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From Buenos Aires to the Andes and Brazil: What a South American RWC might look like
With potential matches in Brazil, Chile and Uruguay too, an Argentina-hosted RWC would continue its gradual evolution into a truly…
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'Setting a sky-high entry cost to the Prem is not going to help with the expansion process'
Clubs wanting to join England's top tier will now need 'tens of millions' just to buy a share after promotion and relegation was d…
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Why Dave Rennie is lobbying hard for eligibility changes to bring Brodie Retallick back
The 109-cap All Blacks lock is plying his trade in Japan and Dave Rennie has been pushing hard for his return to Test rugby
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‘Some significant Welsh talents could make names for themselves despite U20s results’
They may have finished in the bottom half of the U20 Six Nations but some Wales players showed unmistakable glimpses of talent.
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How 'Sir' Jonny Wilkinson inspired a generation of French kickers
When Thomas Ramos stepped up and broke English hearts, the irony was not lost that Jonny Wilkinson inspired a generation of French…
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Andrea Piardi: 'We knew Australia wouldn't be happy, but I believed in that Jac Morgan decision'
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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.
Opinion
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?
