Analysis
Rassie's masterplan to future-proof Springboks for sustained success
By improving development pathways and accelerating youngsters' progress, South Africa are well placed to build on their recent suc…
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Opinion
Irish test will prove whether Welsh upturn is a permanent or temporary affair
There were seeds of promise in Wales' stern examination of Scotland's credentials but they now have to back it up in Dublin
Analysis
'Breakdown brutality and counterattacking verve' - What Dave Rennie brings to the All Blacks
The new supremo will restore key traits to New Zealand's game model which went missing under Scott 'Razor' Robertson.
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Ulster have emerged from the doldrums - and Ireland are the beneficiaries
Ulster endured the ignominy of contributing zero players to an Ireland squad as recently as November, but times have changed.
Opinion
Mick Cleary: 'This is the most challenging ten days of Borthwick’s career.'
After tearing up the team that misfired against Scotland and Ireland, Steve Borthwick and England travel to Rome with a point to p…
Interview
‘You never want to be that first England team that loses to Italy’
England are 'on a hiding to nothing' in Rome but this week's trip brings genuine unease for red rose supporters.
Analysis
Why Les Kiss' Reds may have landed a blow in the All Blacks coaching race
The Super Rugby Pacific clash between Kiss' Reds and Jamie Joseph's Highlanders may have offered a preview of a forthcoming Bledis…
Opinion
‘If we can bottle the last three weeks for the rest of the season, Super Rugby will be in a great place’
The first three rounds have brought some fantastic rugby, with more potential blockbusters on the way.
Opinion
Do England need to start worrying about their hooker depth ahead of the World Cup?
With Jamie George turning 37 during the RWC and Luke Cowan-Dickie 34, who is the best person to replace them if they don't go the …
Analysis
Six Nations half-term report: 'France lead the charge in struggle for the soul of rugby'
As France and South Africa rail against Australasian plans to revamp the laws, Les Bleus have shown the way forward in their quest…
Analysis
The wave of mid-tier players being snapped up by overseas clubs is hurting New Zealand
Dalton Papali'i's move to Castres is a major blow to the Blues but shows how active the market is for fringe All Blacks players
Analysis
Why it's time to stop using Lions rigours as an excuse for French supremacy
Les Bleus have thrived in post-Lions years but the difference in playing minutes isn't marked, so are they just performing better?
