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Jamie Lyall

Freddy Douglas: 'I did yoga aged 13 to help my jackaling but I'm not a one-trick pony'

The outstanding 20-year-old is already among the Europe's top poachers, but knows he may have to be patient with Scotland.

Opinion
Gregor Paul

As the sun sets on Razor's tenure, renewal points to a brighter All Blacks future

The rugby world is writing off New Zealand rugby, but get the key decisions right and the All Blacks can challenge for the Rugby W…

Opinion
Neil Squires

'England are not short of second-rows. But they do not have another Itoje'

If anything befell Maro Itoje, Steve Borthwick would struggle to replace his totemic captain despite having plenty of good locks.

Analysis
Nick Bishop

The tale of two 10s: Why Marcus Smith cannot live in the past

The Harlequins ace has reached a crossroads in his career after helping punt Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle out of the Champions Cup.

Opinion
Paul Williams

Can the ‘poor defence’ brigade please stop moaning? Rugby is the best it’s ever been

Fans who complain about missed tackles when a try is scored fail to realise rugby is at the highest level ever in attack and defen…

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Jamie Lyall

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.

Analysis
Nick Bishop

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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Joe Santamaria

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

Interview
Pat McCarry

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.

Analysis
Nick Bishop

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?

Analysis
Nick Bishop

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
Gavin Mortimer

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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