Opinion
Series triumph but ‘vitriol’ for Gatland: 2013 Lions tour of Australia recalled
Warren Gatland forged a sense of togetherness in his 2013 Lions but faced personal 'vitriol' after leaving out a legend.
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'For Tips, it’s never about him. It’s always about the team.'
The Welsh legend may have played his last game for his beloved Ospreys but the tributes will come from far and wide when he steps …
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Jack Boyle: 'I gave my Ireland jersey to 'Church', he's done so much for me'
The young Leinster man looks to be the future of Irish propping, and talks scrummaging against brutes, Cian Healy and Test debuts.
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'Bath should be planning their open-top bus parade'
English football has it right - a straight league system remains the purest way of deciding worthy champions.
Opinion
Irish provinces in danger of being left further behind, in their own country
As the season has progressed there has been increasing disquiet about the strength of Leinster to the detriment of Ireland's other…
Analysis
How France injected new life into women's rugby at Twickenham
Les Bleues demonstrated the mighty Red Roses can be toppled, even if they didn't quite manage to derail another Grand Slam triumph…
Opinion
Why the Aussie revival is for real and what it means for New Zealand
The Wallabies and their Super Rugby Pacific franchises are close to being back at rugby's top table and that's good news for New Z…
Analysis
James O'Connor, the Lions and the great club v country conundrum
Sabbaticals may provide the silver bullet to one of rugby's greatest issues, the competing interests of club and country.
Opinion
Fur set to fly as Parisian duo dragged into Top 14 relegation dogfight
While Vannes and Perpignan battle to avoid the drop, Stade Français and Racing 92 are also scrapping for survival.
Interview
Why Jacob Stockdale 2.0 is ready for an Ireland renaissance this summer
The Ulster left-wing, along with Jimmy O'Brien and Cormac Izuckukwu are pushing hard for starring roles on Ireland's summer tour
Analysis
How 'misunderstood' Rassie Erasmus is rolling back the clock
The Springbok Supremo's use of the bench has been heavily - and unfairly - criticised, but he remains at the cutting edge of rugby…
Analysis
'Haves and have nots': The Six Nations numbers reveal hidden truths
World Rugby's statistical review shows an uptick in points and drama, but more issues at scrum time and questions about beefy benc…
