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Jon Cardinelli

Springboks in need of a rebuild with prop stocks depleted

Rassie Erasmus accepts that the old order in the front row has to change as a raft of call-up for the 2025 Tests show

Analysis
Nick Bishop

Can ‘hybrid’ Damian McKenzie lead the All Blacks to a World Cup?

The New Zealand playmaker's backfield frailties in the Super Rugby Pacific final raises further questions over his suitability at …

Opinion
Paul Williams

‘Props are awesome…so why don’t they win prizes?’

Props are vital cogs in winning teams but never seem to get the individual recognition their contributions deserve.

Analysis
Nick Bishop

Will the 2025 Lions be more, or less, than the sum of their parts?

Andy Farrell's 'Big Back theory’ worked in fits and start on attack, but the experiment is unlikely to be repeated in defence du…

Opinion
Pat McCarry

Two Lions outsiders make strong Test cases amid Dublin defeat

While the overall display fell short, Finlay Bealham and Elliot Daly both pressed Test claims for the Lions.

Opinion
Mick Cleary

'Don’t cry for the Lions over Argentina... it should be their touchstone now'

The Lions' Dublin send-off was always going to be a distraction from the real business at hand, but now it is time to 'circle the …

Opinion
Brendan Fanning

A glut of Lions balances the less than rosy state of the Irish rugby garden

While Leinster quenched their trophy drought, there are big summers ahead for Munster, Ulster and Connacht.

Exclusive
Owain Jones

Tom Willis: 'You need an edge, you need to flick that switch once you cross the line.'

The Saracens and England back row talks about the importance of family, his French leave in Bordeaux and love of bagels.

Interview
Owain Jones

Explaining the new off-field sanction process in effect for the Lions tour and July Tests

A streamlined disciplinary procedure, allowing greater convenience, speed and clarity of decision-making, will be trialled across …

Opinion
Gregor Paul

Super Rugby is booming, but is it actually helping the All Blacks?

New law variations have brought a welcome shift towards high-tempo play, but this year's stand-out performers may not be suited to…

Interview
Nathan Johns

‘Joe’s generally a step ahead’: How Schmidt’s coaching tree branched into Lions brains trust

Four of Joe Schmidt's Ireland protégés will try to get one up on their coaching guru when the Lions tackle Australia.

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Neil Squires

Why it's Guy Pepper's time to come of age on England's summer voyage

The Bath treble winner excelled en route to the Premiership trophy, and former world champion Neil Back believes he can play a sta…

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