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Jamie Lyall

Jono Ross: 'People said I was going to a nothing club'

Sale Sharks totem Jono Ross has his say on the salary cap, fan abuse and Premiership owners as he explains his decision to retire.

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Mick Cleary

Exeter ready themselves for one last hurrah before break-up

The Chiefs have had an inglorious season but one last heroic effort could extend the most emotional of goodbyes

Analysis
Nick Bishop

Cam Roigard is perfect for the All Blacks’ World Cup campaign

There are not many success stories among scrumhalves over six feet tall. Cam Roigard could be the exception.

Interview
Martyn Thomas

Marcus Watson: ‘I’m glad we made the move’

 Out of contract with Wasps, and looking for a new challenge with a newborn, the fleet-footed wing accepted the Italian job

Analysis
Russell Forbes

Why are Leinster so far ahead of the chasing pack?

The brains trust of Irish Rugby is ensconced in Dublin and expressed through the brilliance of Leinster who dominate in all facets

Interview
Jamie Lyall

Sione Vailanu: 'I was out of shape and lazy; I had to push myself'

Sione Vailanu talks devastating tsunamis, being coached by Jonah Lomu, and losing 15KG to become Glasgow's colossus.

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Gavin Mortimer

Jack the glad

England backrow star Jack Willis has swapped crestfallen Wasps for European royalty in Toulouse and he is loving his new life in F…

Analysis
Nick Bishop

Will size really matter in Eddie Jones' first Wallabies back row?

Eddie Jones has a number of permutations to consider in the Wallabies loose forwards.

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Garry Doyle   Jamie Lyall   Owain Jones

Saracens' road to redemption gathers pace

The late Premiership Final loss to Leicester Tigers will have hurt Mark McCall's men and they will be fired to reclaim their title

Opinion
Jim Tucker

Jordan Petaia is starting to deliver on his unlimited potential

Jordan Petaia is developing into an almighty force for the Reds.

Analysis
Nick Bishop

Why the Premiership clubs can no longer compete with Europe's finest

Greater endeavour on attack has not proven profitable for Premiership clubs in the Champions Cup.

Analysis
Martyn Thomas

 Will the Celtic nations ever catch the Red Roses?

England are streets ahead of their Celtic cousins and that is hurting the credibility of the Six Nations, but they are desperately…

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