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Jamie Lyall

JP du Preez, the 650-day injury lay-off and the 'miracle' bone donation

The giant Glasgow lock went close to two years without playing and required a donated fragment of femur bone to recover from a ser…

Analysis
Nick Bishop

How the Chiefs have become Super Rugby Pacific's ultimate finishers

Clayton McMillan's impact subs and dynamism off the bench have made the Chiefs stronger at the end of matches than they are at the…

Analysis
Sam Larner

What the data tells us about the make-up of the 2025 British and Irish Lions squad

Andy Farrell has picked a squad rich in age and experience and the hope is they don't get run off their feet Down Under

Analysis
Nick Bishop

'Whisper it, but the Wallabies could out-scrum the British and Irish Lions this summer'

If they get their selection right, and see Andrew Porter's driving angle penalised, the Wallabies could turn a traditional weaknes…

Opinion
Graham Simmons

Lions 2025: ‘Lights, cameras...action’

Andy Farrell's squad announcement hit the high notes for all the right reasons as the tour to Australia fast approaches

Analysis
Nick Bishop

As the balance of power shifts away from Ireland, has Andy Farrell got his Lions calls right?

With England growing and Ireland's dominance seemingly on the wane, has the Lions coach backed the right horses to defeat Australi…

Opinion
Mick Cleary

Mick Cleary: 'Many Lions might have opted for the safe route - not Maro Itoje'

The new British and Irish Lions captain will take his earring assuredness to the Wallabies, a distinctive multi-layered modern man…

Opinion
Owain Jones

Farrell puts his reputation on the line knowing tougher challenges lie ahead

The head coach knows he will come in for flak if the Lions fluff their lines Down Under but is determined to do it his way

Opinion
Gavin Mortimer

'Love him or hate him, Henry Pollock has got the rugby world talking.'

The Northampton and England backrow's confidence, verve and raw ability have raised eyebrows around the globe

Opinion
Gregor Paul

‘Rising force’ Proctor gives All Blacks Ioane dilemma

The form of Hurricanes 'facilitator' Billy Proctor could see Scott Robertson break up his established centre pairing.

Opinion
Brendan Fanning

Brendan Fanning: 'Leinster have the best-resourced squad in these islands but can’t make it pay.'

Leadership and clarity escaped Leinster at a crucial time as their dream of a fifth Champions Cup star went up in smoke, again

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Bryn Palmer   Jamie Lyall   Neil Squires

What can we expect from Farrell's Lions squad? The key questions answered

Will it be 'Irish Lions'? Did European semis force a change? Will there be surprises? Who is indispensable?

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