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Daniel Gallan

'Your brain picks up there's less oxygen... it hits you from the start' - but does altitude still really matter?

The sign at the Loftus Versfeld tunnel mouth has stood there for years, but as rugby evolves, does altitude still offer a great ad…

Analysis
Joe Byrnes

World Rugby U20 Junior World Championships – 9 Players to Watch

There are a wealth of gifted players from 16 countries who are sure to get fans off their seats over the next three weeks in Georg…

Analysis
Nick Bishop

Another emotional chapter is about to be written in the history of New Zealand v France

With his champion Bordeaux-Begles players available, Fabien Galthie is leading a far stronger, and highly motivated, group to Chri…

Interview
Pat McCarry

Munster duo John Ryan & Niall Scannell: ‘We’ve left those jerseys in a good place’

The Ireland front-rowers recall 'surviving the slagging' at Munster, a Rassie rollocking and the highs and lows of their last 13 y…

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Paul Williams

The best rugby commentators and pundits of the season

The art of commentating and rugby punditry isn't easily learnt but this list of rugby luminaries are the best in the business

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Ben Coles

Telusa Veainu: ‘There’s something spiritual, a feeling of home when I go back to the Tonga team’

The veteran full-back thought his country "might have run out of players" when he was recalled for the Nations Cup, but is relishi…

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Mark Orders

‘The hope is that it’s not a cruel summer for Wales and the good work of the Six Nations is not undone’

History underlines how daunting a task Wales face in the coming weeks, when Steve Tandy will need his leading lights to point the …

Opinion
Neil Squires

Borthwick’s ‘Burgess call’; Pollock to start? Chessum at six? Caluori unleashed? Five key issues from England squad

Can Janse van Rensburg win over doubters? Is it Pollock's time to start? Will England play three locks v Boks? Is Caluori ready?

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Jamie Lyall

George North: 'My friends have had rugby taken away - there's something nice about calling it on my own terms'

The Welsh icon reflects on a glittering career, hoisting Israel Folau and his turmoil with concussion as he prepares to play his f…

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Francisco Isaac

Beka Gorgadze: 'Losing the REC final has to be a major turning point for Georgia'

The Lelos captain is urging his team to atone for a poor start to 2026 with victory in the Nations Cup and success in Australia ne…

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Nick Bishop

Does one size really fit all in the Wallabies second row?

Lukhan Salakaia-Loto's omission from their latest squad suggests the impact of the 'very big men' is under-valued in Australia.

Opinion
Mick Cleary

Mick Cleary: 'Henry Pollock has had his brickbats, so it’s only right he gets plaudits for how he's knuckled down'

Northampton Saints and Exeter Chiefs served up a swashbuckling Gallagher Prem Final as a template for Steve Borthwick to follow

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