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Opinion
Mick Cleary

Mick Cleary: 'It's up to Steve Borthwick to make England's brave new world work'

The RFU's new Professional Game Agreement places more control in the head coach's hands, but more pressure upon his shoulders.

Opinion
Gavin Mortimer

From euphoria to scandal: French rugby's summer of unmitigated woe

A year after the Rugby World Cup feelgood, the French game has lurched from crisis to crisis.

Exclusive
Jamie Lyall

How Alex Craig overcame injuries, a red-card strike, and a struggling team

The Scarlets lock delivered a sensational year culminating in his first Scotland cap since 2021.

Interview
Daniel Gallan

'I hate the name Cape Crusaders': Meet the South African fans who support the All Blacks

A group of supporters from the Western Cape have a deep-rooted tradition of backing New Zealand.

Exclusive
Pat McCarry

Why it's Ciaran Frawley's time in the Ireland 10 jersey

The drop-goal hero wants to prove he can be Leinster and Ireland's go-to fly-half.

Opinion
Gregor Paul

Why the domestic departure of South Africa has left the All Blacks short of power

The might of the South African team has been sorely missed from Super Rugby and the All Blacks are struggling to replicate their p…

Analysis
Nick Bishop

Can Joe Schmidt create an 'Australian Way' punters will embrace?

Results aside, the new Wallabies coach will be judged most keenly on his attacking style.

Opinion
Brett McKay

Small steps for Wallabies but welcome signs of progress

Australia's ability to profit from in-game adjustments bodes well for further progress under Joe Schmidt.

Analysis
Nick Bishop

Rassie Erasmus, the ultimate high-stakes gambler, goes 'all-in' and wins big again

The Springbok supremo may make the most innovative use of the bench of any coach, in any sport.

Exclusive
Jamie Lyall

Josh McKay: 'Glasgow can't defend the URC trophy, we have to go and win it again'

The URC conqueror reflects on a four-day title celebration, family, weddings and Franco Smith's exacting standards.

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Pat McCarry

Cathal Forde savours a decade of Bundee Aki and Connacht's new identity

The talented midfielder has gone from idolising powerhouse Aki to playing alongside him.

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Jamie Lyall

Dylan Richardson: 'Choosing Scotland was the best thing I've ever done'

The Sharks hooker waited almost 1,000 days for his second cap, but can now stake a claim to a Scottish starting jersey.

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