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Mick Cleary: 'They breed ‘em different in Bordeaux as Bath Rugby are about to find out.'
Bordeaux-Begles had a fearsome reputation, spearheaded by Vincent Moscato and the current day iteration are no less dangerous for …
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Jimmy Roots: 'I had 36 stitches in my ear, the boys were calling me Vincent van Gogh'
The colourful yet determined prop has overcome injuries and setbacks to become Exeter Chiefs' energiser and Sandy Park cult hero.
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‘It is inevitable that new owners will bring new ideas that English rugby may not be comfortable with’
Exeter members must decide whether to accept an American buyout but there may be unease over where selling might lead them.
Analysis
Lukhan Salakaia-Loto can be the Wallabies' heavyweight enforcer
With Will Skelton injured and Nick Frost running on fumes, the Reds second-row could provide Australia with much-needed snarl.
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Dave Rennie's latest appointment could help New Zealand rein in Rassie's Springboks
Pressure is a privilege, and iconic mental skills coach Gilbert Enoka will remind New Zealand's players of just that as they gear …
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'Super Round was brilliant, but spluttering Australian lineouts missed the mark'
The season's stats may suggest otherwise, but Waratahs, Brumbies and Reds were all undermined by lax lineouts at crucial times.
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The Ospreys are still standing proud and deserve credit for digging in amidst uncertainty
Despite the threat of being wound up, Mark Jones' team, have shown admirable resolve in a battling league campaign
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‘You can’t build a dynasty without a strong DNA - Toulouse’s is stronger than Bordeaux’s'
Are Bordeaux able to build sustained success like their great rivals, or will they go the way of La Rochelle?
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Ben Earl: Reading obsession, NRL dreams and why he 'doesn't care' if fans dislike his celebrations
In a wide-ranging interview, the England flanker talks candidly about his vulnerabilities, England struggles and passion for liter…
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‘No-one was expecting us to win’: How Cape Town heist crowned Connacht comeback
Fuelled by eight players born in the province, Connacht's sixth straight URC win has put them in the play-off frame.
Opinion
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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‘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.
