Analysis
The ProD2: Rugby's land of opportunity
The French second tier provides a vital platform for emerging nations talent to flourish.
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Analysis
Why the Rebels will not go gently into that good night
The Melbourne franchise are responding emphatically to another Australian rugby crisis.
Interview
Ethan Waller: 'I’d rather bow out with more in the tank than claw onto a career'.
The Northampton prop says he's still in excellent shape but wants to retire now to prioritise his family.
Exclusive
Matt Currie: 'Edinburgh haven't lost our ambition or flair, it just hasn't clicked'
The hotshot centre talks farm life, a South American odyssey, and another big trip to Durban.
Opinion
Raw talent McKenzie primed to become next All Blacks No.10
Damian McKenzie is in pole position to become the All Blacks' new playmaker if he can polish up his game-management and decision-m…
Exclusive
Jacob Umaga: 'I would absolutely love to play for Samoa'
Three years from his only England cap, the former Wasps fly-half longs to represent the country of his father.
Exclusive
'My mum never let us see her cry' - The Tshituka brothers' story of the sword and shield
Vince and Manu Tshituka's origin tale is one of war, love and triumph against the odds.
Opinion
'Star power of individual players can grow overall size of rugby's pie'
It is typical of rugby union, the ultimate team game, that Marcus Smith's individual brilliance is mistrusted in certain quarters
Analysis
Ronan O’Gara’s latest Leinster mind game may be his best yet
The charismatic Munsterman has the Dubliners in his sights and the mind games have begun
Opinion
Mick Cleary: 'Warren Gatland didn’t bother asking Feyi-Waboso who he fancied playing for. Baxter left nothing to chance.'
The Chiefs have nothing to lose when heading to Toulouse and have a puncher's chance of causing an upset
Analysis
Jacques Nienaber's quest for a fifth Leinster star burns brightly
Leinster's champion coach and his charges must conquer their white whale, La Rochelle, to reach the Champions Cup semi-finals.
Opinion
Brumbies must nail new defensive system to take next step
Five straight wins have propelled ACT into contention but key areas of their game need work if they are to progress to a SRP final…
