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Opinion
Neil Squires

'A 10-team Premiership sells the English game, its devotees and broadcasters short'

The top flight is competitive and watchable, but its 20th September start date feels much too late.

Analysis
Sam Larner

Could Leicester replace colossus Jasper Wiese with ‘Moneyball’ approach?

Leicester may not be able to afford a ready-made replacement but could compensate in other ways for their South African No.8's exi…

Opinion
Gregor Paul

'The All Blacks have been surpassed by South Africa, Ireland and even France as the game’s dominant force'

New Zealand used to rule the world when it came to innovation but since the pandemic they have lost their cutting edge

Opinion
Brett McKay

'Workhorse Carlo Tizzano needs support to be at his best'

The rookie openside's defensive load must be lightened so he can make more impact around the field.

Exclusive
Mark Orders

Tomas Francis: ‘If I’m still good enough and Wales need me, I’ll be there’

Experienced tighthead has “never retired from Test rugby” but says his current focus is on his family and contract in France.

Analysis
Nick Bishop

The Wallaby front row can move ahead of the curve in Argentina

Could returning behemoth Brandon Paenga-Amosa be the answer to Australia's scrum struggles?

Analysis
Francisco Isaac

Why France has become rugby's land of milk and honey

A veritable galaxy of stars are flocking not just to the Top 14, but the second-tier ProD2.

Opinion
Mick Cleary

Mick Cleary: 'England are running through coaches like the Tory Party used to do Prime Ministers'

The revolving door environment created by Eddie Jones has returned under Steve Borthwick and stability must be found

Analysis
Nick Bishop

Is it time to rethink the 23-player matchday squad?

As concerns over player safety rise, should rugby change its laws on replacements?

Exclusive
Pat McCarry

Mack Hansen: 'The All Blacks let their girlfriends do their fighting for them!'

The colourful Ireland wing on New Zealand's 'trash talk', long-term injury, and letting personality shine.

Opinion
Gregor Paul

Leon MacDonald's unexpected exit point to Scott Robertson's first major All Blacks test

Only five games into Scott Robertson's coaching tenure, he has parted ways with a respected coach to raise more questions than ans…

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David Ferguson

Greig Laidlaw – ‘That Japanese work ethic is something we could learn a lot from’

The former Scotland captain's passion for Japanese rugby shines through after becoming League One's youngest head coach.

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