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Interview
Garry Doyle

Billy Holland: 'I hope Munster stick it to them the way Ireland did on Saturday'

Munster's most capped player had the chance to leave his home province but stayed and he wants his side to give South Africa 'A' t…

Analysis
Garry Doyle   Jamie Lyall   Owain Jones

England left with more questions than answers

England were yet again left to search for positives after a narrow loss to Argentina, ramping up the pressure on Eddie Jones

Opinion
Tom Vinicombe

Life's about to get much tougher for Caleb Clarke

The return of Anton Lienert-Brown could spell trouble for All Blacks wing Caleb Clarke.

Opinion
Tom Vinicombe

Is Damian McKenzie a genuine No 10 option for the All Blacks?

Damian McKenzie delivered a sterling performance for the All Blacks XV against Ireland A.

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Daniel Gallan

Adam Beard: 'We've shown we can compete with the best in the world.'

The Ospreys lock has become a tower of strength with Wales and he has the size and ability to keep ruling the skies in the Test ar…

Opinion
Ben Kay

Ben Kay: 'England are a long way off where Eddie - if he was truthful - would want them'

With three Test blocks before the World Cup, every game will bring more scrutiny for an England coach still tinkering with his bes…

Interview
Steffan Thomas

Murray Mexted: 'I think rugby is definitely under threat in New Zealand'

The All Blacks legend still cares deeply about the game and discusses private-equity, concussion and whether New Zealand can win t…

Analysis
Claire Thomas

The precocious French starlets hoping to fell the Black Ferns

The underdogs against a resurgent Black Ferns side, Thomas Darracq's squad of young talents believe they can cause an upset

Analysis
Nick Bishop

Have Saracens reminded Eddie Jones what England have been missing?

Saracens have hauled themselves back into the spotlight of England selection by transforming their style of play.

Analysis
Garry Doyle

The Final Furlong

Sure, Ireland have achieved a huge amount in recent years but what they really crave is respect at the World Cup and falling short…

Analysis
Gavin Mortimer

November will show if injury-hit France have strength in depth to lift the World Cup

A raft of injuries and the burden of expectation on Les Bleus is ramping up with just 10 months to hosting a global jamboree

Opinion
Gregor Paul

The former myth of a fading All Blacks aura is now a reality

Now, more than ever, the fear factor surrounding the All Blacks is flickering out.

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