Opinion
Mark Tele'a's departure sends unsettling message to NZRU over wantaway All Blacks
A breakthrough player of the year in 2023, to suggest the Blues winger is past his best at 28 is a lazy narrative. He will be miss…
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'Youngs has chosen to turn down Racing 92 and offers from Japan meaning Leicester will be both his beginning and his end.'
The Leicester, England and Lions scrum-half has decided to call it a day while still at the top of his game.
Opinion
Leinster lions Van der Flier & Ringrose roaring loudly for overdue tours
Two inspirational Irish figures have yet to earn the Lions call, but are playing with points to prove.
Opinion
Is the All Blacks captaincy right for Scott Barrett?
As he struggles for form, the Crusaders kingpin may benefit from being relieved of the burden of skippering his country.
Opinion
'Not real Lions': How the 1989 British and Irish tourists put Australia on the map
After brawls, drama and excitement, an initially controversial tour cemented Australia's place on the Lions southern hemisphere ag…
Opinion
Are 'tired' Toulouse a diminished force without Antoine Dupont?
The Investec Champions Cup holders look weary and devoid of attacking spark since being shorn of their totemic scrum-half.
Analysis
Why the Brumbies are still the best team in Australia
Until they can find a way to enjoy kicking penalty goals as much as they like to convert tries, the Reds will not unseat their Can…
Opinion
Can likely lads deliver long overdue positivity in Wales?
Reeling from more financial strain, and still seeking a new head coach, Wales' summer tour of Japan may offer shafts of light.
Opinion
Leicester Tigers must rid themselves of their constant coaching instability
Michael Cheika's replacement must bring much-needed continuity to a club which gives the impression of making it up as it goes alo…
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Is Spain rugby's next great superpower?
With renewed success at Test level, a vibrant domestic scene and ambitions to host Rugby World Cups, Spain is a nation on the rise…
Interview
Ex-England cap Nic Dolly: 'As a rugby player, you obviously want to be wanted'
Nic Dolly's England career was thwarted by injury. Now the Force hooker has his sights on playing for Australia.
Opinion
'Cooperation, not blame': Welsh rugby must learn from Cardiff crisis
Finger-pointing is a favourite pastime of Welsh rugby folk, so the proactive manner of Cardiff's WRU takeover was refreshingly wel…
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