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Champions Cup: And then there were eight...
English anticipation was muted but once again, it is French and Irish representation that dominates the business end of the Champi…
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Geoff Parling: An Englishman roasting the Lions?
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Mick Cleary: 'Can we have our Champions Cup back, please?'
A game between two three-time winners of the Champions Cup should whet the appetite of fans but Saracens' weakened side risks its …
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Why NZR's Ineos settlement may be the most important victory they'll enjoy this year
The decision by Ineos to renege on a lucrative six-year deal was looking like having a catastrophic impact on NZRU's finances
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No definites, but which Wales players could still make Lions squad?
Some suggest Andy Farrell’s class of 2025 could be a Wales-free zone, but who has the best chance of touring?
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How the Gallagher Premiership has become rugby's go-to league for thrill seekers
Once a stodge-a-thon, the English top fight now serves up a deluge of tries, ambition and attacking flair.
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Clermont's comeback gathers pace as fallen European heavyweights plot path to redemption
After the golden years of Rougerie, Parra, Fofana and Keyser, Clermont's fall was swift but there are signs the tide is turning
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Four Australians racing into contention to face the Lions
Reds prop Alex Hodgman, ACT blindside Tom Hooper, NSW No.8 Langi Gleeson and Force No.10 Ben Donaldson are all pushing hard for se…
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How does a World Rugby consultant help emerging nations?
Often unseen but hugely influential, these wise rugby owls play a crucial part in growing the sport across the world.
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Can Samoa and Tonga ever become contenders when their top talent is skimmed?
With Kyren Taumoefolau linked with an All Blacks switch, can his franchise catapult Pasifika nations into permanent Tier One conte…
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Why Les Kiss and Stuart Lancaster can lead Australia to glory
The wily duo, combined with a Moneyball-style approach, could build on the impressive foundations laid by Joe Schmidt.
