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Francisco Isaac

'Unprecedented excellence': How have Argentina's Pumas found their claws?

The Pumas are racking up wins against the game's elite like never before, while their age-grade and sevens sides are pulling up tr…

Opinion
Gregor Paul

Are the All Blacks still struggling to replace the legendary wings of yesteryear?

The All Blacks are revered for producing some of the greatest wide players to grace the game but are they now lagging behind?

Opinion
Mick Cleary

‘PREM has a fabulous chance to tap into upbeat mood music from Red Roses’ triumph’

England's women won hearts and minds from day one and the men need to be similarly expressive on and off the field.

Opinion
Mark Orders

Is Welsh rugby set to emerge from the shadows?

It is not an exaggeration to say the regions are fighting for their future and amidst the doubt Steve Tandy has to get Wales back …

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Neil Squires

Paul Brown-Bampoe: Exeter's box-office banker turned try machine

The flying wing was not considering a career in rugby two years ago, but has surged to the forefront of this new-look Chiefs side.

Analysis
Brett McKay

‘Wallabies need to look in mirror…the real problem might be staring back at them’

Australian reaction to defeat in Auckland focused on refereeing decisions, but simple skill errors were more to blame.

Analysis
Nick Bishop

How South Africa found their perfect pair of attacking 'twins'

Dual playmakers Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu and Damian Willemse are at the heart of Tony Brown's purring Springbok attack.

Opinion
Gavin Mortimer

Why the Top 14 are giving referees a guard of honour

The erosion of the authority of referees has been seeping into rugby for too long and Top 14 officials have been compelled to act

Opinion
Brendan Fanning

Brendan Fanning: 'The clock is already ticking for the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia'

Josh van der Flier was overlooked for Test recognition for the Lions and he is one of many ageing Ireland stars looking over his s…

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Bryn Palmer

URC season preview: How will the Scottish and Italian sides fare?

Will Edinburgh hit their top-four target? Can Glasgow regain their title? Will Benetton fulfil their promise and can Zebre escape …

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Ben Kay

Ben Kay: Five key areas to watch in this year's Gallagher Prem

The Newcastle takeover, Bath's plan for domination, 20-minute red cards and ageing playmakers returning to the Prem catch the eye

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Nick Bishop

Who will win the 2025 Rugby World Cup final?

Saturday's monumental Allianz Stadium showpiece represents a mouth-watering clash of styles.

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