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Tom Christie: 'Newcastle will be successful, it's literally just a matter of time'
The Red Bulls' marquee signing talks Scott Robertson, meaningful action and his new club's lofty ambitions.
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How the Top 14 has improved Toulon’s England contingent
The RFU rule on overseas-based players continues to deprive Steve Borthwick of talent starring in France.
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Pedro Rubiolo: 'I know this club is going to win some trophies.'
The powerful Argentine second-row is pulling up trees with the Bristol Bears and he is hoping to propel them to silverware
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Byrne at 10? Stockdale at 15? How Ireland's backline might look for Six Nations opener
Former Ireland wing Andrew Trimble assesses the big calls Andy Farrell has to make at 10, 12 and 15 against France.
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Robertson's departure could herald the biggest shake-up in New Zealand rugby history
After 'Razor's stunning departure, should New Zealand Rugby bring Tony Brown home or hire their first foreign All Blacks coach?
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Woki's wingspan and Willis' might point the way for France and England at the Six Nations
The soon-to-be-Bordeaux team-mates were the weekend's oustanding back-row forwards. Will their nations take heed?
Opinion
Why French rugby is bowing at TV's altar for the Six Nations
The last time France faced Ireland on a Thursday was in 1948, and nearly 80 years later the reasons are very different
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‘Gloating at opponents should never be part of rugby’s fabric but devilry can have an allure’
Louis Bielle-Biarrey taunting Henry Pollock might offend rugby traditionalists but social media attention may attract a new audien…
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Greg Fisilau: 'My dad made me walk home from a running session - he didn't know I had asthma'
Greg Fisilau's proud father reared him on a diet of rugby and tough love, and the Exeter Chief looks an England player in waiting.
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'No scrum, no win': How Leinster v La Rochelle sounded a note of caution for Ireland
The hosts' battles at scrum time bore alarming hallmarks of Ireland's November savaging by the Springboks.
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'Don't you have a contract?' The extraordinary coach who made the Stormers maul monsters
Rito Hlungwani rose from humble beginnings, overnight bus rides and amateur rugby to devise one of the game's most potent set-piec…
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‘There is only one Irish job that Ronan O’Gara desires, and it is not Leinster’
Despite suggestions he needs to take a provincial job first, the Munster legend only wants to be coach of Ireland if he returns ho…
