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Jeremy Inson

‘Winning is a daily process. It takes time’ – Marco Bortolami on the rise of Benetton

Under Marco Bortolami's patient guidance, the Italian outfit have become a force to be reckoned with

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Owain Jones

Dewi Lake: 'One thing will make the Welsh public feel more positive about the game: winning'

The Ospreys and Wales hooker talks about close friend Jac Morgan, the art of leadership and why some players don't get the praise …

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Daniel Gallan

Part apex predator, part immovable bovine - meet the new-look Bulls

Jake White's team are lacing their traditional oomph with flourishes of flair

Opinion
Mick Cleary

Revitalised Bath have 'puncher's chance' in European quest

After so long in the doldrums, a 'well-balanced' Bath side look 'in reasonable shape' for a tilt at honours

Analysis
Mark Orders

Will 'risk-taker' Gatland gamble on 'adventurer' Lloyd?

Scarlets fly-half Ioan Lloyd has pace, guile and imagination, but will he be to Warren Gatland's taste for Wales?

Analysis
Tom Bradshaw

Champions Cup primed for a bold renaissance

The premier domestic club competition in the world has had a tumultuous time in recent years but is predicting a stirring comeback

Analysis
Nick Bishop

A rivalry for the ages : why Ireland and South Africa can lead a new world order

Battles between these two rugby powerhouses are set to dominate the landscape at club and Test level.

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Jon Cardinelli

Handre Pollard: 'Manie has made such a positive impact for the Boks'

The South African double-World Cup winner believes his injury-enforced lay-offs have given him the mental toughness to succeed

Analysis
Nick Bishop

'Owen Farrell is another prophet railroaded out of his own land - who can replace him?'

Will George Ford or Marcus Smith fill the void left by the England totem?

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Jamie Lyall

'Two years ago I was on building sites': Rhys Litterick, from landscaping graft to a date with Antoine Dupont

The Cardiff prop was doing manual labour while playing semi-pro rugby as recently as 2021.

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Jamie Lyall

'Guys laughed at me, I'd go to the bathroom and cry' - How Agustin Creevy, 38, has stayed at the top

Once ridiculed and lampooned, Sale Sharks' Argentine colossus is still going strong.

Analysis
Sam Larner

Unsung, underpaid, overworked: Are analysts any closer to ‘solving’ rugby?

Analysis is now part of the game's fabric but how much does raw data move the game forward?

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