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Jacob Umaga: 'I would absolutely love to play for Samoa'
Three years from his only England cap, the former Wasps fly-half longs to represent the country of his father.
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Mick Cleary: 'Warren Gatland didn’t bother asking Feyi-Waboso who he fancied playing for. Baxter left nothing to chance.'
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Jacques Nienaber's quest for a fifth Leinster star burns brightly
Leinster's champion coach and his charges must conquer their white whale, La Rochelle, to reach the Champions Cup semi-finals.
Opinion
Brumbies must nail new defensive system to take next step
Five straight wins have propelled ACT into contention but key areas of their game need work if they are to progress to a SRP final…
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New Zealand embraces on-field reforms amid angst over balance sheet
Proposals designed to speed up the game will benefit the All Blacks but a bleak financial position is causing concern.
Analysis
Is Australian rugby making another exorbitant mistake?
In paying big for, and then misusing, Max Jorgensen, Rugby Australia may cause itself more problems.
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Passion, abuse and anxiety - the life of a 'Tier Two' referee
Top officials from Georgia and Portugal lift the lid on their eventful career paths.
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Are English sides underdogs at the business end of Europe?
There maybe six Premiership sides still standing as we head into the Champions Cup knockout stages, but how many will progress fur…
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Joe Schmidt must make political sacrifices to ensure Wallaby success
The new Australia boss may be forced to omit a slew of Waratahs from his first squad.
