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Jamie Lyall

Johann van Graan: The Bulls boy who would be England's king

From 16-year-old analyst to an unprecedented treble, this is the unique, fascinating and powerful tale of Bath's meticulous suprem…

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Pat McCarry

Dave Kilcoyne: ‘These days, you can’t really throw a punch because you’ll be caught on the drone footage!’

The retiring Munster legend reminisces about the good old days in what has been a hugely successful career

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Mick Cleary

Mick Cleary: 'Bath have made all the running but Leicester are not there to make up numbers.'

The neutral, looking at the form guide, would expect a comfortable Bath win but Leicester's grit and guile shouldn't be underestim…

Analysis
Nick Bishop

Why Bath and Leicester represent the 'best of the best' in English rugby

From the days of 'Deano' and 'Robbo' to the more barren modern times, these juggernauts chart an inextricably linked and iconic hi…

Opinion
Brett McKay

Are Brumbies good enough to take next step? Will Reds ever make final four?

Questions abound for the top two Australian sides, with ACT eyeing history and Queensland stuck in a familiar rut.

Opinion
Joe Byrnes

How university 'alchemy' is powering Bath's treble charge

The underrated but increasingly well-trodden pathway through higher education to elite rugby is being utilised by England's top do…

Analysis
Nick Bishop

The Reds' 'whimpering' exit shows Super Rugby scrums still matter

Fractures appeared again in the Reds front-row in Christchurch, which could have a damning effect on their Lions tour selection ho…

Opinion
Garry Doyle

Underdog to big dog: Joe McCarthy’s journey from school's fourth XV to Lions

The Leinster and Ireland lock spent his teenage years on the edge of obscurity, but his quiet determination has paid off.

Opinion
Gavin Mortimer

Is it the end of the one-club man?

Henry Chavancy may not be a household name but the Racing 92 talisman bade farewell after 17 years and one wonders if we'll see hi…

Opinion
Jamie Lyall

Can Glasgow banish their Dublin ghosts?

As debate rages over 'Scottish-qualified' recruitment, the defending champions have demons to exorcise in Leinster's back yard.

Opinion
Pat McCarry

Ireland’s summer tour of first and last chances as debate swirls over absentees

With 15 players away with the Lions, a host of debutants are set to be unleashed on Ireland's summer tour.

Analysis
Nick Bishop

Broken hand or not, Richie Mo'unga is still New Zealand's best 10

The New Zealand rugby hierarchy should try and try again to bring the former Crusaders playmaker and recently crowned Japanese cha…

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