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Neil Squires

‘It's a pressurised job. International rugby has higher scrutiny but club coaching is relentless’

Geoff Parling shoving TV presenter Craig Doyle off the pitch conveyed the pressure and exposure club coaches are under.

Opinion
Mick Cleary

Mick Cleary: 'Only a fool would write Saracens off in the long-term. They merit more respect than that.'

Mark McCall built an empire that is in transition and they are big underdogs against Bath, but don't bet against them causing an u…

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Jamie Lyall

Malelili Satala: The Scottish-Fijian starlet who slept outside a train station to make it

Raised by his grandparents in Fiji, the young Edinburgh wing has charted an extraordinary journey to reach the URC.

Interview
Brett McKay

Zac Lomax: ‘He's an elite league player but it's a huge challenge with a short runway in union'

How will Australia's latest big-name cross-code convert adapt to rugby union?

Analysis
Nick Bishop

Barrett's Irish adventure is propelling the Hurricanes to new heights

The All Blacks great has imparted the wisdom he learned from Jacques Nienaber and the Leinster superclub, and the Canes are reapin…

Interview
Ben Coles

The du Preez brothers prepare for the long goodbye from Sale Sharks 'home'

Alex Sanderson pays tribute to Dan du Preez, the final brother to depart Manchester for Bath after sterling service to Sale Sharks

Analysis
Joe Santamaria

From Buenos Aires to the Andes and Brazil: What a South American RWC might look like

With potential matches in Brazil, Chile and Uruguay too, an Argentina-hosted RWC would continue its gradual evolution into a truly…

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Pat McCarry

Alex Nankivell: 'Playing for Ireland wasn't my goal - it definitely is now'

The Munster centre had no thoughts of Test rugby when he moved north, but is now 15 months from qualifying to wear the emerald jer…

Opinion
Neil Squires

'Setting a sky-high entry cost to the Prem is not going to help with the expansion process'

Clubs wanting to join England's top tier will now need 'tens of millions' just to buy a share after promotion and relegation was d…

Opinion
Gregor Paul

Why Dave Rennie is lobbying hard for eligibility changes to bring Brodie Retallick back

The 109-cap All Blacks lock is plying his trade in Japan and Dave Rennie has been pushing hard for his return to Test rugby

Opinion
Mark Orders

‘Some significant Welsh talents could make names for themselves despite U20s results’

They may have finished in the bottom half of the U20 Six Nations but some Wales players showed unmistakable glimpses of talent.

Opinion
Gavin Mortimer

How 'Sir' Jonny Wilkinson inspired a generation of French kickers

When Thomas Ramos stepped up and broke English hearts, the irony was not lost that Jonny Wilkinson inspired a generation of French…

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