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Opinion
Mick Cleary

Retiring Care and Youngs leave worthy legacy to emerging England scrum-halves

England's new generation of No.9s will have to go some to match the class and durability of retiring duo.

Opinion
Mark Orders

'If any Welsh side makes the URC knockout games, it will be worth applauding’

Many expected the Welsh regions to be URC whipping boys this term, but three have proved largely competitive.

Opinion
Paul Williams

'The kicking 10 is dead, long live the creative 10.'

The rise of 'ballers' like Marcus Smith, Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu and Damian McKenzie has seen excitement levels rise

Exclusive
Jamie Lyall

Ben Muncaster: 'My friend took his own life, I am 100% an advocate for mental health in rugby'

The Edinburgh back-row is in the form of his life, and hopes talking about the tragic loss of a former schoolmate can help destigm…

Opinion
Pat McCarry

Why Andy Farrell's left-field call is an early Lions masterstroke

In leaving two spots open, the new Lions supremo has dangled a tantalising carrot for those who missed out and kept the content ma…

Opinion
Neil Squires

'Steve Borthwick must not get carried away with a new broom in Argentina'

The England coach should look to blend seasoned internationals with raw talent as he prepares for a Lion-less voyage to South Amer…

Opinion
Brett McKay

Key questions for four Australian teams on final stretch of Super Rugby Pacific

Can Brumbies and Reds secure home advantage for play-offs? Can the Force and Waratahs make top six?

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Jamie Lyall

JP du Preez, the 650-day injury lay-off and the 'miracle' bone donation

The giant Glasgow lock went close to two years without playing and required a donated fragment of femur bone to recover from a ser…

Analysis
Nick Bishop

How the Chiefs have become Super Rugby Pacific's ultimate finishers

Clayton McMillan's impact subs and dynamism off the bench have made the Chiefs stronger at the end of matches than they are at the…

Analysis
Sam Larner

What the data tells us about the make-up of the 2025 British and Irish Lions squad

Andy Farrell has picked a squad rich in age and experience and the hope is they don't get run off their feet Down Under

Analysis
Nick Bishop

'Whisper it, but the Wallabies could out-scrum the British and Irish Lions this summer'

If they get their selection right, and see Andrew Porter's driving angle penalised, the Wallabies could turn a traditional weaknes…

Opinion
Graham Simmons

Lions 2025: ‘Lights, cameras...action’

Andy Farrell's squad announcement hit the high notes for all the right reasons as the tour to Australia fast approaches

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