Analysis
How Canada threw down the gauntlet and levelled the playing field against England's Red Roses
Canada snapped England's incredible winning run and there are signs the all-conquering Red Roses at last have meaningful and regul…
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Opinion
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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'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…
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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
‘If the Bledisloe Cup must be a two-Test series, why not put it up for grabs every match?’
After New Zealand retained the trophy for a 24th straight year, is it time to change the format?
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…
Interview
'You just want to be in the fight': Lancaster's selection juggles as Connacht rejoin the top table
Stuart Lancaster must manage the game time of his Ireland players as Connacht embark on a set of potentially season-defining fixtu…
Opinion
Mick Cleary: 'This Champions Cup adventure is the perfect staging post for England’s best.'
England's club sides are playing with elan but after a weekend of Champions Cup action, Steve Borthwick will know more about their…
Opinion
Paul Williams: 'Cameron Hanekom is a back-row whose metres carried should be measured in kilometres, not metres'
Cameron Hanekom is gaining admirers in France while Sam Prendergast and Taine Basham have started the season with gusto
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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.
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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…
