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Acts of Succession

The RFU's muddled messaging over the successor to Eddie Jones is nothing new after a litany of curious coaching appointments

Rivals to tread Care-fully around the dangerous Quins

George McGuigan: 'My first year at Newcastle was a disaster'

From training-ground stamps to try-scoring fame, George McGuigan talks training-ground stamps, try-scoring records and England omi…

Ireland in rude health but fears of early World Cup exit fester

 Ireland have a good enough team to cause an upset at next year’s World Cup but lack depth to go all the way

Imagine what a full-strength Moana Pasifika could accomplish

Despite having a torrid lead-in to their debut season, Moana Pasifika are already proving their worth.

The reasons France won the Grand Slam

Inspired by Fabien Galthié and Shaun Edwards, Les Bleus fulfilled their promise to lift a first Grand Slam in 12 years. Here's ho…

Ireland v France: Is it better to play with or without the ball?

France and Ireland have adopted very different strategies throughout this year's Six Nations championship.

France gets its act together while England bemoans structural failings

French political infighting brought the game to its knees but after a period of stability, results have seen the public fall back …

The cap Fitz emerging Bear Harding

The young Bristol Bear has had a breakthrough season and he hopes his side can upset the odds with a win against Saracens

Wales' nadir needs to be a turning point

The national team were humiliated against Italy but that is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the problems that stymie …

World Rugby's rankings only paint half a picture

There’s always something that's left to be desired by the World Rugby rankings.

Six Nations: Team of the championship

Over 15 Tests, hundreds of players thrust themselves into action in front of watching millions but only the peerless 15 could make…