
Paul Williams

Paul Williams: 'The Nations Championship is right up there with any of the summer blockbusters.'

A new competition takes time to bed in but the signs with the Nations Championship were of a tournament that will soon become a fa…

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Ben Coles

How a solitary TMO hub could revolutionise how rugby is officiated

Ben Coles has a hands-on trial at Hawkeye's base to see how difficult the TMO role is as World Rugby trials a central officiating …

Analysis
Nick Bishop

How rugby found its 'lightbulb moment' in the Nations Championship opener

The cracker in Christchurch not only raised the curtain on the Nations Championship, it showed the way for Test rugby.

Interview
Daniel Gallan

Steven Kitshoff: ‘Every scrum is an opportunity to have a full go at the opposition’

Double World Cup winner Steven Kitshoff takes us inside the mindset of the South African scrum... and why losing to England "just …

Analysis
Pat McCarry

Sixth-choice loosehead and second-chance inspiration get their biggest Ireland starts

Cian Prendergast and Tom O'Toole were overlooked for parts of their respective careers, but have fought their way to international…

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Owain Jones

World Rugby CEO Alan Gilpin: ‘This is what we’ve always wanted; a connected global calendar where every match has meaning.’

The Nations Cup will kick off alongside the Nations Championship to herald a new era of Test rugby to enhance the game's global ca…

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