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Gregor Paul

Why Dave Rennie is lobbying hard for eligibility changes to bring Brodie Retallick back

The 109-cap All Blacks lock is plying his trade in Japan and Dave Rennie has been pushing hard for his return to Test rugby

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Mark Orders

‘Some significant Welsh talents could make names for themselves despite U20s results’

They may have finished in the bottom half of the U20 Six Nations but some Wales players showed unmistakable glimpses of talent.

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Gavin Mortimer

How 'Sir' Jonny Wilkinson inspired a generation of French kickers

When Thomas Ramos stepped up and broke English hearts, the irony was not lost that Jonny Wilkinson inspired a generation of French…

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Francisco Isaac

Andrea Piardi: 'We knew Australia wouldn't be happy, but I believed in that Jac Morgan decision'

In a wide-ranging interview Italy's trailblazing referee talks for the first time about his seismic call in the second Test of the…

Analysis
Nick Bishop

Why Rieko Ioane is struggling to match Barrett's X-factor impact for Leinster

The questions of how best Leinster can harness the All Black's talent, and where he is best positioned, remain unanswered.

Opinion
Brett McKay

How the new-look Brumbies are confounding Super Rugby Pacific expectations

Having lost key personnel and brought through untried youngsters, the ACT side were not predicted to enjoy such a promising start …

Analysis
Nick Bishop

The Six Nations deep dive: How France has the North playing Super Rugby

This year's epic Six Nations proved the ancient championship is no longer the preserve of set-piece grunt and gristle alone.

Opinion
Neil Squires

Should England stick or twist with Borthwick? RWC27 clock cannot be used as an excuse

The idea the coach must be given the rest of the four-year cycle because he has been in place for most of it is fanciful.

Opinion
Brett McKay

Time for Australian sides to learn to love the grind of Super Rugby

Teams destined for finals will set their season up over the next phase of the competition. What do the four Aussie sides need?

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Joe Santamaria

Rodrigo Isgró: 'I want to be the Pumas winger and lift a trophy with Harlequins one day'

Once named sevens world player of the year and a darling of the Stoop, the Argentine flyer has never forgotten his roots.

Analysis
Nick Bishop

How Ireland rose from the dead at the Six Nations

Widely written off as ageing and in decline, Andy Farrell's men came within inches of the title as their transition phase continue…

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Paul Williams

Paul Williams: My Six Nations’ unsung heroes

The venerable annual tournament was a joy to behold and threw up some unlikely stars who grabbed their opportunity with both hands

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