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Brett McKay

'It might be time to start believing in these Wallabies'

Having impressed in their last four Tests against the Lions and South Africa, Australia must deal with rising expectations.

Opinion
Nick Bishop

Why a two-team system represents 'solid realism' for Welsh rugby

The ongoing melodrama of desperation must end for Wales to emerge from its latest domestic rugby turmoil.

Analysis
James Harrington

ProD2 season preview: New coaches, new ambition in France's second tier

Eight of the 16 sides in French rugby’s ProD2 head into the 2025/26 campaign under new management.

Opinion
Gregor Paul

‘The danger now for the All Blacks is that ill-discipline is endemic and there is no easy fix’

New Zealand's indiscipline appeared to be improving, but the problem has only got worse under Scott Robertson.

Analysis
Nick Bishop

The Wallabies must take to the skies to declaw Los Pumas

With a lengthy injury list, shifting Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii to the wing and exploiting his aerial prowess could add new weaponry to…

Opinion
Mark Orders

‘With vision and the right backing, pro rugby can be made to work in Wales’

Cutting the player pool to two elite men's teams seems fraught with peril, so what is the right remedy for Welsh rugby?

Exclusive
Morgane Bourgeois

Morgane Bourgeois’ Women's World Cup notebook: The 1st Chapter

In an exclusive column, the French fullback talks about the tough preparation and opening win over Italy in the Women's Rugby Worl…

Analysis
Nick Bishop

Old mate Pablo Matera showed the back-row remains at the heart of Razor's All Blacks riddle

Scott Robertson's long-time friend and ex-Crusader exposed cracks in the Kiwi pack as Argentina claimed an historic victory.

Opinion
Gavin Mortimer

‘It's not money that guarantees success, it’s attitude’ – Racing U-turn should act as warning to Newcastle

Racing 92's move away from 'galáctico' signings shows recruiting top players on big salaries is not a recipe for long-term succes…

Analysis
Nathan Johns

Ireland benefitting as coaches transfer knowledge from men's to women's rugby

What has caused Ireland's improvement in their set piece heading into the World Cup? Ask players and each of them points in the di…

Analysis
Daniel Gallan

Will the Boks 'keep the ball in the darkness' to avoid being rocked again?

South Africa may revert to type to wreak revenge on Australia, but the positives of their more expansive approach should not be lo…

Opinion
Paul Williams

Dan Biggar and Ronan O’Gara have moved punditry forward

The role of the TV rugby pundit has undergone a revolution and Dan Biggar and Ronan O'Gara have been at the forefront of that vang…

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