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Jamie Lyall

The Fijians who lit up Scottish rugby 10,000 miles from home

As the teams prepare to meet at Murrayfield, Scotland fans will reflect fondly upon the Flying Fijians who made riveting contribut…

Opinion
Mark Orders

What Welsh rugby has to improve to avoid regressing to the dark days

Steve Tandy will finish off a challenging campaign at the home of the World Champions South Africa knowing there is work to do

Exclusive
Joe Santamaria

Tommy Freeman: ‘I always had to work really hard to get what I wanted. I always felt like I was up against it’

The versatile wing or centre may be a first-choice for England now but his route to the top has not always been smooth.

Interview
Daniel Gallan

Vusi Moyo: Why has a 20-year-old with barely any senior rugby been trusted to start at No.10 for South Africa?

The Springboks' new fly-half has played one game of senior rugby but his coaches are confident he will swiftly 'make you believe'.

Opinion
Gavin Mortimer

Why Bromley-born Aaron Grandidier-Nkanang, France's two try debutant, owes a debt to English rugby

Olympic Gold medallist, Aaron Grandidier-Nkanang's two-try debut is a tale of being honed in England but going to French finishing…

Analysis
Nick Bishop

Did Scotland show Dave Rennie's All Blacks how to beat the Boks?

South Africa didn’t lose but the way Scotland breached their defence has given the New Zealand coach an invaluable template for …

Opinion
Gregor Paul

'Ireland provide the perfect means to understand what Rennie’s All Blacks need to fix before the World Cup.'

Ireland have become a respected opponent of the All Blacks in the last decade and Saturday's Test provides a yardstick of progress…

Exclusive
Joe Santamaria

Joe Hawkins: 'I'm definitely better at 12 than I am 10, but I’m happy jumping between both roles.'

After leaving Wales to experience the Gallagher Prem with Exeter Chiefs, the Scarlets playmaker has no regrets about leaving home

Analysis
Nick Bishop

How France ran Australia off their feet at the Suncorp

Fabien Galthie's men produced a blistering second half to douse any hopes of a home win for the Wallabies.

Opinion
Brett McKay

Wallabies must stop making life difficult for themselves to send Schmidt out on high

Without two of their fly-halves against France, Australia's loss of attacking shape and predictable kicking game undid some 'outst…

Opinion
Jamie Lyall

'Scotland swung for the king and missed - but there is much to take from Loftus epic'

Scotland's high-tempo attack cut South Africa open, but familiar frustrations resurfaced to deny them a monumental scalp.

Opinion
Mick Cleary

Mick Cleary: 'Pollock’s hat-trick cameo was a delight, showing a natural pace that few backrowers in the world game possess.'

England arrested a run of 5 defeats with a big win over Fiji to put a spring back in the step of Steve Borthwick as they travel to…

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