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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.
Analysis
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…
Opinion
‘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.
Analysis
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.
Opinion
'The stakes are high, with a bad decision or two likely to have painful consequences.'
The future of professional rugby in Wales in on a knife-edge with West Walian regions and the WRU still at loggerheads over how to…
Opinion
'Owen Farrell's season may have been a disaster but it has not diminished interest around him'
Having been across the Channel for almost a year, the one-time England talisman still commands major prestige.
Opinion
Mick Cleary: 'There will be a battle royale for all the shirts over the coming weeks'
The back-row balance will be key to the Lions overpowering and outwitting the Wallabies and the scrap for a starting shirt will be…
Opinion
'The French don’t understand Pollock is purposely playing the pantomime villain'
Bordeaux's response to Henry Pollock's antics and the reaction in France suggest the French do not 'get' tongue-in-cheek humour.
Analysis
Are Bordeaux-Begles, not Toulouse, the future of French rugby?
UBB's Champions Cup triumph and their plethora of free-wheeling internationals have shifted expectations for a France side shorn o…
Opinion
Putting for birdie, saving par, or rounds to forget? How have Aussie sides fared in SRP?
What to make of the campaigns of the Brumbies, Reds, Waratahs and Force heading into the final round of Super Rugby Pacific?
Opinion
The era of the hybrid player is upon us
Forwards who can play as backs and even backs who can move into the pack could be considered as rugby evolves
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