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Sam Davies: 'In Wales every mistake I made was put under the magnifying glass'
Rejuvenated and on course for Top 14 promotion with Grenoble, the Welsh pivot explains why leaving home rekindled his zest for rug…
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Jonny Hill: Tractor tyres, trophies and the fan altercation at the Rec
As he prepares to leave England, Jonny Hill reflects on Lions, trophies, and the altercation with a Bath fan at the Rec.
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Brendan Fanning: 'Lancaster is unique in the list of Connacht coaches that will have an immediately positive effect on morale'
The recruitment of the former England and Leinster head coach brought a frisson of excitement to Connacht fans of sunnier times ah…
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Why Brumbies could be key to avoiding a Lions tour cricket score
Combinations and form in Canberra could yet compel Joe Schmidt to back the men from the capital as he prepares to face Andy Farrel…
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‘Title win could set Chiefs up to build a Super Rugby dynasty’
With a sweeping style, strong culture and host of top players locked in, everything is in place for the Chiefs to dominate Super R…
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Alfie Barbeary: 'When I was younger I was painful, I'd have hated to coach me'
With his mop of curls and barnstorming carries, the number eight has emerged as a central figure in Bath's treble bid.
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‘This may be the end of an era at Leicester but the future looks bright’
Michael Cheika and a host of senior pros are leaving Leicester, but substantial foundations are in place for their successors.
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Tom Hooper: Brumbies’ ‘Land Cruiser in low gear’ revs up for Hurricanes
The versatile ACT forward talks Hurricanes, Wallabies, Scott Fardy and his move to 'Exeter Brumbies'.
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'We endure, we fight to survive - that's who we are': Welcome to the Basque Country
A unique blend of national pride and sporting passion, the Basque Country remains one of rugby's most special frontiers.
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Why the Gallagher Premiership is setting the gold standard in club rugby
With high ball-in-play time and success stories at Test level, England's top flight delivers an excellent product - despite its fi…
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‘The mood was less ebullient. Irish rugby is not as imperious’
There was less to celebrate at Irish rugby's awards night than in recent years, with some silverware missing.
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Why it's time for regional revolution in Welsh rugby
Australia has shown the way by cutting one of its professional franchises, now powerbrokers in Wales must make the same bold step.
