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Why Rieko Ioane is struggling to match Barrett's X-factor impact for Leinster
The questions of how best Leinster can harness the All Black's talent, and where he is best positioned, remain unanswered.
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How the new-look Brumbies are confounding Super Rugby Pacific expectations
Having lost key personnel and brought through untried youngsters, the ACT side were not predicted to enjoy such a promising start …
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The Six Nations deep dive: How France has the North playing Super Rugby
This year's epic Six Nations proved the ancient championship is no longer the preserve of set-piece grunt and gristle alone.
Opinion
Should England stick or twist with Borthwick? RWC27 clock cannot be used as an excuse
The idea the coach must be given the rest of the four-year cycle because he has been in place for most of it is fanciful.
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Time for Australian sides to learn to love the grind of Super Rugby
Teams destined for finals will set their season up over the next phase of the competition. What do the four Aussie sides need?
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Rodrigo Isgró: 'I want to be the Pumas winger and lift a trophy with Harlequins one day'
Once named sevens world player of the year and a darling of the Stoop, the Argentine flyer has never forgotten his roots.
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How Ireland rose from the dead at the Six Nations
Widely written off as ageing and in decline, Andy Farrell's men came within inches of the title as their transition phase continue…
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Paul Williams: My Six Nations’ unsung heroes
The venerable annual tournament was a joy to behold and threw up some unlikely stars who grabbed their opportunity with both hands
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Ben Kay: 'I’d put my money on Ollie Chessum being the next England captain.'
The World Cup winner was blown away in Paris and believes England have to change tack if they are to lift the Webb Ellis Cup in 20…
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England could force Ireland to break the bank if they go hard after Andy Farrell
The in-demand coach will be pushed to reject overtures from England and Saracens when his contract is up after the World Cup
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Why England may be in better shape to win the 2027 Rugby World Cup than France
After the Super Saturday epic, Fabien Galthie was left with more questions than Steve Borthwick, despite their sides' contrasting …
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Six Nations 2026 Awards - and our Team of the Tournament
So many great tries, matches and individual displays in a championship for the ages, but which were the best?
