Opinion
URC season preview: How will the four Welsh regions fare?
Will Scarlets maintain momentum? Do Cardiff have the forward power? Can Ospreys soar again? Is the only way up for Dragons?
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Mick Cleary: 'The newly-branded PREM will have to be at its knuckle-duster aggressive best in the fight to make a mark.'
The Gallagher PREM is refreshed and ready to go and despite threats from a congested sports market, it's ready to take them head o…
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‘There’s nothing to fear for Australia. They should embrace the freedom of Eden Park’
Despite New Zealand's dominant record at their Auckland fortress, their form presents Australia with an opportunity.
Opinion
The risk the All Blacks have taken by too much overexposure to the Springboks
The All Blacks are locked in to play the Springboks on ten occasions between World Cup cycles and the latter's dominance is a conc…
Opinion
URC season preview: How will the four South African sides fare?
Bulls 'may miss out again', Lions 'lack depth', Sharks 'should finish in top four' while play-off failure 'would be massive setbac…
Exclusive
Nick Williams: 'I pinch myself when I look back. I’m getting emotional thinking of it now.'
The well-travelled former No 8 talks about his life with Munster, Ulster and Cardiff, life threatening heart attack and a new begi…
Opinion
'We’ve earned that pressure, so come at us': Alex Matthews on Red Roses’ weight of expectation
I’m not as convinced as I was two months ago that they’ll win the Rugby World Cup, and I know I’m not alone. And, as counter…
Analysis
Are Joe Schmidt's Wallabies adapting fast enough?
Australia have improved on the wily supremo's watch, but are they keeping up with the trends key to winning Test matches?
Interview
‘You don't want to become stagnant' - England hybrid Hill’s back-up plan for Bath
Ted Hill aims to help Bath back up their trophy-laden last season - and prove his value to England's cause.
Opinion
How ‘Project 2027’ is driving a Springboks revolution
South Africa’s next generation has the potential to be even better than the last, but some of the old guard are not done yet.
Opinion
‘Australia should expect biggest, meanest reaction from wounded New Zealand’
Australia's frustrating home loss to Argentina ensures there will be no complacency heading into the Bledisloe Cup series.
Opinion
Will the real All Blacks please stand up?
One week the All Blacks can be peerless but the next they are floundering and it is becoming a real problem to predict their path
