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Neil Squires

Return of 'car-crusher' Martin gives England a unique weapon

George Martin has spent 14 months waiting for shoulder nerves to heal while England have missed his thunderous power game.

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Brett McKay

‘There’s an argument that the form Australian team right now is the Western Force’

Despite their lowly position, beating the Crusaders gives the Perth outfit a chance to launch a late run into play-off contention.

Opinion
Gregor Paul

Is Ardie Savea captaincy material for the All Blacks?

The superstar backrow has a compelling case to be the next All Blacks captain with Dave Rennie a fan but complexities need ironing…

Opinion
Pat McCarry

Crowley and Byrne help Farrell flesh out No.10 masterplan

Harry Byrne's displays for Leinster have bolstered competition for Jack Crowley's Ireland shirt despite Sam Prendergast's glitch i…

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Jamie Lyall

Werner Kok: 'Stressful' Ulster limbo, Belfast love and a rogue fire extinguisher

The South African has become a fan favourite at Ravenhill, but is unsure whether the province will be able to renew his contract.

Opinion
Paul Williams

Are law tweaks required to govern rugby's new 'unofficial set-piece'?

With a goalline dropout replacing the five-metre scrum, close-quarter battles on the try line have tipped in favour of the defence…

Analysis
Nick Bishop

Why UBB are edging the battle of dynasties in European rugby

Bordeaux's Champions Cup win over Toulouse was the latest chapter in an unfolding storyline between the two French rivals.

Opinion
Brett McKay

Australian sides learn to win ugly as seminal Super Rugby Pacific run-in looms

Neither the Reds nor Brumbies were easy on the eye, but each earned vital wins over New Zealand opposition to burnish their play-o…

Opinion
Neil Squires

Could England try to trigger Jack Willis break clause in Toulouse deal in time for RWC?

The Toulouse flanker's Herculean display against Bordeaux was another signal to Steve Borthwick, but hurdles remain on both sides.

Analysis
Nick Bishop

Can Johann van Graan's Bath bomb squad conquer Europe?

With their resources. bench impact and fourth-quarter scoring power, Bath are the only English team left standing in the Investec …

Opinion
Mick Cleary

Mick Cleary: 'Are we about to witness two of the greatest Champions Cup quarter-finals?'

Even those with the longest memories will struggle to recall better ties in prospect than Bath v Northampton and Bordeaux-Begles v…

Opinion
Gavin Mortimer

Is Antoine Dupont no longer undroppable?

The iconic Frenchman has taken time to recover from a serious knee injury and there are murmurs he is no longer an automatic pick

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