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French offer lukewarm response to South Africa's inclusion in the Champions Cup
There is disquiet in France about the inclusion of South African sides in the Champions Cup with some feeling it has been foisted …
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The rugby world mourns the loss of Phil Bennett
The world of rugby mourns the loss of the iconic Phil Bennett, Saracens and Leicester Tigers book a heavyweight clash at Twickenha…
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Nathan Doak: 'I fell out of love with the game'
Ulster's young sensation Nathan Doak is astonishingly candid on Gary Neville, Tom Brady, and how covid leeched his love of rugby.
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Jack Clifford: 'I would have given up an England cap for the chance to win the Premiership with Quins'
Nearly two years on from hanging up his boots, the former Harlequins and England backrow is helping players with career-ending inj…
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Alex Mitchell: 'We've got it in us to win the Premiership for the first time since 2014'
The Northampton Saints scrum-half has had an outstanding season and he's hoping to inspire his side to give Chris Boyd the perfect…
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Max Malins: 'We were humbled by Toulon. If we're not at our best we won't win anything'
The free scoring Saracens and England back three player is learning to embrace his natural instincts and just Harlequins lie betwe…
Analysis
Ireland's Kiwis set to remind All Blacks what they're missing
Ireland's New Zealand-born stars weren't finished products when they arrived in the Emerald Isle - but they are now.
Opinion
Time for the All Blacks to gamble on Roger Tuivasa-Sheck
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck has played just nine games of professional rugby union. Is that enough for All Blacks selection?
Analysis
Premiership play-off draw adds spice to the sparkle
Saracens will face Harlequins in the first of two tasty Premiership play-off games, while Leicester Tigers host a rejuvenated Nort…
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Jason Tovey: 'It's a shambles how the regions don't know their playing budgets'
Jason Tovey has seen it all in a 16-year career in Wales and Scotland and he lifts the lid on the roller-coaster of professional r…
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URC play-offs: Magnus Bradbury's last dance
From Dublin to Table Mountain, Magnus Bradbury's Edinburgh career has spanned grave trauma, captaincy controversy and exhilarating…
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Ben Kay: 'My English Premiership players of the season'
The final round of the regular season is approaching so England World Cup winner and respected pundit Ben Kay picks out the outsta…
