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Sam Warburton: 'It surprises me how few people are prepared to put in the hard work'
The former Lions captain and now respected broadcaster has his say on academy pathways, rugby's doomsayers and Louis Rees-Zammit
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Grassroots rugby 'needs to fit around people's lives or face further challenges'
Rugby's inability to adapt to changing times means the grassroots game is struggling as other formats prosper.
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Who will be Robertson's choice as All Blacks captain?
New Zealand's new coach may have to take a leap of faith given there is 'no perfect choice' available to him.
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Bryan Habana: 'Sevens already had its watershed moment when it became an Olympic sport'
The Olympics is less than 100 days away and Brian O'Driscoll and Bryan Habana are already expecting the Sevens to be seismic
Analysis
Chasing the American dream
With World Cups looming in 2031 and 2033, US universities are ramping up their search for talent overseas.
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Charlie Cale may be the answer to Joe Schmidt's back-row prayers
The young Brumby has potential to become Australia's go-to number eight.
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Seb Blake: From Chinnor to the European champions in one crazy year
Gloucester's English and Australian qualified hooker reflects on a blistering rise to the Kingsholm first team.
Analysis
How agents have helped emerging nations talent triumph
Rugby agents have opened doors and fuelled big moves for talented athletes from diverse and less heralded international background…
Opinion
All Blacks sabbaticals ‘damage Super Rugby Pacific when it is fighting for survival’
Allowing stars to play elsewhere robs the competition of its biggest names and makes a mockery of NZR’s eligibility policy.
Opinion
Glimmers of positivity but Welsh rugby not moving anywhere fast
The regions have battled manfully with ever reducing budgets but while Welsh rugby awaits another reboot other nations forge ahead
Analysis
How Leinster neutralised 'long-in-the-tooth' La Rochelle
The Irish province slew their great foe, prompting questions about the serial champions' age profile.
Analysis
Ryan Baird has unlocked raw power for Leinster and Ireland
In running Leinster's lineouts, the newly powered up, rangy back five forward has added another string to his bow
