Analysis
Shock call-ups and Lions left out: Scotland Six Nations squad takeaways
Gregor Townsend threw several intriguing curveballs with his Six Nations squad announcement.
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Grave questions loom for southern hemisphere nations in 2024
Australia, New Zealand and South Africa have significant issues to combat this year.
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Robertson plays a smart hand on All Blacks eligibility issue
The new coach wants his employers to keep an open mind on a policy which may need revising if New Zealand are to remain successful…
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Mick Cleary: 'Farrell has proven he has the rugby IQ for Lions task'
Andy Farrell's honesty, personality, charisma and humility means the 2025 tourists will be in good hands.
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Jacob Stockdale: 'I showed Andy Farrell I'm not a diva'
After two years of frustration, the Ulster flying machine is showcasing his vast talent again.
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Late developer Lucu primed to step into Dupont limelight
Antoine Dupont will be conspicuous by his absence from the Six Nations, but his likely replacement could make life tough for Franc…
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Asher Opoku-Fordjour: 'Sale, England, the Lions... I want to do it all'
Sale's precocious prop talks race, rugby and being read the riot act by his coach.
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South African teams confront club v country conflict in never-ending season
The four franchises may struggle to realise their potential until the global calendar is restructured.
Analysis
Can the Tongan Thor inspire Australia's toiling Super Rugby franchises?
The Rebels, who have signed hulking Taniela Tupou, and Western Force have long struggled to put wins together.
Analysis
Why Owen Farrell moving to Paris would be good for English rugby
The flow of talent across the Channel is creating a more sustainable and competitive Premiership.
Opinion
Big Bill Mata and the importance of recruitment
The Fijian juggernaut will depart Edinburgh a legend, and an example of looking after your talent.
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Mick Cleary: 'No team wins without a sense of itself. No team prospers without a good bit of fight in it.'
Steve Borthwick has tweaked his coaching team ahead of the 2024 Six Nations, emboldened by a strong showing in France
