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Ben Kimber

Breaking bad

Rugby Australia have navigated some tough seas in recent years - but it's a period they may end up thankful for.

Sam Roberts

Taking the reins

In the wake of Danny Cipriani's departure, Lloyd Evans has emerged from the shadows

Patrick McKendry

Stand-off supreme

Ian Foster’s biggest challenge in 2021 may be getting the best out of Beauden Barrett and Richie Mo’unga.

Jamie Lyall

Escaping the straitjacket

With his bright dreadlocks and custom boots, Paolo Odogwu is a splash of colour in an often-grey sport.

Nick Rewcastle

Feeding an army

How do you fuel a squad of ravenous rugby players? And what about the science behind the scoff?

Jon Cardinelli

Generation next

The progeny of a 1930 British and Irish Lion, Jesse Kriel longs to face the tourists in 2021.

Owain Jones

Short circuit

Why Premiership Rugby's egregious circuit-break reeks of inflexibility, short-sightedness and politicking.

Tom Vinicombe

Fullback gambit

The All Blacks' dual-playmaker strategy requires a demanding skillset from NZ fullbacks.

Johnnie Beattie

French withdrawal

France is no longer a haven for foreign players. Its shifting tides that could redefine world rugby.

Jamie Lyall

Catch me if you can

Randall admiration, Six Nations fears, Falcons march on, flying ref sees red, Ospreys renaissance, Irish elite

Ross Harries

Split loyalties

Half-Irish, half-Welsh, Mike Ruddock is back 'home' after getting an SOS call from the Ospreys.

Gregor Paul

Charmed life

All Blacks captains have seemingly been subject to different rules because of their reputation.

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