Interview
The making of Finn Russell
The Racing 92 and Scotland fly-half is now one of the most celebrated players in the game but as a raw 20-year-old, he has New Zea…
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Analysis
The French disconnection
French referees are different to Anglophone ones – as Bernard Foley discovered to his, and Australia's cost
Analysis
The All Blacks can't afford to lose Ardie Savea
Ardie Savea's absence against the Wallabies left a big hole in the All Blacks loose forwards.
Opinion
Time gentlemen, please
The Wallabies are incandescent about Mathieu Raynal's refereeing of the Bledisloe's dying moments, in a denouement that has divide…
Opinion
A sad farewell to the Bard of Monmouth
The passing of Eddie Butler has shocked the rugby community, who will mourn his rich baritone, linguistic dexterity and most impor…
Opinion
Will the All Blacks prosper from another happy accident?
The All Blacks have generally improved this year as a result of their injuries.
Analysis
Evolution in the east, revolution in the west as Scotland's teams gear up
Straight-talking Franco Smith must revitalise Glasgow Warriors while at Edinburgh, Mike Blair aims to build on the promise of last…
Interview
Martin Anayi: 'As a rugby fan, I would like it all to be in one place. I can't be the only one.'
The URC has added the South African provinces and sought investment as far afield as India and Qatar, its CEO Martin Anayi says ru…
Analysis
Dupont or Ollivon? The battle to be the boss of Les Bleus
French rugby is on a roll and head coach Fabien Galthie now has to choose his captain for the World Cup, it's a straight shoot-out…
Exclusive
Matt Fagerson: 'At Glasgow we lost part of our DNA. Our work ethic was questioned'
Matt Fagerson laments Glasgow's identity crisis as he talks brotherhood, marriage, social media abuse and why size doesn't matter.
Analysis
How the north have gained parity and taken control of the rugby world
The raw stats tell a very different story from the tale they would have narrated 20 years ago.
Exclusive
Will Rowlands: 'I don't see why we shouldn't be competing to be the best team in Wales'
The Dragons lock was one of Wales' best players last season and he is in a bullish mood ahead of the URC season
