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Ten of the best players to recruit from France’s ‘perfect’ ProD2
With Premiership and URC teams forced to think laterally in recruitment, which players from France's second tier might they target…
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Bordeaux’s thrilling pretenders and salary cap changes threaten Toulouse supremacy
A talented Bordeaux side and proposals to cut the salary cap and credits for Test players present a twin challenge to Toulouse.
Opinion
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
'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
'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
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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
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
'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
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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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
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
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
